Offbeat

The small and harmless or mildly venomous snakes which cause no real harm to man, are also ecologically important, says Sriyan de Silva Wijeratne

Subramaniam’s poems in WHEN GOD IS A TRAVELLER explore ambivalences — the desire for adventure and anchorage, expansion and containment, vulnerability and strength, freedom and belonging, withdrawal and engagement

Tashnuva Anan Shishir, born Kamal Hossain Shishir, who previously worked as a rights activist and actor, debuted on Dhaka-based Boishakhi TV on International Women's Day.

Rewatha, the 45 year old tusker who visitors to the Kalawawe national park yearned to see, has died after getting electrocuted by an illegal fence which surrounded a maize cultivation.

Despite the pandemic and the attendant restrictions, men, women, brides and grooms-to-be, flocked to the wedding bazaar set up by Asia Exhibition and Conventions on March 6 and 7 in Colombo

A new documentary follows the former Australian captain’s journey as he captures the country’s obsession with the sport

"Shelfie is your new selfie" in this age of zoom meetings and webinars. Here are some tips and tricks for your next zoom meeting.

The inventive Chinese have devised ways to travel and shop beating pandemic restrictions. Xinhua finds out how.

Lovers have coped with similar crises before — and have learnt to take it in their stride, says Indu Balachandran.

Nondita is a popular Bangladeshi singer