Rihaab Mowlana
Rihaab Mowlana is the Founding Editor of Life Plus and a journalist who doesn't just chase stories; she drags them into the spotlight. She's also a psychology educator and co-founder of both Colombo Dream School and Dream Team Studio. Sharp on culture and unafraid to go deep, her writing doesn't flinch, and neither does she. For drama, depth, and stories served real, not sugar-coated, follow her on Instagram: @rihaabmowlana
Latest Stories
Visakesa Chandrasekaram on becoming the first two-time Gratiaen winner and more
We were midway through a WhatsApp call - Chandrasekaram navigating an afternoon in Australia, me on the other end in Colombo - whe
Experience the French Art of Living at Colombo’s First French Market
What if a Sunday morning in Colombo could feel a little like a stroll through a French village? On June 21, La Maison de Colombo
The End of the Big Fat Sri Lankan Wedding?
As wedding season unfolds, more Sri Lankan couples are choosing intimate celebrations over grand receptions. Is it simply about co
A Child. A Cleric. And a Justice System on Trial.
There is a version of Sri Lanka that we like to present to ourselves. Cultured. Spiritual. A country of ancient civilisation and d
The Watchlist Whisperer: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge & Desi Bling
This week’s Watchlist is a masterclass in aggressive, over-the-top excess. Just on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. On
The Performance of Appreciation: Why We Turned Mother’s Day into a Press Release
The Monday following the second Sunday of May is characterized by a specific kind of quiet. The digital sirens have ceased, the fl
A Month-Long Ode to Motherhood: High Tea at Table by Nyne
The concept of the modern High Tea has often risked becoming a clichéd affair of frozen pastries and uninspired spreads, but Tabl
RihView: MJ & Vijay
This week felt like a reminder that influence doesn’t always follow logic. Some things hold their place long after their time ha
The Watchlist Whisperer: Emily in Paris (S5) & XO, Kitty (S3)
This week’s Watchlist is all about the shiny and new, or at least, things that look new until you look a little closer. We’re
The Art of Letting Go: Why You Need the 50-Page Rule
We have all been there. You’re sitting on the sofa, staring at a paragraph you’ve already read three times. Your mind is wande
The Alchemy of the Golden Hour: A New Chapter at Tiki Bar, Shangri-La Colombo
There is a specific, fleeting window of time in Colombo where the city seems to hold its breath. It happens just as the sun begins
The Silence of the ‘Good’ Man: Why Your Social Comfort is Killing Us
The world was first forced to look at this in 2024 during the trial of Dominique Pelicot in France. We watched in horror as a 71-y
