Since the post-2009 period, the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka have undergone profound socio-economic and cultural transformation. These changes are increasingly shaped by transnational migration flows, foreign remittance economies, the rapid expansion of social media ecosystems, and the structural penetration of market-oriented value systems into previously war-affected communities. Within this evolving landscape, platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and other d

I extend my sincere appreciation to all those who contributed to this important and thought-provoking gathering. The event, titled “Press Freedom for Human Rights and Democracy,” was convened on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at Micro Business Park between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Organised by Protect Bangladesh in collaboration with its media partner EyeMedia and streaming partner Bridge Bangla, the programme explored the increasingly complex challenges confronting journalists in Banglade

Drancy Paris France This is not merely a commemorative stone, nor an emotionally charged banner of mourning; rather, it must be understood as part of a wider global architecture of political memory. When memorial banners, monuments, and documented remembrance sites relating to the genocide of Eelam Tamils are established in various countries with the cooperation of local authorities, municipalities, and councils, they move beyond the realm of private grief and enter the domai

1. Temporal and Political Context The dates 12/08/2024 and 13/08/2024 must be understood not merely as chronological references, but as politically significant moments that reflected an emerging transformation within contemporary Tamil Nadu political discourse. In many respects, these developments signalled a broader regional and geopolitical shift whose long-term implications may not yet be fully recognised within conventional political frameworks. Whether these developments