Is the Tamil Diaspora Against Unity in Sri Lanka?
“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes The Tamil Diaspora is a diverse ethnic group.…
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The Clash of Identities in Post-War Sri Lanka
My perspective is the one of a 25 year old who was born in Sri Lanka during the war and who came to France at the age of 1; one who is…
Beyond Words: The Arts and Accountability in Sri Lanka
), Directed by Srinath Samarasinghe, courtesy Dubai International Film Festival As any species, we have longevity. The human race is at its peak. In two centuries, we have evolved so far, for…
The Struggles of Identity in Sri Lanka
Images courtesy Multicultural Arts Victoria My presentation will be an attempt to critically analyse my experience as a Franco-Sri Lankan in Sri Lanka and how I feel, as part of Sri Lanka’s…
To be or not to be Sri Lankan: That is the question!
Image from DW How do I define my identity? At first glance, the answer would be simple and clear: I am a French citizen with Sri Lankan origins. This would be enough…
The political meaning of the retreat in London
Image courtesy ITV News DBS Jeyaraj[1] DBS Jeyaraj is not a representative of the Tamil diaspora that has set out to wage war against the government of Sri Lanka. He is a…
3 years on, a hurting stalemate in Sri Lanka
Picture courtesy JDS Last month saw the official marking of three years after the end of the 28 year old war that plagued Sri Lanka, killing thousands and setting the country back…
MOVING OUT OF THE MAZE
Image courtesy ITV The ubiquity of the Tiger flags was the most dramatic aspect of the demonstrations in London during the President’s visit for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Diaspora Tigers were…
Co-operatives: A better option to channel relief to war victims in Sri Lanka
Photo courtesy Sampath Wijenayake It is no secret that many members of the Tamil diaspora are actively involved in helping the victims of the war in Sri Lanka in some way or the…
A Search for Identity: Tomorrow’s Sri Lankan!
Few are those who believe in the existence of what I would like to call a . Indeed, most of us will identify themselves according to their ethnicity, some according to their…
Longing and Belonging series: The science of planning in Jaffna
The throng of devotees and tourists visiting the Nallur festival had receded and life slowly returned to normal in Jaffna. I stayed behind to see if I could persuade others visiting from…
Longing and Belonging series: From London to Jaffna for the first time
The Nallur festival was in full flow. Kavadi drummers played for the crowds of devotees that swelled around Jaffna’s famous temple. Dotted around me were visitors from abroad. It was wonderful to…
Ending the Exile and Back to Roots: Fears, Challenges and Hopes
[Editors note: The author was married to Dr. Rajini Thiranagama (née Rajasingham), a Tamil human rights activist and feminist murdered in 1989 by the LTTE. She was one of the founding members of…
Addressing Greg Sheridan’s Review of the Tamil Lobby and Australia
Greg Sheridan’s articles on the Tamil lobby in Australia and the workings of the Australian state are something of a breakthrough because the media coverage of the Sri Lankan conflict has been…
