EXECUTIVE HEALTH
The fact that cigarette smokers place themselves at serious risk of ending up with lung cancer is widely known. What’s not known as much is that smoking tobacco
LIFE
Every day is an opportunity to love, bond, care, share and build memories that last a lifetime
YOUTH FORUM
While the country itself is beautiful and known to attract tourists because of its natural beauty, visitors point out that the locals have ruined Sri Lanka’s image
BOOKRACK
Moses went up the mountain and was away for a while. He left behind the children of Israel who had been slaving for Egypt’s pharaohs for over 400 years and
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international scene has recently witnessed some notable events, one of them being the prestigious and high-powered G8 meeting held in Okinawa in
LIFE
I watch movies on the plane but never remember the actors or storylines
YOUTH FORUM
While there are many concepts that successive governments have seemed intent on introducing, reconciliation happens only
BOOKRACK
S.Thomas’ College, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of its establishment in Mount Lavinia this year, has chosen to publish the memoirs of its founder Reverend
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
From another region comes the news of the victory of Prime Minister Yoshirō Mori of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan. The party’s majority was greatly
LIFE
I begin with an early breakfast and attend to urgent matters that need sorting out. Then the day rolls out and towards evening, I find time for yoga and other exercises
YOUTH FORUM
Corruption, greed, poverty and gender inequality. Both corruption and greed have to be dealt with immediately. As people reach
BOOKRACK
No political volume in recent history has created so much interest as Fire and Fury. The book was sold out even before it was printed and the publication
LIFE COACHING
“When we go, we must leave behind a legacy,” was one of the key lines in the TED Talk delivered by Gaur Gopal Das in November 2016, which summed up his
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The international scene has been unusually active with a succession of summits and conferences. Elsewhere, regions witnessed developments that could
LIFE
Sunday – because it’s not rushed and I can slot in a session at the gym. I also get to do what I like; dress casually, and spend quality time with my parents and those
YOUTH FORUM
Sri Lanka’s classification as a ‘developing country’ has been longstanding. This is pathetic given that other developing countries have
BOOKRACK
The authors of the best seller Mossad are back with another true-life thriller with details of episodes that made the Israeli Special Forces
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
There is turmoil in Africa with problems in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia’s offensive against its erstwhile
LIFE
I try to look at things as objectively as possible and separate emotion from fact. Then I try to put myself in others’ shoes and see
