• 24 March 2025
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Are you tired of being a people-pleaser?

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to things you would rather not do, just to avoid disappointing others? Have you felt like most of what you do

  • 18 March 2025
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The Aesthetic Edit - Indu Dharmasena

Your space is a reflection of who you are - your style, your story, and your creativity. In The Aesthetic Edit, we dive into the homes and rooms of in

  • 18 March 2025
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Old School Wisdom: Goolbai Gunasekara

This week, we’re excited to feature Goolbai Gunasekara – a celebrated educator, author, and true beacon of wisdom. With a lifetime of experience u

  • 17 March 2025
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Concert Disappointments

For Sri Lankan music lovers, the announcement of an international artist gracing their shores is often met with a potent cocktail of elation and trepi

  • 11 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Love, Lies, and Red Flags: Navigating the Pitfalls of Dating Apps

Online dating is a paradox of modern romance - equal parts thrilling and bewildering. For every promising connection, there’s a cautionary tale lurk

  • 11 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Anoma Wijewardene

A person’s bookshelf tells a story - of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share wh

  • 11 March 2025
  • Jude Gayantha Perera
Big, Bold & Eccentric: The Rise of Maximalism

The Minimalist king is dead, long live Maximalism! You saw it creeping in with the overloaded bag charms and the stacked Taylor Swift concert bracelet

  • 11 March 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Reclaiming productivity during Ramadan

Dining tables laden with traditional delicacies, long nights spent at the mosque and thoughts about the ideal outfit for Eid bridge the entrance into

  • 11 March 2025
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Event Planning Blues Meet Their Match as Apple Revolutionises Digital Invitations

Tired of juggling multiple apps and endless message threads to plan your next gathering? The newly launched Apple Invites brings a breath of fresh air

  • 05 March 2025
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‘Small Island Vol.1.’ Debut Exhibition by Yashara Wickramasurendra

Colombo-based artist Yashara Wickramasurendra will present her debut solo exhibition, a series of paintings, at the Lionel Wendt Gallery on March 19th

  • 04 March 2025
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Seven Simple Hobbies to Keep Your Boredom at Bay

Ever find yourself staring at the clock, wondering how time can move so slowly when you have nothing to do? We all experience boredom occasionally, es

  • 04 March 2025
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Build Your Dream Website in Minutes: How AI is Revolutionising Web Development

In a world where having an online presence is no longer optional, many Sri Lankans from students to entrepreneurs find themselves caught between the d

  • 04 March 2025
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Break the silence, end menstrual stigma

Any girl post-puberty understands the awkwardness of asking a friend to check for that specific stain on her dress after getting up from a chair. The

  • 25 February 2025
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From Survivor to Advocate: Rosh’s Mission to Empower Women Through BARE

Rosh Kumarasinghe, widely recognised as Beauty by Rosh, has never been ashamed of her past. Her experience in an abusive relationship did not break he

  • 17 February 2025
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The Watchlist Whisperer

This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re diving into two documentaries that couldn’t be more different if they tried—one takes you to the cha

  • 17 February 2025
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Is your financial literacy up to the mark?

As vision boards took the world by storm this New Year, images of long-awaited holiday destinations, a sleek sports car (maybe two) and modern designe

  • 17 February 2025
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Shop Now, Ship Later: Inside Temu’s Gamified E-commerce Empire

In the ever-evolving landscape of global e-commerce, a new player has emerged that’s turning heads and disrupting traditional retail models. Temu, l

  • 11 February 2025
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The Future of Design: Exploring Figma’s Role in 2025

Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a design or project but felt limited by complicated software, lack of resources, or the inability to collaborat

  • 11 February 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
A Valentine’s Guide to Love Languages

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you might be scrambling to get her the freshest bunch of roses and only the most delectable chocolates.

  • 11 February 2025
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Mei’s Jiaozi: Preserving Tradition, One Dumpling at a Time

Sitting down with Yu Mei Kumarasinghe, I was immediately drawn to the sight of her expertly folding delicate sheets of dough with practised ease. Each

  • 04 February 2025
  • Kavya Thathsarani
The Endless Thought Loop: Why we overthink and how to stop

Do you ever feel most of your problems would be solved if you could get a grip on your overthinking? If you do, you are correct because when you overt

  • 04 February 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Patriotism and the youth

77 years ago today, the major economic port, Ceylon, broke free from the British Empire and later established itself as the Democratic Socialist Repub

  • 04 February 2025
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DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Innovation That’s Changing Global Technology

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, a new player has emerged that’s turning heads worldwide. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot released

  • 28 January 2025
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TikTok: Why the World Can’t Get Enough

In just a few short years, TikTok has gone from being ’’that app for kids’’ to a cultural phenomenon shaping how we consume, create, and share

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How to Travel on a Budget and Still Have the Time of Your Life

Think a vacation is out of reach because of your bank balance? Think again. Traveling on a budget isn’t just doable—it’s an adventure in itself!

  • 28 January 2025
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The Fifth Wave: Top Five Design Predictions for 2025

The world of design is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology and shifting aesthetic preferences. For Sri Lankan creators, 2025 offers

  • 21 January 2025
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Sri Lankan Parents And Their Beloved Quirks

If there’s one thing all Sri Lankans can agree on, it’s this: our parents are in a league of their own. They’re equal parts hilarious, resourcef

  • 21 January 2025
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The Watchlist Whisperer: It Ends With Us & A Family Affair

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

  • 21 January 2025
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Squid Game Decoded: A Technology and Design Perspective

In the vast landscape of modern entertainment, few phenomena have captured global attention quite like Squid Game. When this South Korean masterpiece

  • 20 January 2025
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Bishop’s College: Celebrating 150 years of education

As Bishop’s College, Colombo commemorates its 150th anniversary, its Principal Chemali Goonatilake Herath reflects on its legacy in education, roote