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Man dies following consumption of kottu

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A 35-year-old man died in the early hours of the morning after being hospitalised following a meal of kottu, according to Anguruwatota Police. The deceased, identified as K.D. M... Read More


"Indian history is not what we've been taught; we're made to feel we had no agency in world history": Sanjeev Sanyal on 'Macaulay mindset'

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Sanjeev Sanyal, an economist and a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, spoke about the 'Macaulay mindset', asserting that generations of Indians have been c... Read More


England end 14-year jinx to win Ashes Test on Australian soil; controversial Melbourne Boxing Day Test ends in two days

India, Dec. 27 -- The wait was 14 years and 5,468 days long, but it's finally over. England has at last done it. The Ashes might have gotten out of their grasp, but the Ben Stokes-led side showed some... Read More


Sri Lanka emerges as a key choice for Indian travellers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its position as one of the most preferred international destinations for Indian travellers during the year-end and New Year holiday period of 2025, ran... Read More


Heavy rain expected in next 36 hours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Showers and strong winds are expected to affect multiple regions across the island over the next 36 hours, according to the latest statement issued by the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal's PSO bailed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, who appeared before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court on charges of threatening a female lawyer. He was released on... Read More


Padiyathalawa OIC suspended over misappropriation allegations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Padiyathalawa Police station has been suspended following allegations that seized teak logs were illegally diverted to a private timber mill instead ... Read More


"Irreparable loss": Trpura CM Manik Saha pays last respects to late Speaker Biswabandhu Sen

Agartala, Dec. 27 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that the untimely demise of Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswabandhu Sen is an "irreparable loss." Sen, who had been un... Read More


What is Harry Styles' foreverforever.co website password? Fans think it's 'we belong together'

India, Dec. 27 -- Singer Harry Styles surprised fans on Saturday by uploading a new video, "Forever, Forever," to his long-dormant YouTube channel. The clip features a montage of tour moments mixed wi... Read More


National Consumer Helpline recovers Rs 45 crore in refunds for consumers over eight months

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) helped people across India get back Rs 45 crore in refunds during a recent eight-month period. According to a press release from the Ministr... Read More