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Are You a Passionate Lover or a Compassionate Lover?
You know that stage when your heart starts racing every time your situationship texts ’’hey’’? When your brain basically turns into a dopamine
The White Shirt: Purity, Power, and Pop Culture
I love how a crisply ironed white shirt just elevates any outfit, even if it’s just a layer. I also love a thick cotton button-down for a meeting. I
The Abeyesundere Family of Galle — the first comprehensive account of a remarkable family legacy
Dr Nirmala M. Pieris, a scientist by profession and storyteller by passion, announces the launch of her publication The Abeyesundere Family of Galle,
SĀRA: A Legacy of Fertility, Family, and Freshly Bottled Goodness
From a coconut plantation in Weriyapola to handcrafted wellness blends in Colombo, SĀRA is more than a brand. It’s a story of three generations bou
You Were the Art All Along: A Note to Creatives On the Hunt For Ideas
From the moment we wake up, we’re already creating. The way sunlight forces its way into your room and lands softly on your wall, the way you drag y
Is Your Phone Actually Working For You?
Every year on the second Thursday of November, the world observes World Usability Day. This year, it falls on November 14, 2025. But this isn’t some
Faith Meets Wanderlust: How Malaysia Is Redefining Muslim-Friendly Travel
Tourism conferences rarely leave room for emotion. They’re usually about numbers - arrivals, targets, and growth percentages - the language of indus
One Month Later: iPhone 17
A month after the iPhone 17 launched in Sri Lanka, the initial hype has settled, and early adopters have moved past the excitement of unboxing. What r
RihView: Cost, Cartels & Complicated Love
The past week, Sri Lanka proved that even survival here is a luxury purchase, the Navy hauled in another billion-rupee drug bust that feels more famil
Reset Days: Why You Need One Every Month
In today’s fast-paced world, life often feels like a constant race with deadlines, events, errands, social expectations, and the never-ending pressu
The Cost of a Scare: How Halloween Became Colombo’s Newest Cash Cow
A few years ago, Colombo’s idea of Halloween was bored teenagers huddled together to enjoy a horror movie marathon. Today, it’s a month-long moodb
Paraíso SBKZ: Inside Sri Lanka’s First International Dance Festival
Paraíso SBKZ - Sri Lanka Dance Festival 2025 isn’t just an event - it’s a vision taking shape. A vision to show the world that Sri Lanka is more
RihView: Medals, Mayhem & Missing Jewels
The past week was a showcase of talent, turbulence, and top-tier thievery. Our athletes sprinted past systemic neglect to bring home glory, airplane p
AI Video Creation Revolution
You don’t need a camera crew. You don’t even need to film anything. AI is now letting anyone produce professional-looking video content with just
The Lipstick Effect: Small Luxuries, Big Feelings
Your favourite Sri Lankan creator has just posted a reel from her tuk ride through Colombo, the camera pans to her glossy red lipstick catching the mo
Hello Amma – A Return-to-Work Programme for Mums
Returning to work after a career break is challenging for most mothers. Besides the emotional guilt, there are various obstacles, such as the expectat
Malaysia’s Masterclass in Memorable Tourism
They handed me a paper token under a canopy of golden lights and spice-scented air. It wasn’t real currency, but it felt like a passport. A quiet in
RihView: Hashtags, Handcuffs, and Hacks
This week’s news was one long sigh. We watched corporations turn mental health into a PR stunt, a police officer forget what the word duty means, an
How Stress Silently Shapes Women’s Health
Many women pride themselves on their ability to “handle it all” careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and personal growth, but the very
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
October isn’t just about cosy weather and pumpkin spice...it’s also a month painted in pink. Everywhere you look, there’s a gentle reminder of s
Hackathons: Why Every Student (and Young Professional) Should Join
The concept sounds simple: gather a team, solve a real problem, and build a working prototype in 24 to 48 hours. Yet this formula has consistently pro
At Global Travel Meet, Malaysia Reintroduces Itself to the World
The chatter of a hundred languages rose through the halls of Kuala Lumpur’s World Trade Centre. Somewhere between the aroma of Malaysian Teh Tarik /
Why Self-Love Feels So Difficult (and What to Remember About It)
We hear it everywhere: “love yourself.” It sounds simple enough, right? But when you actually try to practice self-love, it often feels…hard, so
Tech Grads, Feeling Stuck? Here’s How to Start Moving Forward
You’ve just walked across the stage, diploma in hand, computer science degree finally yours after years of late nights, debugging code and cramming
Beyond the Day Job: Sri Lanka’s Side Hustle Generation
Walk into any Colombo cafe these days and you’ll notice something curious. The person at the next table isn’t just sipping a cappuccino; they’re
‘KICK OFF’ - Thiloka Karunarathne’s literary debut
Thiloka Karunarathne’s literary debut, ‘Kick Off’, was launched recently in Colombo. Thiloka, who is an Attorney-at-Law, is a Graduate from the
Disruptors: Raffealla Fernando
I met Raffealla Fernando at a coffee shop, voice recorder perched between us, and within minutes, I understood why she had to be the one to relaunch t
RihView: Floods, Fees, and Foolish Pride
This week’s news came with plenty of water, way too many zeros, and just enough ego to make you shake your head. From citizens rising up against cor
4 Websites That Saved My Sanity
It’s 2 AM, you’re still staring at your laptop screen, and tomorrow’s presentation feels like climbing Sigiriya in flip-flops. Sound familiar? B
The Rise of “Chosen Families”
In today’s world, the definition of family has truly evolved and continues to do so. Once confined strictly to bloodlines and legal ties, the idea o
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