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Category: OPINIONS

My new year’s wish – a final rest to “ghosts” of years past!
OPINIONS

My new year’s wish – a final rest to “ghosts” of years past!

By Chrishmal Warnasuriya G’day from down-under: Our customary few lines that usually accompany my New Year’s wish-list this time comes from…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer
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Meet Hasini Jayatilaka, A Scientist Who Is Trying To Outsmart Cancer

In 2014, cancer was the cause of 10% of deaths in Sri Lanka. Medical researchers and oncologists have been aware…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
There is nothing ‘new’ this New Year
OPINIONS

There is nothing ‘new’ this New Year

By Kusal Perera On Tuesday last, that’s January 01st, few asked me “what’s new this year?” My reply was in…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
Fish and Chips, all the Time?
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Fish and Chips, all the Time?

By Michael R. Czinkota Applicants for British citizenship face a rigorous test with some questions too obscure even for natives.…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
The Winning Path
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The Winning Path

Sri  Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) commenced its operations and duties for the new year offering priority to religious activities and…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
POLITICAL: Lack of Morality and Conscience
OPINIONS

POLITICAL: Lack of Morality and Conscience

Morality and Conscience among Politicians is Non-existent in Today’s Political Toilet Bowl. “The object in life is not to be…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
2019 — The Year of Managing Artificial Intelligence
OPINIONS

2019 — The Year of Managing Artificial Intelligence

By Dr Ruwantissa Abeyratne The pace of progress in artificial intelligence (I’m not referring to narrow AI) is incredibly fast.…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/01/2019
AGRICULTURE: Overcoming the Challenges Of Organic Farming
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AGRICULTURE: Overcoming the Challenges Of Organic Farming

Dr. Prasanna Cooray   Health complications of foods contaminated with agrochemicals are now well known. The long list of such…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2018
POLITICAL: Political Double Bill and Glimmer of Hope
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POLITICAL: Political Double Bill and Glimmer of Hope

By Vishvanath   We are watching a protracted polls drought straggle to an end. An election year is about to…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2018
POLITICAL: NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN KEKIRILANTHAYA
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POLITICAL: NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN KEKIRILANTHAYA

Did Siripala play Brutus or Antony? Beryl de Krester was feeling bored. The excitement of holding ‘for democracy’ placards, candlelight…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/201828/12/2018

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Rs 1.5 Billion of Heroin and Ice. One Dinghy. One Arrest. Where Was It All Going?

byTeam Independent 29/09/202629/09/2026
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Regulating NGOs Is Legitimate. Regulating Who May Disagree With Government Is Something Else.

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