COLOMBO BEAUTIFICATION
Anoma Pieris reflects on the beautification of Colombo and its impact on the psyche of city dwellers who have lived through devastation
A VISION OF ONE SRI LANKA
Sharing a goal to build a nation that all Sri Lankans can identify with is the need of the hour – Renton de Alwis explains his rationale
THE CORPORATE CHALLENGE
Omar Khan cites five examples to explain how corporate culture can be undermined
A NEW DAWN
LMD ARCHIVES (FEBRUARY 2009) Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is certain that the rise of Asia as…
PROPERTY MARKET
LMD ARCHIVES (JANUARY 2014) CAPITALISING ON REAL ESTATE Zulfath Saheed takes a closer look…
THE ENERGY DEBATE
Janaka Perera highlights the urgent need for Sri Lanka to plan ahead with precautionary action in the face of impending energy shortages
STATE OF THE NATION
There are many ways to oppress an electorate. Our governors can sit on the heads of people they represent, and thus repress
WATER SECURITY
Although water security in Asia and the Pacific regions has progressed in the past five years, major challenges such as overexploited
POPULIST SENTIMENT
There is a famous scene in the Oscar-winning classic Braveheart where Mel Gibson’s character
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
In the US and New York City (NYC) in particular, Sri Lanka is making a fringe impact – this is especially so when you consider the startup
DOLLAR DOMINATION
Few would contest that the United States enjoys a privileged status in international trade. Yet, most of this privilege isn’t derived from unfettered markets,
COVER STORY
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
COVER STORY
SRI LANKAN OF THE YEAR
COVER STORY
Her career spans a full 37 years; she is the first female State Counsel and High Court Judge. She has served in the Court of Appeal and as President of the Court of Appeal. She’s also served as a Supreme Court Judge. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that Justice Shiranee Tilakawardane has much to say about corruption, good governance, social equity and women’s rights
COVER STORY
This is one of Sir Richard’s most famous quotes – and in simple terms, it gives the truest reflection of what motivates the business mind of one of the most unique entrepreneurial figures
MAN ON A MISSION
LMD DECEMBER 2011
He’s fought many a battle with the bat, his weapon of choice. He uses it as a radar to highlight critical issues on and off the field
He’s fought many a battle with the bat, his weapon of choice. He uses it as a radar to highlight critical issues on and off the field
