Minnette de Silva: A Prodigious Mind Bridging East and West in Architecture Early Brilliance and International Connections Recognized as a talented prodigy, Minnette de Silva's intellectual prowess and artistic sensibilities drew her into influential circles, even associating with the legendary Pablo Picasso. This early exposure to the forefront of modern art likely fueled her innovative approach to architecture. Shattering Global Barriers: A First for Asia Minnette de Silva etched her name in architectural history by becoming the first Asian woman elected an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1948 . This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant step forward for women in architecture across the continent. Influential Networks and Foundational Contributions Her impact extended beyond individual recognition. She was the first Asian representative of CIAM (Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne) in 1947 , placing her at the heart of in...
Graphene is the world's thinnest substance, and its interesting features have made it popular. "Graphene, for example, is 100 times stronger than the finest steel and 100 times stronger than diamond. It is durable, adaptable, and transparent. It is utilized to produce miniaturized, super-fast computers and transistors because it conducts so much electricity in such a small space." In 2017, mining and quarrying contributed roughly 2.7 percent of Sri Lanka's GDP. "Graphene is renowned as the world's newest breakthrough substance, and increased exports might treble present export revenue." Sri Lanka is the only country in the world that produces vein graphite, which has been mined for over two centuries and is called locally as 'Miniran.' For more than a century, Sri Lanka has been the world's only country to harvest ultra-pure extremely crystalline vein graphite with more than 98 percent carbon purity. Currently, Sri Lanka produces only 300 ton...