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
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
South Asia has continued to be overshadowed by a dangerous buildup of tensions between India and Pakistan, which has the potential to lead to a
LIFE
I begin very early with prayer and reflection. Then it’s time for a healthy breakfast and head to the office. Whatever my schedule, I somehow attend
YOUTH FORUM
One of the main problems is corruption, which is most widespread in ministries and the government. This stifles the
BOOKRACK
A topic often discussed in Sri Lankan homes over the past few centuries has been the issue of God in a Buddhist land where conversion to
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The impasse over the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) remained unresolved in that no date was announced for the summit
LIFE
I’d have a long list if I won an international lottery… so ask me again sometime! But since that’s highly unlikely, I would like to try my hand at being a
GLOBAL SURVEY
FINANCIAL REPORTING TODAY
Today, the environments in which organisations operate are both complex and demanding.
YOUTH FORUM
The ‘good’ is that Sri Lanka has one of the most helpful and hospitable societies, never failing to lend a helping hand. This collective
GLOBAL SURVEY
INSURANCE CEO OUTLOOK
Insurance executives recognise that the low-interest-rate environment is not going away any time soon. They feel the pace of competition
LIFE
I’m a firm believer in fitness of the mind and body. So every day begins at 5.30 a.m., followed by cycling, yoga, working out or walking
YOUTH FORUM
The capitalist system severely damages all these as money equals power, preventing the world from solving poverty. For
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The South Asia of today is an interactive force between member states on the one hand and their collective pursuit of common interests on the other
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
In June last year, Britain voted in favour of leaving the 28-member European Union (EU) and became the first country in the bloc to do so. The
