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Sri Lanka's Secrets

Author : Trevor Grant
Publisher : Monash University Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1922235539
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Sri Lanka's Secrets written by Trevor Grant and published by Monash University Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the civil war in Sri Lanka drew to its bloody end in 2009 the government of this island nation removed its protection from UN officials and employees, who, along with other international observers, were forced to leave the conflict zone. President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his inner circle wanted, it seemed, a war without witness. The end result was the deliberate slaughter of an estimated 70,000 innocent civilians. However, many survivors, and some who died, were able to capture on camera the horrifying conclusion to the war and the cruel deprivations of the internment camps that followed. Today, through their images and testimony, Rajapaksa stands accused of war crimes. In Sri Lanka’s Secrets experienced journalist Trevor Grant presents the shocking story of the final days of this war, alongside the photographs and eye-witness accounts of many Tamils, including Maravan, a social worker who fled to Australia by boat after being tortured by soldiers seeking his folio of photographs. Grant also details the continuing torture and abuse of Tamils in Sri Lanka, and some national governments’ ongoing support for a regime that has abandoned any pretense of democracy. Foremost among these enthusiastic supporters has been the Government of Australia, cynically preoccupied with ‘stopping the boats’ fleeing Sri Lankan state terror. At any cost.

The Lost Dynasty

Author : Nishantha Gunawardena
Publisher : Traces of Eden
ISBN 13 : 9780976997214
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Dynasty written by Nishantha Gunawardena and published by Traces of Eden. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, historians believed that the Sri Lankan civilisation began with the arrival of Vijaya - the supposed first king and progenitor of the Sinhalese - from northeast India in the 6th century BCE. This text takes the reader on a journey into Sri Lanka's past, that remained hidden for years.

Sri Lankan Cuisine

Author : Jenoliya George
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781777452704
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (527 download)

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Download or read book Sri Lankan Cuisine written by Jenoliya George and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Alien Mysteries in Sri Lanka & Egypt

Author : Mihindukalasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789559631828
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Alien Mysteries in Sri Lanka & Egypt written by Mihindukalasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Only Man is Vile

Author : William McGowan
Publisher : Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Only Man is Vile written by William McGowan and published by Trans-Atlantic Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journalist's account of his extensive travels in Sri Lanka and portrayal of the Sri Lankans who carry on in the midst of conflict and strife between warring factions of Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamils.

In My Mother's House

Author : Sharika Thiranagama
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812205111
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book In My Mother's House written by Sharika Thiranagama and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 2009, the Sri Lankan army overwhelmed the last stronghold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam—better known as the Tamil Tigers—officially bringing an end to nearly three decades of civil war. Although the war has ended, the place of minorities in Sri Lanka remains uncertain, not least because the lengthy conflict drove entire populations from their homes. The figures are jarring: for example, all of the roughly 80,000 Muslims in northern Sri Lanka were expelled from the Tamil Tiger-controlled north, and nearly half of all Sri Lankan Tamils were displaced during the course of the civil war. Sharika Thiranagama's In My Mother's House provides ethnographic insight into two important groups of internally displaced people: northern Sri Lankan Tamils and Sri Lankan Muslims. Through detailed engagement with ordinary people struggling to find a home in the world, Thiranagama explores the dynamics within and between these two minority communities, describing how these relations were reshaped by violence, displacement, and authoritarianism. In doing so, she illuminates an often overlooked intraminority relationship and new social forms created through protracted war. In My Mother's House revolves around three major themes: ideas of home in the midst of profound displacement; transformations of familial experience; and the impact of the political violence—carried out by both the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan state—on ordinary lives and public speech. Her rare focus on the effects and responses to LTTE political regulation and violence demonstrates that envisioning a peaceful future for postconflict Sri Lanka requires taking stock of the new Tamil and Muslim identities forged by the civil war. These identities cannot simply be cast away with the end of the war but must be negotiated anew.

