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
The Watchlist Whisperer: Catfish Documentaries
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, uns
The Psychology of Catfishing: Why People Pretend to Be Someone Else Online
Catfishing: we’ve all heard about it, and some unlucky folks have even been on the receiving end of it. It’s the strange pheno
Experience Master Chef Liang’s Special Menu at Yi Jing
Dining at Yi Jing, located at ITC Ratnadipa, is always a bit of an event. With its expansive views and sleek décor, the restauran
Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must Come Together
The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tr
Paan Paan’s Fresh New Space at Staple Street
Paan Paan has been the go-to bakery on Staple Street, known for its artisanal bread and delectable pastries that have kept custome
Why We Look Away: The Truth Behind the Bystander Effect
Just this past weekend, I saw an elderly woman collapse while waiting for her vehicle at a hotel. She seemed to have suffered a me
A Culinary Love Letter at Tabé: Where Tradition Meets Rebellion
When two chefs with distinct culinary backgrounds collaborate, magic happens. Tabé, the contemporary Japanese restaurant in Colom
The Youth Vote: First-Time Voters Speak on Their Hopes for a New Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has ushered in a new chapter in its political landscape as Anura Kumara Dissanayake was declared the winner of the count
AUTARCH: Japanese and Thai cuisine under one roof
The historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct recently welcomed a fresh culinary addition: Autarch. This new restaurant, a joint v
From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?
The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the p
The Watchlist Whisperer: Feel Good TV Shows
This week, we’re ditching the dark dramas, mind-bending thrillers and documentaries, diving headfirst into a world of pure joy a
Blaming the Dress, Not the Beast: The Perils of Victim-Blaming
Every time a sexual assault makes the headlines, the same infuriating question comes up: ’’What was she wearing?’’. Instea
