The place is a tourist hotel in the South. An American tourist asks the receptionist, “Where’s the elevator?” After some hesitation, the receptionist replies, “Sir, the...
Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew (LKY), explained in a guest lecture at Harvard University in October 2000 how he confronted national challenges and transformed a...
Governments are elected in Sri Lanka with massive majorities, and huge expectations, due to protest votes against failed administrations. One may argue that the massive mandate...
The inherent bond of revolutionary freedom fighters was evident in the Ghadar party’s formation. Advised by Lala Lajpat Rai, Lala Har Dayal went abroad to continue...
Your Sunday edition has become habituated to publishing extracts from autobiographical accounts of their careers by public servants. We have had the fluently told tales of...
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa celebrated his eightieth birthday on Nov.18th. Whether we admire or despise his politics, there is no denying that he decisively shaped the...
In the 1950’s and early 60’s the only sure path for students to pursue a professional career was through the University of Ceylon. The most difficult...
MPs used to call Speaker’s wig the “Walas Toppiya”, hard to make out the difference between peons nd backbenchers when sashes were removed Parliament also has...
Book Launch: The Magic Silver Tree and Sybil Wettasinghe’s latest books, The Magic Silver Tree and Puduma Ridi Gaha, posthumously published by Adith Publishers, will be...
I have been reading opinions about the introduction of an overhauled system of education in schools next year. One of the controversial issues was closing of...