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Author: Kumsyoh

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Colombo, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Religion and faith

The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate

Photo courtesy JDS This was a part of well-loved hymn I would love to sing during the early years of my school career. I cannot actually remember whether these words were omitted…

Kumsyoh Kumsyoh on 09/22/2011
Colombo, Identity, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War

Low intensity evil in Sri Lanka

How can evil ever be low intensity? It is similar to a low intensity cyclone. It appears to be a misnomer. However it does really exist. A depression given the right conditions…

Kumsyoh Kumsyoh on 07/31/2010
Colombo, Peace and Conflict, Politics and Governance, Post-War, Reconciliation, Sport

Any inspiration Joanna?

Some excellent goals scored, some unbearable moments of anguish celebrated as teams win and lose in an imperfect system, some stunning comebacks, terrible bouts of pain vanishing instantly once the arbitrator with…

Kumsyoh Kumsyoh on 07/21/201007/22/2010

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