Asgardia: The problems in building a space society
This summer, citizens of the world’s first space nation gathered in Austria. But is the society they hope to build…
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Were occult practices behind India’s ‘house of mass hangings’?
Burari, a non-descript neighbourhood in the Indian capital Delhi, attained notoriety after 11 members of the Chundawat family were found…
Phone in the right hand? You’re a hacker!
Hackers are finding it too easy to circumvent traditional cyber defences, forcing businesses to rethink their security strategies. Many firms…
Five Stories Of Real-Life Political Drama In Sri Lanka
Politics is not without intrigue, as is evident in political thrillers like ‘House of Cards’, and, closer to home, ‘Koombiyo’,…
Cave rescue: Key questions answered
After 17 days underground, all the Thai boys and their football coach have safely escaped from the Tham Luang cave…
Thai cave rescue: What next for the trapped boys?
The Thai cave complex where 12 boys and their football coach are trapped is a snaking system of caverns and…
How China Got Sri Lanka to Cough Up a Port
By Maria Abi-Habib HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka — Every time Sri Lanka’s president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, turned to his Chinese allies for loans…
Being a woman in South Asian culture: a much harder task
By Venuri Gangodawila “When it comes to the culture of South Asia, a ‘woman’ is a very poignant factor for…
How faking your feelings at work can be damaging
Putting on a front – we all do it but what are the consequences of carrying a heavy emotional labour…
28 Startup Programs and Platforms to support Sri Lankan Startups and Entrepreneurs
By Pavithra Premarathna Starting a startup in Sri Lanka comes with a load of problems and challenges. Funding, structuring, strategizing…