Around 5.8 million refugee children did not attend school in 2025, according to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, leaving 44 per cent of the world’s 13.2 million school-age refugee children without
The state of seafarer training in Sri Lanka has reached a critical juncture, with thousands of aspiring seafarers investing substantial resources only to face unfulfilled promises and limited job opportunities. This article
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In today’s context, many individuals strive for international recognition through their unique talents and relentless efforts. True greatness, however, is not solely defined by global achievement but by service to one’s homeland.
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Education is not the filling of a vessel, but the lighting of a fire. – bell hooks In an era marked by unprecedented threats to democracy from rising authoritarian forces, universities—once celebrated citadels
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“One of the biggest issues with Sri Lankan Airlines has been the chronic political interference and mismanagement. Instead of focusing on profitability and sustainability, decisions were often made to serve political interests,
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Almost thirty years ago, I wrote a book called The Road Ahead, about the transformative potential of the internet and other new digital technologies. Back then, I envisioned a world where online payments and
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ADA Space, a Chinese AI satellite internet technology company, announced on Sunday that its recently-launched satellite has successfully completed the technical verification of AI large-model technology during the in-orbit operation. From Sept.
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Sri Lanka celebrated the International Children’s Day on 1 October with several events in Colombo with the participation of the new Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, and other officials related to children’s
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Humans have had relationships with their pets for thousands of years, talking to them, coddling them, and imbuing them with human attributes. But are these animals “thinking,” and do nonhuman animals have
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OpenAI has introduced a new version of its Sora AI video model, aiming to enhance video quality and efficiency. This development addresses previous criticisms and technical challenges, positioning Sora as a stronger competitor
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Forests are essential for life on Earth. Because they produce oxygen and help regulate the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere, forests are known as the “lungs of the
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With online access, you can easily tap into the powerful world of artificial intelligence (AI). By using Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, or Microsoft’s Copilot, people can use AI to supplement or replace
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OpenAI has announced a groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence with the introduction of its new AI models, known as o1. These models, set to be integrated into ChatGPT Plus starting Thursday, are
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Wildlife crime is costly, not only for ecosystem conservation but also for local and national economies. Traditional methods of combating wildlife crime include regular patrols and camera traps, but these are also costly
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Editor’s Note: This article is based on the author’s recent talk show, exploring themes of youth engagement and voting behavior. Throughout the ages, societies have changed because of the enthusiasm and agitation
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Scientific breakthroughs about human origins have captured the curiosity of audiences eager to learn more about the past. We are entering a new phase, thanks to the accumulation of evidence and new
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