FOODS THAT CROSSED THE SEAS by Panchali Illankoon
I am sharing this lovely article by Panchali Illankoon that appeared on 6th October 2025 in LIFE! – the Daily Mirror Mid-Week magazine Omani Halwa When Condé Nast Traveler … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 34 -No Time to Moan
There is a great quotation in Ernest Hemingway’s classic The Old Man and the Sea that I believe is most relevant to folk of my vintage. “Now is no time,” … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 33 – It’s Sad to get Old
Last week my wife and I went to visit an old friend. Since her husband passed away a few years ago, this lady has been living alone in the small … Continue reading
A Link Between East and West
Last month I was interviewed by Kavinu Cooray, Head of Content and Art Curation at ARTRA magazine. The latest (October 2025) edition of the magazine has some great articles – … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 32 – The Loss of Habitat and Heritage
Last Sunday morning I went for my usual walk to Galle Face Green. It is a habit I have cultivated over the years – an early morning walk before the … Continue reading
My Book Launch – 22nd August 2025
Reproducing this article from the webpage of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies by Damithri The launch of the book titled ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib The Silk Road of The Sea’,authored by … Continue reading
Book launch – 22 August 2025
My new book SRI LANKA SERENDIB AND THE SILK ROAD OF THE SEA was launched at the prestigious Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies in Colombo on Thursday 22nd August 2025. … Continue reading
An ode to Sri Lanka rarely found in history textbooks
Reproducing this article by Duvindi Illankoon in today’s SundayTimes about my book, ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib and the Silk Road of the Sea’ When the Sunday Times Plus last met Dr. … Continue reading
My New Book – Sri Lanka, Serendib and the Silk Road of the Sea
I am posting this preliminary notice – a WARNO or WNGO as it is termed in the military – to give advance notice of my new book which is scheduled … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 31 – The Diplomat
The recent furore about the speech made at the recent World Economic Forum by our Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti reminded me of my old friend the … Continue reading
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