Inflation continues its hold at the top of the list of burning issues in business circles while interest rates edge up, having surpassed high
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Australia beat India to win the 2023 men’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad, sealing their sixth trophy in the tournament’s history. Travis Head scored a magnificent century on a tricky surface on which Australia chased 241 with seven overs and six wickets to spare. Australia has found themselves in trouble early on in the chase, losing three wickets in the powerplay, falling for 47-3. Mohammed Shami took a wicket in the first over of his spell to remove David Warner, before Jasprit Bumrah removed Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith. Had Smith reviewed the lbw decision, he would have been given not out…
It’s official, Asia is back—brighter, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but has returned in full force, eager to remind international travelers what they’ve been missing. Condé Nast Traveler – November 15, 2023 The continent’s titanic expanse of territories has always offered a diverse tapestry of to-dos—but across the region, new experiences, events, and accommodation options await. Sri Lanka is emerging phoenix-like from economic crisis and responding with a new food festival, wellness-oriented retreats, and a hiking trail that snakes through 186 miles of hill…
The Recording Academy has officially revealed the nominations for the 2024 GRAMMYs, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 4
Sri Lanka’s government projected a lower-than-anticipated budget deficit for 2024 on Monday on the back of a significant jump in revenues which are crucial to keep its bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund afloat. Reuters – November 13, 2023 The government set a fiscal deficit target of 2.85 trillion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.73 billion) in 2024, or 9.1% of GDP, higher than the revised 8.5% of GDP in the current year. The original target for this year was 7.9%. Next year’s deficit target, however, is smaller than the 12% backed by the IMF, after the fund warned of revenue shortfalls…
David Cameron, 57, served as British prime minister from 2010 to 2016, resigning after the outcome of the Brexit vote, when Britain voted
Sri Lanka all-rounder Aravinda de Silva has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for a superb career that included a match-winning hundred in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final. icc-cricket.com – 13 November, 2023 The diminutive de Silva played a key role in Sri Lanka’s rapid rise from an emerging side to a powerhouse of the white-ball formats during an international career that spanned 19 years. De Silva amassed a total of 15,645 runs for Sri Lanka across 93 Tests and 308 ODIs, and captained the team for several years in both formats. The right-armer was also…
The four semi-finalists have been confirmed for the knockout stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.Hosts India will finish top of the standings during the group stage of the event regardless of the result in their final match against the Netherlands on Sunday, with Rohit Sharmá’s side already locked in to tackle New Zealand in a knockout semi-final on Wednesday, 15 November. That match will commence at 2 pm IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the same venue where India registered a commanding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. The second semi-final will be…
icc-cricket – 10 November, 2023 The International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership of the ICC with immediate effect. In a statement released on Friday night, the ICC said that the SLC had breached its obligations as a member, in particular the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and without government interference. In its statement, the ICC said: “The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course.” The ICC Board is set to meet on November 21, after which the future course of action is expected to be clearer. Sri Lanka…
It was 7am on a Tuesday and I was staring at pictures of naked ladies after climbing up an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka. Known as the