CATALAN SECESSION
Independence for an individual generally brings euphoria. However, independence as a separate state within national boundaries is a tantalising but deadly
THE BIG PICTURE
One doesn’t have to be famous to live the red carpet moment – not here in Sri Lanka, which has one for the infamous too! In early September, the powers
YOUTH FORUM
The good is certainly the warm Sri Lankan smile and our rich cultural heritage, which makes us unique.However, the bad and ugly
IT INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka has long been touted as a potential sourcing and product engineering country in the region for IT services. Geographical location, regional nonaligned
THE INFLATION DEBATE
Concerns about inflation potentially rearing its head have reverberated through global markets. And with it, the transitory versus sticky or ‘here
STRESS BUSTERS
Each one of us has been through stressful situations – perhaps as students, professionals or parents – and all of us are susceptible to stress. We’ve all experienced
MARKETING PROFESSION
Interactive content such as personalised emails, webinars, mobile apps or augmented reality overlays help customers establish a more personal connection with
THE PANDORA PAPERS
Pandora in Greek mythology had a box that once opened, and unleashed all manner of misery and evil known to humankind. The ancient myth has yet again
INSURANCE SECTOR
Yes. Most often, productivity becomes the yardstick that measures success. Not only does it impact the growth of the sector and economy but career prospects
HISTORY’S FABLES
“History is written by the victors” – this is attributed to Sir Winston Churchill. So I listen with trepidation to the controlled narrative coming out of Sri Lanka. I’d comment
BOOKRACK
A Passage North has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2021 Booker Prize and the outcome will be known by the time this review appears in print. It is remarkable
TECH REVOLUTION
Unprecedented and rapid technological changes and innovations have marked the era we live in. And the world is on the verge of entering the age of self-driving
CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
In this era of advanced technology and enhanced digital media, many if not most businesses are driven by high tech. However, they still need to address customer
STATE OF THE NATION
Sri Lanka stares into the bankruptcy abyss whilst battling economic and sociopolitical fires, and whether it’ll survive is a matter of conjecture. Let the monetary
AUSTRIA TODAY
Apple strudel with cream, traditional coffeehouses, wineries, the Vienna State Opera, Mozart’s music, hills that are alive with the sound of waltz music, a rich
HUMAN RESOURCES
Today, most major luxury brands and labels are owned by a few large groups. Of the largest by revenue is LVMH, the owner of Moët & Chandon and Louis Vuitton
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
The world continues to need high levels of crop production undertaken in a sustainable manner due to threats to quality and yields. These are both biological
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
The significance of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s speech at the UN General Assembly in New York City was his use of the allocated time to outline the
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka has great potential to succeed in the post-pandemic world if it can put together a concerted strategy to promote entrepreneurship
LIFESTYLE
My advice to gen Z is to expect and get more out of your career and employer than simply doing a regular 9-5 job
