Professor J.B. Disanayaka is well known for his innovative creations. His latest book is no exception. The ‘Encyclopaedia of Sinhala Language and Culture’, he himself says is of “an unusual kind”. JB ...

I write to complement Mr. Sangadasa Akurugoda’s essay “Why get rid of our linguistic heritage, and move back to English?” in ‘The Island’ of 8th February 2021. This is nothing to get excited about. It ...

I grew up with a strong influence from my parents and uncles who made grand speeches at the dinner table that I should first master Sinhala before trying to master other languages. This advice has ...