Can Sajith Handle the Corrupt ?
Sajith Premadasa stood before a massive crowd, radiating confidence as he promised to tackle corruption head-on—without the usual political theatrics. He pointed out that while other leaders might give Oscar-worthy performances with their lofty promises, his party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is more about rolling up their sleeves and getting down to business. “We’re […]
Star Football Player Pays $1.5 Million to Bail Out Cafeteria Worker Caught in Chicken Wing Heist
In a tale that sounds more like a script for a comedy than real life, a cafeteria worker from Illinois has found herself in hot water—specifically, for pilfering a whopping $1.5 million (Rs. 450,000,000) worth of chicken wings from the school district where she worked. Vera Liddell, 68, who was the director for the food […]
Impact of AI on Power Consumption: Microsoft and Google Consumes more power than 100 plus Countries
As global technology giants, Google and Microsoft have a profound impact on the digital landscape. With their vast data centers, cloud services, and computing infrastructure, both companies are major consumers of electricity. Understanding their power consumption not only highlights their environmental footprint but also showcases their efforts towards sustainability and energy efficiency. In 2023, both […]
Pay Hike on the Way
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pulled out his trusty calculator and assured the nation’s public servants that a pay hike is on the horizon, courtesy of the 2023 budget. According to some well-placed sources at the Presidential Secretariat (who may or may not have overheard the conversation while making tea), the President has made this grand […]
More Guns for Parliamentarians
The Sri Lankan Parliament has decided to go full “Wild West,” issuing two 12-bore repeater guns to each of its 225 MPs—because, you know, nothing says “democratic process” like a couple of shotguns to back up your debates! Now, don’t get too worried; they still get to keep their pistols, just in case the repeaters […]
The IMF Caution
Sri Lanka’s economy is like a very fragile house of cards. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has carefully rebuilt this house after it nearly collapsed during the 2022 economic crisis, with a little help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Now, the economy is somewhat stable—think of it as the cards finally standing upright without wobbling too […]
Thailand Buckle Up
Thailand’s got a brand-new prime minister, and her name is Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The king himself gave her the royal thumbs-up two days after Parliament picked her, making it all official. At just 37, she’s the youngest PM Thailand’s ever seen! She snagged the job after the previous guy, Srettha Thavisin, got the boot from the […]
Who has money for 100 Elections ?
Presidential candidate and former Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe signed his nomination papers today, officially entering the race for the 2024 Presidential Election. Speaking to the press after the signing, Rajapaksha expressed skepticism about the future of many current members of Parliament, stating that they are unlikely to be re-elected. When asked about SJB MP […]
Are Hurricanes Male or Female: The Evolution of Hurricane Naming
Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. Very strong typhoon Ampil lashed Japan’s Pacific coast with fierce winds and heavy rain on Friday, forcing the cancelation of hundreds of flights and trains in the Tokyo area and leaving over 4,000 homes without power. Located about 300 kilometers south of Tokyo, Typhoon Ampil was […]
SL Ambassador in Australia Fined
In a scathing rebuke, an Australian Federal Court judge has taken the Home Affairs Department to task for its complete lack of scrutiny regarding a Sri Lankan diplomat who treated her staff like something out of a Dickens novel. According to reports, this diplomat, who seems to have missed a few memos on basic human […]