YOUTH FORUM
Our island is home to diverse cultures, languages, ethnicities, nature, history and cuisine. But politicians both
STATE OF POLITICS
The stability of a society and trust that can be placed in its institutions depends on the rule of law being upheld – as against the rule of men, which will
BURNING ISSUES
We have made important improvements in tax collection and compliance … At the same time, we are acutely aware of the
NEGOTIATING SKILLS
Negotiation is an integral part of life; it isn’t limited to financial matters. We negotiate on many issues with our families
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The world faces a serious issue in the wake of a fading global economy. Over the last 50 years, the pace of
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COMMERCIAL BANK
BOOKRACK
As I was crossing the road one day, a car screeched to a halt on a zebra crossing. I was annoyed so I tapped on the window of the vehicle and wagged my finger
IT INDUSTRY
It is reasonably good. What’s encouraging and exciting about the future is the real potential to develop as a strong player in this field. To put this
A CRY FROM ARGENTINA
Located on the southernmost tip of Latin America, Argentina prides itself on being the ‘whitest’ country in the region with about 97 percent of its population being
POLITICAL ASYLUM
Of 22.4 million Sri Lankans, 20 plus million live in a political asylum. The other million or so are politicians, their families and hangers-on who ensure
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in his parents’ garage in 1976, took it public in 1980, was ousted in 1985, came back to rescue it from
THE SRI LANKA STORY
Golfing legend Arnold Palmer once said that “the road to success is always under construction.” A glance at social
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The Commonwealth’s finance ministers have been concerned about the limited progress in writing off indebtedness and the need for measures
THE ECONOMY
Production in Sri Lanka’s industry sector increased by 1.1 percent year on year in July, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)
CURRENCY CRISIS
Turkey is grappling with a currency crisis and heightened tensions with the US, its NATO ally. The Turkish Lira has fallen by some 40 
YEAR OF MANDELA
Among the millions who scurry about feverishly enriching their material lives, there are those rare and unselfish people who speak out for the greater good
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DFCC BANK
CYBER SURVEILLANCE
At the entrance to Facebook’s Asia office in Singapore, there’s a massive interactive world map with a swipe screen that
