Roaring Pleasantly, Leading Boldly: The Pat Cummins Story
As the cricketing world moved on from the recently concluded World Cup, a defining image emerged. It was Pat Cummins, metaphorically roaring like a lion, albeit a pleasant one, after…
[Part – 1] Captain
In January of the year Nineteen Hundred and Ninety One, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam nicknamed Manuel Poṉrāsā as ‘Captain.’ This incident unfolded thus: In June of Nineteen Ninety, Tigers…
Sayanthan: Lawyer or Predator?
A young man previously arrested under the stringent provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act was granted bail by the Chavakachcheri Magistrate's Court on December 28. His arrest on November 27…
Drugs, Money, Politics: Jaffna’s Arrest Exposes a Troubling ConnectionDrugs, Money, Politics
In a recent shocking turn of events in Sri Lanka's Jaffna district, the arrest of a young man with close familial ties to a sitting Member of Parliament has cast…
The Majestic Flamingos of Thatuvan Kotti: A Call to Action
In Kilinochchi's war-affected yet naturally rich landscapes, a natural marvel unfolds each year that remains relatively hidden from the global eye. The region of Thatuvan Kotti, located at Elephant Pass…
Sri Lanka’s Software Sector Faces New Challenges with VAT Implementation
Sri Lanka's recent decision to impose an 18% VAT on locally produced software, effective from April 2023, marks a significant shift from its previous 0% rate.
[Part – 1] Mahathaya’s Saga: Power, Paranoia, and Politics in the LTTE
Mahathaya and Prabhakaran: A Bond Beyond the Battlefield Mahathaya (Gopalaswamy Mahendraraja), Once a prominent figure within the LTTE and seen as the deputy leader and public face of the organization,…
The Mahathaya Chronicle
Dear Readers, Within the complex history of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the story of Gopalaswamy Mahendraraja, better known as Mahathaya, stands out distinctly. His journey from the…
Kilmisha Yaazhisai: Jaffna’s Melodious Nightingale Conquers Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
In a stunning display of musical talent and cultural resonance, Kilmisha Yaazhisai from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, has made history with her victory in "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs…
A Wound Unhealed: 33 Years Sincethe LTTE’s Expulsion of Muslims
Reflecting on my upbringing in Jaffna during the late 1980s, my understanding of our community underwent a profound transformation during a visit to Colombo in 2002. It was at the…
