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Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink

Under a blazing sun, a 44-year-old Tamil labourer tended his rented patch of peanut field in Sri Lanka, striking his spade against the earth in a daily struggle to beat inflation that has put many necessities out of reach.

Reuters

The naval prowess of the Cholas

A millennium ago, the dynasty achieved what INS Vikrant is expected to accomplish — to make India a superior maritime power

The Hindu

Sri Lanka opens Chinese built Lotus Tower for public viewing

COLOMBO: Often described as a Chinese built "white elephant", Sri Lanka's 350-metre Lotus Tower, constructed at a cost of $113 million, was on Thursday opened for visitors in central Colombo.

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Sri Lanka's economy shrinks 8.4% amid fertiliser, fuel shortages

Sri Lanka's economy shrank 8.4% in the quarter through June from a year ago in one of the steepest declines seen in a three-month period, amid fertiliser and fuel shortages during the nation's most severe financial crisis in more than seven decades.

Reuters

India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress - sources

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island's battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's protest movement toppled a president. Then came the crackdown

Their movement shot to global fame when they stormed the president's palace. But few saw the swift crackdown that followed.

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Arshdeep Singh told me he was not bothered about the trolls; Bhuvneshwar Kumar should have bowled the 20th over vs Pak & SL in Asia Cup, says coach Jaswant Rai

NEW DELHI: Young left-arm India pacer Arshdeep Singh was subjected to vicious online trolling during the Asia Cup after he dropped a potentially game-changing catch in a high-octane clash against Pakistan. It was a match that India went on to lose. If India had won that game chances are Arshdeep…

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Arshdeep told me he was not bothered about the trolls; Bhuvneshwar should have bowled the 20th over vs Pak & SL in Asia Cup, says coach Balwant Rai

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Sri Lanka take out victory parade on open-top bus after Asia Cup 2022 triumph

COLOMBO: Hundreds of fans on Tuesday flooded the streets of the city as Sri Lanka took out a victory parade on an open-top bus to celebrate their title triumph in a memorable Asia Cup 2022.

The Times of India

Three things Sri Lanka got right that Team India will be looking to improve on ahead of the T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: A prolonged political and economic crisis at home, a below-par run on the cricket field in the last five-six years and a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Afghanistan in the tournament opener - Not too many people would have bet on Sri Lanka, going through one of the most…

The Times of India

Lazard in talks with China, India, Japan on Sri Lanka debt

Financial advisory group Lazard has started talks with India, China and Japan on restructuring Sri Lanka's debt, a spokesman for the Sri Lanka government said on Tuesday, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.

Reuters

Morning Digest | India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N.; Measures to cool food inflation will deliver in coming weeks, says Finance Ministry, and more

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The Hindu

Well won: On Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup victory

Sri Lanka and Pakistan gave their fans back home something to cheer about

The Hindu

U.N. presses Sri Lanka to advance human rights amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka should improve human rights and strengthen institutions to tackle the humanitarian challenges that have sprung from its worst financial crisis in seven decades, a top U.N. Human Rights official said on Monday.

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Asia Cup cricket victory lifts spirits of crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans celebrate the win as a rare moment of respite amid a dire economic crisis.

The Times of India

Afghanistan fans celebrate Sri Lanka's win over Pakistan in Asia Cup final

KABUL: Following Sri Lanka's Asia Cup win, people in Afghanistan took to the streets to celebrate the sixth title win of the island nation, which is currently going through severe economic crisis.

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Morning Digest | Food prices may affect August inflation; Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to win Asia Cup final, and more

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Sri Lanka stage stunning fightback vs Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Sri Lanka had lost half their side for just 58 but managed to win their sixth Asia Cup title with a 23-run win.

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Asia Cup 2022, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win sixth Asia Cup title

DUBAI: Sri Lanka, a nation that has been craving for any bit of joy, got a big reason to celebrate on Sunday through their cricket team. Just when the country was searching for heroes, Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s masterful unbeaten 71 off 45 and Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round show (36 off 21 3/27)…

The Hindu

Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Sri Lanka’s Cup of glory as Pakistan get vanquished

Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan by 23 runs to win sixth Asia Cup title

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USAID head urges crisis-hit Sri Lanka to tackle corruption

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Asia Cup final: Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet in Sunday’s decider

Both sides have made it to the decider amid tough conditions and the UAE heat.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

Sticking together for each other over the past 18 months, SL team becomes joy factor all over again

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan

Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricket

The Times of India

Great that many players stood up, won matches for country: Babar Azam ahead of Asia Cup final

DUBAI: Ahead of final of Asia Cup 2022 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said it has been great for the side that throughout the tournament, many players stood up and won matches for the country.

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