December, 2015

• 7 December

  War on Terrorism: Some unknown truths

  

  In the aftermath of the collapse of  the former Soviet Union in 1979, and the emergence of the United States as the most powerful military power in known human history, people worldwide dreamt that democracy would flourish and the world would be a war-free and peaceful place. However, their hopes were dashed as forces such as powerful and ruthless lobbies …

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• 7 December

  Some benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids

  

  by Freydis Hjalmarsdottir, Authority Nutrition From keeping anxiety at bay to fighting the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease, omega-3 fatty acids pack a powerful punch. Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important. They can have all sorts of powerful health benefits for your body and brain. In fact, few nutrients have been studied as thoroughly as omega-3 fatty acids. Here are 17 …

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• 4 December

  Terrorism and the Other Religions

  

  By Juan Cole :- Contrary to what is alleged by bigots like Bill Maher, Muslims are not more violent than people of other religions. Murder rates in most of the Muslim world are very low compared to the United States. As for political violence, people of Christian heritage in the twentieth century polished off tens of millions of people in …

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• 1 December

  A.M.A. AZEEZ’S INTELLECTUAL LEGACY HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME BY THALIF DEEN

  

  FORTY SECOND COMMEMORATION ARTICLE Dr. A.M.A. Azeez, the legendary Principal of Zahira College, Colombo, was one of the celebrated intellectuals of his generation, who not only led the premier Muslim educational institution to new heights of excellence– both in studies and sports– but also served as a Senator and a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) back in the …

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November, 2015

• 18 November

  Paris Carnage, ISIS & Western Hypocrisy

  

  By Lukman Harees. “Not every item of news should be published. Rather must those who control news policies endeavor to make every item of news serve a certain purpose.” Joseph Paul Goebbels- Nazi Propaganda Minister ‘Paris suicide bombing’ was certainly a tragedy of equal proportions. People all over the world saw on TV and heard within minutes of this disaster, …

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• 16 November

  Vacancy at National Shoora Council (NSC) : Post of Administrative Officer

  

  (1). Post of Administrative Officer (AO) :  The NSC is looking for a dynamic person who corresponds to the requirements below to the Position of Administrative Officer. Position: Administrative Officer (AO): Work Location : Colombo Qualifications: G.C.E A/L qualified (Preferably in English Medium)  Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English. Knowledge of Tamil or Sinhala is important Minimum …

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• 16 November

  Our terrorism double standard: After Paris, let’s stop blaming Muslims and take a hard look at ourselves

  

  We must mourn all victims. But until we look honestly at the violence we export, nothing will ever change BEN NORTON Any time there is an attack on civilians in the post-9/11 West, demagogues immediately blame it on Muslims. They frequently lack evidence, but depend on the blunt force of anti-Muslim bigotry to bolster their accusations. Actual evidence, on the …

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