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
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
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
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
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