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
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
