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Bears or Bros? Social Media Ignites Conversation on Women’s Safety
Imagine yourself lost in the woods. Panic sets in, but then you see another figure in the distance. Relief washes over you... until you realise it’s
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe during this rainy season
The rainy season can be beautiful, bringing life to the environment and making everything cosy, and yet, it can also be treacherous as it can lead to
10 ways to beat the monsoon gloom
With strong winds and heavy showers showing up on the weather forecast day and night, the monsoon season has rolled around with all its might and our
After O/Ls – What Next?
A good education is vital today. Whilst many students opt to go to university or do other tertiary educational courses, there are others who choose to
Beyond the realm of light: Exploring the deep ocean of Sri Lanka
Life below 200 m deep is as fascinating as life within the light-filled zones of our oceans. While light fades, life does not. Unfortunately, these zo
AT BISHOP’S IN THE 1950’S
Reading of the charming Principal of Bishop’s in duet with the Thomian VP caused my imagination to somersault. Could the stately Sister Gabriel (yes
Trains: Railways and Stations in Colombo
A ferroequinologist is someone who is recreationally interested in trains, and there are all kinds of them. There are people who appreciate looking an
Burger Hangover
The timing couldn’t be more perfect for Burger Hangover’s debut. With the recent closure of a popular fast-food spot, the burger scene has a void
The Tale of Beauty & The Beast
In the heart of Colombo, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, a wondrous spectacle unfolded at the Colombo International School. The junior mus
Pioneering Certification Programme Revolutionises Arts Programme
In an exciting development for the arts education sector, an Australian-accredited certification programme has been launched by The Ballet School of C
“ESCAPE: STORIES OF SURVIVORS”: A Theatrical Production Highlighting Child Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka
LEADS, in partnership with Sevalanka Foundation, proudly announces ’’ESCAPE: Stories of Survivors,’’ a theatrical production under Sevalanka
Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Cafe
Nestled in the heart of Colombo, is the all-new Blooming Breakfast Resto bar and café, poised to become the city’s go-to spot for round-the-clock d
WNPS: 130 years of dedication to Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation
In 1894, when the Game Protection Society of Ceylon was established by a group of British colonialists who recognized that the local wildlife and thei
Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. We had a chat with Dr Shehan Silva, a Consultant Physician with Special Interest in
From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on Transforming Breastfeeding Support
The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, felt frustrating
The Watchlist Whisperer - TV Series edition
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
Eating for your blood type - does it matter?
For the majority of us, planning and consuming a balanced diet daily can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But what if there is an already-devel
Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand Expertise
The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional success in our rapi
Back To Stage: A Collaboration of Schools, Talent, and Generations
Back to Stage,’ an ode to over a hundred years of partnership between Bishop’s College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, was success
And Then There Were None
Cold Theatre 7’s And Then There Were None, the theatrical rendition of Agatha Christie’s classic and best-selling crime novel, unravelled at the L
Famous Graves With Many Stories To Tell... Paris
There is a cemetery in northern Paris that ranks most visited in the world. Pere Lachaise has more established stars and celebrities buried there tha
Top Picks From Our Readers: Vegetarian Eateries
As the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar approaches, many people in Sri Lanka are embracing a vegetarian diet in the lead-up and abstaining fro
Turning the Pages with Norgenta Lata
British author Norgenta Lata, is an NHS Mental Health Professional with a wealth of experience in Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services. With
A Celebration of Art and Legacy of Jayantha Premachandra
This May, Sri Lanka commemorates the life and work of one of its most distinguished artists, Jayantha Premachandra. A retrospective exhibition, book l
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties
Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump
The Uncle Wardrobe: Top 05 style mistakes Sri Lankan Men still make today
Do you ever ponder why men wear what they wear? And why is it that everyone around them is too afraid to speak up and tell one of them their shirt’s
A Lion’s Share of Flavour: Sri Lankan Spice Heats Up MasterChef Australia
Since 2009, MasterChef Australia - one of the most popular culinary reality TV shows, has featured the cream of the crop among the most talented amate
A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online
You’re relaxing at home, curled up on the couch with your phone in hand. You’re not taking pictures, not video chatting with friends. You’re sim
Dinara Punchihewa: Featured in Forbes 30 under 30
Sri Lankan actress Dinara Punchihewa has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This recogniti
Out of the Box: Sensory Indulgence
Ask a group of people what they do for a living today and no two answers are the same. That’s the beauty of the job market in this millennium – ne
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