Freedom of expression and fundamental rights

Sri Lankan Birth Certificates Violate Ethnic Rights

Admin June 1, 2021

Sajeewa Wijeweera “We too, are humans with the same red blood. However, the government ostracizes us. They do not at least issue birth certificates to us properly. They say that we are ‘Ahiguntikas’ who have migrated from India. Now, we are a community without proper ethnic identity. Our

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Is Poetry a Solitary Expression for Ethnic Peace?

Admin June 1, 2021

Kapila Kumara Kalinga Ethnic unity is a popular theme among writers and other artists in Sri Lanka, like in the case of many other countries affected by ethnic conflicts. A large number of creations have been made in the Sinhala, Tamil and English languages around this. These include dramas, teledramas and cinema. In this text, […]

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Aggression? Pluralism? The Cave of Valli!

Admin May 31, 2021

Kalavarshni Kanakaratnam The famous Kataragama Murugan Temple where people of all ethnicities congregate without religious differences is in the Kataragama Division in Moneragala District of Uva Province. This division has a population of about 26,000 people of the three main races. Murugan is a Tamil, Hindu God. But Buddhists and some followers of Islam also […]

Freedom of expression and fundamental rights

Are Sri Lankan newspapers neutral?

Admin May 28, 2021

Jemsith The newspaper sector is service based.  Without being submissive to anyone, it should function independently; express its views bravely, condemn the injustices, law-breaking and human rights violations in the country and stand by the law. This sector is considered the fourth pillar of a democratic society.  Does the media, who are supposed to be […]

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The Archaeological Department: A symbol of ethnoreligious aggression?

Admin May 28, 2021

P.Kirubakaran The three- decade- long war  polarized the Sinhalese and Tamil races.  Sinhalese and Tamils      look at each other as enemies, with mistrust and it is   a tendency that continues. In 2009 the devastating war was brought to an end. The expectation since then was to build reconciliation between the races. But the

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Jaffna. Traditions combined in a bullock cart ride

Admin May 26, 2021

Sudarshini Muthulingam It was after lunch on a Sunday, which meant it wasn’t one of the fast-moving days, and I was browsing through my phone when I received a call. “Let’s go and see the bullock cart race at Vadukkottai.” Said that familiar voice and I agreed without hesitation. Thus, began our afternoon. If we […]

Freedom of expression and fundamental rights

Upcountry Tamils : Seeking the presence of the land

Admin May 26, 2021

Malliyappu Santhi Tilakar The history of the Tamil people living in the hills of Sri Lanka can be seen as a multifaceted issue. These are people who were brought to Sri Lanka from India for the sole purpose of obtaining their labor. Today, they have established themselves as one of the predominant ethnic groups in […]

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3 Reasons Why Computerized Trading Systems Are Necessary for Investors

Admin May 26, 2021

Automated trading system is a type of algorithmic trading. This type of method is a pc program that automatically makes buy and sell orders placed and submits them to the exchange or perhaps market center. It does the effort for you, helping you save the trouble of placing trades manually. Listed below are three explanations […]

Gender and Identity

Queen Anula: Gender, Reconciliation & A Late Night Conversation

Admin May 23, 2021

Natalie Soysa & Kasun Munasinghe Pseudo-intellectual Lankan conversations are many here. We have them all the time and they are fun. One says Reconciliation. The other says Gender. And all of a sudden Queen Anula is the topic of discussion tonight.  Ever heard of her? The ‘evil’ queen? In fact, also the one and only […]

Gender and Identity

Is Feminism an Alienating Concept in Sri Lanka?

Admin May 20, 2021

Natalie Soysa I spent the longest time, thinking I wasn’t a feminist.  This is not a conclusion that I came into on my own – it was a reactive statement because I saw feminists as alienating; using language I didn’t care about, nor understand. No one had actually explained it to me and I was […]