The Sunday Times Plus - Sunday, January 14, 2007

Plus

Tibetan trek

In this second part, Nishy Wijewardane crosses the Eastern Tibetan Plateau in northern Sichuan Province, witnessing Tibetan highlands around Songpan in full autumn glory.


Struck by chikungunya
Nimal was perfectly normal, getting about his work, both official and domestic. One night, as he was driving back home, shivers and rigors wracked his body.

Ups and downs of an intern
Come to think of it, I really can't pinpoint the reason why I put myself through the process of becoming a doctor. It happened, and like a soldier on his first campaign I had my doubts.

Puppet revival
She comes with strings attached; and though her smile may be fixed, no one’s complaining because, as she spins in a glorious whirl of gaudy gold and red, you find yourself smiling right back at her. Her name is Saraswati, and Vipula Gamvari is her master.

	Appreciations
	Ravi Samarasinha
	Pathmin Fonseka
	Madura Amarasekera

	Letters to the editor
	Thank you for easy guide
	Moped riders have it easy, not so the motor cycle riders
	Liberate the East and let the people live in peace
	Does no one care about the garbage,water-clogged drains?
	More confusion over sili sili ban
	Let’s have one text per subject

	Books
	Nothing In The World by Carrie Lock
	“Globalization, terror & the shaming of a nation: constructing local masculinities in a Sri Lankan village” by Jani de Silva

	Kala Korner

	Maname at 50: The magic behind the masterpiece

	Scholarship frees prisoners’ children from social captivity

	Undying flavour under the shade of pol athu

	Murder over paddy land

	Arts
	Dancing feet get permanent home
	A world that’s both inter-connected and individual
	Reliving the romantic spirit

	Helping children of the tsunami

	RIHS joins IGNOU to offer academic programmes

	WNL Welfare Society gives helping hand