sri lanka civil war

A poverty of hope among Sri Lankan Tamils

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A poverty of hope among Sri Lankan Tamils

When Antony Jesurathnam Mariapushparani, 62, recalls the horrific final days of Sri Lanka’s civil war in striking detail, it is hard to believe it has been 15 years since its end. “That is where we prepared and had the kanji (porridge); that is where we headed to cross the Vattuvagal bridge; that is where we … Read more

Book Review | Valiant deeds undying memories: Stories from IPKF

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Book Review | Valiant deeds undying memories: Stories from IPKF

By Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retd) “Theirs is not to reason why, it’s but to do and die’ can sum up India’s experience during Operation Pawan. To quote Lieutenant General SC Sardeshpande; “the IPKF had to strive between strategic perceptions and tactical reality of vicious and sudden counter insurgency action. Being the combat leader … Read more