Hitting the Airwaves with “SINHALA CONSCIOUSNESS” in Kandyan Times-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis A recent ‘rash’ of email messages has indicated that some personnel are searching for copies of my book Sinhala Consciousness in the Kandyan Period, 1590s to 1815, published in 2004 by Vijitha Yapa Publications … ISBN 955-809553-2; while a few are not even aware of its existence. It seems that it may be out of print now – an issue for well-heeled Sri Lankans to address in partnership with the Yapa firm. Be that as it may, this state of affairs indicates that some advertisements  for this book should be placed in the digital realm. The book launch in Colombo organised by firm Yapa with GL Peiris as speaker** is one step. This pictorial fare is supplemented by some basic information about the book and the reprinted of a few historical illustrations contained within it – a mere pinch of the ‘salty pictures’ that ...

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The Unity in A Contradiction Over Time: Top Dog Bullying in Cricket-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Michael Roberts in Email Chat with Errol Fernando, 3 November 2023: “Indian Cricketers Today Emulate the Aussies of Yesterday” Mike Roberts:  responding to a cricketing point made by Errol Fernando, on 3 November 2023, re some unplayable balls produced by the Indian pacemen in the World Cup Match at Mumbai on 2nd November 2023 “I agree with you about some of the UNPLAYABLE BALLS, Errol; BUT MY FOCUS HOWEVER IS GOING TO BE on * Mohmmed Siraj’s threatening verbals. ...

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Book in honour of Maithri Panagoda Source:-sundayobserver Publication – Pursing a vision of Justice, Essays in Honour of Maithri Panagoda – a Biography Editor – Senaka Weerarathna Publisher – Vijitha Yapa Publications Reviewed by – Advocate, Dr. Namel Weeramuni “Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief – resolve to be honest at all events; and if in your own judgement you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer” – Abraham Lincoln – Notes for lecture, circa July 1, 1850 Inherently Maithri Panagoda fits to this characteristic without any reservation. His behaviour and actions are beyond doubt. Everything about him is evident in this book titled “Pursuing a Vision of Justice.” The book, edited by Senaka Weerarathna, is composed in 15 Parts and 30 Chapters which are written as Essays in Honour of Maithri Panagoda. Its Forward has been ...

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