Did Sri Lanka’s EEZ Humanitarian Response Rise Above Geopolitics?
Sri Lanka, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, has once again found itself drawn into the periphery of distant conflicts through events unfolding in its maritime domain. In the past 48 hours, two separate incidents involving Iranian vessels within or near Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have placed the country’s commitment to […]
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers in the Middle East Amid Regional Tensions: Current Realities and Implications for Sri Lanka
As escalating conflict grips the Middle East in early March 2026, the lives of over one million Sri Lankan expatriate workers have come under renewed scrutiny. The recent intensification of hostilities triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory actions across the region has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for the […]
Will AI Replace the ‘Math People’ First? Peter Thiel’s Stark Warning for Tech and Beyond
Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and chairman of Palantir, has issued a provocative challenge to the tech industry he helped shape. In a discussion that resurfaced and went viral in early 2026, Thiel argues that artificial intelligence is not coming for creative writers, artists, or storytellers first. Instead, it is targeting the group […]
Is Your Short-Form Video Habit Quietly Rewiring Your Brain? New Research on Short-Form Videos and Focus
A single X post by American physician and science communicator Dr Nicholas Fabiano has gone viral in February 2026, racking up over 5.5 million views and 34,000 likes in days. The message is stark: “Addiction to short-form videos reduces brain activity in the frontal lobe weakening the ability to focus.” Accompanied by a striking brain-scan […]
Can Hard Work Be Learned? Uber CEO’s Straight Talk and Lessons for Sri Lanka
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has stirred a lively debate across the world with a simple but powerful idea: hard work is not something you are born with, it is a skill you can learn. But once that learning window closes, most people never develop it. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven […]
Could Excessive Screen Time and Algorithms Be Diminishing Our Intelligence?
In an era dominated by smartphones and social media, excessive screen time and algorithms a handful of major tech companies often referred to as Big Tech, including giants like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft shape much of our daily information consumption and interactions. Their algorithms, designed to maximise engagement, keep billions scrolling through endless […]
Negative Self-Talk Can Make You Sick – The Science Behind Self-Talk and Health
In an intriguing claim that’s capturing global attention, an idea rooted in the field of psychoneuroimmunology suggests that harsh inner dialogue or negative self-talk isn’t just mental noise it triggers real biological responses that could harm your health. While the phrasing might sound dramatic, emerging science supports the notion that our thoughts and words shape […]
Why Does NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Wish Ample Pain and Suffering on Young Graduates?
In a thought-provoking talk that has resonated worldwide, Jensen Huang, the visionary CEO and co-founder of NVIDIA, shared unconventional advice with students at Stanford University. He candidly stated, “For all of you Stanford students, I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” This bold statement, from a leader who has guided NVIDIA to […]