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
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.
