India faces security risks from Starlink’s satellite-based internet service
Experts point to the close links between Starlinks and the US military
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Is Buddhism superior to Marxism? It is, asserts Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
By P.K.Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, October 20: Indian rights activist and father of the Indian Constitution, Dr.Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, had converted to Buddhism in 1956 after deeply studying all the major religions and social and economic philosophies. Since Marxism was gaining ground in various parts of the world after the 1917 Russian revolution, Ambdekar was naturally drawn to it. He...
Global proliferation of small arms appears unstoppable
In 2020, one billion small arms were in use and the average annual death toll was 200,000, the UN had said.
India-Canada ties haemorrhage, but ties with US will endure
Alleged Indian hand in killing or targeting Sikh separatists in Canada and US roils diplomatic relations
Bomb scare: Indian flight makes emergency landing in Katunayake Airport
A flight operated by Indian carrier Vistara made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following a bomb threat, according to the Police Media Spokesperson.
Global proliferation of small arms appears unstoppable
In 2020, one billion small arms were in use and the average annual death toll was 200,000, the UN had said.
Delhi Police arrested Vikash Yadav in local extortion case
Rohini colony man said he was kidnapped by Yadav, linked him to Lawrence Bishnoi
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Minorities’ representation could weaken at the next Sri Lankan election, research reveals
Oxford (UK) October 8: Parliamentary representation of minority ethnic and religious groups is in danger of splintering and weakening in...
In Buddha’s time Hindu society was more or less equalitarian
Flexibility marked the Hindu caste order unlike today
Jaishankar’s hard sell in Colombo
The elephant in the room in Indo-Sri Lankan relations is China.
NPP’s rise to have an impact on overall Sri Lankan politics
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, October 5: Sri Lankan political parties have been forced to prepare for the parliamentary elections before...
