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Sri Lankan CID grills Mahinda over May 9 violence

The Sri Lankan police have questioned former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and recorded a three-hour-long statement over the violent clashes between his supporters and anti-government protesters......

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence in the city of Kurunegala in the north-western province was set on fire on Monday, hours after the leader tendered his resignation to......

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the......

Separated by dark glasses, conjoined twins vote in Punjab

Conjoined twins but two separate votes. IMAGE: Conjoined twins Sohna and Mohna show their ink marked fingers after casting their votes for Punjab Assembly polls, at a polling station near......

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Sri Lanka's former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is being protected at the Trincomalee naval base after he was evacuated from his official residence, Defence Secretary Gen (retd.) Kamal......

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. Image used......

Unfair deals? Lanka halts $1.4-billion Chinese port project

Sri Lanka's suspension of a project to build a glittering skyline on land reclaimed from the Indian Ocean has prompted China to defend its investment, in a test of Beijing's ambitions to fund loans......

Taj launches Best of Sri Lanka package

In an effort to take advantage of the high tourist interest in Sri Lanka, Taj Group has launched a package that lets tourists take a close look at the nature, culture and people of the island......

Not far behind the dragon

Is there anyone who has been to Shanghai and hasn't been impressed by the corporate palaces of Pudong, the city's sparkling 13-year-old suburb? Back in 1990 a visitor could have stood on the......

COLUMN: And now a Rs 100 crore scam hits ICAI!

The national trait of exploiting the inherent weakness of democracy is now mirrored within the ICAI too, writes M R Venkatesh. Created by an Act of Parliament in 1949, the ICAI (The Institute of......

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

'How do you expect me to tone down my anger when the most prominent culture in India today is the culture of corruption, in every sphere of life?'Mrinal Sen, who passed into the ages on December 30......

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

When one of the most eagerly awaited of the summer releases arrives with strong reviews, expect a superlative box office response. The Dark Knight Rises -- thefinalchapter of Christopher Nolan's......

Need sex education?

Warning: This film is about sex, but don't expect any titillating scenes or erotic talk. Also be warned, the movie could be addictive. You may be so engrossed by its topicality, honesty, drama,......

Laaga Chunari Se Bhaag

Ah, so few films are fun anymore. I saw one where the ensemble cast was spot-on, with some standout performances, the script clever enough to evoke authentic laughs -- a genuine rarity in Indian......

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).''In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India ), that is a pretty good record......

Asia Cup moved out of Pakistan?

In a huge setback to Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday decided to move the Asia Cup out of the country after PCB's proposal to host the tournament on a 'hybrid model' was......

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

'I wish to play T20 Leagues around the world in future, but at this stage I haven't confirmed my availability in any Leagues.' IMAGE: Irfan Pathan, who announced his retirement in January this......

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

IMAGE: Irfan Pathan, who announced his retirement in January this year, will now be "put in a player draft unless one of the five franchises choose him to be a marquee player". Photograph: Irfan......

EPL PIX: Jesus seals win for City; Chelsea down Spurs

IMAGE: Manchester City players celebrate after Gabriel Jesus scored the winner against Leicester City. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to secure......

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