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Defeat of Mahinda – starting point of some hope Remember 8th January 2015? Tens of thousands voted to oust the dictatorial Rajapaksa regime, cronyism and corruption. But it was not just a vote “against” them but […]

The stories of Tamil lobbyists storming the corridors of UNHRC must be recorded for posterity. In future generations no one will understand the efforts expended and the sweat excreted in the name of lobbyism. An […]

In March the Home Office released a new ‘country profile’ for Sri Lanka. It contains claims that the treatment of former LTTE members, who have suffered imprisonment, disappearances and torture, is much improved. However, the […]

On 18 March, to mark the UN international anti-racism day, trade unions in Britain supported a demonstration held in London. Tamil-speaking people also took part in this demonstration with a sizable contingent. In addition to […]

-Isai Priya In December 2016 it was reported that India had surpassed Britain to become the sixth largest economy in the world. What is absolutely clear is that it is one of the most unequal […]

Tamil speaking people have also marched along hundreds of student, campaigns and activist against the racist and sexist Donald Trump on his inauguration day. Millions of people have been taking part in simultaneous protests organised […]

On the 8th November Narendra Modi appeared on an unscheduled TV address to announce that all 500 and 1000 rupees banknotes with be completely and immediately withdrawn from circulation. His excuse for this sudden extreme […]

  An IMF authorised budget has been unleashed on Sri Lanka. In the budget speech there was an attempt to use a paltry list of meagre ‘goodies’ to hide the ‘instrument of darkness’ – severe […]