How Pakistan’s spending blitz helped win over Trump and flip US policy
As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favourable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington
South Indian playback singer P. Susheela soared to record heights
November 13 was the birthday of singer who had sung for Sinhala films and found a place in th Guinness Book of Records
Pathfinder Foundation hosts New Zealand leadership delegation for Strategic Dialogue
Colombo, November 12 – The Pathfinder Foundation welcomed a delegation from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network during its visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting was attended by H.E. David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, Mr Milinda Moragoda, Founder of...
Tackling violence against children in Sri Lanka
A holistic view of it as a social problem is needed, says Professor Harendra de Silva
Controversies surrounding South Asian national anthems
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily news Colombo, November 11: As new nations carved out of the British Empire, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have had controversies over their national emblems such as the flag and the anthem. Some of these controversies persisted, while others died out. In...
Can Sri Lankan Tamil parties work together again?
The Sri Lankan Tamil polity must eschew negativity and work on practical solutions to pressing issues
Mamdani’s victory a challenge to the status quo
Democrats as a group swept the November 4 US polls as President Donald Trump’s ratings fell sharply
Mahinda Rajapaksa at 80: Demonised by the Opponents and deified by supporters
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s political career has spanned more than five decades, serving as MP, Cabinet Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister and President
Egypt’s grand museum if finally open. “Now, we need our Stuff back,’ Egyptians say
The museum’s most anticipated exhibit is the full 5,500 items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Egyptians say it’s time to experience their most precious antiquities at home.
Pakistan’s Generals are marching toward another disaster
The military’s approach reflects a familiar pattern: engaging in external aggression to mask internal decay and disarray.
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