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Washington & Wall Street: What Does Japan Meltdown Say About US Markets?

Japan’s key equity market indices fell more than 6 percent overnight, the most since the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake. Bloomberg reports that futures trading in Osaka was suspended. “Every Asian market outside Sri Lanka retreated after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Show More Summary

Rest of Sri Lanka reign supreme by 76 runs against Sri Lanka Cricket Combined XI – Cricket news

Rest of Sri Lanka reign supreme by 76 runs against Sri Lanka Cricket Combined XI – Cricket news In the final of the Sri Lanka Cricket Presidents Trophy, Rest of Sri Lanka led by Dinesh Chandimal beat rivals Sri Lanka Cricket Combined...Show More Summary

Soyinka Q & A

SaharaReporters has a Q & A with Wole Soyinka -- mainly about Chinua Achebe. Interesting stuff, including his early doubts about the Heinemann African Writers Series (whereby Sri Lanka might not be the best example -- given how little-known...Show More Summary

The Perennial Plate Visits India And Sri Lanka On Its World Tour

by Guest Contributor Pavani Yalamanchili; originally published at The Aerogram Chef Daniel Klein and co-producer/filmmaker Mirra Fine are the creators of The Perennial Plate, a weekly online documentary series that tells the stories of food and the people who make it, with a focus on socially responsible and adventurous eating. The first season took place in Minnesota, and the …

Cyclone kills eight in Sri Lanka

Indian Navy Chose Ullman Seats as New Standard

Solas Marine in Sri Lanka was awarded a contract for 80 FICs, Fast Interception Craft, for the Indian Navy, with an option for 80 more boats. The Albert Nazarov

Russell to retire, pursue medical career

Robbie Russell was born in Ghana and lived in Sri Lanka. He has played professional soccer in Scandinavia and Salt Lake City. He can write Norwegian and read Icelandic. His father speaks on behalf of political cartoonists. He can trace his … Continue reading ?

Rest of Sri Lanka v Sri Lanka A - Sri Lanka Cricket Triangular Series – Live Score and Update

Rest of Sri Lanka v Sri Lanka A - Sri Lanka Cricket Triangular Series – Live Score and Update Rest of Sri Lanka 204 (44.1 ov) v Sri Lanka A 146 (37.4 ov) - Rest of Sri Lanka won by 58 runs Rest of Sri Lanka won their Sri Lanka Cricket...Show More Summary

Hopper Heaven returns to Kambah – 11 May

The Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association of Canberra cordially invites us all to 30 Jenke Cct, Kambah: This year Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara in Canberra will celebrate the Vesak on Saturday, 11 May 2013 from 5.30pm onwards. You are...Show More Summary

Viper Networks Ships New Generation of LED Lights to Major Manufacturer in U.S. and Both Sri Lanka P

Viper Networks Ships New Generation of LED Lights to Major Manufacturer in U.S. and Both Sri Lanka Projects DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viper Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VPER), in conjunction with Apollo Solutions, Inc., is pleased to...Show More Summary

ClassNK's Contribution to Bulk Ship Safety Recognised

Classification society ClassNK receives the Technical Innovation Award from a Seatrade Sri Lanka Ports, Trade & Logistics Awards panel. The distinguished panel

The Dalai Lama speaks out against anti-Muslim violence in Burma

Speaking to an audience of 15,000 at the University of Maryland on Tuesday, the Dalai Lama spoke out against religiously motivated attacks against Muslims in Burma and Sri Lanka. Over the past year, violent clashes between Buddhists and Muslims have killed hundreds and displaced over 100,000 people, with some Buddhist monks inciting and participating in [...]

Queen dodges Sri Lanka and sends Prince Charles instead

Monarch to miss meeting of 'original worldwide web' for first time in 40 years as she scales back duties First Reaction LAST UPDATED AT 14:24 ON Tue 7 May 2013 THE QUEEN'S decision, announced this morning, not to attend the Commonwealth...Show More Summary

In Sri Lanka, a tsunami-torn family still depends on the sea

In 2004, a tsunami killed eight members of this small fishing family. And yet today, they still fish because they have to do it to survive.

Video: Fishing in Sri Lanka After the Tsunami

If you drive down the southern coast of Sri Lanka, you may see fishermen sitting out on wooden, homemade poles about 100 yards off the shore. These are the stilt fishermen. Many of them lost family members to the tsunami of 2004, but they all make it back to the ocean each day to fish for their survival. Watch this heartbreaking and inspiring story.

Shigeru Ban Nominated for 2013 Aga Khan Award for Sri Lanka Post-Tsunami Housing Project

After consulting with locals about the preferred layout of their new micro homes, Ban designed the 31 square meter homes with a bathroom and kitchen that is separated by the living area. This last stipulation was government driven. In order to help boost the

Daniel Klein: Life After the Tsunami: Still Loving the Sea

In 2004, the Tsunami that hit Sri Lanka killed eight members of this small fishing family. Yet today they still fish, because they have to do it to survive.

Video Of The Day: Coconut A Million Ways

"Coconut: Nose to Tail" from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo. The Perennial Plate folks are always impressing me. This video examines the role the coconut plays in the life and culture of the people of Sri Lanka. After spending the dayShow More Summary

Dignity In The Time of Anti-Muslim Bigotry

Following months of an incendiary campaign against Muslims in Sri Lanka, a Muslim-owned fashion store was attacked late last month by mobs of hate-mongers led by men in the saffron garb of Buddhist monks. A video released more recently exposes a similar stomach-churning reality in the relentless persecution of the Rohingyan Muslims in Myanmar. Show More Summary

Why One Man Fled Sri Lanka

Bob Carr says the Sri Lankan Government doesn’t commit torture. A Melbourne refugee who claims he was brutally tortured by Sri Lankan officials this month disagrees, writes Trevor Grant