• 14 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Is Instant Gratification Killing the Reading Habit Among Youngsters?

It’s no secret that many young people today are reading less than previous generations. As the world becomes increasingly digital, with content avai

  • 14 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Backyard Adventures: How Sri Lanka’s Youth Are Redefining Local Travel

For years, young Sri Lankans had one goal when it came to travel: the overseas trip. Whether it was backpacking through Southeast Asia or taking that

  • 14 January 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
How AI is Making Learning and Creation Easier for Everyone

Have you ever struggled to understand a complex topic, wanted immediate feedback on your work, or wished for a creative assistant available whenever y

  • 07 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Messed Up Your New Year’s Resolutions Already? Here’s Why That’s Okay—And How to Get Back on Track

It’s now week 2 of January, and maybe you’ve already skipped a gym day, succumbed to dessert, or let that goal of reading a book every week slide.

  • 07 January 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Goodbye Tab Overload, Hello xTiles: The Digital Workspace

Multiple browser tabs open with scattered digital notes, WhatsApp messages flooding in with work updates, email notifications piling up, and important

  • 07 January 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
World Introvert Month: A time for the quiet ones

This individual would typically try their best to hide in the shadows, devoid of attention and prefer solitude over mayhem. They’d prefer their bed

  • 03 January 2025
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Building on Legacy: Udayshanth Fernando’s Latest Paradise Road Outlet Opens in Colombo

“This is an amalgamation of all our efforts,” says Udayshanth Fernando, widely known as Shanth Fernando, reflecting on the opening of the latest P

  • 31 December 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Zero Plans for New Year’s Eve? Here Are Last-Minute Celebration Ideas!

So, it’s December 31st, and you’ve found yourself in a bit of a predicament: the clock is ticking down, the excitement of the new year is in the a

  • 31 December 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Reset, Refocus, Reclaim: Embracing Wellness for 2025

With it being the last day of the year, promises to do better and be better linger on lips. There is constant chatter about resolutions and aiming hig

  • 31 December 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Google NotebookLM’s Audio Revolution

In a significant leap forward for digital learning tools, Google Labs has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to their NotebookLM platform – the Audi

  • 23 December 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Travel Smarter: Your Digital Guide to Effortless Adventures

In an era where smartphones have become our most trusted travel companions, discovering the hidden gems of Sri Lanka has never been easier or more aff

  • 23 December 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Finding Joy in Simplicity: Minimalist Christmas Celebrations

With the holiday season in full swing, Sri Lankans are redefining how they mark Christmas. Traditionally marked with grandeur and abundance, a quiet r

  • 23 December 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Celebrating the festive season safely and responsibly

With Christmas tomorrow and New Year’s approaching, it is a time filled with anticipation, celebration and joy. However, it is essential to prioriti

  • 17 December 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Eat the Rainbow

We are no strangers to infamous sayings such as “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” or “you are what you eat” which were devised to promote

  • 17 December 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Design Beyond Limits: The Reinvention of Notebook Culture

Imagine a world where design isn’t just about pixels and perfection, but about passion, personality, and pure creative joy. Welcome to the universe

  • 17 December 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Why goodbye matters

Whether it’s the final page of a book, the last day of the year, or the end of a relationship, endings are a part of life that we all encounter, and

  • 10 December 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Modern Friendships in the Age of Ghosting

Friendships have always been fluid, shaped by life’s inevitable ebbs and flows. But in the digital age, the landscape of human connection has underg

  • 10 December 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
The not-so-jolly side of the season

Behind the jingle bells and clinking glasses at midnight, Christmas and New Year’s can be a lot harder to power through than it looks. Amidst a mult

  • 03 December 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Watchlist Whisperer: Movies based on true events

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

  • 03 December 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Dichotomy of Sri Lankan Work Culture

Sri Lanka’s work culture paints a tale of two extremes. On one side, the private sector is synonymous with relentless hustle, where employees are of

  • 03 December 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Level up your life before 2025

With 2025 less than a month away, it is natural to reflect on where you stand in life. Are you feeling a pang of disappointment or stressed out if you

  • 03 December 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Artists vs AI

From ancient cave painters to the likes of Pablo Picasso and other modern artists, art has been at the centre of human identity throughout centuries,

  • 26 November 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
How Philip Chandraratne Pioneered Civilian Bravery Recognition in Sri Lanka

In a bustling corner of Colombo, amidst the usual clamour of the Pettah market in 1991, a simple moment sparked a profound mission to honour acts of e

  • 26 November 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Organise Your Chaos: 3 Apps to Transform Ideas into Action

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with new ideas, tasks, and responsibilities. Whether you’re a student juggling homework

  • 19 November 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
You can’t just snap out of Depression

After years marked by crises and loss, the conversation around depression in Sri Lanka is more urgent than ever. But what does depression truly mean,

  • 12 November 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
The Pickle Island

After witnessing the success of launching The Fun Island in 2022, by inviting families and friends together for a playful and memorable experience, co

  • 04 November 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
The not-so-sweet side of a flavour-filled puff: Delving into the youth vape trap

The sight of a group of huddled youngsters in good spirits sharing giggles and stories is enough to make anyone older reminisce about their own youthf

  • 04 November 2024
  • Kavya Thathsarani
The Transformative Power of Etiquette: Empowering Future Leaders

In today’s fast-paced world, one who masters the art of etiquette masters his world. Recently, I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with