Introduction   Throughout human history, women have been exploited under various political, economic, and cultural pretexts. From ancient...

Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam Affiliation: Small Drops     Abstract   Despite Tamil’s status as one of the world’s oldest...

Abstract Plastic pollution constitutes a critical threat to global environmental sustainability and public health, particularly in...

We must engage in dialogue with the powers that govern the world — but in doing so, we must never relinquish our own pursuit of...

Abstract   This essay explores the proposition that "the fundamental political problem lies in participation," situating it within a...

Abstract   This section argues that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks cannot be adequately explained through the lens of isolated religious...

Abstract   This section critically examines Sri Lanka’s persistent reliance on counter-terrorism legislation, notably the Prevention of...

Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam Freelance Journalist | Human Rights Analyst | Founder, Small Drops NGO     Abstract   This article...

The systematic marginalisation and near-eradication of the Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka, alongside the concurrent transformation of the...

Abstract   This article critically examines the key diplomatic efforts and peace initiatives undertaken between the Sri Lankan government...

Abstract   This article highlights a recurring issue in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, where meat-based businesses have been permitted to...

The Sinhala language, as it exists today, is approximately 1,200 years old. Its early development drew heavily from Tamil—one of the...

Author: Balananthini Balasubramaniam (Nila Bala) | Small Drops & Stop human trafficking CIC UK   Trigger for Writing: This article was...

An Investigative Report by Small Drops | Balananthini Balasubramaniam.   Tamil Nadu now boasts an impressive GDP recently reported to...

After 46 years of sustained international pressure, the recent lifting of sanctions on Syria by the United States and European Union is...

As of 16 May 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) stands as a formidable air power in South Asia. Its capabilities were boldly demonstrated...

In today's global landscape, the vast majority of individuals live as ordinary human beings—preoccupied with routine, survival, and...

Introduction: Beyond Politics - The Cosmic Role of Political Philosophy   Political philosophy is not merely the study of governance or...

In the long and painful journey of the Tamil people’s struggle for liberation—both political and armed—only one figure has been...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers an unprecedented opportunity for Western nations to address some of their most pressing security and...