A Question of Ethics
“In matters of conscience the law of the majority has no place” - Mahatma Gandhi Morality in...
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Author: Mrs. Moonesinghe
Whither 70 Years of Parliamentary Democracy?
Survival in politics should not be through divisive tactics. To effectively implement programs for...
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The Deferential ‘Holy Cow’ Icons in Sri Lanka
The cow is a symbol of reverence among Hindus in India. For the one ‘holy cow’ revered, idolized and remain hallowed within India, Sri Lankans have over the years gathered several ‘Holy Cows’. Unlike in the Indian concept the ones in Sri Lanka are morally unsustainable but nevertheless each considered more ‘sacred’ than the other, each proved to be a road block to progress and peace. They have, however, become invincible mounts of ‘sanctity’.
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The Diminishing Returns from Ministerial Position
Since 1956 the political and social systems in Sri Lanka had undergone major convolutions in...
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Will Sri Lanka be in a State of Conflict for All Times?
Will ‘timid’ Government responses encourage anti- social elements? Will Sri Lanka be pushed into...
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Political Onlooker is a blog that contains in-depth analysis on several key political issues in Sri Lanka. The site contains articles that have appeared largely in the Sunday Island newspaper.
Mrs. Moonesinghe is a graduate from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She had edited two books on Nation Building and has also authored a book on Buddhism - Thus Have I Heard - and a fictional book of short stories - Build a Bridge.
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