Britain, Sri Lanka and Hypocrisy over Human Rights
It strikes me as the height of hypocrisy to hear British Prime Minister David Cameron calling for a ” proper investigation into alleged Sri Lankan war crimes in the final … Continue reading
Jaffna – A Sentimental Journey Home
My decision to make a trip to the northern peninsula of my homeland Sri Lanka recently was basically to see for myself how this part of the country had recovered … Continue reading
Remembering Lakshman Kadirgamar
I had the opportunity recently of browsing through a book entitled Democracy, Sovereignty and Terror: Lakshman Kadirgamar on the Foundations of International Order. Edited by Sir Adam Roberts — … Continue reading
Sri Lankan Ingenuity
One of my friends resident overseas sent me this story – which I enjoyed so much that I felt I must share it with my readers this Sunday morning. The … Continue reading
The Jewish Presence in Sri Lanka
There is evidence that Jewish people have been present in Sri Lanka since at least the 9th century When I was growing up in Sri Lanka during the latter part … Continue reading
Remembering Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Vijaya Wimalaratne
Today, Wednesday August 8th 2012, I remember with sadness that it was on this very day, exactly twenty years ago, that Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Vijaya Wimalaratne lost their lives. Traveling together … Continue reading
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