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For forms of elections let fools contest

Posted on April 17, 2015 by ameenizzadeen

How India conducts its elections is a tale of courage and hope – and a lesson for Sri Lanka Book review By Ameen Izzadeen Man is nasty, society is chaotic and politics is nothing but a struggle for power. What … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation redefined

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ameenizzadeen

The war is over. Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity has been restored. The writ of the President, who exercises the executive power of the people, runs all over Sri Lanka. But are we one country? Geographically, yes. But we are not … Continue reading →

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Oh, humanity, where art thou?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ameenizzadeen

Reviewed by Ameen Izzadeen Book facts The Mirage of Dignity on the Highways of Human Progress by Lukman Harees. Pages 749 Published by Author House, USA Reading half way through the preface, I told myself: “This book is for me”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged ameen izzadeen, Darwinism, dehumanisation, dehumanization, Human dignity, human-rights, Lukman Harees, social justice, Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Leave a comment

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