Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician

Short stories, Travel and Health Information

Lakmahal – Where Legacy Still Beckons

I am sharing this beautiful piece from The Sun written by Shaleeka Jayalath about my childhood home LAKMAHAL in Sri Lanka In a time when progress is often measured by … Continue reading

March 7, 2026 · Leave a comment

The HSBC Ceylon Litereray & Art Festival 2026

It was a pleasure as well as a privilege to be invited to be a speaker for the 3rd edition of the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival, which was … Continue reading

February 20, 2026 · Leave a comment

Twilight Reminiscences 35 – The Pleasures of Reading

I have always enjoyed reading. From my early schooldays, the pleasure of being curled up with a good book was something I enjoyed very much.  I became a voracious reader, … Continue reading

January 24, 2026 · Leave a comment

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

April 28, 2025 · 3 Comments
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Book: Tales From my Island

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