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Smriti Daniel

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One musician’s struggle to save the distinctive culture of Sri Lanka’s Portuguese Burghers

Earl Barthelot of the band Burgher Folks has dedicated himself to reviving the identity of his small community.

Smriti Daniel
· Mar 05, 2019 · 11:30 am
‘I am drawn to terrifying things’, says the novelist who feels squeamish seeing his name on his book

It is at the peak of his anxiety, especially as a parent, that Sri Lankan author Chhimi Tenduf-La finds the humour that elevates his writing.

Smriti Daniel
· Aug 13, 2017 · 05:30 pm
Sri Lanka is creating a new Constitution and the people have spoken – more than 7,000 of them

Vast numbers of people have offered their views on judicial mechanisms to help the island move out of the shadow of war.

Smriti Daniel
· Jan 09, 2017 · 07:30 am

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