Rajeev Amarasuriya inducted as a Raisina fellow
Rajeev Amarasuriya inducted as a Raisina fellow View(s):Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya was recently inducted as a Raisina Young Fellow at the Asian Forum on Global Governance held in New Delhi jointly organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India and the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius, Germany. The Raisina Young Fellows also participate in the Raisina Dialogue – India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, hosted by ORF in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Amarasuriya completed a successful term of office of two years as the Secretary of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka in March this year. Degree, from the University of Colombo, is an Attorney-at-Law, a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (UK), a Fellow Member of the Chartered institute of Management Accountants Sri Lanka and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He is also the President of the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo and was a Member of the Incorporated Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka and is also a founder Member of Direction Sri Lanka.
Source:Sunday Times
May 15, 2022 10:57 UTC
Police: 10 killed in Buffalo, NY supermarket hate crime shooting
The shooting happened in a predominantly Black neighborhood a few miles (kilometers) north of downtown Buffalo. Officials at a press conference said they are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime, labeling the alleged shooter is a "violent extremist." It also shows the suspect walking into the supermarket and shooting several other victims inside, the official said. “The president has been briefed by his Homeland Security advisor on the horrific shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., this afternoon. Kathy Hochul tweeted that she was “closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo,” her hometown.
Source:The Nation
May 15, 2022 00:24 UTC
Sony Xperia 10 IV review
IntroductionAnother year, another incremental update in the Xperia 10 series - Sony has just released Mark 4 of its popular midranger. Perhaps the most notable development is on the outside, where the Xperia 10 IV marks a return to a frosted finish on the back after two years of glossy panels. Still, the flip side is the lack of 4K video recording - that's on Qualcomm and not on Sony - though Sony could have opted for a different chip, perhaps. No change can be a good thing, too - the Xperia 10 IV is IP65/IP68 rated for dust and water protection. The Xperia 10 IV arrives in a slimline white cardboard box (no plastic in it, as we are assured) with no accessories inside - just the phone, that's it.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 17:12 UTC
Realme TechLife Watch SZ100 is launching on May 18
Realme will unveil the Narzo 50 5G and Narzo 50 Pro 5G on May 18 in India, and alongside those, the company will also introduce a new smartwatch, dubbed Realme TechLife Watch SZ100. Realme hasn't divulged the Watch SZ100's pricing yet, but the company revealed a few features of the smartwatch, including a 1.69" color display, skin and body temperature monitoring, and heart rate sensor. Realme is advertising the Watch SZ100 with 12-day battery life on a single charge, but it didn't reveal the wearable's battery size. Realme TechLife Watch SZ100's featuresRealme has teased the Watch SZ100 in two colors, and it remains to be seen if there will be more color options to choose from.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 15:05 UTC
Everything you need to know about the vicious ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial
Speaking from the witness stand this week, Rooney said: “It could have only come from my private Instagram account. “It’s……..Rebekah Vardy’s account.”TheImageDirect.comColeen Rooney is married to Wayne Rooney, the former forward for Manchester United. That could be complicated, because Vardy insists other people have had access to her Instagram account over the years. The court heard that Vardy told her manager to use her personal Instagram account to “monitor” Rooney’s account. She began sobbing when asked about her state of mind when she had her fourth baby, barely two months after Rooney’s “Wagatha” post — and said she feared she would lose the child.
Source:The Nation
May 14, 2022 06:29 UTC
Apple WWDC 2022 will have limited in-person attendance
Apple revealed this year's Worldwide Developers Conference is happening between June 6 and June 10 and will be streamed online. However we now learn there will also be in-person attendance, albeit limited. The opening keynote will still be pre-recorded, but the Apple Park at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino will open its doors to a limited number of developers. https://t.co/Spgg6oOhRu pic.twitter.com/oibQApRSIH— Ashwin (@mixtapesareback) May 13, 2022The group of devs can watch the keynote in the company of Apple’s engineers and designers. Once they are in, they will get a tour around the facilities of the new Developer Center at Apple Park.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 22:01 UTC
Police: Student in custody after stabbing fellow classmate
Two students were involved in a fight outside the school at a nearby bus stop, according to the school's principal. One student is in custody after stabbing another student near Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County. According to a letter sent home to parents from Principal Cary Dimmick with Gaithersburg High School, two students were involved in a fight outside the school at a nearby bus stop. Read the full letter that was sent to parents below:Dear Gaithersburg High School families,I am writing to tell you about a serious incident that occurred after school today, Thursday, May 12, 2022 and how it was addressed. A suspect was taken into custody and police and emergency services were on hand to support the individual that had suffered injuries.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 09:05 UTC
vivo S15, S15 Pro, and TWS Air are launching on May 19
A couple of days ago, vivo said that it would introduce the S15 and S15 Pro in China today, but it turns out the company was referring to announcing the launch date of both smartphones, which is May 19. The S15 and S15 Pro will be unveiled at 7PM local time in China next Thursday, and these will be joined by new wireless earphones, dubbed vivo TWS Air. vivo hasn't divulged much about the S15 or S15 Pro yet, but the poster shared by the company today shows us one of the smartphones. vivo is launching the S15, S15 Pro, and TWS Air on May 19Previously, vivo shared the S15 and S15 Pro's camera samples, and the company VP confirmed that the S15 series will come with 80W charging, a flagship chip, and OriginOS. While we wait for vivo to officially detail the S15 and S15 Pro's specs sheets, you can head this way to check the S15 Pro's specs revealed by TENAA, and here for the S15's specs.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 05:53 UTC
SLIM calls authorities to exercise utmost care during nation’s critical hour - Business News
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) yesterday said the sudden eruption of violence witnessed at the beginning of the week that changed the nature of peaceful protests, could tarnish the long held reputation of Sri Lanka as a liberal market country that respects principles of democratic governance. SLIM empathises with all Sri Lankans who are grappling with the ongoing breakdowns in various public services while the country navigates one of the most challenging phases in its history and praises the patience and resilience shown by the masses,” a SLIM statement said. “SLIM observes that the country is in a transition economically and politically and believes that given the critical nature of this period of time, authorities should manage this phase with utmost care with due respect to human lives and dignity. SLIM believes that such timely and immediate steps, driven by consensus among all concerned, is what will help Sri Lanka navigate the challenging transition peacefully and emerge as a resilient nation. In initiating such positive efforts, SLIM shall stand with the committed stakeholders in an unhesitant manner, in all possible ways,” it added.
