Opinion:

A paradigm shift in education vital

The need for a paradigm shift from the present education system to a system that is in conformity with the 21st century goals is of paramount importance. One aspect of the paradigm shift is a clear articulation of the purpose of education. For this it is important to formulate a clear vision of where we want to go in the future.

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Vignettes:

Gender equality myth debunked

Feminists all over the world are trying to equate men and women. They demand equal job opportunities, parity of status and salaries. They have gone to the extent of opposing certain words such as poetess, authoress,

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Thorns on the side:

Kill the call, not yourself

Most people cannot bear to be without their mobile phone for even a few minutes. Mobile phones did not exist in these numbers just 20 years ago. Today, almost everyone has one. In Sri Lanka, 17 million people have mobiles, out of a 21 million population. It has become such an essential accessory, a major lifestyle device.

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