In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
by Laxman Aravind In the aftermath of political turmoil, Sri Lanka finds itself caught in a vicious cycle of deception, with the National People’s Power (NPP) party presenting a leadership characterised by
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Authorities have arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national who once served as a security guard for the CIA in Afghanistan, on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day in
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by Luxman Aravind Dynastic politics in Asia extend beyond mere familial legacies; they constitute a profound issue that shapes the socio-political realities of numerous nations. Prominent families such as the Bandaranaikes, the
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Lex esto, the pillars stand, Old stones on broken land. Yet where the cracks of time appear, Tikkun Olam whispers near. Now that there are palpable signs of proactive and progressive initial
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In a statement, the Samabima Party has articulated a profound critique of the nomination lists presented by the Janata Vimukti Peramuna (JVP)/National People’s Power (NPP) for the forthcoming general election in Sri
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When the national list for the 2020 general election was being prepared, and when a candidate was nominated for the national list MP position, the JVP selected Harini Amarasuriya from among the
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Editorial In a baffling and tone-deaf move, the Sri Lanka Postal Department has chosen to waste public money by releasing two commemorative stamps featuring the faces of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and
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Last week, I wrote an article on the two wars raging in Eurasia. It was “idiosyncratic” in that, unlike other columns circling the mediasphere, it focused on how ground combat in the Middle
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Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a key faction of the current Sri Lankan government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanyake, signed a petition opposing the recent U.S.
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by Luxman Aravind The concept of a “deep state”—a clandestine network of military and intelligence officials acting beyond the constraints of democratic oversight—has gained significant traction in political discourse globally, particularly in
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by Xinhua writer Guo Yage Sama Tubail celebrated her ninth birthday on Saturday. A month ago, the Palestinian girl expressed her greatest wish to Xinhua: to have her hair back before her
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The concept of “pagan” has an Old Testament origin. In Russian, “gentiles” were called peoples. The ancient Jews used the term “am” (עם) to describe themselves, and “goy” (גוי) to describe other
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Editorial The election of immature leaders reveals a profound tragedy within the democratic process, which should ideally elevate wisdom and virtue. When society opts for individuals lacking the maturity, insight, and moral
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Sri Lanka celebrated the International Children’s Day on 1 October with several events in Colombo with the participation of the new Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, and other officials related to children’s
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Trust, once lost, could not be easily found. Not in a year, perhaps not even in a lifetime.” — J.E.B. Spredemann, “An Unforgivable Secret” The Attacks on 7th October 2023 The attack
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