THE RICE CRUNCH
Asia is often referred to as ‘the rice bowl of the world’ with nine of the leading 10 rice-producing countries being from the region – with China at
DICTATORS’ BOOKLIST
I’m not sure what books Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is supposed to have read while he was in medical school
COALITION POLITICS
The formation of the National Unity Government in the aftermath of Maithripala Sirisena’s victory at the January 2015 presidential election generated hopes of
VIDEO GAMING
Anyone who has ever sped through an underground racetrack on Need for Speed driving a Lamborghini Murciélago knows the rush
CONSPIRACY THEORIES
I’ve always wondered who invents conspiracy theories. Most people I meet – with a few exceptions from Facebook, of course
DIGITAL CURRENCY
By now many in the corporate world would be familiar with the term ‘bitcoin’ and how its value reached a three-year high in January. After all, digital
THE BIG PICTURE
The inauguration of the President of the United States of America who invariably assumes the mantle of the most powerful person
STATE OF THE NATION
As the republic rings in another Independence Day, we would do well to count the cost of our freedom. In the mists of time
AERIAL TECHNOLOGY
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – or drones as they are more commonly known – have been in the news for some years. On the one hand, they have been
ANIMAL SELFIES
I’m no wildlife photographer. I just stick to shooting spiders, hummingbirds and the occasional monkey. While spiders aren’t fussy about a macro
STATE OF THE NATION
Sometimes I yearn for a simpler ethos in local politics. There was a time when a lay observer of parliamentary goings-on could easily discern the good from
DEMONETISATION
The idea of a cashless society whereby there’s a hypothetical move by society to do away with cash for financial transactions
STATE OF THE DIVIDED STATES
The US government prepares for the transition of power from the incumbent to the new president
GREEN VENTURES
Knowing that your actions have an impact on the environment along the supply chain is the key to sustainable business. Ensuring long-term financial
THE BIG PICTURE
There’s at least one person who has unequivocally hailed the budget proposals as being the perfect answer to Sri Lanka’s
THE GARBAGE ECONOMY
On any given day, Greater Colombo produces up to 800 metric tons of solid waste that usually end up in a garbage dump in the
NOBEL LITERATURE PRIZE
On 13 October, the Swedish Academy that is responsible for the selection of Nobel Laureates in Literature announced that Bob Dylan
DIGITAL DINING
Eating is an integral part of human life, be it as a means of sustenance or enjoyment with family and friends. But in an age where
CORRUPTION WATCH
The Corruption Perceptions Index – flawed, as it may be – is changing the very thing it is measuring, by measuring it
SMARTPHONE TRAPS
Ever find yourself browsing Facebook, while having lunch at work? Yes, saving the wild tigers in India is important – and you
