“It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice – Deng Xiaoping” By S.A.C.M. Zuhyle As a concerned citizen...
by Vijaya Chandrasoma An October Surprise is defined as “an unexpected political event or revelation in the month before a presidential election, especially one that seems...
By Uditha Devapriya Fewer things are more impossible than a 45-minute layover at Doha International Airport. Disembarking takes a good 15 minutes, while the gates close...
(Excerpted from the autobiography of Dharmasiri Pieris, Secretary to the Prime Minister) One could not however easily get away from managing. Besides the day to day...
by Jayantha Perera When I returned to Sri Lanka from Sussex in 1982, the Director of ARTI requested me to oversee farmer training programmes. He appointed...
The Reality of the Present? A hope inspiring change in the system of governance with two potential statesmen at the helm. They have received endorsement and...
by Leelananda De Silva Even the most eminent public servant, fades away after retirement. Their afterlife is private. In contrast, Dharmasiri Peiris, has been more active...
Part Nineteen PASSIONS OF A GLOBAL HOTELIER Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil President – Chandi J. Associates Inc. Consulting, Canada Founder & Administrator – Global Hospitality...
by Kumar David Anura rose from the humblest of origins to the pinnacle power. In the months to come more lyrical and elegant commentators than this...
(Excerpted from Falling Leaves, an autobiographical anthology by LC Arulpragasam) The months of November and December of 1957 were marked by torrential rains in the Batticaloa...