The origins of the ethnic conflict between the Sinhalese & the Tamils in Sri Lanka lies in the opposing nationalism of both sides. The Sinhalese, as was presented in the Part 1 of this series, had an ingrained sense of being the inheritors of the distinct Sinhalese/Buddhist identity that had been their legacy from the … Continue reading
A country’s success on the world stage depends on several factors. How effectively it is able to harness the potential of it’s people and natural resources are key determinants of this success. The effective harnessing of the potential of the people has historically being proved to be maximized through Capitalism in a democratic setup, though … Continue reading
Time has a way of tempering your convictions in the most unexpected of ways. I talk about my convictions and expectations about India as a country, and it’s people and their leaders. Our democracy is supposed to be our pride and our support. And yet, over the past few years, my belief in it in … Continue reading
