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
Twilight Reminiscences 30 – When Home is Just a Memory
Last month I had the opportunity of visiting my former childhood home. It was a visit that made me feel both happy and sad. I felt happy at seeing how … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 29 – Gordie and the Pope
I realise that old folk like myself tend to repeat ourselves. Younger family members often remind me that I have the habit of repeating stories and anecdotes (tales they have … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 28 – The Importance of Being Like Ernest
A few weeks ago I met up with an old friend who, like me, had served as a medical officer in the Sri Lankan army many years ago. We … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 27 – Ferry Cross the Mersey
The other day I was at the home of an old friend – someone I have known from our teenage years – and we decided to listen to some of … Continue reading
Book review: Odyssey of War by Dr Noel Nadesan
Dr. Noel Nadesan’ latest book Odyssey of War is being launched in Melbourne this week. For those who do not know Noel he is what is best described as a … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 26 – Down Memory Lane
Last week I walked, after many years, down the lane where my best friend used to live. And I felt sad. During my schooldays this used to be in a … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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