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22/08/2025BydamithriBlog0

The launch of the book titled ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib The Silk Road of The Sea’, authored by Dr. Sanjiva Wijesinha

The launch of the book titled ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib The Silk Road of The Sea’, authored by Dr. Sanjiva Wijesinha and published by the Perera-Hussein Publishing House, was held on Friday, 22 August 2025 from 05:00p.m. to 06:30p.m. at the BCIS Auditorium (The Olympus). It was attended by academics, members of the press, students, family and friends of the author, Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha. ‘Sri Lanka, Serendib The Silk Road of The Sea’...

14/08/2025BydamithriBlog0

Preparing Children for a Changing World” as part of our staff development programme

Under the BCIS Staff Development Programme, a lecture titled ‘Preparing Children for a Changing World’ by Ms. Yasodhara Pathanjali was held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at the BCIS Auditorium. Ms. Pathanjali is a British Sri Lankan Life Coach, Creator, Educator, Activist and Founder of Sri Lanka’s first formal modern alternative school. The lecture was attended by BCIS staff and three members from the BMICH staff team. Ms. Pathanjali talked...

07/08/2025BydamithriBlog0

The Climate Crisis: Ethical Imperatives, Ocean Ecosystems, and Community Action

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) successfully hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking panel discussion on “The Climate Crisis: Ethical Imperatives, Ocean Ecosystems & Community Action” on 07 August 2025 at the BCIS Olympus Auditorium. The event featured distinguished speakers — Mr. Matthew Pye, Author of Plato Tackles Climate Change and Teacher of Philosophy at the European School, Brussels; Mr. Muditha Katuwawala, Executive Director of The Pearl Protectors; and Prof....

29/07/2025BydamithriBlog0

Launch of BCIS Publication ‘Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence & the Shifting Balance of Power in the Indian Ocean”

The latest BCIS publication titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Defence Policy since Independence and the Shifting Balance of Power in the Indian Ocean’ authored by Prof. Gamini Keerawella, Member of the BCIS Council of Management and Academic Affairs Board, was launched at the BCIS Auditorium on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. This publication presents a penetrating analysis of the evolution of Sri Lanka’s defence strategy from 1948 to the present day and examines how domestic...

24/07/2025BydamithriBlog0

A Dialogue on – Inequalities & Democracy in South Asia

📸 Highlights from “A Dialogue on Inequalities and Democracy in South Asia”An impactful evening at BCIS, where distinguished panelists examined how caste, ethnicity, and militarisation intersect to shape the future of democracy in South Asia. We extend our sincere thanks to Radhika Coomaraswamy, Christophe Jaffrelot, and Sharika Thiranagama for leading a thought-provoking and engaging discussion.

09/07/2025BydamithriBlog0

A Ramayana For The Dark Age of Kali: Superheroes, Science Fiction & Myth

We were pleased to host a discussion by Roma Chatterji on the evolving life of the Ramayana in contemporary culture on 2nd July 2025 at the BCIS. Titled “A Ramayana for the Dark Age of Kali,” the session explored how this ancient epic continues to resonate through modern myth-making from science fiction to superhero narratives. Thank you to all who joined us for this discussion at BCIS!

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