200 million workers sent $647 billion to over 800 million families worldwide
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS– In Asia, some of the countries dependent on remittances from migrant workers overseas include India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, Bangladesh and the Philippines. At the international airport in one of the Southeast Asian capitals, there is a sign at the “arrivals” terminal for a special category of VIPs (Very Important [...]
The biggest gold rush in history is about to start in the deep sea – leaving devastation in its wake
Applications to mine the seabed in our ocean commons can be made from 9 July, allowing a few corporations to profit from ecological disaster By Guy Standing Sunday 9 July threatens to be a momentous day for the global economy, one that marks the beginning of the biggest gold rush in history, and one that could [...]
Religion as a refuge for scoundrels in cricket and politics
The saying ‘Religion is the last refuge of the scoundrel’ does not do justice to religion. Scoundrels seek refuge in an infinite number of niches and if religions are the final refuge in the order of priorities of a scoundrel, are religions to be faulted? A scoundrel is described as one who violates society’s accepted [...]
Second street library donated by Pakistan to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s second Street Library was inaugurated today as a gift to the people of Kandy on behalf of the people of Pakistan to further enhance the timeless friendship between the two countries. Books in all three languages – Sinhala, Tamil and English – will be available at the library. The ribbon cutting ceremony was [...]
Installation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Colombo North
Rtn Lasika Jayamaha was installed as the 56th President of Rotary Club of Colombo North at Galadari Hotel Colombo, on Tuesday, July 4. She was introduced by PP Asoka Peiris and collared by IPP Dushyantha Basnayake, amidst a gathering of distinguished senior Rotarians and well-wishers. Chief guest District Governor 2023-2024 District 3220 Rtn Jerome Rajendram [...]
The US and India’s Non-Aligned Alliance
By Shashi Tharoor, exclusive to the Sunday Times, Sri Lanka NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is riding high. His triumphant visit to Washington, which featured a state dinner at the White House and a rare second address to a joint session of Congress, appears to mark a new chapter in the relationship [...]