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
In a courtroom in Chautauqua County, New York, Sir Salman Rushdie gave a poignant and harrowing testimony, recounting the brutal attack that left him with severe injuries, including the loss of vision
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How do we organize elements in a system? One way is through the lens of hierarchy, which presupposes levels, a top-down ranking of elements. Another is homoarchy, which permits one (and only
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo A leopard hunts by instinct. A human hunts by volition. And oftentimes, the vilest predators aren’t those with fangs and talons, but those who trespass into sanctuaries
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The Vatican has issued a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that the technology holds “the shadow of evil” and urging governments to take a more proactive
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The ancient Chinese art of stilt walking has found new life, particularly among young performers. As Lunar New Year approaches, this once-endangered folk tradition is seeing a resurgence, with Beijing actively encouraging
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Global tech visionaries Bill Gates and Elon Musk reflect on the untapped potential of neurodiversity and the transformative impact it can have on society. Neurodiversity, which includes conditions such as autism, ADHD,
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No one knows why we dream. It stands to reason that dreams have some purpose because nearly everyone dreams, and we dream 3 to 6 times every night. People typically have several
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The once-unstoppable James Bond franchise finds itself at an unprecedented crossroads. With no new actor, no clear script, and tensions over creative direction, the world’s most famous spy is adrift in a
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In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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The book Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture is an exceptional literary and visual compendium that chronicles the multifaceted journey of the Sikh community, exploring their history, spirituality,
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Microsoft has secured a significant deal aimed at restoring parts of Brazil’s Amazon and Atlantic forests in exchange for carbon credits, making it one of the leading tech companies investing in nature-based
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Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the legality of liquor licenses issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserting that they cannot be revoked without significant legal repercussions. The remarks came
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Most of our world is experiencing a time of public discontent that now necessitates accomplishing a better and different driver of renewal for our cities and rural places. Let us consider a
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A legal dispute between Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah al-Thani, a Qatari royal, and his affluent neighbors, the Arnault family, has reached France’s supreme court. The conflict centered around a garden adjoining a
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Nathan Anderson, the activist short seller who rattled global markets with explosive reports on companies like India’s Adani Group, Nikola, and Super Micro, has announced the closure of his firm, Hindenburg Research.
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