February, 2013

• 14 February

  America’s New World Order – the Frightening Future of Humanity By Latheef Farook

  

  “America’s New World Order — EXPORTING WARS” is about United States-led, European global military designs to control and plunder resources worldwide. Since the collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1989, the United States emerged as the sole super power with unprecedented military might in human history. People worldwide, sick and tired of wars and misery, hoped and prayed that …

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• 14 February

  FREE – Express English (GRAMMAR SPOKEN)

  

    A Non Fee Levying  ENGLISH     CLASS                                                      Titled  Express     English    (GRAMMAR  SPOKEN) A Specially designed English Language Course  for Sinhala and Tamil Medium Students for those studying  English as …

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• 14 February

  Are female converts to Islam part of a new wave of feminism? By Hasnet Lais

  

    You’d think after watching BBC Three’s Make me a Muslim documentary, being a female convert to Islam is so riddled with fault lines. Not really. My recent interviews with Muslim converts offered a rare glimpse into the lives of three women who would flatly reject such comparisons. And they’re all buzzing with spiritual ecstasy, retelling what caused them to …

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• 12 February

  Islamic finance: Challenges and opportunities By Devin Jayasundera

  

  With the country’s Islamic banking still at a low penetration level, experts point out that with the strategic position that Sri Lanka occupies in the region, it should make forays into Islamic capital market to reap full benefits of this industry.   Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal addressing the gathering KPMG’s Global Head of Islamic Finance Neil Miller making …

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• 12 February

  Korean scholarship (KGSP) for graduate courses

  

  The Government of the Republic of Korea will provide full scholarships to four Sri Lankan students who wish to pursue a graduate (Masters and Doctoral) degree in Korea. The Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP) is designed to provide higher education in Korea for foreign students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education and mutual friendship with the participating …

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• 12 February

  YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrates 65th Independence Day of Sri Lanka in a charming manner

  YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrated 65th Independence Day of Sri Lanka yesterday Monday 4th February 2013 at Belmont Street, Hultsdorp in the presence of the large gathering of the people of the area. Mohiyideen Jumma Masjid ( Puthukade Mosque) and Jamium Ashraff Masjid also joined the YMMA in celebrating this event.    YMMA Hulftsdorp celebrates 65th Independence Day Moulavi Wahabdeen Hazrath hoisted …

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• 12 February

  Sri Lanka’s Political Lab Rats By Sharmini Serasinghe

  

    Each time I hear the term 'Sinhala Buddhist' uttered in today's context I can't help but feel an uneasy sense of foreboding tingle up my back. To me it sounds like a time-bomb waiting to explode. As a Sinhalese and a Buddhist by faith, I have every right to ask, "What on earth is a Sinhala Buddhist anyway? Is …

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