Category: Colonial & Neo colonial
Correcting 40 years of lies about Sri Lanka’s July 1983 riots – Tamils, please set the story straight
When countries with records of unprecedented mass murders feel it politically fashionable to annually commemorate an incident which took place in Sri Lanka which is miniscule to the crimes they committed, when political correctness...
Understanding what went wrong with the former President of Sri Lanka
Was the former President roped into pretend to be the “nationalist” candidate BEFORE or AFTERvictory? (this should answer whether nationalists were taken for a ride from the beginning) IF BEFORE – does...
The Cost of “People’s Riots” – Role of social media in Sri Lanka & France & double standards in commentary
In France, a teenager is accused of being killed by French police. Yet, can riots, burning vehicles, stealing goods, burning libraries, damaging public property bring justice? In 2022, Sri Lanka experienced shortages in essential...
Why Third World developing countries will remain in debt
Before we answer this question, it is important to look at who referred to these countries as “Third World” and “Developing” & the reasons for such a tag. Next, we need to look...
Why is there no “aragalaya” against Sri Lanka’s top business community?
The slogan of the 2022 aragala activists was against “corruption” and the allegation of “collapsing the economy”. These chants were parroted by a majority of youth who were cheered by groups of elite...
King Dutugemunu victory against Elara in Vijithapura
Elara invaded Sri Lanka with 10,80,000 troops. Elara was defeated in Vijithapura and a message was sent to send 60,000 reinforcements. Dutugemunu defeats them with only 16,000 surrendering. Rajavaliya mentions this epic battle and...
What or who are the cause of Sri Lanka’s “DEBT”
It is unfortunate that even the “educated” in Sri Lanka have exposed themselves for their lack of knowledge in understanding the reasons for Sri Lanka’s debt. That they continue to view issues from political...
Is US envoy venturing into India’s “Kashmir” in Central Sri Lanka to woo Hill Country Indian Tamils?
Geneva diplomatic protocols appear not to apply to US envoys and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister/Ministry is little bothered to remind diplomats that there are protocols to their movements. Having said that, it is interesting...
Western strategy to neutralize Sinhala Buddhists in Sri Lanka
The Buddhists need to not only identify the enemy but more importantly identify the strategies adopted by the enemy & the reasons they do so. It is without a doubt they consider the teachings...
