Yohan Perera from Colombo, Sri Lanka writes about Cyber Security, E-Commerce, Social Issues, Family and Relationships, Current Affairs, and Religion
Sri Lanka’s mainstream media has increasingly fallen into the trap of reproducing foreign narratives without proper verification, often relying on translations of international stories that lack local context or nuance. While this might seem like harmless journalism on the surface, it becomes deeply problematic when media outlets also begin publishing politically loaded content driven by…
As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates, a disturbing global narrative is taking shape. Despite the Israeli Defense Forces making steady progress on the battlefield, Hamas propaganda continues to dominate hearts and minds—both globally and in Sri Lanka. Hamas and the Hamas-controlled Palestinian population are increasingly portrayed as victims, while Israel is painted as…
This morning, a friend of mine who lives in Australia asked me an interesting question: “Are there any online newspapers in Sri Lanka that aren’t politically biased and report the truth without distortion?” Sadly, I had to tell her that the answer is no. None of our mainstream news outlets report objectively. Instead, most are…
In recent years, conversations about digital censorship and national internet regulation have gained significant traction around the globe. From democratic countries enacting laws to fight disinformation to authoritarian regimes creating massive digital firewalls, this global dialogue is no longer just theoretical—it’s increasingly practical, political, and urgent. In this shifting landscape, Sri Lanka finds itself standing…
The Book of Josippon, a medieval Jewish chronicle, tells the story of a man named Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon who served in the royal court of King Darius the Mede. The king planned to appoint Daniel over the entire kingdom due to his exceptional wisdom and integrity. This decision sparked jealousy among other…
Introduction In 2025, the Sri Lankan government has intensified its campaign against drug trafficking with unprecedented vigor. Within the first half of this year alone, combined operations by the Navy, Police Narcotics Bureau, and Customs have netted more than three metric tons of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine—contraband valued at a staggering Rs. 22.8 billion. Put…
Introduction Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially active across Sri Lanka, marking a transformative step toward nationwide digital access. Announced on July 2, 2025, via X – the launch brings high-speed, low-latency internet to even the most remote parts of the island. From mountain villages to coastal towns, areas long underserved by…
On June 20th, 2024, I introduced six ground rules that I follow when shopping on Daraz, aimed at helping fellow buyers avoid disappointment. I titled the article “Ground Rules for Shopping on Daraz“, and if you missed it, I recommend giving it a read. Those guidelines were shaped by personal experience and were meant to…
A 22-year-old man, by the name M.L.M. Rusdi, was arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and granted bail after being produced before the Attanagalla Magistrate on April 7th. The arrest took place on March 22, following allegations that he had pasted anti-Israel stickers on a wall inside…
Modern warfare operates on at least three fronts: physical, psychological (Psyops), and informational (IO). While traditional battles dominate headlines, it’s the psychological and information warfare that are waged far more frequently—often going unnoticed. These two fronts have become essential tools in modern propaganda, particularly among radical Islamic terrorist organizations like Hamas. Terrorists such as Hamas…
