BOOKRACK
While the derogatory Sinhala term ‘marakkalaya’ is familiar here in Sri Lanka, the origin of the word marakkala is hardly
LIFESTYLE
The evenings – I played the piano and my dad would sit down to listen, request a few songs
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The threat of a lightning hi-tech war strike against Iraq, which had overshadowed the international scene, appears to
YOUTH FORUM
The best thing about my country is its people. They possess qualities that are hard to find in other nations warm smiles
BOOKRACK
Everyone in the world, whether rich or poor, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – because one doesn’t need to contract the disease to suffer
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international scene is facing serious problems with unexpected disasters such as the Moscow theatre hostage crisis, indiscriminate terrorist
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
When Denis Chaibi took up his posting as Ambassador – Head of Delegation of the EU to Sri Lanka and the Maldives in November, little did he realise
LIFESTYLE
Alyna Haji Omar In conversation with Ashwini Vethakan JOURNEY OF LIFE Born in 1978 Alma mater Ladies’…
YOUTH FORUM
The diverse and rich culture, great history with commendable technology that surprises scientists even today, a geographical location
LIFESTYLE
Visiting the tulip gardens in Keukenhof (Amsterdam) for the first time in 2015 – my wife had always wanted to go and we made the trip after 22 years of marriage
BOOKRACK
The title isn’t impressive since it consists of only a single word – Educated. And even though the cover of the book simply shows an old photo of a child on a swing
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
After a somewhat crisis free period, the international arena appears to be on the verge of an upheaval due to US plans to attack Iraq. Envisaging an attack using
YOUTH FORUM
Shortages in energy and water resources pose a major challenge for Sri Lanka. Many other countries seem to have the ability to maintain a continuous supply
LIFESTYLE
Superficially speaking, I would love to return to some places I’ve visited on holiday – especially Europe so that I can extend my holidays
BOOKRACK
“In around 2020, a severe pneumonia-like illness will spread throughout the globe, attacking the lungs and the bronchial tubes, and resisting
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
Undeniably one of the most exotic tropical island collectives in the world, the Maldives with its 1,200 coral islands is believed to have its
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
In recent times, the global scene has faced two critical challenges to peace and security – the chronic and unpredictable peace process in the Middle East, and the escalation of tensions between
YOUTH FORUM
TIME FOR BOLD LEADERSHIP Joshua Croos Moraes hopes for a future where brave decisions are…
YOUTH FORUM
IT’S TIME TO PASS THE BATON Chayu Damsinghe calls on the powers that be to…
YOUTH FORUM
FINDING COMMON GROUND Urshella Hishaam wants our leaders to celebrate the country’s diversit Compiled by…