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The monsoon rain has barely stopped falling on a Negombo rooftop when a child splashes through a puddle nearby, unaware that the pool of water above his home may be nurturing the next generation of disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, and among the emerging physician-scientists driving this evolution is Dr. Ohmini Krishnamurthy Rajendran, a Consultant Radiologist and AI researcher whose work bridges radiology, genomics, pathology, and computational medicine. Through a growing body of peer-reviewed research, academic publications, and innovation in cancer intelligence systems, Dr. Rajendran is contributing to the future of precision oncology.

The recent case involving senior Buddhist monk Pallegama Hemarathana Thero has become more than a criminal investigation. For many Sri Lankans, it has become a painful symbol of how power, politics, and religious influence continue to dominate justice in the country.

In recent years, dengue fever has become one of the most common and dangerous diseases in society. Once rarely seen, it now spreads rapidly across regions, affecting countless individuals. Although dengue is a potentially fatal illness, awareness, early treatment, and the healing wisdom of Ayurveda can save lives.

Prof. Tornike Shurgulaia: A Vanguard Scholar in Global Security and Intelligence Studies