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Nandikadal As Seen Through Palmyrah Torsos

Admin August 11, 2021 610

Kapila Kumara Kalinga The Shahnameh, considered the national epic of Greater Iran,  is an epic poem of 1500 pages written in the 10th century by the Persian poet Ferdowsi. It is considered the longest poetic work of single authorship. Shahnameh is a book about kings and – characteristic of

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The East-side role of the peace-keeping process in Sri Lanka

Admin August 9, 2021 834

Neville Uditha Weerasinghe On the 04th of June 2019, the fasting protest held by Rev. Rathana Thero in front of the Sri Dalada Maligawa displaying his disapproval of the appointment of Mr. Hisbullah as the governor of the East came to an end only after the President at the time Hon. Maithreepala Sirisena made the […]

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Peace-building in Sri Lanka: The Path Taken and the Path Ahead

Admin August 6, 2021 563

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe  When I became involved in the peace movement during the 1994 Presidential Election, I entered a discourse with a difference concerning Sri Lanka’s ethnic problem. This movement was led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), its Left allies, non-governmental organizations, trade unions and civil society organizations, and individuals who were

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War, the Writer, and Humanity

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Kapila Kumara Kalinga  “Tasteful writing” is an often-used term in journalism. It refers to writing that captivates the reader in a way that an article can be read in a single breath. Tasteful writing can be achieved through both a simple and smooth use of language as well as in an idiom that is rich […]

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Muslim Covid and Covid-19

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Sampath Deshapriya  Millions of lives are already lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many countries are researching remedies, with the guidance of the World Health Organization. Several vaccines have already been introduced. Apparently, the US is concerned about the origin of the virus while they are researching a remedy. The current president of the United […]

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Easter Sunday Attacks and the Conscience of a Muslim

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 M.S.M.Ayub I was traveling by bus with my daughter on the morning of April 21st, 2019 when I heard the news over the radio that a large number of people were killed and injured in a huge explosion at the St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade. For a moment I couldn’t believe my ears as we […]

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People Reluctant to Buy Fish in the East

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V. Sakthivel Fishermen fighting for their livelihoods “I have been in the seafood business for over 20 years, having been in Kaluthavalai. At present people do not come to me to buy fish as some dead sea creatures are being washed ashore, after a ship burnt in the Western seas of Sri Lanka. My business […]

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Meet Samuel, who linked the Sinhalese village and a “Laima”

Admin July 21, 2021 720

Nimal Abesinghe With the stature to match his physique, this giant of a man possessed arms of steel. Stiff was his means of walking. Sporting a white cross strung around the neck with a black yarn combined with his ever-present smile, sporting his pearly whites gave him the impression of a Catholic priest. Samuel is […]

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The Social Impact of Hate Speech

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Gayan Yaddehige Swami Vivekananda once said, “Uttering harsh words when you have the ability to choose good words is similar to picking rotten fruit when you can pick ripe fruit.” This statement is more ideal for today than when it was first said. Hate speech aimed at an individual or group of people based on […]

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Why do the activities of the Department of Archeology make Tamils suspicious?

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N. Mathiyalakan Although the Department of Archeology has brought the traditional lands of Tamils ​​in the North-East under its jurisdiction, stating these properties are of archaeological importance, 144 of them have not been published in the Gazette to date. The Tamil people see this as a dubious activity. Attempts to bring some more areas under […]