Anil's Ghost

Author : Michael Ondaatje
Publisher : Vintage Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307375897
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Anil's Ghost written by Michael Ondaatje and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning a Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction, the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize and the Scotiabank Giller Prize, Anil’s Ghost is another award-winning novel from Michael Ondaatje. Steeped in centuries of cultural achievement and tradition, Sri Lanka has been ravaged in the late twentieth century by bloody civil war. Anil Tissera, born in Sri Lanka but educated in England and the U.S., is sent by an international human rights group to participate in an investigation into suspected mass political murders in her homeland. Working with an archaeologist, she discovers a skeleton whose identity takes Anil on a fascinating journey that involves a riveting mystery. What follows, in a novel rich with character, emotion, and incident, is a story about love and loss, about family, identity and the unknown enemy. And it is a quest to unlock the hidden past—like a handful of soil analyzed by an archaeologist, the story becomes more diffuse the farther we reach into history. A universal tale of the casualties of war, unfolding as a detective story, the book gradually gives way to a more intricate exploration of its characters, a symphony of loss and loneliness haunted by a cast of solitary strangers and ghosts. The atrocities of a seemingly futile, muddled war are juxtaposed against the ancient, complex and ultimately redemptive culture and landscape of Sri Lanka.

Electoral Politics in Sri Lanka

Author : S. Keethaponcalan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000613496
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Electoral Politics in Sri Lanka written by S. Keethaponcalan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines and analyses electoral politics in Sri Lanka through the theoretical framework of manipulation. The following questions guided the study: how do political actors manipulate elections, and what are the salient features of electoral politics in Sri Lanka? Primary and secondary data formed the basis of the analysis, examining eight presidential elections. The research findings indicated that Sri Lankan governments, political parties and political leaders have taken advantage of six types of electoral manipulation, including constitutional tinkering, field fixing, time fixing, vote suppression, process manipulation and resource manipulation. Through a close examination of eight presidential elections, research carried out for the volume found that elections are often associated with violence; presidential elections are mainly a majoritarian affair in which minority communities play only a marginal role; there is a significant gender imbalance, as women’s participation in the electoral process is very limited; despite the presence of a large number of candidates contesting the election, it always remains a two-way race; and amid extensive manipulation and other problems, voter participation tends to be high. This volume will be a valuable resource for students, academics and researchers who focus on democracy, good governance, electoral studies and South Asian politics and history, and will enhance the conceptual foundation of democracy advocates and activists.

Total Destruction of the Tamil Tigers

Author : Paul Moorcraft
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1783830743
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (838 download)

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Download or read book Total Destruction of the Tamil Tigers written by Paul Moorcraft and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2009, the Sri Lankan government forces literally eradicated the Tamil Tiger insurgency after 26 years of civil war. This was the first time that a government had defeated an indigenous insurgency by force of arms. It was as if the British army killed thousands of IRA cadres to end the war in Northern Ireland. The story of this war is fascinating in itself, besides the international repercussions for terrorism and insurgency worldwide. Many countries involved themselves in the war to arm the combatants (China, Pakistan, India, and North Korea) or to bring peace (US, France, UK, and Norway).While researching this work Professor Moorcraft was given unprecedented access to Sri Lankan politicians (including the President and his brother, the Defense Permanent Secretary), senior generals, intelligence chiefs, civil servants, UN officials, foreign diplomats and NGOs. He also interviewed the surviving leader of the Tamil Tigers.His conclusions and findings will be controversial. He reveals how the authorities determined to stamp out Tamil Tiger resistance by whatever means frustrated the media and foreign mediators. Their methods, which have led to accusations of war crimes, were brutally effective but are likely to remain highly contentions for years to come.

Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka

Author : Patrick Peebles
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442255854
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka written by Patrick Peebles and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka has had a celebrated history, a long colonial past, and since independence in 1948 has passed through a series of crises and political experiments. It has had a remarkable record of voters turning out unpopular governments, often by sweeping margins. On 8 January 2015 voters again performed this feat when Maithripala Sirisena, representing a coalition of disparate parties, defeated Mahinda Rajapaksa for the presidency. Rajapaksa was turning the nation away from its democratic heritage towards authoritarianism and militarism. Independent Sri Lanka’s economy stagnated for decades before it began to grow in the 1980s. It has had significant economic growth since the end of the 26-year war against the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. Although reconciliation between the Sinhalese Buddhist majority and Hindu, Muslim and Christian minorities seems distant, prospects for Sri Lanka seem better than they have been for decades. The Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sri Lanka.

