ONLINE LANGUAGES
If the internet was a person, would it be a ‘he’ or ‘she’? Will he or she be young or old? And more importantly, in which language would
TRADE AGREEMENTS
The recent constitutional crisis, which lasted for as long as 52 days from 26 October last year, was an eye-opener for many citizens about the fragile nature of politics and potential for instability in Sri Lanka.
THE BIG PICTURE
Once I get approval from the cabinet, I will present it to parliament; and once it gets passed, then the game
STATE OF THE NATION
Recently, a dozen MPs got stuck in a lift. Try as they may – and some cried loudly – they couldn’t get out. After some 15 minutes of infamy
THE RAILWAYS
Vehicular congestion in Colombo and the suburbs has exacerbated in recent years with more people entering the city in search of improved
WOMEN ONLINE
The world celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March every year. Throughout the month, virtually the entire web – including
COALITION POLITICS
Recently, there were demonstrations against the appointment of a Muslim politician – M. L. A. M. Hizbullah – as Governor
STATE OF THE NATION
All revolutions only serve to undermine the movements that generated them, and often only undergird
UNITED GOVERNANCE
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe skilfully handled the political crisis that erupted on 26 October 2018
CLIMATE CHANGE
In late December, the Northern Province was hit by flooding and adverse weather conditions, while the annual southwest monsoon
ONLINE DATING
Fewer marriages, higher divorce rates and more people searching for love… a logical mismatch but startling reality. Gone are the days
THE BIG PICTURE
It took seven noble justices to save Sri Lanka and its 21 million citizens from the abyss. The hallowed bench that ruled unanimously on
STATE OF THE NATION
Since President Maithripala Sirisena upset the political applecart on 26 October, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has not
RULE OF LAW
Sri Lanka has a mixed presidential and parliamentary system of government. Until April 2015 when the 19th Amendment to the
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” These famous words were penned by S. G
THE BIG PICTURE
Despite the widespread belief that the appointment of a new prime minister, then a cabinet and eventually
STATE OF THE NATION
South Asia’s oldest democracy is alive and well… but barely so. Ironically, it is little thanks to the institutions in the
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS
The outcome of the cataclysmic changes that took root on Friday 26 October is uncertain at the time of writing. It can make
A TIME FOR CHARITY
Whether you’re humming ‘I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas’ by Gayla Peevey or singing Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You
THE BIG PICTURE
The countdown to Budget 2019 has been topsy-turvy to say the least. Apparently budget-like announcements
