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The Stupas of Anuradhapura: Reflections
Chryshane Mendis, whose chosen title is “Living landscapes or Ruined landscapes? A Reflection through the Stupas of Anuradhapura” The approach I am taking in this article is a subjective interpretative one based on my study experience of landscape approaches. I … Continue reading →
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Vignettes of Colombo: Some Place Names & the Tramcar
Vinod Moonesinghe A historical vignette: The Colombo Electric Lighting and Tramways Co Ltd was a British company represented in Ceylon by Boustead Brothers. The Tramways were ready for operations by 1899/1900. This company owned and operated the … Continue reading →
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Medicoes in Society: For Sri Lanka
Dr. Sarath Gamini De Silva: Plenary lecture delivered at the Colombo Medical Congress. 24th Nov 2022, where his chosen title was “The Doctor in the Society: A Sri Lankan Perspective” I thank the organizers for inviting me to talk on a … Continue reading →
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The Killing of SWRD Bandaranaike: Part Two
Sanjiva Senanayake, …………. “Who Shot the PM?” Part II ** … with higlighting being emphasis implanted by the author The first point that had to be proved by the prosecution beyond any doubt was that Somarama actually pulled the trigger. … Continue reading →
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A Connoisseur’s Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
Gehan de Silva Wijeyratne, in Ozlanka, https://www.ozlanka.com/2021/10/10/a-naturalists-guide-to-the-birds-of-sri-lanka/,…… where the title is “A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka” British company John Beaufoy Publishing has published a significantly revised third edition of A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Sri … Continue reading →
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Memories of Peradeniya University Campus Sparked by A Visit in 2012
Rex Olegasegaram, whose favöured title runs thus: “Peradeniya Campus – A Visit Down Memory Lane In November, 2012 when I drove into the Peradeniya University along with my wife Navaranjini, it was indeed a wonderful visit down memory lane covering … Continue reading →
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Empowering the Body and ‘Noble Death’
Michael Roberts and Arthur Saniotis, … reproducing the editorial introduction to a collection of essays devoted to the topic identified in the title pesented within Social Analysis, Volume 50, Issue 1, Spring 2006, 7–24 © Berghahn Journals … with highlighting … Continue reading →
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Tulsi Karunanayake: Sombre Appreciations from THE CEYLANKAN Circle in Australia
Sumane & Rohini iyer: Tulsi Karunanayake – remembered with love Metta, wish for all beings to be happy, Karuna, compassion, Muditha, unselfish joy particularly in the good fortune of others, and Upekkha, equanimity – the four immeasurables in Buddhism all … Continue reading →
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Misreading the Tamil Tigers: An American Scholar in 2017
Paige Ziegler, in The Bridge, 13 April 2017, where the title is “Learning from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam” …. reproduced here in Thuppahi, a site which has presented umpteen articles on Eelam War IV, in order to indicate … Continue reading →
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In Appreciation of Susil Sirivardhana’s Journey with the Underprivileged
Merril Gunaratne, in The Island, 10 October 2021, where the title is as follows “Susil Sirivardana: A Journey with the Have-nots” Many articles extolling the virtues, integrity, erudition, intellectual brilliance and simplicity of Susil have flooded the print media upon … Continue reading →
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