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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
The Skills That Actually Pay Off: And How to Learn Them Without Burning Out
Every January, the same advice floods your feed: learn to code, master AI, become a data scientist, start a side hustle. By February, you’ve bookmar
Foreigners Only
Every few months, Sri Lanka seems to rediscover a truth it has never fully confronted. The phrase changes shape depending on who is saying it and wher
We Are Not Stupid. We Are Just Overfed With Information We Never Digest.
We love saying Sri Lankans do not read anymore, that attention spans are shrinking, that nobody has patience for long articles, books, or context, but
Love in the Digital Age: Why Tech Gifts Are the New Language of Romance This Valentine’s
The smartphone buzzes. A smartwatch vibrates gently. Wireless earbuds deliver a favourite song. In 2026, love speaks fluent technology.
Ayr Castle 1922
There is something very Sri Lankan about wanting to get away without actually going away. The desire is not to disappear, but to create just enough di
From Sri Lanka to Australia to London Fashion Week: How Beauty by Rosh Took Its Place on a Global Runway
Careers in beauty rarely move in straight lines. They expand through trial, repetition, pauses, recalibration, and moments that only make sense in hin
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
RihView: Power & Passports
The past week wasn’t about scandals or stats. It was about who gets protected, who gets punished, and who’s expected to swallow it quietly. From a
Being Mean Has Never Been This Easy
There was a time when a truly nasty comment online still caused a pause. Someone would call it out. Someone would say this is too much. Someone would
RihView: On Women, Blame, and Carrying Too Much
This week, I have a lot to say. The kind of week where everything feels connected, but trying to write about all of it would dilute the point. So I’
From Vision Board to Action Plan: Using Tech Tools to Plan Your Next 11 Months
You’ve seen them everywhere. Pinterest-perfect vision boards with dream vacations, fitness goals, and career milestones. Maybe you’ve even created
What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like in 2026?
Once upon a time, a meaningful life came with a checklist: wake up at 5 a.m., drink celery juice, conquer the career ladder, travel the world, maintai
RihView: Power, Pause, Processing
This week’s RihView isn’t about pretending things are calm. It’s about sitting with the contradictions. The quiet personal reckoning that happen
Rediscovering Unawatuna
I thought I knew Unawatuna well. I had been there enough times to believe I had already formed an opinion, enough visits for it to slip from an active
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