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The Structure of Tamil Names
My name is Sivapuranam Thevaram, and my origins are in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. I usually identify myself...
Continue reading »Potato Farmer’s Anthropology Research: Part 1
I have taken up anthropology. It is I, your potato farmer. In previous posts, I told you the story of...
Continue reading »If you don’t mind my asking, what is your race?
At my local hospital (in the UK) this morning, a nurse asked: “If you don’t mind my asking, what is...
Continue reading »Lessons in Leadership
[Authors note: Edited text of a speech at the Jaffna Hindu College Old Boys Association (UK) Social Event: Kalaiarasi (31...
Continue reading »Potato Farmer’s Poultry Venture
I arrive on holiday at the Colombo airport with my family. It is I, your potato farmer. In my last...
Continue reading »Trial of the Potato Farmer
A trial takes place in a tent at the foot of the mountain. It is me, your potato farmer on...
Continue reading »The bear and my potato farm
At the foot of a mountain, in a far away land, I had a potato farm. On top of the...
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