The Fount of All Knowledge
I am discovering why this 21st century is referred to as The Information Age. Anybody who has a computer (or an iPad or even a mobile phone) and has access … Continue reading
Free Trips for Politicians
“All forms of government”, my old friend W.J.Fernando used to say, “are forms of exploitation of the people by their rulers.” “The only significant difference between a democracy and other … Continue reading
What is the Prime Role of a University?
There is an apocryphal story about St Luke, which recounts how the venerable apostle, after he died, was asked to identify himself when he arrived at the gates of heaven. … Continue reading
Tony Greig – Vale!
I was saddened – as I am sure many of us who are cricket fans were – when the news came in last Saturday of the passing away of Tony … Continue reading
The Company of Friends
It is a great privilege to grow old in the company of friends – like-minded individuals who have spent their childhood and youth in the same environment as yourself and … Continue reading
Embracing Change
I have a confession to make today. I have finally decided, as late in life as it is, to get myself a mobile phone. For many years I have stubbornly resisted … Continue reading
Preserving Your Brain
There is an old story about the American man in Washington DC who needed a brain transplant. He was told by the famous neurosurgeon he consulted that he would have to … Continue reading
The Jewish Presence in Sri Lanka
There is evidence that Jewish people have been present in Sri Lanka since at least the 9th century When I was growing up in Sri Lanka during the latter part … Continue reading
Remembering Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Vijaya Wimalaratne
Today, Wednesday August 8th 2012, I remember with sadness that it was on this very day, exactly twenty years ago, that Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Vijaya Wimalaratne lost their lives. Traveling together … Continue reading
Medicare Locals
Last week I attended the farewell function of our Monash Division of General Practice, after which I wrote a piece for Australian Doctor magazine about the demise of the divisions of … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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