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A fortnight ago, the rupee suddenly fell steeply, driven by higher fuel imports. The government and IMF stepped-in and the rupee recovered. But a cautious Central Bank jacked-up interest rates, and now the Public Debt Management Office is in the firing line.

Elder care in Sri Lanka is changing. As the island’s population ages, youth migrate, and the cost of care rises, this Examination asks what elders want. And whether their wishes can keep pace with society’s rapid changes.