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
BOOKRACK
Bertrand Russell said that power is the ability to produce intended effects. The results of what happened in Sri Lanka in January 2015
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international scene is currently experiencing an escalation of tension, not only in traditionally tense parts of the world but others too
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
A few of my colleagues are approaching their sixties this year so I thought it’s a good time to reflect on the phenomenon of ageing.
LIFE
I don’t have any but love to spend time with my childhood classmates – Anuradha and Sonali – and meet up with them every month
YOUTH FORUM
No one has taken the initiative to find a solution to poverty. Providing employment for these people would be an ideal solution
BOOKRACK
The demand by various Buddhist organisations as well as individual monks for the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international scene recently witnessed political changes and upheavals in a number of countries, which could affect
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
The Head of Delegation of the EU to Sri Lanka and the Maldives describes his job as being “a manager with expertise in both internal and external dimensions.”
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
I can still remember our high school zoology teacher teaching us a new word – ‘aestivate.’ He told us that “when the ‘big match’
LIFE
“Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it.” – Irving Berlin
YOUTH FORUM
With Sri Lanka’s diversity comes its own set of challenges and obstacles – including racism, violence and fundamentalism
