The Eelam Tamil liberation struggle is multifaceted, with each dimension running parallel but beginning and ending with a shared goal. Viraj Mendis played a crucial role in this struggle, particularly through his political activism, which involves constructing counter-narratives as opposed to dominant narratives with praxis.
It has been three years since the unexpected passing of my friend Mangala. As I pen this today, our country is in the brink of a particularly decisive election – the first since a democratically elected president was ousted by mass protest in an historic first for Sri Lanka.
It has been four years since Mangala Samaraweera passed away. He was 65 at the time, but he was much younger at heart. Maybe this is why everyone who knew him felt that he went all too early.
Almost twenty years ago, I received a call from Don Harold Stassen Jayawardena.
A helpful friend is a treasure, offering support and encouragement during both challenging times and moments of joy.
I first encountered Mr Jude Perera in late 2007 during a community discussion in Victoria. This gathering took place amidst the intense period of Sri Lanka’s prolonged civil war.
I feel sad that I am not in a position to travel from London to be with Nava Samasamaja Party Comrades and Mrs. Mangalika Karunaratne family when Comrade Vickramabahu Karunaratne is being laid to rest.
Given the complexity and speed at which the world is changing, decision-makers are more important than ever today.
"He who plots to deceive will always find someone willing to be deceived." — Niccolò Machiavelli
One year ago to the day I traveled with my family to Sri Lanka. It was a sudden decision and, in retrospect, one of the best I've made in my life.
