Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Every October, all eyes turn to Sweden and Norway, awaiting the grand announcements of the Nobel Prizes. "Who will win this time?" is a familiar question that echoes around the world, followed inevitably by, "What remarkable work has earned them the honour?"

As global media kept the spotlight bright, these questions were answered over the past two weeks, celebrating exceptional achievements across six official categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

The Nobel Prizes originated from the last will of Swedish inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel (1833- 1896). He is also known for inventing dynamite in 1867. This invention brought Nobel immense wealth, but also ...