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The secret travel club that’s been everywhere
FEATURED

The secret travel club that’s been everywhere

New York’s Explorers Club has inspired adventurers, aquanauts and astronauts for more than a century. But it’s now evolving to…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/01/201919/01/2019
Sri Lanka’s First Female Surf Club Makes Waves
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Sri Lanka’s First Female Surf Club Makes Waves

By Zahara Dawoodbhoy   Surfing is not a sport that is commonly associated with Sri Lankan women. The stereotypical image…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/01/2019
The cyber-attack that sent an Alaskan community back in time
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The cyber-attack that sent an Alaskan community back in time

In 2018, a remote Alaskan community’s infrastructure was hit by a malware attack which forced it offline. It was only…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/01/2019
Can an auto-immune illness explain the Salem witch trials?
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Can an auto-immune illness explain the Salem witch trials?

There are now compelling reasons to think that at least one of the girls may have suffered from a much-misunderstood…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
FLASHBACK 2018
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FLASHBACK 2018

January The official Trophy for the 2018 FIFA World Cup was brought to Sri Lanka and was kept in Colombo…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/201828/12/2018
Why our ancestors drilled holes in each other’s skulls
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Why our ancestors drilled holes in each other’s skulls

Thousands of years ago, people were performing a form of surgery called “trepanation” that involves boring holes through a person’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2018
Week that was
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Week that was

byFaraz Shauketaly15/12/2018
More seniors, more foreigners: How Japan is changing
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More seniors, more foreigners: How Japan is changing

The quickly ageing nation faces huge gaps in the workforce. Now, it’s taking historic steps to lower barriers for foreigners…

byAdmin14/12/201814/12/2018
Countries without government
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Countries without government

Anarchy! No rules, no police, no authorities. Do we really need a government? It may sound awesome to live in…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/12/201809/12/2018
PROFILE OF A MAN THAT SRI LANKA MAY RELY ON TO BRING SANITY AND EQUITY
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PROFILE OF A MAN THAT SRI LANKA MAY RELY ON TO BRING SANITY AND EQUITY

Sajith Premadasa born 12 January 1967 is a Sri Lankan politician, a working committee member, Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP), the government…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/11/201819/11/2018

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  • Sri Lankan Rupee Declines to 320 Against the US Dollar Amidst Celebrations of Rising Inflation
  • Sri Lanka Sees Inflation Surge to 5.4% in April 2026 Following Significant Increase in Fuel Costs
  • Wilson Launches South Asia’s Inaugural Flagship Store at One Galle Face
  • DFCC Bank Collaborates with NCCSL to Enhance Growth Opportunities and Market Reach for SMEs
  • Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Declines for the Week, Driven by Increased Capital Goods Activity
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PARLIAMENT CALLS. TREASURY SAYS “NOT TOMORROW.”

byFaraz Shauketaly 30/04/202630/04/2026
CORRUPTION / EXPOSEFEATURED

The NDB Cover-Up? How Long Did They Know?

byFaraz Shauketaly 30/04/202630/04/2026
SPORTSTOP STORY

Shammi Steps Down – But Who Takes Guard?

byFaraz Shauketaly 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESS

NDB Bank Fraud: Shanil Fernando Resigns from NDB Board

byEditor 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Data Net (LDN) is Sri Lanka’s leader in structured data collection and AI data access

byEditor 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESSCORRUPTION / EXPOSEFEATURED

The Deal, The Silence and The Unknown

byFaraz Shauketaly 28/04/202628/04/2026

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