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Columnists

K.C. Singh | Can Bimstec help to counter Trump’s anti-global agenda?

The China factor is back in play though the new government claims maintaining balanced dealings with India and China

1 April 2025 6:56 PM

Books

Books | Is it possible to do no harm in Jaffna?

The Sri Lankan civil war, fought across nearly three decades, is said to have claimed up to a hundred thousand lives,...

29 March 2025 8:28 PM

Chennai

Intensify diplomatic efforts with Lanka: CM

Requesting intensification of diplomatic efforts to prevent recurring arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

27 March 2025 3:59 PM

Nation

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka, Attend Bimstec Summit

Narendra Modi could visit Sri Lanka either immediately before or after the Bimstec summit on his way back to New Delhi

15 March 2025 7:29 PM

India

Rights plea against Ram Charan Tej

Hyderabad: The State Human Rights Commission on Wednesday took up the petition filed against actor Ram Charan Tej who...

29 Aug 2013 3:00 AM

Life

Celebrate this Diwali the eco-friendly way!

Here are some destinations which are the ideal spots for an eco-friendly, pollution-free Diwali.

16 Oct 2017 10:27 AM

Life

Bum rap? Sri Lankan arrested for trying to smuggle gold in rectum

The suspect was carrying 904.77 grams of gold worth 4.5 million rupees ($29,577), but was freed after payment of 100,000...

3 Oct 2017 9:52 AM

Life

Sri Lanka probes 'longest saree' wedding for using kids

Here's why.

22 Sept 2017 1:48 PM

Life

Sri Lanka to export cannabis from first plantation

Country's health minister said the market currently depends on handouts from courts which seize illegally grown or...

13 Sept 2017 11:26 AM

Newsmakers

Rishabh Shah shines at Asia Youth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka

The Mumbai based player won two bronze medals in the under-14 rapid and blitz formats.

13 Sept 2017 8:36 AM

Opinion

Surprises may loom as Lankan turmoil grows

In the 2015 presidential election, China allegedly funnelled funds to Rajapaksa through its port development budget.

30 Oct 2018 6:46 PM

World

Ex-Lankan prez Rajapaksa becomes new PM amid political drama

The development came after Sirisena's UPFA announced quitting current unity govt with PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's UNP.

26 Oct 2018 3:44 PM