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March 22, 2026 · 12:44 pm

A Voice of the Golden Era: Remembering Amitha Wedisinghe (1942–2025)

Tony Donaldson   Amitha Wedisinghe The passing of Amitha Wedisinghe on 19 February 2025, at the age of 82, marked the end of an era for Sri Lankan music. A prominent veteran singer, a dedicated music teacher, and a ranked artist … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2026 · 7:34 pm

FRONTLINE APPRAISAL: Shattering All The International Norms in the Middle-East

Vaishu Rai, in FRONTLINE, 1 March 2026 …. where the title reads “The rules they broke” … with highlights being the imprint of the Editor,Thuppahi From the UN charter to the US constitution, the strikes on Iran shatter the legal … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2025 · 3:16 pm

John D’Oyly’s Manifold Skills and the British Conquest of the Kandyan Kingdom

Rajitha Weerakoon in Daily Mirror, 11 March 2025, with this title “How D’Oyly used espionage to conquer Kandy?” With the fall of the Kandyan Kingdom, the Kandyan Convention, ceremonially signed on March 10, 1815, completed the annexation of the island to … Continue reading →

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August 25, 2024 · 9:34 pm

Sri Lankan Cricket Tour of England: Andrew in Q & A with Sanath

Q and A between Andrew and Sanath … with Pix added via aid from David Sansoi in Sydney Sanath Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka’s coach only in an interim capacity, as they prepare for their biggest Test series of the year. … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2023 · 10:21 pm

Dilmah Tea & Barossa Wine in Perfect Match in Adelaide

Glam Adelaide, with this title  “Dilmah joins forces with University of Adelaide expert to refine tea and wine production” …. & with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi               Dilhan C. Fernando, Dilmah Tea’s … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2026 · 11:25 pm

Geoffrey Bawa’s Architectural Work Deciphered Eloquently ….

Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda, in  The Sunday Times, November 2025, reviewing a new book on Geoffrey Bawa, ‘Geoffrey Manning Bawa- Decolonizing Architecture’ by architect-historian Shanti Jayewardene. The book, a landmark publication for the National Trust launched on November 30. The golden … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2025 · 7:09 pm

“Europe in Danger” — Trump Eviscerated by French Senator

Verbatim Record of Claude Malhuret’s Speech in French Senate, March 2025 ** “President, Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen Ministers, My dear colleagues, Europe is at a critical turning point in its history. The American shield is crumbling, Ukraine risks … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2024 · 12:13 pm

‘Made’ in Australia: The Journal SOUTH ASIA

SEE … https://southasianstudies.org.au/journal/     South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies ranks as the leading academic journal in South Asian studies. It provides a forum for scholarly research, comment and discussion on the history, society, economy, culture and international relations … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2025 · 3:31 pm

India Outlast Australia in ODI Semi-Final

   Karthik Krishnaswamy, in ESPNcricinfo, March 2025 Dubai will host the final of the Champions Trophy, and India will be in it, after proving their edge over a weakened Australia side in an absorbing first semi-final. Their win wasn’t achieved … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2026 · 7:49 pm

India Overwhelm Kiwis in T20 Final

Andrew Miller inESPNcricinfo, March 2026 where the title runs thus: “India crush New Zealand for third T20 World Cup title” Abhishek, Samson and Kishan all smashed half-centuries to amass 255 before Bumrah’s four-for helped set up a massive win India 255 … Continue reading →

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