Lanka doesn’t love India less, or China more
It is clear that Sri Lanka stands today at a
cross-roads. Following the successful conclusion of the war against
LTTE terrorism, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to build up a
prosperous pluralistic future. This however seems increasingly
difficult in the light of continuing international criticism, which
has in turn put Sri Lanka on the defensive. This has contributed to
failure to move swiftly on inclusivity and reconciliation, and I
fear that unless there is greater trust, and confidence building, on
all sides, we can only look forward to greater tensions, with
increasing difficulties for not only Sri Lanka, but also India and
the entire SAARC region.
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Reminiscences of Gold
Panabokke: Science’s proud patriarch
Dr. C. R. Panabokke is an internationally
renowned soil scientist and a pioneer in agricultural research in
Sri Lanka. With a sharp and agile mind, he is still occupied with
his academic work even at the age of 86. The dining table in his
sitting room is strewn with books and documents. His experiences are
as rich and fertile as the soil he studied during his youth.
Reminiscences of Gold met with this versatile scientist at his
residence to take a glimpse at his past.
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Of youth who miss the old country
Rather than quoting empirical data, and authors
or complex theories, today I will speak to you through my
experiences. As far as I remember, like the majority of my Sri
Lankan friends born during the eighties, I have always known my
parents’ country as a country in war. And even if the conflict is
over since a few years now, I frequently get reminded that there was
a war. Especially when I meet someone new, and they ask me where I
come from I naturally respond to them - Sri Lanka.
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