Personal page and articles by Pearl Thevanayagam
Superstitions in the 21st century: Of black pottu, politicians and punools
In the black and white photographs of my childhood, my sisters and I look pretty smart, standing to attention under...
Continue reading »Colgate, Signal, smiles and politics: From Clinton to Chandrika and Queen Mother’s rotten teeth
Chandrika’s winning smile, Mahinda’s wide grin and Clinton’s leer at Monica’s underwear speak volumes than their political agenda. Then who...
Continue reading »War-footing after the aborted peace talks 15 years ago
Yesterday marked the ending of the fourth round of peace talks endorsed by the late Lakshman Kadirgamar, FM, in the...
Continue reading »Shopping expedition in Little India: of Shalwars, samosas and Bollywood clones
Hanji is the word I picked off the air in Southall where I worked for a firm of solicitors. Travelling...
Continue reading »Life is no better for many migrants in UK
When I came to Britain for the first time in 1976 there were hardly any Sri Lankans except those who...
Continue reading »Putting cuts, part-putting and pol symbol
I have always had a fascination for Sri Lankan English. In fact, Sri Lankans use English the way the British...
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