by Tyron Devotta
Historical fiction writers possess vivid imaginations, which breathe life into their stories, making them far more captivating than the often dry pages of history books. ...
By Tyron Devotta
During the global lockdown of 2020, the world came to a standstill. Streets were emptied, celebrations were halted, and life, as we knew it, changed. But in the heart of Sri ...
By Tyron Devotta
The question of stolen cultural property during the colonial era is not just one of legality; it is deeply embedded in morality, historical injustice, and the unequal dynamics of ...
Yudhanjaya Wijeratne on Alternate Histories, Narrative Power, and the Myths That Shape Us
by Tyron Devotta
In a conversation that spans history, fiction, and the human tendency to shape narratives ...
By Tyron Devotta
Sunela Jayawardene is on a mission to demonstrate that origins of Sri Lanka goes well beyond Vijaya's landing, and it is an important factor in establishing the ...
By Ashan Anthonisz-Chandrasena
Day of the Sun God by Tyron Devotta
Genre: Counterfactual History
Synopsis:
"Day of the Sun God" by Tyron Devotta is the first and unpublished book ...
Book Review
The Heart’s and Minds War by L.C. Perera
By Tyron Devotta
Brigadier (Rtd) L.C. Perera’s book ‘Facing Our Own Citizens In Conflict Situations’, on the 1987 insurrection which ...
Slave in a PalanquinBook Review by Tyron Devotta
Nira Wickramasinghe’s latest book is a powerful expose of the slave trade in colonial Ceylon. Her work is well-researched, which will be of ...
By Tyron Devotta
There is a reason the Paravas blend so well into any country which they choose to live in, and that’s because they have mostly been a peace-loving nation (jati).The Paravas or ...
By Tyron Devotta
The June 2021 page of the Port City Colombo calendar showcases two big cats, the Yapahuwa lion (Sri Lanka) on the page left and the guardian lion of the forbidden city of Beijing, ...
