(3) Centenary Celebration of October Revolution - YouTube
A song ‘A Tribute to Lenin’ I wrote in 1978 in Sri Lanka for “Songs of
Liberation” Ensemble. It had gone missing since the proscription of the Ensemble in
1983, This re-recording is a tribute to Lenin, whose intervention made
the Soviet Socialist Revolution possible.
Friday, 24 November 2017
Sunday, 20 August 2017
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Liu Xiaobo: The Chinese dissident memorialised in social art - BBC News
Liu Xiaobo: The Chinese dissident memorialised in social art - BBC News
Death of Human Rights Activist Liu Xiaobo
He was a Human Rights Activist, Former Professor of Chinese Literature and Nobel laureate.
He passed away while serving an 11-year sentence in China for "inciting subversion of state power". Chinese Communist Party leadership was scared of him for his role in drafting a democracy manifesto for China.
When he was formally awarded his Nobel Peace prize in 2010, he was represented at the ceremony by an empty chair. He was not allowed to travel to Sweden to receive his Nobel Peace Prize. In court in 2009, and in the eight long prison years between then and now, he refused to recant his commitment to democracy. No wonder China's leaders are as afraid of him in death as they were in life.
"There is nothing criminal in anything I have done but I have no complaints." Liu said in 2009. He was one of the international A-list of individuals imprisoned for their beliefs, alongside Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Carl von Ossietzky. His wife, Liu Xia, is also kept under house arrest.
Liu was an inspiring figure for a new generation of Chinese pro-democracy activists and his death is being remembered by political artists.
In the long term Chinese leadership cannot and will not be able to erase memories of the struggle Liu Xiaobo was committed to.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-40585327
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Talks at Google: "Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism"
Talks at Google: "Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism"
"Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism" by Professor Richard Wolff
You can make your own conclusions after listening to his presentation below, the best presentation I have seen from among the dozens of his presentations. He is a Harvard graduate, holder of two Masters degrees in Economics and a Masters in History and a PhD in Economics. A Professor of Economics all his adult life, he is currently Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts.
He highlights the machinations of our global economy to unpack links between political and corporate policy, organization of labor, the distribution of goods and services. He challenges us to question some of the deepest foundations of our society.
"Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism" by Professor Richard Wolff
You can make your own conclusions after listening to his presentation below, the best presentation I have seen from among the dozens of his presentations. He is a Harvard graduate, holder of two Masters degrees in Economics and a Masters in History and a PhD in Economics. A Professor of Economics all his adult life, he is currently Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts.
He highlights the machinations of our global economy to unpack links between political and corporate policy, organization of labor, the distribution of goods and services. He challenges us to question some of the deepest foundations of our society.
Friday, 19 May 2017
The Fate Of Another Muslim Child Marriage – Colombo Telegraph
The Fate Of Another Muslim Child Marriage – Colombo Telegraph
Sri Lanka: The Fate Of Another Muslim Child Marriage
Sri Lanka: The Fate Of Another Muslim Child Marriage
Thursday, 11 May 2017
Triple talaq: India top court reviews Islamic instant divorce - BBC News
Triple talaq: India top court reviews Islamic instant divorce - BBC News
The Indian government has told the court that triple talaq is unconstitutional, against gender justice and the dignity of women.
The Indian government has told the court that triple talaq is unconstitutional, against gender justice and the dignity of women.
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Saturday, 25 February 2017
Hon R Sampanthan's Speech on the 24th of January 2016 - YouTube
Sri Lanka: Hon R Sampanthan's Speech on the 24th of January 2016. A comprehensive and very touching speech, highlighting many historical events and promises made by various leaders in Sri Lanka. What shame for Sri Lanka, Mr President and Mr Prime Minister? on the 24th of January 2016 - YouTube
Friday, 17 February 2017
Good Governance And Corruption | Colombo Telegraph
Good Governance And Corruption | Colombo Telegraph
My article on Sri Lanka: Good Governance And Corruption
My article on Sri Lanka: Good Governance And Corruption
Deliver Promises First, And Then Welcome Refugees Back! | Colombo Telegraph
Deliver Promises First, And Then Welcome Refugees Back! | Colombo Telegraph
Sri Lanka: Deliver Promises First, And Then Welcome Refugees Back!
My Response to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka: Please also read comments and indeed my responses to those comments.
Sri Lanka: Deliver Promises First, And Then Welcome Refugees Back!
My Response to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka: Please also read comments and indeed my responses to those comments.
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Monday, 16 January 2017
Monday, 9 January 2017
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