Is GDP the ideal metric of the future?
By Taamara de Silva In an age of stark contradictions, a world where the exclusive one percent enjoy access…
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POLITICAL: Statement of National Joint Committee on the Draft Constitution placed before the Constitutional Assembly
The Government has now placed before the Constitutional assembly a draft constitution consisting of a Preamble and 399 Articles arranged…
When Religiosity And Savagery Reside Cheek By Jowl
By Dr. Prasanna Cooray “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated” –…
Who has Lassie’s blood on their hands?
By Kieth Noyahr In some ways, Keith Noyahr’s abduction and assault in May 2008 was the harbinger of the…
POLITICAL: TNA’s Pound Of Flesh, UNP’s Woes And UPFA’s Dilemma
By Vishvanath The UNP finds itself between the devil and the deep blue sea. It is dependent on the…
“Banking is necessary; banks are not” – Bill Gates
By Taamara de Silva To those who say that Apple did not kill the music industry, being forced to…
Undivided India: Truth or Farce
by Arshad Khan It would be a silly question indeed to ask why December 25th is celebrated. On the other…
My new year’s wish – a final rest to “ghosts” of years past!
By Chrishmal Warnasuriya G’day from down-under: Our customary few lines that usually accompany my New Year’s wish-list this time comes from…
Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer
In 2014, cancer was the cause of 10% of deaths in Sri Lanka. Medical researchers and oncologists have been aware…
There is nothing ‘new’ this New Year
By Kusal Perera On Tuesday last, that’s January 01st, few asked me “what’s new this year?” My reply was in…