People’s knowledge of the world before and after early 1500s is blurred because those holding the reins wish to inculcate a warped version of history written by them to be accepted by all. The histories, cultures & traditions, ancient tribes, …

H. L. D. Mahindapala

I wish to forward the following e-mail I received from Mr. Ramachandra Sunderalingam, the Police Superintendent of Jaffna when the Maviddipuram revolt of the low-castes was at its peak. I think this letter has value for …

By Kanthar Balanathan, Australia

This article outspreads treatment of Federalism demand into the areas of (i) Tamil people’s attitude, (ii) their xenophobic behavior towards the SriLankan Nation’s natives, the Sinhala, (iii) the selfish egotism because of other individuals, (iv) selfishness …

There is nothing to be surprised when the UN & its heads denounce local mechanisms and laugh at our judiciary and poke fun of our judges. It’s a pity that same sadism does not extend to the more powerful nations …

By Lt Col (Retd.)  Anil Amarasekera

A country is governed by convention or by adhering to a Constitution. When our colonial masters namely the British granted independence to Ceylon they introduced a Constitution better known as the Soulbury Constitution to …

(Courtesy of www.cepaepa.com)

Talk of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India is heard again louder than a whisper in both professional and business circles. When it surfaced last time, the local professionals in the services sector joined hands with …

We are watching a miscarriage of justice unfold if we remain silent to the irregularities, illegalities, irreversible and irreparable damage likely to take place. Sri Lanka must not agree to any Tribunal that only covers 3 months or the last …

Carlo’s cockeyed logic

By Gunadasa Amarasekera

My friend Carlo either lacks the common sense to understand simple statements or distorts them to his advantage, resorting to cunning, obfuscating it with illogical quibbling in the name of logic. His reply is …

(Courtesy of The Island)

By Shamindra Ferdinando

Skills Development and Vocational Training Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe yesterday stressed that foreign participation in a judicial inquiry into alleged accountability issues during eelam war IV would be contrary to the Constitution.

Therefore, there …