In Sri Lankan society, the betel leaf is not merely a plant leaf, but a paramount cultural symbol intertwined with our rituals, customs, and hospitality. A sheaf of betel leaves holds a
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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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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