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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The vivo X80 series unveiled last month in China began its global rollout a couple of days ago, starting with Malaysia, and its next stop will be India as vivo's Indian branch today announced that the X80 series will debut in India on May 18 at noon local time. The vivo X80 series includes three models - X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+. Moreover, vivo India has only confirmed the X80 Pro explicitly, but the use of the word "series" in its promo campaign pretty much confirms the company will also launch the X80 in India on May 18. — Vivo India (@Vivo_India) May 10, 2022vivo hasn't revealed the X80 and X80 Pro's Indian prices yet, but the company says the smartphones will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. However, while the Chinese versions of the X80 and X80 Pro run Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean, their global counterparts boot FuntouchOS 12.vivo X80 • vivo X80 ProYou can head this way to check the vivo 80 and vivo X80 Pro's detailed specs, and over here for our vivo X80 series announcement coverage to know more about both smartphones.

The Biden administration says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy. It’s a necessity,” Biden said at a sun-drenched rose garden event with representatives from participating companies, as well as members of Congress. The $1 trillion infrastructure package passed by Congress last year included $14.2 billion funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides $30 monthly subsidies ($75 in tribal areas) on internet service for millions of lower-income households. Participating companies that offer service on tribal lands are providing $75 rates in those areas, the equivalent of the federal government subsidy in those areas.

In the 21st century, football (soccer to those of you across the pond) has become the world’s most popular sport, and there are thousands of football stadiums all around the world. So here are ten bizarre and fascinating football stadiums which have taken the ancient concept of the sports arena in new and surprising directions. [1]9 TJ Tatran Cierny Balog Stadium, SlovakiaTRAIN passing inside FOOTBALL stadium : Amazing football stadium : Train football stadiumFar from a masterpiece of modern architecture, the Cierny Balog appears at first glance to be an inconsequential little ground. Located on the outskirts of Curitiba—a city in the south of Brazil—is a small football stadium years ahead of its time. Some have called it an eyesore, and others have acclaimed it as the first truly modern football stadium.

The Poco F4 GT managed to keep the Galaxy A53 away from the first spot last week, but the Samsung mid-ranger regains the lead in week 18. The launch hype of the Poco died down and it dropped to fourth position, while the Redmi Note 11 and Galaxy S22 Ultra return to the podium spots. The Redmi Note 11 drops to fourth position, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is now down in fifth. The Galaxy A73 slipped top fifth, just ahead of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, which retained its sixth spot from last week. This means there's no room for the Nord 2 CE Lite and Xiaomi 12 Pro from last week's top 10.

Ben Stokes hit a County Championship record 17 sixes in smashing 161 on his first Durham appearance of the summer, at Worcester on Friday. All-rounder Stokes raced to his ton in 64 balls, sharing 220 for the fifth wicket with David Bedingham (135). The England Test captain brought up his century - the fastest in first-class cricket by a Durham player - with five successive sixes off Josh Baker. Durham declared on 580-6 and Worcestershire were 169-6 at stumps. Set batters Ed Barnard (55) and captain Brett D’Oliveira (41) fell just before the close to leave Durham in complete control.

The dictionary defines a nomad as “a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.” While this definition captures the gist of being a nomad, the modern nomad might have slightly different priorities. The film even cast Bob Wells, who is featured as number nine on our list of the ten best ways to live like a nomad. 6 The Minimalist NomadLIVING the NOMAD LIFE | Tips on Getting StartedMinimalism is a common theme throughout many modern nomads. Converting your vehicle is an excellent idea for anyone looking for easier and more affordable ways to live like a nomad. 2 The Self-Sufficient SailorLiving on a Self-Sufficient Sailboat for 10 Years + FULL TOURNot every modern nomad lives in a recreational vehicle.

The Mariupol steel mill has long been besieged by Russian forces. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says all women, children and older adults have been evacuated from a Mariupol steel mill long besieged by Russian forces. “The president’s order has been carried out: All women, children and the elderly have been evacuated from Azovstal,” Iryna Veheshchuk said. Against that backdrop, Ukrainian fighters made a final stand to prevent a complete takeover of Mariupol. By Russia’s most recent estimate, roughly 2,000 Ukrainian fighters remained at the Azovstal steelworks.

New Zealand have named an enlarged 20-player squad for the three-Test tour of England which begins on June 2. But they are set to miss both warm-up games so all-rounder Michael Bracewell and bowler Blair Tickner will travel. Opener Devon Conway and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell are the two other IPL players in the squad. The Black Caps plan to cut the squad to 15 following the four-day warm-up games which start on 20 and 26 May. Last year, New Zealand beat England 1-0 in a two-Test series and overcame India in Southampton to win the inaugural World Test Championship.