• 17 February 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
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
  • Hafsa Rizvi
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
  • Hafsa Rizvi
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
  • Hafsa Rizvi
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
  • Rihaab Mowlana
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

  • 28 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
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
  • Hafsa Rizvi
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
  • Rihaab Mowlana
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
  • Rihaab Mowlana
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
  • Hafsa Rizvi
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
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
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

  • 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