Source:The Nation
May 13, 2022 01:25 UTC
Top 10 Best Internal Combustion Stories
Spontaneous human combustion is when a human body supposedly catches fire due to heat created by internal chemical activity but without proof of an external ignition source. The scientific community has remained dubious and has viewed many reported cases of spontaneous human combustion with mistrust. Indeed, several real-life examples of spontaneous human combustion are so compelling that they can make you more invested in the idea. 6 Jeannie Saffin (1982)Unsolved mystery of spontaneous combustion – Jeannie Saffin #unsolved #mystery #unexplained mysteryOne spontaneous human combustion case that particularly stands out is Jeannie Saffin’s death. 3 Nicole Millet (1725)The BURNING Mystery of Spontaneous Human CombustionsNicole Millet, like many other purported spontaneous human combustion victims, died tragically.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2022 20:04 UTC
Realme 9 in for review
That was fast, the freshly-announced Realme 9 is now at HQ and we unboxed it for you. Adherent to Realme's usual high standards, the Realme 9 comes well-supplied with a SIM tool, USB cable, 33W charger, and a case. The phone has the distinct Realme design, shared by recent models with a mostly flat, all-display front, and a dazzling finish under the rear panel. Realme 9Specs-wise, the Realme 9 is an overachiever for its price tag. A nice little bonus of the Realme 9 design, the three lens barrels on the rear are visible through the frosted-glass-like surface of the camera island.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2022 16:25 UTC
Google announces new Wallet app with support for digital IDs
If there's one thing Google likes to do almost as much as constantly launching new messaging apps, it's killing an app or service and then after a while launching another thing with the same name. So, with that in mind, say hello to the new Google Wallet. And at some later point, Wallet will even support digital IDs, where you can identify yourself without even giving anyone your phone, through the magic of NFC. The same goes for concert tickets - you'll receive a notification reminding you of the gig. Since Google loves to be confusing with its apps and services sometimes, Google Pay will still be around in the US, India, and Singapore, focusing on sending and receiving payments from friends, but you'll pay for stuff with Google Wallet.
Source:The Nation
May 12, 2022 01:16 UTC
Watch the Xperia 1 IV and 10 IV announcement live
Sony is finally ready to unveil its “Next One” - the Xperia 1 IV (mark four) and the event will start at 7AM UTC time/ 9AM CET time today. You can actually catch a glimpse at the phone’s design at the 0:32 point in the event trailer. Xperia 1 IV design outlineSony usually brings along a new Xperia 10 phone alongside its flagship 1 series so we could also expect the Xperia 10 IV at the event. That phone is also expected to look a lot like its predecessor with a 6-inch OLED screen and triple camera setup around the back. We've also seen rumors about the Xperia 5 IV which will also get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2022 17:59 UTC
Top 10 Deadliest Families in History
We will travel from the American frontier to Central Asia via an unremarkable house in rural England to look at some of the deadliest families in history. 8 The BorgiasThe Borgias: The Rise and Fall of the Borgia Family – See U in HistoryNo list of truly nasty families would be complete without mentioning the Borgias. 5 Fred and Rose WestFred and Rose West- The House Of Horrors 1/4There are some people in the world who are so fundamentally evil that their crimes defy logic. 2 ShakaAfrica: Zulu Empire – Shaka Zulu Becomes King – Extra History – #1Shaka Zulu’s family had been chiefs of the Zulu clan, but the Zulus were relatively unimportant. Defeated warriors might return to camp to find that Shaka had had their families executed.
Source:The Nation
May 11, 2022 08:38 UTC
Yes, vasectomies are reversible
Doctors recommend getting a reversal procedure done within 10 years of when the vasectomy was performed. Vasectomies are reversible. Is it true vasectomies are reversible?”THE QUESTIONAre vasectomies reversible? After a successful vasectomy reversal, sperm are again present in the semen, and the patient may be able to get their partner pregnant. So, we can VERIFY vasectomies can be reversed, but there are some factors to consider before making the choice.
Source:The Nation
May 10, 2022 22:02 UTC