DIPLOMATIC MISSION
The world’s largest democracy voted recently, resulting in a resounding win for the incumbent Narendra Modi. And his victory implies that
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
When I was a young medical officer in the Sri Lanka Army many years ago, a reputable tobacco company supported our fighting soldiers
LIFE
Launch our company’s daily newspaper, build our first school and celebrate the upcoming graduation of my nephew with the family
YOUTH FORUM
“With great power comes great responsibility but not everyone has the self-control to use it responsibly” – Minul Doluweera
YOUTH FORUM
The country itself is beautiful – with its environment, weather, ancient history, religious harmony, and kind and friendly people
BOOKRACK
A daring rescue is always a good read. But when the tale is told by someone who took part in it, the story becomes even more interesting
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
Despite its sudden and early abandonment, the Agra Summit in July between Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
The spectator stands at the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – replete with fans who have painted faces cheering their cricketers
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
One of the potential public health effects in low to middle income countries is that as the standard of living of the population
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
