Sunday, July 30, 2023

Daughter of Dr. Nadanachandran, our batch-mate wins an Australian book award.

 Shankari Chandran wins Miles Franklin Literary Award for 'Trojan horse' novel that explores the national identities of Sri Lanka and Australia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-25/miles-franklin-2023-winner-shankari-chandran/102643924?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=whatsapp&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

Nadana, Glad to hear of your daughter's achievements in the literary field. Who are her publishers in Sri Lanka?. I am waiting eagerly to read her book which I have placed an order through Sam Perera my Publisher. Convey my best regards to your daughter.

The death of Asoka Jayaweera

 https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/qatar-airways-vegetarian-passenger-chokes-to-death-after-being-told-to-eat-around-meat-based-meal-9421800