by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Mystification is undoubtedly one of the most effective techniques adopted by all religions to ensure that their followers toe the line. After...
by Dr D. Chandraratna Ever since President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his desire to use Artificial intelligence (AI) to develop all sectors, from banking to agriculture, in...
By Emeritus Prof. Asoka Nugawela Palm oil is a versatile commodity. It is used in numerous products world over. The global usage in 2022/23 is estimated...
The events relating to the recent arrest of a ‘stand-up comedian’ who is allegedly to have insulted the Buddha and Buddhism can be taken as a...
On Friday morning when I was enjoying breakfast with my grandchildren my phone rang. The caller was my friend Upananda. His message made me stand up....
The Island on 12 May published an article by Prof Kirthi Tennakone (KT), Say no to nuclear power and risk future energy shortages and adverse climate,...
Comparing special military operation in Ukraine with the presence of the limited contingent of the Soviet Army in the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is not correct....
The recent detection of gold and Smart phones in the personal luggage of a Smuggler- MP returnee from Dubai has raised several issues. The elevation of...
I was saddened to learn that our friend and Sri Lanka’s prominent diplomat Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala has quietly closed the door of life and departed from...
(An extract from the opening address by Dr.G.Usvatte-aratchi at the First Meeting (2019) to Celebrate the Life of Governor A. S.Jaywardena.) We meet today to celebrate...