By Tyron Devotta
For centuries, societies have described power in terms of “estates.” In medieval Europe, the three estates of the realm were the clergy, the nobility, and the commons—a ...
When we talk about caste and colorism in South Asia, the conversation often turns to India. Yet Sri Lanka’s own story — though different in origin — was profoundly shaped by the same ...
by Tyron Devotta
Today, we are all in search of answers to the question ‘what went wrong?’ How did Sri Lanka come to this state? And all too easily our fingers point at the ...
By Druvinka Samuel
The acute awareness of global imbalances that has closely trailed behind the outbreak of COVID-19 has deconstructed any semblance of societal normalcy. Awareness and ...
Visiting the land of my ancestors had always been one of my dreams since my school days. Finally, in April 2018, I got the opportunity to tick that off my bucket list after an unforgettable trip to ...
by Tyron Devotta
Ravana, or Ravan, as he is known across the Palk Strait, means different things to different audiences. In Sri Lanka, he is a figure with multiple, sometimes competing ...
By Tyron Devotta
Final Weekend at the Lionel Wendt – A Magical, Big-Hearted Spectacle That’s Already Winning Audiences Over
When Dr. Sean Amarasekera steps on stage each night in Jehan ...
By Tyron Devotta
For centuries, societies have described power in terms of “estates.” In medieval Europe, the three estates of the realm were the clergy, the nobility, and the commons—a ...
When we talk about caste and colorism in South Asia, the conversation often turns to India. Yet Sri Lanka’s own story — though different in origin — was profoundly shaped by the same ...
by Tyron Devotta
Today, we are all in search of answers to the question ‘what went wrong?’ How did Sri Lanka come to this state? And all too easily our fingers point at the ...
By Druvinka Samuel
The acute awareness of global imbalances that has closely trailed behind the outbreak of COVID-19 has deconstructed any semblance of societal normalcy. Awareness and ...
Visiting the land of my ancestors had always been one of my dreams since my school days. Finally, in April 2018, I got the opportunity to tick that off my bucket list after an unforgettable trip to ...
by Tyron Devotta
Ravana, or Ravan, as he is known across the Palk Strait, means different things to different audiences. In Sri Lanka, he is a figure with multiple, sometimes competing ...
By Tyron Devotta
Final Weekend at the Lionel Wendt – A Magical, Big-Hearted Spectacle That’s Already Winning Audiences Over
When Dr. Sean Amarasekera steps on stage each night in Jehan ...
Writers have always lived with a peculiar mix of arrogance and insecurity. We believe our words can move mountains, yet we fear they may vanish in the flood of other voices. Now, along comes ...
Below is an analytical article that explores the theological and political reasoning behind a segment of American evangelical pastors who have expressed support for both Israel and Donald ...
By Tyron Devotta
In this relentless battle against COVID-19, there are two types of fighters; one that is waiting for the vaccine and the other that is looking for indigenous cures. This division is ...
By Druvinka Samuel
Uncertainty has been an overriding theme of this year, disrupting major plans be it personal, professional, educational or otherwise. And with the year about to come to a close ...
By Tyron Devotta
Few Sri Lankan media personalities have championed the cause of depth and context in broadcast journalism quite like Asoka Dias, whose long-running morning show Pathikada ...
By Tyron Devotta
At a recent session of the Collective for Historical Dialogue and Memory, historian Lara Wijesuriya delivered a compelling presentation that unpacked how Ceylon (modern-day ...
