US threat to cut-off military aid to Egypt and Jordan: Backlash from arms lobby
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IDN) – President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off military aid to Egypt and Jordan—if they refuse to provide sanctuary to Palestinians forcibly removed from Gaza—is most likely to trigger protests from the US military-industrial complex, one of the most powerful lobbies in the US. Currently, Egypt and Jordan, along [...]
Enhancing productivity and joy at work through mindfulness
The ‘Universal Mindfulness Village’ Foundation (UMVF) launched its inaugural workshop for corporate managing directors and CEOs at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo recently. The programme was aimed at creating awareness among the participants of the benefits of the application of the mindfulness-based life skill paradigm to develop and improve the overall performance of organisations. Most [...]
Undergrads showcase 3D skills for a worthy cause
Sri Lanka’s first-ever Inter-University competition for 3D-printed assistive medical technology, Make-A-Thon’ 25, held from February 22 to 24 at the Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya, concluded successfully, showcasing the power of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in the field of assistive technology. This 48-hour challenge brought together 75 undergraduate competitors comprising 13 teams [...]
Mallika Nivasa marks Founder’s Day with Pirith ceremony and Sangika Dana
Mallika Nivasa Samithiya, founded in 1920 by Mrs. Mallika Hewavitarne, mother of Anagarika Dharmapala held its annual all night Pirith ceremony last Thursday followed by a noon Sangika Dana to commemorate Founder’s Day. The 125 year old Society, among the oldest volunteer societies in the country, manages a Home for the Elderly, a Child Development [...]
AI will not supercharge GDP growth
By Adair Turner, Project Syndicate, Exclusive to the Sunday Times in Sri Lanka LONDON – Everyone knows that artificial intelligence is a hugely powerful technology with immense economic implications. US equity prices reflect not only confidence in the prospects of technology companies but also a belief that AI will fuel a broader boom. The growth-obsessed [...]