In north-western Sri Lanka, an electric fence stretching 14 kilometres along the Siyambalangamuwa tank is the main defence protecting more than 2,000 families from wild elephants entering nearby villages. For wildlife officer
As Pope Francis’ death has sparked waves of reflection within the Catholic Church, a growing group of conservative Catholics in the United States is hoping for a significant shift towards a more
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Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, is now lying in state in an open casket at the Chapel of Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse he called
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by Our Correspondent in Rome As the Catholic world prepares to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the question looms large over who will succeed him and guide the future of the world’s
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As climate change accelerates and sea levels rise, the Maldives, the world’s lowest-lying nation, is facing an existential threat. More than 90% of its islands have experienced severe erosion, and by mid-century,
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following complications from pneumonia, the Vatican announced today, drawing to a close a 12-year papacy marked by sweeping reforms, global outreach, and internal
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In a world embroiled in technological supremacy, shifting moral compasses, and the unrelenting pursuit of material gain, Easter Sunday stands as a resolute reminder of transcendence, humility, and hope. Unlike many civil
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Editorial The passing of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian literary colossus, at the venerable age of 89, marks not merely the extinction of a singular intellect but the irrevocable dimming of a
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India’s aspiring middle class is grappling with an unprecedented wave of personal debt, as years of aggressive retail lending and rising living costs converge into a national financial crisis, according to a
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Once whispered about in hushed tones and exoticised through rumours of extended intimacy and esoteric rituals, Tantra has resurfaced in the Western mainstream — not as a salacious secret but as a
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A controversial fashion show held in Kashmir’s popular ski resort, Gulmarg, has sparked an uproar, with top models and event organizers now facing legal action. The event, organized by the Indian arm
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In 1989, one-third of the inhabitants of Porto Alegre, Brazil, lived in impoverished regions on the fringes of the city, cut off from sanitation, clean water, medical facilities, and other essential resources. In response, the Brazilian
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In a shift that is reshaping both higher education and retirement living, university-based retirement communities are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. These communities offer retirees an intellectually stimulating and socially
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The Serengeti ecosystem is regarded as one of our planet’s greatest natural treasures, where one can witness“the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world,” according to UNESCO. Kenya’s share of the Serengeti plains
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Hierarchies are a familiar form of human organization where individuals and groups of high social status are ranked above others and make decisions. Some examples are an oligarchy, a small group of
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On February 4, 2025, Chicago’s business community pushed back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to raise real estate transfer taxes, adding to the city’s ongoing economic struggles. Besides a struggling pension fund, high home
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