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Delhi bus rapist blames his victim in prison interview

Wednesday, 04 March 2015 11:02

In an interview from jail, Mukesh Singh says women who go out at night have only themselves to blame if they attract the attention of gangs of male molesters.

A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?

Friday, 27 February 2015 13:24

A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.

Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa hopes for comeback

Friday, 27 February 2015 13:17

The former president is hoping to return to politics in upcoming parliamentary elections.

Total 100 Days – 45 Days Gone !

Wednesday, 25 February 2015 11:26

This programme is commonly called Maithri’s 100 Day programme. Yet, this is what the Joint Opposition laid before the people in their race to electoral victory at the January 08 (2015) presidential polls. Therefore this becomes not just President Maithripala Sirisena’s programme, but that of the new government led by PM Ranil Wickramasinghe under President Sirisena.

Chinese feast: Year of the lobster?

Wednesday, 25 February 2015 08:56

Dumplings, red packets of money, long noodles symbolizing long life, fireworks at midnight - all of these are traditional Chinese trappings of Asian Lunar New Year celebrations happening around the globe.

When it comes to weight loss, we're nuts about Almonds

Wednesday, 18 February 2015 19:17

They're a perfect anytime workout snack: Flywheel Sports instructor Wendy Wolfson calls raw almonds "the perfect snack" before or after a cardio session - like Flywheel's challenging indoor-cycling workout - since they provide an ideal blend of protein and carbs. They're also lightweight and nonperishable, so you can always keep them on hand in your purse or gym bag.

Penguins lost ability to taste fish

Wednesday, 18 February 2015 19:16

Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered.

RTI Draft Act - 2015: Concerns & Issues that need to be addressed

Wednesday, 18 February 2015 12:16

The draft copy of the Right to Information (RTI) Act – 2015 in English language (supposed to be ready in Sinhala and Tamil by 20 Feb) made rounds in private circles over a week ago. These comments and observations are made on that English draft and need serious attention from public interest groups and other concerned citizens, to achieve the objectives of a good RTI Act. Expecting positive response from such concerned citizens and groups and also expecting engagement from responsible policy making authorities too, let’s start from a very common conceptual flaw the draft is saddled with.

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