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Black July: Beyond Fictionalized Narratives of Salvation | Sanjula Pietersz
Article | Sanjula Pietersz | Picture | Photographer unknown More than four decades have passed since the blood-soaked events of July 1983 began to be described as “July disturbances” or “racial riots,” yet we are still compelled to write about those murderous days for which justice has never been delivered. What we write about is not the fading lamentations surrounding…
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Black July’s Echo: When Humanity Laughs at Suffering
Article: J Keshayinie Edmund | Picture | Sri Lanka Campaign There was a time when violence shocked us. Today, it entertains us. Images of suffering circulate online—bodies, graves, stories of loss—and beneath them, something even more disturbing appears: laughter. Jokes. Mockery. Comments that reduce human tragedy to amusement. The recent reactions surrounding discussions of Chemmani are not just insensitive—they are deeply…
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429..! A Silent Witness from Chemmani
Article | J Keshayinie Edmund | Pictute | Kumanan Kanapathippillai Forensic Interpretation of Skeleton 429 from the Chemmani Mass Grave, Sri Lanka: Analysis of a Flexed Seated Burial and Its Medico-Legal Implications The discovery of Skeleton 429 at the Chemmani mass grave in northern Sri Lanka presents a unique forensic case characterized by an unusual seated, flexed burial position. Unlike…
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Research Articles
Dark PR and the politics of Climate Truth: A Sri Lankan Perspective
Article | J Keshayinie Edmund My engagement with the concept of “dark PR” was significantly shaped by my encounter with Dark PR, a critical work that interrogates the subtle yet pervasive mechanisms through which corporate and political actors manufacture doubt, distort public understanding, and strategically manipulate narratives in the public sphere. I was introduced to this text through the Asian…
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Tamil Brāhmi Inscriptions from Vedukkunarimalai | Prof.S.Pathmanathan
Article by | Prof.S.Pathmanathan | Emeritus in History, University of Peradeniya In 1970, Senarat Paranavitana published the texts and translations of 54 Brāhmi inscriptions, which had been discovered at four sites: Periyapuliyankulam (35), Orupotana (12), Mahakatchadkodi (04) and Vedukkunarimalai (03). All these localities are in the southern part of the Vavuniya District. These inscriptions are in a hybrid Prākrit that…
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Does Beach Seine Fishing Threaten Marine Life?
Story | Jera | Photos | Jera and BBC Introduction Beach seine fishing is a traditional fishing method practiced in shallow coastal areas. In this method, a long net is cast into the sea from the shore, and the ropes on both sides are pulled by people standing on the beach using human effort to catch fish. This fishing practice…
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Climate Change
Guardians of the Reef
Story & Visual by Keshayinie Edmund Beneath the waters of Kayankeni in Batticaloa lies a vibrant yet fragile coral ecosystem—one that silently protects our shores, supports marine biodiversity, and sustains coastal livelihoods. These reefs are home to countless species, acting as nurseries for fish and natural barriers against coastal erosion. But today, they are under increasing threat from rising sea…
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Climate Change
Guardians of coast: The vital role of Mangroves
Mangroves are more than trees—they are natural shields against climate change, vital habitats for biodiversity, and lifelines for coastal communities. Their intricate root systems protect shorelines from erosion, reduce the impact of storms, and provide breeding grounds for fish and other marine life that sustain local livelihoods. They also act as powerful carbon sinks, helping to mitigate global warming. –…
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17 Years Old and Shot Dead: A Mother’s Unanswered Questions
Story | Parthiban Shanmuganathan | Photo | T.Piratheepan “Sir, they mercilessly killed my innocent child who was just like a young boy, making him struggle and suffer before dying. Even this government will not deliver justice for this. Is there no justice for those who suffer like this? Is there no justice for the poor child I gave birth to,…
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Climate Change
A pact with nature
Article | Arul Karki | Picture | Anas Mohamed Nuski Sri Lanka’s tea industry, which stands as a main pillar of the national economy, is today facing unprecedented challenges due to global warming and climate change. Established in the 19th century, the Ceylon Tea trade now supports the livelihoods of over 1.5 million people and plays a vital role in…
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