LIFE
Tilan Wijeyesekera In conversation with Lashani Ramanayake
YOUTH FORUM
Sri Lanka is indeed the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’; it is blessed with a diverse culture, rich history, nature, and friendly and hospitable people
BOOKRACK
The dastardly Easter Sunday bombings – and resultant spate of deaths, injuries and general disruption to life in Sri Lanka – were uppermost in my mind
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
At a time when relations between India and Pakistan have been steadily deteriorating, the invitation to talks extended by Indian Prime Minister
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
For I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa, Sri Lanka is one of the best postings primarily because he loves nature, people and the country’s unique personality
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
All of us experience grief following the loss of a loved one. The tragedy of Easter Sunday would have brought home the sadness and bewilderment
LIFE
People who command the attention of the world but are simple in their disposition – like Barack Obama, Lewis Hamilton and Angela Merkel
YOUTH FORUM
Being recognised as the long-lost Garden of Eden and becoming one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots is good. However, Sri Lanka’s
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The confrontation between China and the US regarding Taiwan is bringing relations between the two countries to the brink of a precipice
BOOKRACK
“Our lawyers are like Arabs; they live on dates.” This is a popular joke in the legal fraternity and upon reading The Secret Barrister, one realises it’s a universal phenomenon
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
It is home to the Niagara Falls, historic city of Vieux-Québec, most photographed Moraine Lake, polar bears and the world’s best maple syrup
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
Those who embark on a weight loss programme often find that dieting works only for a short time. As you make a conscious effort to consume less food
LIFE
Being a full-time working mum, I’m challenged every day – but I have great support systems both at home and in the office, all of which help me to get through the day
YOUTH FORUM
While our literacy rate is higher than other Asian countries, extreme competition in examinations has created
BOOKRACK
In his heyday, Sanath Jayasuriya cut an impressive figure on the cricket field. Playing against Pakistan in Singapore, he hammered 130 (including 11 sixes and 11 fours) off just 63 balls
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The world was shocked when the Taliban destroyed the Bamyan Buddha statues and other priceless relics in Afghanistan. At first, it seemed
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
It’s been four years since James Dauris presented his credentials as British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Ambassador to the Maldives
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
THE RULE OF HALVES BY Dr. Sanjiva Wijesinha Dr. Julian Tudor Hart was a British…
LIFE
A country with nature at its best, verdant greenery, rolling hills, amazing wildlife, golden sandy beaches, timeless history, and simple and welcoming islanders
YOUTH FORUM
Lack of economic productivity is the most crucial problem. The burdens of regressive taxation, continued currency depreciation
