How AI Tools Are Changing the Way Sri Lankans Search, Write, and Work
AI tools in Sri Lanka are becoming part of everyday work for students, freelancers, and professionals. From ChatGPT-powered research to faster writing and shifting job demands, the country’s digital habits are starting to change. Sri Lanka’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence tools moving from experimental curiosity to everyday companions for students, professionals, […]
Microplastics Inside Us: Professor Ragusa’s Urgent Warning on the Invisible Threat Already Altering Human Health
Microplastics in humans are no longer just a theory but a growing scientific concern. Researchers are now finding these particles in blood, lungs, placentas, and even brain tissue, raising urgent questions about their long-term health effects. Microplastics and nanoplastics are no longer an environmental issue happening “out there” in oceans and landfills. They are inside […]
Sri Lanka Economy 2026: Is Recovery Enough to Prevent Another Crisis?
Sri Lanka economy 2026 is showing clear signs of recovery, with stronger reserves, export growth, and improving stability. But many of the structural weaknesses that caused past shocks still remain, raising a bigger question about whether the country is truly becoming crisis-resistant. Sri Lanka’s leaders and commentators speak constantly of building economic resilience. After repeated […]
Sri Lanka Housing Affordability Crisis 2026: Why Colombo Has Become One of the World’s Most Unaffordable Cities
Sri Lanka Housing Affordability Crisis – Sri Lanka is experiencing severe housing affordability stress in 2026, with Colombo ranked as the world’s most unaffordable major city for homebuyers according to the latest Numbeo Property Investment Index. The city’s price-to-income ratio stands at approximately 55.1–55.3, meaning the average apartment would require over 55 years of a […]
Is Brain Drain the Real Problem, or Is Talent Mismanagement the Deeper One?
Sri Lanka’s national conversation frequently points to brain drain as the primary culprit behind stalled progress skilled professionals, doctors, engineers, and graduates leaving in large numbers for better opportunities abroad. These departures dominate headlines and policy debates. Yet the deeper question persists: is brain drain the core issue, or does talent mismanagement represent the more […]
Is the Rush Towards Alternative Mobility a Real Solution or Just a Crisis Reaction?
Is the Rush Towards Alternative Mobility a Real Solution or Just a Crisis Reaction? Sri Lanka’s transport landscape shifts rapidly whenever fuel availability tightens or prices surge. Public behaviour changes almost overnight queues at petrol stations give way to heightened interest in electric vehicles, hybrids, and other lower-fuel options. These visible responses dominate conversations and […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Crisis 2026: Why Malaysia Stays Stable While We Negotiate Abroad
As global oil prices surge past USD 100 per barrel due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Sri Lanka is once again facing a fuel crisis in March 2026. Recent price hikes of up to 25%, the introduction of a four-day work week, QR-based rationing, and warnings of rising food prices have […]
Why Does Sri Lanka Celebrate Intelligence but Underinvest in Research?
Why Does Sri Lanka Celebrate Intelligence but Underinvest in Research? Sri Lanka’s public discourse and political speeches frequently praise the nation’s “intelligent” youth, top exam performers, and impressive literacy rates. These accolades dominate national pride and media narratives. Yet the deeper question remains: can admiration for individual intellect translate into national progress without substantial investment […]
Why Does Sri Lanka Talk More About Recovery Than Productivity?
Why Does Sri Lanka Talk More About Recovery Than Productivity? Sri Lanka’s economic conversation remains dominated by stories of rebound record tourist arrivals, rebuilt foreign reserves, and stabilised inflation. These visible wins dominate headlines and policy statements. Yet the deeper question persists: can repeated emphasis on recovery deliver lasting prosperity without a parallel focus on […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Pass QR System: Challenges in Registration Highlight the Road Ahead for Digital Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka reintroduced the QR-based National Fuel Pass system on 15 March 2026 to manage limited fuel stocks during the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising domestic demand. The initiative was rolled out quickly to prevent hoarding and ensure fair distribution at filling stations. While the system’s goal protecting reserves for essential services and everyday […]