by HUGH KARUNANAYAKE The words above were expressed by Mr Edward Elliott , Government Agent of the Southern Province in 1860. Henry Pole was in the...
We have watched on TV the parade of security vehicles with flashing lights; docilely trotting horses; luxury vehicles depositing VVIPs and spouses; march past of armed...
By Uditha Devapriya George Keyt, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated painter, died 30 years ago in 1993. During his life and after his death, he became the...
By Ifham Nizam Plant extinctions signify a loss of biodiversity with profound ecological consequences. Deforestation, urbanization, and changes in land use significantly contribute to habitat loss,...
More than four months into the Gaza crisis the international public could not be faulted for being skeptical about the possibility of an equitable solution being...
Generally we hear of Sri Lankan musicians, based abroad, doing exceeding well in their profession. There are also several others (non musicians) who excel in their...
This week I’ve decided to touch on oatmeal (or oats), which is available at supermarkets. Oatmeal acts as a mild exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and...
There is no single individual who coined the term or theory, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which emerged and evolved over time through contributions from various economists...
by Gomi Senadhira Former Director General of Commerce, can be contacted via senadhiragomi@gmail.com.) A few years ago, a Washington-based consultancy group, Global Financial Integrity (GFI), released...
Sumitra Malkandi breaks down as she recounts the fateful evening in March last year when her husband was trampled to death. She was busy in the...