Global news
Zimbabwe Turns to Gold Coins As Local Currency Tumbles
As part of efforts to rein in spiraling inflation and a depreciation of its currency, Zimbabwe says it will introduce gold coins later this...
Bangladesh’s exports hit all-time high of over $52 bn in FY...
According to official data, Bangladesh's exports increased by more than 34% to $52.08 billion in the fiscal year 2021–2022 (July 2021–June 2022). The Export Promotion...
An F.C.C. commissioner pushes Apple and Google to remove TikTok from...
Brendan Carr, a Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission, said he was concerned that the Chinese-owned app could provide Beijing with access to...
Google engineer put on leave after saying AI chatbot has become...
The suspension of a Google developer over claims that the chatbot he was developing had developed sentience and was capable of reasoning and thinking...
Justin Bieber says right side of his face is paralysed after...
After a virus caused "complete paralysis" on one side of his face, Justin Bieber has canceled a number of gigs on his current tour. After...
Australian cricketers make an appeal in response to the economic crisis...
Touring Cricketers from Australia have joined a humanitarian relief drive for Sri Lanka, which is now experiencing a severe economic crisis. Today, the cricketers joined...
Business news
TikTok launches docuseries on small businesses that found success on the...
TikTok has recently launched a new mini docuseries called "TikTok Sparks Good" to showcase the stories of small businesses and creators who have found...
Sri Lanka Makes Strides in Bitcoin Adoption with the Success of...
The adoption of Bitcoin in Sri Lanka has been steadily growing thanks in part to the efforts of the Bitcoin Deepa (Bitcoin දීප) initiative,...
DeFi startup Pillow raises $3 million in round led by Elevation...
Elevation Capital led a $3 million seed funding round for Pillow, a decentralized finance startup that helps generate returns on crypto investments. Polygon cofounders JD...
In 2022, Nestle will award Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Food and...
Brands Finance, the world's premier brand valuation consultant, named Nestlé Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Food and Beverage Brand. This distinguished rating, produced for the...
Emirates and Dilmah Tea celebrate 30 years of partnership
For the last 30 years, Emirates and Dilmah Tea have collaborated to brew the best teas on board and in Emirates' airport lounges across...
Led by Purpose, Driven by Impact : The Reckitt Formula for...
Reckitt Sri Lanka’s Head of Marketing, Shaminda Perera, and Marketing Manager, Chathurika Fonseka, and Tehan Samarasinha, Marketing Manager – Nutrition, on the Brand’s approach...
Entreprenure
An Inspiring Journey of a Young Entrepreneur Dinisu Indrachapa | Founder...
Dinisu Indrachapa was born on 18th September 1997 in a rural village, Nakiyadeniya, in the Galle District. He is widely acknowledged to be one...
Twitter shares decline as dispute over Musk’s $44 billion takeover intensifies
As the social media giant fought with Tesla founder Elon Musk over a $44 billion takeover deal, Twitter shares were on track for a...
There’s A New Youngest Self-Made Billionaire, And He Got Rich Working...
“I told my parents it was just going to be a thing I did for the summer,” Wang says. “Obviously, I never went back...
Rare honour for Sri Lanka; Dr. Pethiyagoda wins Linnean Medal for...
The Linnean Society of London awarded Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda, Sri Lanka's top biodiversity expert, the Linnean Medal for Zoology 2022 on Tuesday (24). Dr. Rohan...
“Everybody said I am a drug dealer and I find tressures...
I lived 18 - 20 years of my life in a house made of clay. Now when I am driving a vehicle, many people...
Shameer Rasooldeen, youngest CEO in town, shares his experiences. A journey...
“When I was using to work 16 hours a day, many people have told me saying I can never be a Director and that...
Life Story
Albert Einstein, visit to Sri Lanka in 1922
Albert Einstein, one of the most famous physicists of all time, visited Sri Lanka in 1922. His visit to the island nation was part...
The Photograph That Sparked a Movement: The Fall of President Gotabaya...
On July 13, 2022, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned after facing unprecedented protests and criticism over his perceived incompetence and nepotism. The events...
A New Record from Yupun Abeykoon
"Today is my best time ever recorded. 10.08 sec. Next, the Ostrava Golden Spike was a childhood dream of mine. This stadium is a...
The young man who practiced cricket by filling his stomach with...
"My brother and I buy Maggie noodles for 5 rupees and ask for hot water from the groundkeeper and eat it every morning and...
18 Year Old Yehali Plays the Lead Role in a Drama...
Yehali Kalidasa was born on 3rd October 2003 in Sri Lanka. She is 18 years old. Yehali Kalidasa is an actress, model, and TikTok...
The Life of a Sri Lankan Sound Engineer : Making Universal...
Malinda Lowe is the creator and founder of Universal Sounds. He is a well-known sound engineer in Sri Lanka, with international acclaim. Malinda's sound...
