Note: Install sinhala fonts before you view the downloaded MS Word files. sinhala fonts required - install these fonts Latest Issue: Yathartha Issue 24 How to become a member of Secular Society of Sri Lanka? [It's Free and spam free]To join SSSL as a member:Subscribe to email list above or send us an email to secular-sri-lanka+subscribe@googlegroups.com [REQUIRED]Additional Recommendations after you subscribe to the above ...
Former President of Sri Lanka writes her personal views on secularism, state of secular state in the South Asian region and her propositions to the ongoing ethnic power struggle in Sri Lanka.Original article can be found here.The author was the 5th President of Sri Lanka serving from November, 1994 to November, 2005. In light of the recent unrest in Dambulla, she sent this to Groundviews having ...
* Sri Lanka to abolish ethnic and religious divisions in schoolsSun, Mar 11, 2012, 12:28 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Mar 10, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to abolish the ethnic and religious divisions in the island's schools, the Ministry of Education sources say.According to the amendments to the laws, children will be able to receive education ...
Please share this with your family and friends. Don't forget to Share on Facebook! Prof. Narendra Nayak’s visit to Sri Lanka - Here’s the complete nationwide program schedule National President of Indian Federation of Rationalist Associations, Prof. Narendra Nayak will be in Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Galle to deliver a series of lectures and presentations to rationalist groups across ...
National President of Indian Federation of Rationalist Associations, Prof. Narendra Nayak will be in Colombo, Kandy, Anuradhapura and Galle to deliver a series of lectures and presentations to rationalist groups across Sri Lanka as a part of a joint public education program sponsored by the Secular Society of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Rationalist Association. Professor Nayak, a biochemistry professor ...
SSSL Announcements: Professor Richard Dawkins would attend Galle Literary festival 2012 this month.. Conversation with Professor Dawkins on “His life and work” will take place on 20th of Jan, from 2.30 to 3.30 PM, at Hall de Galle.. The literary dinner “Atheist Feast” would take place on the same day from 8.00 PM to 10.00 PM.. Tickets for both events are ...
Secular Society of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Rationalist Association will jointly host Dr. Narendra Nayak, President of the Indian Federation of Rationalist Associations. Dr. Nayak will conduct a series of seminars and lectures for one week from January 23rd through 30th in several major cities in Sri Lanka. All are welcome to attend these events free of charge.Date: January ...
This month’s session is to be held on Monday, November7th, 2011 at 4.15 p.m. at Dr. N. M. Perera Centre , Cotta Rd. Borella. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Devasiri, University of Colombo. The topic is ‘Current Buddhist Renaissance’ - A critical point of view All are welcome! Tharaka Warapitiya Secretary, Sri Lanka Rationalist Association
Here's a very interesting research proposal competition that is open globally - open for all interested individuals. Only scientifically plausible, at least in principle testable proposals will be accepted; proposals involving supernatural will not be considered. Details below.Original Posts: http://richarddawkins.net/articles/643549-origin-of-life-challenge-how-did-life-beginhttp://www.originlife.org/Instructions for submission: http://www.originlife.org/?q=instructionsOrigin of Life Research Award
Following links were added to SSSL membership library this week:Sharia Law in Britain, A Threat to One Law For All & Equal Rights Safeguards for the Minorities in the 1972 Constitution - Colvin R. de Silva [low resolution version]An Atheist with Gandhi by GORA [G. Ramachandra Rao]Atheist Centre, India - An IntroductionOn Buddhism - Abraham T. Kovoor [low resolution version]Hindu ...
The guest lecture to be delivered by veteran Science literate, S.M. Banduseela Venue : N.M. Perera centre , Cotta Rd. Borella Date & Time : 16 th Friday @ 4.15 p.m. onwards Topic : "Science , Technology & Future " All are Welcome ! Tharaka Warapitiya Secretary, SLRAJoin Secular Society mailing listSubscribe to email list or send us an email to secular-sri-lanka+subscribe@googlegroups.com
About this talk: Steven Pinker charts the decline of violence from Biblical times to the present, and argues that, though it may seem illogical and even obscene, given Iraq and Darfur, we are living in the most peaceful time in our species' existence. Steven Pinker Linguist Steven Pinker questions the very nature of our thoughts -- the way we use words, how ...
Sri Lanka Rationalists Association MONTHLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 2011 The guest lecture to be delivered by veteran Science literate, S.M. Banduseela Venue : N.M. Perera centre , Cotta Rd. Borella Date & Time : 16 th Friday @ 4.15 p.m. onwards Topic : "Science , Technology & Future " All are Welcome ! Tharaka Warapitiya Secretary, SLRAJoin Secular Society mailing listSubscribe to email list or ...
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