COLOMBO — In July 2023, heavy rains continued in southern Sri Lanka for days ... indusiatus) is a type of stinkhorn mushroom known for its pungent odor to lure flies to aid in spore dispersal ...

Ms de Kretser was born in Sri Lanka and emigrated to Australia when she was 14. She is the author of The Hamilton Case, the winner of the Tasmania Pacific Prize, the Encore Award (UK) and the ...