The Dangers of Diabetes
Data from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that in 2017 no less than 425 million people in the world had Diabetes. This number is expected to increase to over SIX … Continue reading
First World Problems
I am re-posting this article that was published today in the Sunday Times of Sri Lanka. Written by one of my favourite columnists, Citizen Silva, it certainly provides food for … Continue reading
The Group of 56
Members of the Group of 56 with Chemistry teacher Mr. Errol Fernando. I had the inordinate privilege last weekend of attending the 60th reunion of my classmates. On 17th January … Continue reading
Strangers in Nara, Japan
The ancient city of Nara, in the southwest of Japan’s largest island Honshu, is a must see for any visitor to Japan. Nara became Japan’s first permanent capital during the … Continue reading
Sam Wijesinha: 21 June 1921 – 31 August 2014
My father passed away on 31st August 2014. Over the past week we have been staying at home, reflecting on his life and meeting the many folk who have come … Continue reading
Britain, Sri Lanka and Hypocrisy over Human Rights
It strikes me as the height of hypocrisy to hear British Prime Minister David Cameron calling for a ” proper investigation into alleged Sri Lankan war crimes in the final … Continue reading
Jaffna – A Sentimental Journey Home
My decision to make a trip to the northern peninsula of my homeland Sri Lanka recently was basically to see for myself how this part of the country had recovered … Continue reading
Remembering Lakshman Kadirgamar
I had the opportunity recently of browsing through a book entitled Democracy, Sovereignty and Terror: Lakshman Kadirgamar on the Foundations of International Order. Edited by Sir Adam Roberts — … Continue reading
Sanjiva Wijesinha -writer and physician 
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