BOOKRACK
As I watched the cricket unfolding at Pallekele during the recent Sri Lanka-India series – with India repeating the ordeal Sri Lanka suffered in the UK at the
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
In addition to addressing the future of South Asia and global relations in Europe, President Bill Clinton’s visit to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
It’s been touted by many travellers as a country that merits more than one visit. But this nation of fluttering flags, snow-capped mountains, hallowed
LIFE
I begin by reading my emails and the newspapers, and then take the plunge! Given the nature of my job, the buck stops with me so every day is a new
YOUTH FORUM
The provision of free education and importance attached to learning at the household level have had a notable impact with the
BOOKRACK
The Harvard Business Review’s (HBR) 10 Must Reads On Sales published this year is a welcome push towards a book with an attractive and
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
Clinton’s visit to South Asia raised a large number of sensitive issues about the future of South Asia and global relations with Europe. And in retrospect,
LIFE
Entering the field of advertising and promotions with hardly any experience, and eventually assisting the company to reach its current status as one of the
YOUTH FORUM
Having undergone a prolonged period of terror, violence and unrest from which we are yet recovering, I do believe that
BOOKRACK
This book reminds me of Sri Lanka’s 2015 presidential election when Mahinda Rajapaksa was defeated by a man he described as a ‘clerk.’ Similarly, Hillary Clinton was
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
Bangladesh continues to be in the throes of a political crisis with the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed coming under pressure
LIFE
I wasn’t too ambitious as a kid. My parents gave me a free hand and encouraged me to be whatever I wanted to be. In school, I was involved in many
YOUTH FORUM
Sri Lankan hospitality is the best. The people are easygoing, friendly and ready to have fun – of course, they’re ready for a fight too!
BOOKRACK
A distinguished breed, serendipity or discovery by accident seems to be the scholar’s guideline. Finding subjects to write about is a continuous dilemma and their
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
India is witnessing developments that could affect the political future of the Vajpayee government, resulting in repercussions for the country
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
South Africa lived and worked through a vicious apartheid system where death squads, detention without trial, forced removals, bans and
LIFE
When I was young, there was nothing called ‘event management.’ My interests were in electronics and music, since my father
LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION
The female labour force participation (LFP) rate in Sri Lanka stood at 36 percent, according to the Sri Lanka Labour Force
YOUTH FORUM
We young people are a cohort of zestful individuals who are equipped with a passion to change the world for the better
BOOKRACK
On the morning of the signing of the Indo-Sri Lanka Peace Accord in 1987, Athulathmudali said he was boycotting the ceremony at
