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 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
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
Twilight Reminiscences 25- Another New Year
With the dawn of this new year, I am reminded of the fact that I – as well as my childhood friends – have been around for over seven decades. … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 23- Memories of the Camino
I often reminisce about the time I walked the Camino de Santiago. It was thirteen years ago that together with my adult son I walked this 800 kilometre pilgrim trail … Continue reading
Twilight Reminiscences 24 – The Foods of Christmas past
With Christmas just a few days away, I have been reminiscing about Christmases past. Now that I am older in years than our current president (although I am pleased to … Continue reading
Twilight Reflections 16 – The Silk Road of the Sea
In April this year I was privileged to deliver the annual Victor Melder Lecture – honouring an old friend now living in Melbourne who has done so much for Sri … Continue reading
Hong Kong: A land of contrasts
It is a place that brings to mind images of neon-topped skyscrapers and glitzy modern shopping malls filled with the latest in brand names and styles. Yet the 21st century … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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