Opinion
Money and the mind
By Dr. Nadee Dissanayake A man stands near a small tea shop in Colombo carefully counting a few folded notes before ordering his...
What change did Vijay’s victory bring to Tamil Nadu politics?
Even half a century after MGR came to power, a persona constructed through cinema is still required to bring about a change in...
Brain drain in Sri Lanka: The departure of skilled workers needed to build the nation
By Prasanna Perera During the first quarter of 2026, 62,145 Sri Lankans emigrated. In 2024, the number of Sri Lankans who left for...
Comparing two political brands: Vijay’s emerging platform and AKD’s governance model
By Chanakya As South Asian politics continues to evolve, two very different political figures – Tamil film star-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay and Sri Lanka’s...
The sanctions superpower: Blockading nations while demanding free passage
By Lionel Bopage Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands that the international community force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling on...
How Vijay’s rise in Tamil Nadu could affect Sri Lanka
By Chanakya The political landscape of South India changed dramatically this week as actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, widely known as “Thalapathy” Vijay, officially...
Sri Lanka: Maritime matters in a month of choke points
By Col R Hariharan During the month of April, the Straits of Hormuz continued to face the ‘double blockade’ of both the US...
A life in service of justice, rights, and human dignity
In memoriam – Suriya Wickramasinghe By Lionel Bopage Sri Lanka has lost one of its most courageous and enduring voices for human rights...
