“All the world is my world, all
humanity is my fraternity”
be the death-knell of all fanaticism, of all persecutions with the sword or with the pen,
and of all uncharitable feelings between persons wending their way to the same goal. "
- Swami Vivekananda, Speaking at World Parliament of Religions, September 11, 1893
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Having destabilised Sri Lanka in the early 1980's using the Tamil ethnic issue and training
Tamil militants, India is now trying to systematically strangle Sri Lanka on an economic
level. In a stealthy, but focused plan the Indian government is steadily taking control of
Sri Lanka's oil and gas industry which will in the long term create turmoil and havoc for
the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and may even result in the closure of its
refinery.
JVP's protest rallies in the East, Erik Solheim's meeting with Anton Balasingham in
London and finally the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission observing the
government's language policy in the breach were highlighted in the Tamil press from
Monday to Friday.
Posters have appeared in Ampara, Kalmunai and Samanthurai in the East opposing the
LTTE's ISGA proposals and an organisation calling itself "The Eastern Awakening" has
claimed responsibility, the Virakesari reported. The paper quoting TNA secretary general
R. Sampanthan said the party was expected to meet the new Indian High
Commissioner Nirupama Rao on their planned visit to meet Indian leaders in New Delhi
to brief them of the situation here.
LTTE's Anton Balasingam tells facilitators in London [LTTE Peace Secretariat]
The Norwegian special envoy to Sri Lanka Mr.Erik Solheim had discussions with LTTE
Chief Negotiator Mr. Anton Balasingam in London yesterday 31 August. Norway's
Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr.Hans Brattskar was also in the meeting along with Erik
Solheim.
The Ceylon Workers' Congress which extended unconditional support to the UPFA
government now wants the government make use of this good opportunity to develop
the country and solve burning issues.
short story writer Jean Arasanayagam employs a double vision to make sense of her
existence in strife-riven Sri Lanka.
This ability to be both intense and distanced was evident when she read from her
work at the Association of Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies
Conference (Hyderabad, August '04).
When not attending conference talks, Arasanayagam held court in the foyer, listening
to young writers reading from their work. She could joke about her flight to India
watching cricket fans surreptitiously lacing coke with rum, or console a weeping
woman, "Have a good cry and get it out of your system".
Her empathy stands out when she writes of the muezzin and the Hindu tevarams
filling the city. "No contradiction, no argument between gods and prophets, only
reminders of man's sinfulness and his need for both hope and penance." [The Hindu]
The Russian educational system is one of the most developed and advanced in the
world. It is distinguished by its solid methodological basis, high educational standards,
advanced didactic methods, accessibility and the state guaranties of the quality of
education.
This isn’t the first comedy featuring the amazing Kamal Haasan, nor is it the blast.
Come to think of it, this isn’t even one of his funniest comedies. It could have been a
laugh riot, if only the director had stopped looking anxiously over his shoulder at the
original film.
MOVIE MAGIC'S "Madhura" that follows Vijay's roaring success, "Ghilli," is mostly action
for action sake. Racy no doubt but without reason. R. Madhesh dons too many
mantles this time — production, story, screenplay, dialogue and direction. Even when a
story lends itself to fast paced happenings, if the audience is made to feel that the film is
nearly over when there is still a solid half hour to go, the problem obviously lies in the
screenplay.
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