{
  "id": 13590164,
  "title": "I was very fortunate with the members of my family",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/i-was-very-fortunate-with-the-members-of-my-family",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/i-was-very-fortunate-with-the-members-of-my-family/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author of \"The Art of Governance\" reflects on the members of his family who have played significant roles in his life. He mentions his parents, wife, son Navin, father-in-law Dr. P.J. Anthonis, and sister-in-laws Nimalie and Srimalie. Nimalie and Srimalie were born on different days, leading to them celebrating their birthdays on separate days. They are described as delightful characters with intelligence, lively minds, and a talent for spotting incongruities in life. Their brothers-in-law, Sarath and Lalith, are also noteworthy. Sarath is a man of varied talents, including music and sports, and has shown great executive and managerial ability. Lalith is a doctor with a laid-back attitude and a flair for comic observations. The family has grown with the addition of their son Navin, nephews, niece, and grandchildren, all of whom are described as warm, caring, and academically and professionally high-achieving. The author emphasizes the importance of caring, friendship, generosity, and affection in their relationships, stating that all are willing to give and reluctant to take. They also mention the addition of Namalika Talwatte, Navin's wife, and Nayana Kamalgoda, Chehan's wife, to the family. The author concludes by praising the Anthonis family, highlighting Dr. P.R. Anthonis as one of Sri Lanka's most eminent surgeons and a brilliant student with a powerful memory and wide knowledge in various subjects.",
  "summary": "Excerpted from The Art of Governance, autobiography of MDD Peiris) This concludes some of the main events of the first two decades of my life. But this autobiographical interlude would not be complete without some brief reference to persons near and dear who have been closely associated with my life. I have already mentioned my […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Author reflects on significant family members",
    "Nimalie and Srimalie born on different days",
    "Family members described as warm, caring"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}