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A decisive new stage in the political life of Sri Lanka has arisen as a result of the people’s verdict, which overwhelmingly affirms the commitment of Sri Lankans to democracy and the rule of law. Victory to the new President Maithripala Sirisena and the New Democratic Alliance is a mandate given by the people to carry out promised constitutional and other reforms.

RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE 75TH SESSION OF INDIAN HISTORY CONGRESS AT ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE, JNU

An obituary note on Perin Chandra life as a communist and peace activist in India

Mrs Perin Chandra, a veteran Communist and peace activist, passed
away this evening at her residence in Colaba. She was 95. She is
survived by her husband Romesh Chandra, a former chairman of the World
Peace Council for several years

Films like Garm Hawa, with a unique perspective on Partition are of particular relevance today, given the current Indian regime that is characterised by a communal and fundamentalist outlook, noted film director MS Sathyu told Teesta Setalvad in this week’s special interview.