“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” – Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes The 12th of May, or the second Sunday in May each year, is
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In all democratic countries, including the USA and India, the judiciary has become a decisive and powerful entity, often influencing events more than the government by overturning government decisions. Some discerning observers
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Amidst the smiles of BNP leaders at their rallies near the Naya Paltan Central Office, lies a disregard for ethical conduct. Their recent movement, dubbed ‘BNP’s ‘one-point’ demand,’ seeks to oust the
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ISLAMIC WORLD’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR HORRIFIC INJUSTICE COMMITTED BY ISRAEL Does the Islamic World have any responsibility for the incessant and horrific injustice being committed by Israel towards the Palestinian people? Is it
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Louisiana’s “River Parishes,” located along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, shoulder some of the worst industry impacts in the United States. As a result, this region has acquired
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Chinese researchers from Harbin Engineering University have announced a major breakthrough in submarine technology with the successful development of a laser propulsion system. This disruptive innovation marks a significant departure from traditional
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In the first part of this series, I challenged the idea that the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and the overcoming of suffering provide support for social activism. ‘Changing the world’, challenging patriarchy,
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The past week saw swagger return to the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s walk as he strode into the Kremlin Palace to take the oath of allegiance to the Russian Constitution to begin
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by Our Political Affairs Editor President Ranil Wickremesinghe has purportedly given the green light for Parliament Elections to take precedence, tentatively scheduled for the end of August or the first week of
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In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft Corporation has unveiled a highly classified generative AI service tailored exclusively for the United States intelligence community, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other spy agencies.
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New Delhi: Xu Feihong, the recently appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, arrived in New Delhi today to begin his tenure, marking a significant step in the ongoing diplomatic relations between the two
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Murtaza Jafferjee, Chairman of the Advocata Institute, has raised serious questions regarding the recent energy deal struck between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Adani, an Indian multinational conglomerate. The deal, which
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Dr. W. S. Wimalasooriya, in an exclusive interview with a prominent YouTuber, alleged a conspiracy behind the rejection of a shipment of organic fertilizer from China to Sri Lanka. According to Dr.
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In a groundbreaking move for the future of autonomous vehicles, Wayve, a startup specializing in AI technology for self-driving cars, has secured a staggering $1.05 billion in funding from tech giants Nvidia
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It has been at least 70 years since the USA began its covert war against Eritrea. One could argue that it started when one of the infamous Dulles brothers, both founding fathers
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