Shenali D Waduge Seventeen years after the defeat of the LTTE, Mullivaikkal continues to be internationally presented almost exclusively through one narrative: that of civilian suffering caused during the final phase of the war. Yet, why does civilian suffering” need LTTE insignia and LTTE propaganda. Why are only pro-LTTE supporters present. Why are mothers of […]

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KAMALIKA PIERIS Palm leaf manuscripts are now valued as historical documents and collections of palm leaf manuscripts are carefully preserved in libraries, in Sri Lanka and abroad. Most of the palm leaf manuscripts available in these collections date only from 18th and 19th century.  The palm leaf is a perishable item.  Manuscripts of an earlier […]

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Senaka Weeraratna The architect of the “Player Referral” concept—which granted players the right to appeal field umpires’ decisions and became the foundation for cricket’s Decision Review System (DRS) and similar review systems across global sports—is Sri Lankan lawyer Senaka Weeraratna 📜 Origin of the Concept 🏏 Implementation in Cricket Before Weeraratna’s intervention, the “Third Umpire” […]

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Senaka Weeraratna Response A The argument for true justice regarding the Decision Review System (DRS) centers on separating the technological components from the foundational concept of a player’s right to appeal. [1, 2] The Conceptual Inventor: Senaka Weeraratna While the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially rolled out the system in 2009, the “Player Referral” concept […]

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Kaarige Channel Eka | Dharmasri Kariyawasam

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Azeez A At the far edge of North America, where the first light of dawn brushes the continent awake, two lighthouses stand watch. One is built of stone and timber, its beam cutting through fog and storm. The other is built of prayer and prophecy, its light carried in the hearts of a small but steadfast […]

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By Sarath Obeysekera Last night, I watched a remarkable scene unfold on national television. The President of Sri Lanka openly challenged senior railway officials who were reluctant to permit donor-funded repairs to damaged homes due to Ditwa belonging to poor families occupying railway reservations. The officials spoke the language of files, regulations, and procedures. The […]

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