Journey into the unknown on the Trans-Siberian Railway

Two ill-dressed tramps were found loitering near the aesthetic Yaroslavsky Railway station in Moscow wearing four layers of cotton t-shirts with cheap thermal underwear and crude overcoats from Cotton Collection; their faces did not register any discomfort in the (-3) Celsius Moscow weather.

Unity Government a disadvantage to UNP, but a gain for country - Ranjith Madduma Bandara

Public Administration Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara, in an interview with , speaks about the national unity government and the way forward. Excerpts of the interview:   

Man who saved hundreds killed by a speeding driver

On November 12 tragedy struck at Moratuwa when a much loved and respected man who had 

Getting over Trump(ed)

“The king who is situated anywhere immediately on the circumference of the conqueror’s territory is 

not political power -Sooriya Gunasekara

Senior retired  public servant Dr. Sooriya Gunasekara, who once worked as the  Secretary to the North-East governing body rebuffs the idea 

Let’s be country-first citizens

Addressing an inter-cultural literary festival in Kilinochchi, President Maithripala Sirisena has again 

Reconciliation process must be fast tracked

Its now eight years after the war ended and this government has reached out to the Tamil people and 

Bilingualism key to the future

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V.Wigneswaran who had been in the centre of several 

Anne Ranasinghe From Holocaust To Paradise Lost

Generations come and go, and memories fade. But books remain. Even if out of print, they will be 

Govt. has no plan for increased University intake -SYU organiser Eranga

Sri Lanka is enjoying peace after decades of conflicts. The youth in the North have fought for three decades to separate from the South. 

Will the government’s policy lead to mass dispossession of farmers?

The first subject heading in Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s 2017 budget speech was 

DONALD TRUMP AND THE REALITY OF PEOPLE’S CHOICE…

The Presidential Election has produced, in the ‘liberated’ minds of the so-called pundits, a stunning victory for one of the most unscrupulous Presidential candidates ever in US history. While the Trump 

How would Trump presidency affect Sri Lanka

A few months ago, it could have been treated as a cynical joke, but now Donald Trump is the President of the world’s most....

People will save water if politicians don’t waste money - EDITORIAL

From December 1, we will have to pay at least 30 per cent more for fresh water supplied on tap by the National Water Supply....

Basil on American intervention during final phase of war: “We should no longer be subservient to t

In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was actively involved in handling foreign....

Will strengthen relations with U.S. under Trump - Mangala

Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, says the government wishes to....

Allegations against proposed Epitamulla Road condominium project valid? Controversy over condominiu

Contrary to the past, there are many condominiums coming up today to satisfy the growing space demand of the.....

Understanding Rampala

One may wonder whether there is anything left to write on Eng. B. D. Rampala, the late General Manager of Ceylon Government Railways....

The Course of Studies Buddha Explained to an Accountant

Once when the Buddha was staying at the storeyed monastery house built by MigaraMatha, in the East Park of Shravasti, a Brahmin....

In that letting go, they made their peace with themselves and one another…

It was a voice I had never heard before, but one that belonged to a man who has been a political associate and a staunch friend....

Love your neighbour as yourself? Not a chance!

Who has not heard of the commandment ‘Love your neighbour as yourself?’ that is also linked with all the world’s major religions.....

Ours is a kleptocracy; literally ‘rule by thieves’

I watched with absolute disgust and frustration a video of a media briefing sent to me where Prof. G.L. Peiris, assisted by....

PROTECTING LOCAL INDUSTRY: A PRIDE TO THE NATION

Prior to the opening of the economy, due to import restrictions local industrialists of all grades and descriptions revelled in the demand.....

Borukakul, fire-ball acrobats and pachyderms to carry Katina Cheevara? “Oh Bikkhus, go forth, and sp

‘Charata Bhikkave, Charikan, Bahujana Hitaya, Bahujana Sukhaya, Lokanukampaya Attaya Hitana Sukhaya Devamanussanam, Ma Ekena Deva....

Poor sanitation kills - Editorial

Saturday, November 19, is ‘World Toilet Day’, a day set aside to raise consciousness on the global sanitation crisis. In 2013, the....

Solving problems of Tamils is my obligation: President Sirisena

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on his achievements, challenges, and the importance of a judicial mechanism.....

Leonard Cohen: The Stranger, the Master

The Master of the modern love song, whose intricate and intense musical cartography of the relationships between men...

Bonsai: A growing art spreading its roots across Sri Lanka

If you are looking for a venue to relax and unwind this coming Sunday afternoon, the Bonsai exhibition will be the....

Hemachandra Perera, A tribute to a precious Father

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” said Nelson   Mandela, our father embodied this spirit all....

If Obama stayed in power?

An interesting question is what would happen to American foreign policy if President Barack Obama were allowed to....