By Dishan Joseph

Humanity must resonate with cultural diversity

Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is necessary for peace, stability and development. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal...

The Middle Path to Freedom

Vesak is one of the most significant festivals to Buddhists around the world. In Sri Lanka this is not just a religious festival but also a cultural festival which is...
The Unsung Action Star of Sinhala Cinema

Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you,...
Public Order Management and Conflict Resolution

Worldwide police are mandated by their governments to uphold and enforce the law fairly, to protect life, liberty, property, human rights, and dignity of the members of the...
The Rock of Sages

Sri Lanka is a resplendent island bestowed with centuries of Buddhist history. Delving into this history one finds surprising new facts, which can be contested by historians...

A Confluence of Justice and Love

The global Christian community has been through its annual observance of Lent. Like all other citizens of the world the flock of Jesus Christ has endured many challenges in the post COVID period. But...
Dairy Farming: For a Prosperous Nation

Milk which is a highly nutritious food source is vital for growing children, essential for sports and enhances the life of senior citizens. Dairy cattle are the most efficient of all farm livestock...
The ancient historic monument at Kurundumale

In the early hours of Tuesday I set off with my colleagues from our sister newspapers Silumina, Dinamina and Thinakaran to discover an ancient Sri Lankan monument deep in the dense forest of...
INS Chennai : A floating fortress of the Indian Navy

There are five distinct periods in India’s maritime history - the Hindu period extending from our hoary past to the middle of the 15th Century A.D.; the Portuguese period from the closing years of...
Chinese Marine Corps: A formidable assault force

The PLA Marines are considered an elite special operations force, and theoretically therefore “punch above their weight class.” These Chinese Marines are well trained and equipped, using the latest...
Importance of sustaining rivers

Rivers have sustained and empowered human civilizations for centuries. Today rivers still provide a range of services that can be used for the benefit of human society. They have the dependable...
Gurkha Regiment Abode of fearless warriors

IIn September 2010, Sergeant Dipprasad Pun fought and held back 30 Taliban rebels when they attacked his outpost at night. Sergeant Pun, fighting all alone, fired 250 rounds from a machine gun and...
Ganga the sanctifying river of Asia

The mighty Ganges River or the Great River of the plains of the northern Indian Subcontinent is a symbol of India. Although popularly called the Ganga River in Hindi and other Indian languages,...
Together for a shared future: 2022 Winter Olympics

Beijing was elected as host city in July 2015 at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be the first Winter Olympics in China, the last of three consecutive Olympics to...
Indian cuisine: A confluence of taste and culture

Indian cuisine has benefited from numerous food influences. The diverse climate in the region, ranging from deep tropical to alpine has also helped broaden the set of ingredients readily available in...
Weaponised drones: an airborne threat

Modern technology which is impressive can also be used for future terrorist attacks. The most prescient current technology that will enable future terrorist attacks is the drone. Drones have the...
Understanding Chinese heritage and culture

Part 1A thousand years ago China's civilization towered over those of the peoples of Europe. China's history began either about 4,000 B.C. or about 2,700 B.C. with a succession of wise emperors who...
China heralds resurgence through BRI

China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations bestowed with a splendid culture. The Yin Yang symbol is probably the most well-known symbol in East Asia. Yin Yang is an ancient Chinese...
Contemplating Christ at Christmas

December is a month loaded with yuletide moments and blissful memories of Christmas celebrations. My cherished memories are our family reunions which were enhanced by the spicy pork curry and roast...
Bahrain’s blessed Cathedral builds religious unity

The Arabian Gulf’s largest Roman Catholic Church has been opened in Bahrain. Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral, which can seat 2,300 people, is located in a desert town about 20 kilometres south of the...