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For A Civilised Parliament – A Decent Government

Sunday, 10 May 2015 17:54
Abolition of the Executive Presidency was proposed as a solution to almost all evil issues from mega corruption to fraud, to nepotism to crony capitalism, to breakdown of rule of law to dictatorial rule. 19th Amendment that would include the establishment of Independent Commissions was thus projected as the main solution for ills and was campaigned for over an year resulting in a Common Opposition Candidate at the presidential polls. During the presidential elections the urban middle class rallied round 19A expecting the executive presidency to be abolished for an accountable, transparent good governance rule to begin with the corrupt in the previous regime duly punished.

Cooray’s untold story

Tuesday, 28 April 2015 11:00

He trains while working. He runs 17 miles back and forth from his residence to his work place, a bakery shop, where he is a shop assistant. Despite having to strike a balance between work and training, the South Asian Games gold medalist, who left for London leaving room for controversy theories to breed one after the other some seven years ago, has powered his way to earn an entry to run in the London Olympics marathon which will be held on Sunday. During last seven years Anuradha Indrajith Cooray has adapted to UK which has also become a second home to thousands of South Asians and has a young family with twins to support, though his "civil status remain single".

Sunny Leone : From adult star to Bollywood’s ‘Leela’

Saturday, 11 April 2015 20:09

With curves to die for and a winning smile, Sunny Leone has successfully won many a hearts in India, owning to her successful Bollywood career, which seems to be steadily soaring. What makes Sunny’s story so unique, is the fact that she hails from an adult-film background. The actress, who will be seen in Ek Paheli Leela this week, has never shied away from her past. Here's a look at her Bollywood journey.

Winning Sri Lanka’s Peace

Saturday, 11 April 2015 19:59

Winning a war or revolution, only to lose the subsequent peace, is one of the grim political truths of our time. In Iraq, a quick military victory over Saddam Hussein’s regime soon gave way to insurgency, civil war, and the rise of the murderous Islamic State. In Libya, Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere, the hopes unleashed by the Arab Spring have similarly turned into an often-violent despair.

A preface to post January 08th media In SL

Saturday, 04 April 2015 15:57

“Any change in the media there (in Sri Lanka) after January 08 ?” asked the head of a renowned and respected media training institute across the Palk Straits, a few days ago. I guess my answer to his pointed question except for details in this here, was no different to this.

From 225 to 250; This is too dangerous a joke

Tuesday, 31 March 2015 12:55

New look at electoral reforms: 250 seats” – Sunday Times lead story on 29 March, 2015

Sri Lanka confronts ex-leader's extravagant projects in 'middle of nowhere'

Tuesday, 31 March 2015 12:50

This remote coastal scrubland, a haven for wild elephants and migratory birds that is several hours away from the nearest city, seems like an odd place to attempt to create a major commercial hub.

Vaastu for happy married life

Saturday, 28 March 2015 17:09

New Delhi: A bond of love and happy married life brings contentment and joy in your life. Wrong location of home and its objects can make adverse impact on your married life. Vastu can make your married life happy and maintain the compatibility between the spouses.

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