The Sunday Times | Sunday January 20, 2008

Funday Times

Development work undertaken - Mahawamsa
There were disputes regarding the appointment of the Pandya ruler. That was due to the fact that the Cholas and the Sinhala people were on opposite camps. At one stage, the Cholas supported Kulasekera. But when he finally got friendly with the Sinhala people, the Cholas got angry and began to support Veera-Pandya.

The flame of courage - Short Story
Shankari sat on the mat engrossed in her own thoughts. Her eyes danced with delight as she dreamt of a better life. She could almost feel her father hug her. She almost saw love in her father's face. The approaching darkness pulled her back into harsh reality.

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