Modern drone warfare, as seen in the Russian-Ukrainian war, has made all the conventional armour of warfare obsolete: great M1 Abrams Battle tanks, Leopard II Battle...
The recent and sudden resignation of Dr Tilak Siyambalapitiya from the position of Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is regrettable. As an Engineer, he...
The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Bertrand Russell Throughout our history, religions have divided people much more than they have...
Good news for all progressive parents! The British have completed a study of 70,000 people called the ‘1970 British Cohort Study’; researchers followed them for many...
On 20th May 2025, KOICA Volunteer Partner’s Day of year 2025 was held at the Courtyard by Marriott with the presence of the Country Director of...
The election of the JVP/NPP leader as the executive president of Sri Lanka was no doubt momentous, perhaps, second only to the election of Ranasinghe Premadasa...
Sri Lanka holds immense untapped economic potential, bolstered by its strategic location along major global trade routes, rich natural resources, and a vibrant cultural heritage. Yet,...
Regarding the above-titled two excellent articles in The Island of 12 May 2025, I would like to add these thoughts as a lay follower of Buddha....
The scientific community in the English-speaking world publishes its research findings using technical and scientific English (naturally!). It has its own specialist vocabulary. Many words are...
In recent times there have been far too many road accidents most of which could have been prevented if punitive measures were taken in time. Innocent...