𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒊𝒍 ( දුක් ගන්නා රාළ )

The Sri Lankan Cricketers (both Male & female) flew out recently to take part in the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The Male Cricketers were all in their suits and were escorted to one of the premier lounges in the Transit area. The Females were given a shabby Blue T-shirt and were allowed to wander around. Do they represent a different country and why there is such obvious mistreatment for the female cricketers?

My first ever overseas trip was made a couple of decades ago and during that trip I visited a friend of mine in Paris, who was staying just a stone’s throw away from the famous " Arch of the Triumph ". As I entered the building he was staying, something posted at the entrance caught my attention, though my French was no better then, than now. It said “ NO PETS, NO CHILDREN & NO LOUD MUSIC ”. When I asked why such conditions, my friend explained that many staying in that building were professionals who, after busy day at work did not like to be distracted during their private times. It was little confusing for me to grapple this idea and get some sense out of this novel arrangement. Later, I came to know that it was not a novel idea only found in France but something many eagerly have embraced all throughout the Europe and in North America then. The whole building was surprisingly quiet and ideal retreat for meditating monks even, I thought then. After spending a few ye...

I was flabbergasted to read following when I accidentally came across following headlines in one of the local newspapers recently. .       With tourists in mind, India relaxes visa norms,          Protest after Manipur girl is raped in Delhi,         Court orders arrest of ex-health minister in sexual assault case, .       Kejriwal to “go to any extent” for Lokpal bill,         Devyani seeks dismissal of visa fraud case in US court. Needless to say,as a Sri Lankan, I was aghast to learn that we are not so welcomed in India as we are not included from the list of 180 countries that have been granted relaxed visa facility. I am equally amazed as to why are they (Indians) so afraid of Sri Lankans,  where women are being raped in broad day light in their capital city;  fraudsters are being given diplomatic immunity to carry on with their nefarious...

The room smelt different  Was it the burning camphor or The oil soaked wick  Dancing in the wind. The windows were left wide open  The morning breeze Trying to snuff and conquer  The naked flame of the oil lamp. The House was lit up  Too bright and Too crowded  For that times of the day. The faint sobbing  Ebbing from some corner Hurried steps down the corridors  Speaking only in Hushed voices Added more uneasiness to the air  Then. She looked calm and blissful  Sleeping pretty and relieved I knew instantly  She would never to come back again to us ever But why I had no tears to shed then.

Eshani Danushika ( ඊශානි දනුශිකා ) was expecting good results in the 2013 Grade 5 scholarship examination. Even her teachers were expecting her to do well. But when the results were announced recently, she and her teachers’ hopes were dashed as she fell just a few marks below the qualifying mark for the district. But a few of her classmates have managed to secure above the qualifying marks. She was not heartbroken because of her marks but she was happy as some of her friends did well in the examination. Now comes the interesting part of the story. She broke open her Clay Till next day and bought Gifts (Pens, Books etc) for the friends from that money and gave them to the Class Teacher to be distributed to her friends who were successful in the examination. That small gesture made everybody stopped and look at the incident. The school hurriedly organized a Prize Distribution ceremony to honour the successful children. She is just 10 years and comes from a not so afflue...

Every street corner has now been turned into a place of worship by some object worshiping idiots by placing some objects of their fancy. The Next thing you realize is the blaring noise coming from there day and night disturbing the peace around and polluting with singing, chanting and preaching etc. Then what follow is more encroachments and useless expenditure on face-lifting decorations. The whole country is now being turned into a religious frenzy den. But the euphoria of the ostentation is short-lived when you switch on your Television News Channels. Robbing, muggings, raping and killings are galore.  Where have those teaching gone into, I wonder ?

I have a NRFC account (No: 995902459XXXXX @ Kottawa Branch). Due to some urgent financial requirement, my wife ( Mrs.   Silva) was trying to withdraw money this morning (18 Sep 13) but was refused that facility despite,  Sshe was presenting a proper legal documents to prove her Identity as well as her authorization to execute such transaction in my absence. Therefore, First I wish to know on what grounds that she was denied the withdraw. Secondly when and how could I clear this obstacle as I am urgently in need for money. Awaiting a favourable and speedy response. Thanks. Sasanka De   Silva. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear sir, We are unable to process your above request due to following reasons. power of attorney should be issued within one year, power of attorney not introduced by account holder, should be a specific power of attorney stating required accounts. In the alternative we suggest the following, please send a request to transfer money from nrfc accou...