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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 wandering to what’s for
Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday
We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell
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-year-old man admitted
Google Search Is Changing
The way people search for information is changing faster than most people realise. And in April 2026, that change just became impossible to ignore.
The Unspoken Gym Rule: We Need to Talk About Hygiene
There’s an unwritten rule in every gym that no one says out loud or puts on a poster, but everyone knows it exists, or at least, we hope they do. Th
The New Face of Digital Fraud This Avurudu Season
This year, the scammer may not sound suspicious. They may sound perfectly human. The voice on the phone knows your name. The SMS from your bank loo
Book Review: Sean Perera’s A Butterfly
Make the mistake of reading Sean Perera’s debut novel, A Butterfly, while hungry, and you will soon find yourself craving all manner of deliciousnes
From Stylist to Designer: Gayantha Perera Unveils ELUSIV
For years, Gayantha Perera — better known in fashion circles as stylist.lk — has been the invisible hand behind some of Sri Lanka’s most strikin
The Cost of a Break
A long weekend in Sri Lanka usually begins in a group chat. Someone throws out a casual “shall we go somewhere?” and within minutes, it’s no lon
RihView: Hot Weather & Easter Attack Debates
This week feels like a loop. The heat is getting harder to ignore, Parliament is revisiting one of the country’s most painful chapters yet again, an
The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that this mindset has
The Little Green Owl That Turned Language Learning Into a Daily Habit
There is an app on more than 500 million phones around the world that has made people feel genuinely guilty for missing a vocabulary lesson. If you ha
The Watchlist Whisperer: Inside the Manosphere & Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
This week’s Watchlist is basically about perspective - what we choose to see, and what we only understand later. Inside the Manosphere looks at a ve
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
The Business of Loneliness
Not long ago, loneliness was considered a private ache, something people endured quietly and rarely discussed in polite company. Today, it is a market
RihView: Fuel Queues & School Extra Curricular Costs
This week’s news had a very familiar Sri Lankan theme: other people make the mess, and somehow we end up standing in line for it. Fuel queues are cr
AI’s Quiet Takeover of How Work Actually Gets Done
Something fundamental changed in how businesses operate, and it happened so gradually that many didn’t notice the transition. AI stopped being the s
Why Most People Quit the Gym (PS. It’s Not Laziness)
This is the most common explanation given when someone stops going to the gym. After more than a decade in the fitness community, I can confidently sa
The Watchlist Whisperer with Rihaab Mowlana
This week’s Watchlist came together in two very different ways: one show I’d been waiting years to see return, and one film I watched almost by ac
The Morning After Women’s Day
By the time you read this, Women’s Day is already behind us. The pink graphics have slowed down. The WhatsApp forwards declaring “Here’s to s
Nail It: A Guide to Safe Fake Nails
Nails are more than just a small detail in a woman’s appearance; they can be a canvas for creativity, a boost of confidence, and even a little daily
Grief, Guilt, and the Weekend Brunch: When the world burns, why are we still ordering dessert?
Sunlight settles in deliberate squares across the floor. Iced lattes bead with condensation. Someone leans forward to adjust the angle of a croissant
RihView: Crises and Cricket
This week isn’t about light drama or internet nonsense. It’s about power. The kind that drops bombs and redraws borders. The kind that wears a cri
When Fitness Becomes an Identity And Why That’s Dangerous
If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do and starts becomi
Ageing & Mental Health in Sri Lanka: Growing Old in a Country That Doesn’t Talk About It
Ageing in most Sri Lankan families reveals itself through small routines rather than big conversations. A new tablet appears beside the morning tea. A
Strong Bodies, Silent Minds: Mental Health in the Fitness Community
What if I told you that the place many of us go to become healthier, to stay fit, and to become strong can also quietly harm our mental health?
Women and Their Dogs: A Bond That Does More Than Comfort
There’s something undeniably special about the bond between women and dogs. Beyond wagging tails and loyal eyes, dogs become steady companions offer
The Marriage Deadline
“So, what next?” For women in their late twenties and early thirties, the question is rarely about work. It is not about promotions, degrees or
The Discipline of Slowing Down: Preparing for a Month of Fasting
Sri Lanka rarely slows down. Deadlines stack. Prices shift. Conversations escalate before they settle. And yet, in a few days, Ramadan will begin.
After the Roses Fade: Love That Doesn’t Cost a Rupee
The days after Valentine’s are strangely quiet. The heart-shaped balloons begin to sink. The supermarket shelves look less dramatic. The social medi
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