Mystique Island

Author : Asiff Hussein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789557496733
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Mystique Island written by Asiff Hussein and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sri Lanka, Voices from a War Zone

Author : Nirupama Subramanian
Publisher : Penguin Books India
ISBN 13 : 9780670058280
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Sri Lanka, Voices from a War Zone written by Nirupama Subramanian and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2005 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: &Lsquo;If We Don&Rsquo;T Tell Our Stories, Who Will?&Rsquo; They Were Ordinary People&Mdash;Farmers, Fisherfolk, Businessmen, Pensioners, Housewives And School Children&Mdash;Until A Relentless War Machine Invaded Their Lives. These Are Their Stories&Mdash;Stories Of Intense Suffering, But Also Of Great Courage, Resilience And Dignity. Nirupama Subramanian, A Journalist Who Spent Seven Years Reporting The Vicious Face-Off Between Sri Lanka&Rsquo;S Government And The Separatist Ltte, Criss-Crossed The Towns And Villages Of A Beautiful But Ravaged Island To Uncover These &Lsquo;Little Histories&Rsquo; As She Calls Them&Mdash;Of Children Forcibly Recruited Into Tiger Training Camps; Of Parents Waiting For Mass Graves To Reveal Their Bleak Secrets; Of People Fleeing Their Homes In War Zones Only To Become Prisoners In Refugee Camps; Of The Families Of The Missing Who Still Wait And Hope; Of Women In The Maid-Trade Bonded In Virtual Slavery In Foreign Lands. Woven Into These Narratives Are The Larger Stories&Mdash;Of A President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, Elected With A Massive Mandate For Peace But Trapped In A War So Intense That She Was Unable To Make Good Her Promise; And Of Tiger Supremo Vellupillai Prabhakaran, Trapped Too, But In A Cage Fashioned Out Of His Own Egoism And Ruthlessness&Mdash;One He Never Dare Leave. As Sri Lanka Searches For An Elusive Peace, Read This Book To Understand The Price That Sri Lankans Have Paid For A War That Has Raged For Over Twenty Years. &Nbsp;

Vanni

Author : Benjamin Dix
Publisher : New Internationalist
ISBN 13 : 1780265166
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Vanni written by Benjamin Dix and published by New Internationalist. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Maus, Persepolis, Palestine and The Breadwinner, Vanni is a graphic novel focusing on the conflict between the Sri Lankan government and the 'Tamil Tigers', told from the perspective of a single family. This moving, exceptional graphic novel portrays the personal experiences of modern warfare, the processes of forced migration and the struggles of seeking asylum in Europe. Inspired by Dix's experience of working in Sri Lanka for the United Nations during the war, Vanni draws upon over four years of meticulous research, includes first-hand interviews, references from official reports and cross-referencing with experts in the field. Elegantly drawn by Lindsay Pollock, and with a real sense of immediacy, Vanni takes readers through the otherwise unimaginable struggles, horrors and life-changing decisions families and individuals are forced to make when caught in conflict.

Find the Secret Behind the Leaves

Author : Tamil Rights Group (London)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 5 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (342 download)

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Download or read book Find the Secret Behind the Leaves written by Tamil Rights Group (London) and published by . This book was released on 1981* with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

