The failed impeachment putsch against President Premadasa: The inside story
In 1989, with the Presidency already in its pocket, the UNP was well placed to emerge as the winner in the Parliamentary election. The opposition was divided and bereft of its chief vote getter Vijaya Kumaratunga who had been murdered by the JVP in 1987. The big question therefore was who was to be the [...]
My recollections of Upali Wijewardene
My recollections of Upali Wijewardene – a visionary entrepreneur who made a profound impact on Sri Lanka’s journey toward development and prosperity – are etched in admiration. He stood apart from his peers, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. This is how I remember him. Born in 1938 into the prominent Wijewardene family, Upali [...]
Musical tribute to Angeline Gunathilake
The Angeline Gunathilake Memorial Singing Concert, organised by the Sageetha Kala Sansadaya, will be held on Sunday, July 27, at the Tower Foundation. The annual artiste memorial programme of the Sageetha Kala Sansadaya is this year dedicated to the late veteran singer Angelin Gunatilaka. The event will commence on Sunday morning, July 27, under the [...]
‘Muslim in the Dock’ book launch in Colombo
Award-winning UK-based Lankan author, writer and human rights activist Lukman Harees’ latest book ‘ Muslim in the Dock’ will be launched on Sunday, July 20th at 4.30 pm at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo, following the recent launch of the book at an event held in Harrow, London. The book reflects a bystander’s perspective on [...]
Why markets may soon call America’s tariff bluff
By Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka NEW HAVEN – Three months after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on most countries, the US economy appears surprisingly resilient. The stock market has rebounded from its initial slump, inflation remains under control, and fears of [...]