YOUTH FORUM
While our literacy rate is higher than other Asian countries, extreme competition in examinations has created
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
INDEX FALLS TO A DECADE-PLUS LOW
BOOKRACK
In his heyday, Sanath Jayasuriya cut an impressive figure on the cricket field. Playing against Pakistan in Singapore, he hammered 130 (including 11 sixes and 11 fours) off just 63 balls
THE BIG PICTURE
Conspiracy theories have spread like wildfire in the aftermath of the cowardly acts of 21 April when terrorists who can best be described
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The world was shocked when the Taliban destroyed the Bamyan Buddha statues and other priceless relics in Afghanistan. At first, it seemed
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Since the dawn of human civilisation, people across the world have attempted to upgrade physically consumable goods such as food
ECONOMIC TRENDS
The full year’s numbers in relation to Sri Lanka’s economic growth, the external sector and foreign direct
HAVE YOUR SAY
FIGHTING TERRORISM 
COVER STORY
THE FISCAL OUTLOOK 
POST-HANOI PLAYBOOK
In spite of the bonhomie in Singapore that underpinned the historic first meeting between a US president and leader of North Korea
APPAREL INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has been a mainstay of the economy for many years, standing strong amidst various economic and political
NETWORKING NOTES
Networking almost always evokes strong emotions among professionals. Some people swear by it while others despise it. If you network
REGIONAL GEOPOLITICS
The changing balance of power is not only between Asia and the West; it’s also in Asia itself, which raises concerns for future peace
MODEL LEADERSHIP
In times of utter despair, we seek hope – and so it was in New Zealand, following the mosque shootings in Christchurch
EASTER SUNDAY AFTERMATH
A nation at peace. Its people on holiday. The security establishment in slumber land
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The industry is facing a downturn due to global and local factors. Construction exhibits cyclical behaviour generally, which would mean
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Turf wars destroy even the best companies; and so does groupthink, albeit in a different way. The common denominator between what
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Since Sri Lanka and other countries resorted to growing high-yield rice to feed increasing populations, a