2023 Version The Secret Of Drinking Tea

Author : Arief Muinnudin
Publisher : Arief Muinnudin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book 2023 Version The Secret Of Drinking Tea written by Arief Muinnudin and published by Arief Muinnudin. This book was released on with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret of Drinking Tea: Unlocking the Health and Wellness Benefits of Your Favorite Brew Are you ready to embark on a journey of taste, culture, and well-being? "The Secret of Drinking Tea" is your essential guide to discovering the hidden treasures within your teacup. This captivating ebook delves deep into the world of tea, unveiling the centuries-old secrets that make it much more than just a beverage. In this beautifully crafted ebook, you will: Uncover the Rich History: Trace the fascinating history of tea from its origins in ancient China to its global prominence today. Learn about the traditions, ceremonies, and stories that have made tea an integral part of cultures worldwide. Explore the World of Tea: From delicate white teas to robust black teas, and from the subtle green teas to the aromatic herbal infusions, you'll explore the diverse world of tea and its incredible variety of flavors and aromas. Master the Art of Brewing: Discover the secrets to brewing the perfect cup of tea, whether you prefer the precision of gongfu cha or the simplicity of a steeping mug. Learn the importance of water temperature, steeping times, and tea-to-water ratios to elevate your tea-drinking experience. Harness the Health Benefits: Tea is more than just a delicious beverage; it's a natural source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Dive into the science behind tea's health benefits and learn how it can boost your immune system, promote relaxation, and support overall well-being. Tea and Mindfulness: Explore the art of mindfulness through tea. Learn how to savor each sip, engage your senses, and find tranquility in the ritual of tea-drinking. Discover how tea can be a mindful practice that reduces stress and enhances your mental clarity. Tea for Every Occasion: Whether you're looking for a morning pick-me-up, a soothing bedtime brew, or a refreshing iced tea for hot summer days, this ebook offers a range of tea recipes and pairings to suit every occasion and mood. "The Secret of Drinking Tea" is your passport to a world of flavor, culture, and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned tea enthusiast or just beginning your tea journey, this ebook will enrich your understanding and appreciation of tea's many wonders. Embrace the ancient wisdom of tea and unlock its secrets for a healthier, more mindful, and delightful life. Get ready to sip, savor, and thrive with "The Secret of Drinking Tea" in your digital library today!

Wave

Author : Sonali Deraniyagala
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
ISBN 13 : 0771025386
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Wave written by Sonali Deraniyagala and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brave, intimate, beautifully crafted memoir by a survivor of the tsunami that struck the Sri Lankan coast in 2004 and took her entire family. On December 26, Boxing Day, Sonali Deraniyagala, her English husband, her parents, her two young sons, and a close friend were ending Christmas vacation at the seaside resort of Yala on the south coast of Sri Lanka when a wave suddenly overtook them. She was only to learn later that this was a tsunami that devastated coastlines through Southeast Asia. When the water began to encroach closer to their hotel, they began to run, but in an instant, water engulfed them, Sonali was separated from her family, and all was lost. Sonali Deraniyagala has written an extraordinarily honest, utterly engrossing account of the surreal tragedy of a devastating event that all at once ended her life as she knew it and her journey since in search of understanding and redemption. It is also a remarkable portrait of a young family's life and what came before, with all the small moments and larger dreams that suddenly and irrevocably ended.

Britain’s Secret Wars

Author : T. J. Coles
Publisher : CLAIRVIEW BOOKS
ISBN 13 : 1905570953
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Britain’s Secret Wars written by T. J. Coles and published by CLAIRVIEW BOOKS. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a devastating analysis, T. J. Coles reveals the true extent of Britain’s covert foreign policy that supports war, conflict and oppression around the world. Unbeknownst to the broad population, the Shadow State sponsors a ‘new world order’ that allies Britain with America’s quest for global power – what the Pentagon calls ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’. Coles documents how British operatives have interfered in Syria, Libya, Iraq, Iran and Yemen with the aim of deposing unwanted regimes. In doing so, they have helped create extensive terrorist networks across the Middle East, reviving previously-failing Jihadist groups such as ISIL, which has now transformed into an international terror franchise. In addition to waging clandestine wars in the Middle East, the secret services have used the military to run drugs by proxy in Colombia, train death squads in Bangladesh and support instability in Ukraine, where NATO’s strategic encroachment on Russia is drawing the world closer to terminal nuclear confrontation. Coles unearths Britain’s involvement in the recent ethnic cleansing of Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan government, the invasion of Somalia by Somali and Ethiopian warlords, and Indonesia’s atrocities in Papua. He also exposes the extensive use of drones for murder and intimidation across the Middle East and elsewhere. Britain’s Secret Wars is essential reading for anyone who wants to dig beneath the surface of current events. This expanded edition features a new Preface.