Gaurav Mittal

Gaurav Mittal is a cybersecurity, data science, and IT expert with two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in cloud computing, machine learning, and data security. A thought leader in AI and automation, Mittal has published articles on optimizing ML deployment, securing email communications, and automating workflows. Mittal is an AWS-certified cloud practitioner and a Lean Six Sigma-certified professional.

October 23, 2026

Judiciary/Social

Was Kavi in a God-Dead Society

Editorial When a society can no longer distinguish political dissent from supernatural intimidation, the problem extends far beyond religion. It signals a crisis of reason, historical consciousness and public responsibility. The recent

Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The World Has the Wealth to End Poverty. It Chooses Not To.

The world is on course to miss its 2030 target for ending extreme poverty, with 826 million people already affected. Experts warn that widening inequality, war, declining aid and political inaction are undermining progress, arguing that taxing extreme wealth, redirecting

October 23, 2026

Rockstar Philosopher Žižek Says We Are ‘Not Yet Hopeless Enough’

Education/Interviews

In an interview with BBC Newsnight’s Paddy O’Connell, Slavoj Žižek discusses his new book, Signs from the Future, examining Donald Trump’s political legacy, the

Sri Lanka Plans to Close 34 State Institutions as Government Reviews Public Sector

News/Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry has decided to close 34 state institutions, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said, as the government considers restructuring public sector

Protect Your Inbox: How to Avoid Email and Text Scams

September 10, 2025

Columns/Human Rights

In today’s world, protecting your personal information feels like an uphill battle. With the rise of sophisticated email and text scams, it’s no wonder that many of us are worried about our

How to Balance AI’s Potential and Ethical Challenges?

April 24, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries by automating processes, improving efficiency, and detecting patterns that humans might miss. However, as AI continues to evolve, so do the challenges associated with its implementation. Issues such as data