UN remains paralysed as ‘rogue nations’ violate charter, escalate war crimes
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS)—The United Nations continues to be virtually paralysed—and remains politically impotent amidst two raging conflicts—as Russia and Israel keep defying the world body. The killings of civilians and the destruction of cities, particularly by Israel, are devastating and continue despite repeated warnings from the UN, its humanitarian agencies, the International [...]
A Voice of Reason: Book launch to mark Hakeem’s 30 years in politics
Voice of Reason, a collection of speeches delivered in and outside the Parliament of Sri Lanka by Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauff Hakeem from 1994 to 2024 will be launched, on Saturday, November 9, at 4 p.m. at the ‘Karaliya,’ D.S. Senanayake Memorial Convention Hall in Kandy. The content provides insights into Hakeem’s [...]
Teaching foreigners how to cook Lankan food
A Sri Lankan has ventured into a campaign to promote local food items among foreigners by encouraging them to learn to cook traditional meals. The owner of an eatery at Unawatuna, Wasantha Hewage, has started promoting tourism by promoting local meals to foreigners. She had started her local food promotion at her eatery and now [...]
Blood donation and book distribution
The annual blood donation program organized by Wattala Kerawalapitiya Muditha Sports Club Chairman Sarath Krishantha was held last Sunday at Kerawalapitiya Vidyaloka Vidyalaya. In addition to the blood donation drive, school books were distributed to children from low-income families in the area, with the sponsorship of Rajitha Rodrigo and Lasantika Rodrigo of the Colombo Gold [...]
Can India become a developed economy by mid-century?
WASHINGTON – At an economics conference in the early 1960s, one speaker began his presentation on development by citing India as an example. Before he could continue, an economist interrupted and asked, “What other country in the world is like India?” The room fell silent. To this day, this question remains unanswered. Earlier this year, [...]