BOOKRACK
A distinguished breed, serendipity or discovery by accident seems to be the scholar’s guideline. Finding subjects to write about is a continuous dilemma and their
HUMAN RESOURCES
Much has been said about the traditional roles of HR like executive, audit, facilitator, services and consultant roles that have mostly been about managing
PERSONAL CARE
In terms of personal care, Sri Lanka is still at a very nascent stage. Face care penetration – meaning people applying face wash at
NATIONAL SECURITY
Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka to participate in celebrations marking the International Day of
ANTI-IRAN FRONT
In his first diplomatic mission as President of the United States, Donald Trump hopped on a plane to travel to where some believe
COVER STORY
THE POWER OF CONNECTIVITY
HAVE YOUR SAY
How would you assess the roads and infrastructure in Colombo?
LEADERSHIP MANTRA
In a fascinating book co-authored by Amy Wallace and Ed Catmull titled ‘Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That
ONE BELT ONE ROAD
China’s growing global influence was demonstrated in May when leaders from across the world assembled at the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Summit held
OIL GEOPOLITICS
Oil prices have fallen sharply following the 25 May Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting in
FIGHTING GRAFT
Mahatma Gandhi once said that “there’s enough on this planet for everyone’s needs but not for everyone’s greed.” The chronic
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
India is witnessing developments that could affect the political future of the Vajpayee government, resulting in repercussions for the country
BURNING ISSUES
Taxes continue to be concern No. 1 for business in Sri Lanka today with more than three-quarters (versus 88% in May) of those consulted in the latest LMD-Nielsen Business
UNFRIENDLY SKIES
I bet that at some point you’ve flown ‘cattle class’ – that distinguished seating area into which most of us are herded. Some of us have a few scars to prove it
LISTENING SKILLS
When it comes to improving our communication skills, many of us have a tendency to focus mostly on speaking well and getting
