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Competing by exclusion – the return of economic containment
By Milinda Moragoda/WION Colombo, March 28 – As the world navigates rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, a new form of economic competition is emerging—less about outproducing rivals, and more about limiting their ability to compete at all. Sustained national prosperity rarely...
Assassination is an enduring political tool, but how effective is it?
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, March 28 – All through history, assassination has been resorted to by the power-hungry and the aggrieved. It has been used in palace power struggles, as a tool to further a political cause, or to redress a deeply felt grievance. It...
India is no ‘dalaal’, Pakistan only a broker: Jaishankar sparks furious backlash
Jaishankar targets Pakistan’s mediator role in mideast war
10 accused in blast cases have RSS links: R.K. Singh
By Sandeep Joshi/The Hindu New Delhi, January 22, 2013 – Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on Tuesday that at least 10 people having close links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliated organisations were named accused in various acts of terror across...
Ground war in Iran – Why Washington risks another Vietnam
By P M Amza/Colombo Telegraph Colombo, March 26 – The prospect of a United States ground war in Iran, once viewed as improbable, is now part of serious strategic debate. As tensions escalate across the Gulf and military operations deepen, the central question is no...
Cuba and the end of an era
By Milinda Moragoda/NDTV Colombo, March 26 – Cuba’s deepening crisis represents more than the failure of an economic model-it signals a turning point in Global South politics. While attention remains fixed on the Middle East, consequential shifts are unfolding across Latin America, shaped in significant...
A Bangladeshi singer and ensemble perform the Indian national anthem in New Delhi on Bangladesh’s national day
The ensemble A contemporary flute maestro, known as the “Krishna of Bangladesh” for his spiritual and expressive sound.With over 30 years of global performances, including UNESCO and major international festivals.Collaborated with legends and key member of Lokkhi Terra, inspiring generations through timeless artistry. A renowned...
‘Echo’ art exhibition recalls Sri Lanka’s troubled past
A video story for The Hindu by Meera Srinivsan in Colombo
Trump’s approval rating further sinks as fuel prices surge amid Iran war — poll
By Jason Lange and Bo Erickson/Reuters Washingtob, March 25 — US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he...
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