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
BOOKRACK
No governmental challenge has gripped Sri Lanka more than the events between 26 October and 13 December, and the instrumentality
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
A South Asian event that attracted global attention was the reelection of Sonia Gandhi as the President of the Congress Party in India
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
Sri Lanka wasn’t new to Bryce Hutchesson when he took up his posting as High Commissioner for Australia in February 2016
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
Quite a few patients of mine don’t want to acknowledge – not only to others but even to themselves – that they have asthma
LIFE
Kishu Gomes In conversation with Ruwandi Perera Alma mater Prince of Wales College (Moratuwa) Family…
YOUTH FORUM
The ‘good’ refers to Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, friendly and helpful people, strategic geographical
BOOKRACK
The world looks wobbly. From Brazil to Italy, more populists are in power. The global economy is more fragile than it was a year ago
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The stumbling peace process in the troubled Middle East is taking centre stage in world affairs with odd redeeming gestures such as
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
Three and a half years into her posting in Sri Lanka, Dutch ambassador Joanne Doornewaard reflects on her tenure with joy. She has
