THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The followup to the war in Afghanistan, the ongoing confrontation between India and Pakistan, and the latest hurdle in the Middle East
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
Take one look at its capital Oslo, and the immense value Norway places on green spaces as well as oceans becomes evident
YOUTH FORUM
As someone who was born and bred in Sri Lanka, I agree that we as a country have our flaws. However, the remarkable characteristics
BOOKRACK
The Economist’s annual forecast is available once again; and this year, there’s a significant reference to Sri Lanka. So the editorial team completed its
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The situation has changed in Afghanistan with the apparent collapse of Taliban forces in the face of massive and prolonged US bombardment, and ground
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
The world watched in horror as an iconic piece of global history with its roots in the 12th century succumbed to flames in April last year
SERVICE STANDARDS
I love Sri Lanka, and have done so ever since becoming enamoured with its gifts and charms back in
YOUTH FORUM
Madhusha Udalamaththa notes that political conflicts have impeded unity
BOOKRACK
At the time of writing, the campaign to elect Sri Lanka’s next president is in full swing. But once the election is over, the time will be right for healing
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international sceneis showing signs of recovering from the wave of hysteria that followed the terrorist attacks in the US, which prompted
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
In September, hundreds of people participated in a funeral march of sorts to the Glarus Alps to mark the disappearance of the Pizol glacier
ELECTION SURVEY
The economy, civil rights and corruption came out as being the burning issues, in a unique and exclusive online poll compiled by LMD in
LIFESTYLE
Rajini de Silva Mendis In conversation with Ashwini Vethakan
LIFESTYLE
Ramesh Schaffter In conversation with Ashwini Vethakan
YOUTH FORUM
Since it is a primary aspect of my life, education is what’s most challenging. There aren’t adequate higher education opportunities
LIFESTYLE
My dad the late T. R. R. Rajan was an entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist. I live with my mother Jeewa who is a philanthropist
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
On 11 September 2001, the world nosedived into a crisis without a parallel in the history of civilisation. The Economist very aptly described the event as “the
