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RihView: Bad Meds, Trump & Hate
What a week! From Sri Lanka’s scandal-prone elite suddenly discovering the legal system does, in fact, apply to them… To Donald Trump dropping bom
I Don’t Belong Here: The Secret Struggle of Sri Lankan Developers
In the heart of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning tech landscape, a silent challenge lurks beneath the surface of innovative solutions and complex algorithms.
Of BTS, Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking
Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after completing their
Pages & Perspectives: Raffealla Fernando
A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share what
How Gemini AI Can Save Your Exam Season
The familiar panic is setting in. Your A/L examination is just weeks away, and you’re staring at a mountain of syllabus content that seems impossibl
We’re All Addicted to Being Mad Online
Recently, a local influencer posted a video of herself eating a burger in a crop top. Harmless, right? Except the comments section lit up like it was
We Stopped Drawing, Ghibli Didn’t: A Wake-Up Call!
Those random days where we sit on the sofa on a rainy day and notice in a world where artificial intelligence can churn out artwork in seconds and dig
Feeling All the Feels? Here’s How to Keep Your Cool
On certain days, everything seems perfectly balanced. You’re sipping your iced coffee, vibing to your playlist, and your life feels like a Pinterest
Sashane Dassanayake Secures Landmark Win
In a year already marked by remarkable global achievements for Sri Lanka, Sashane Dassanayake added another prestigious accolade to the nation’s nam
Buzz with Danu - Turkey Tales
There’s a special kind of thrill that hits you the moment your plane touches down in a new country — and on the 14th of May, as I flew in with Tur
Breaking the stigma around male infertility in Sri Lanka
In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, blaming them fo
“I Use ChatGPT to Train My Boyfriend” And Other Absolutely Unhinged Ways People Are Using AI
When ChatGPT first entered the chat, most people used it for pretty tame things: fixing emails, brainstorming Instagram captions, writing essays five
Google Has a New ’G’ Logo: Can You Spot the Difference?
In a world where change happens at lightning speed, even tech giants like Google know when it’s time for a subtle refresh.
Romanticising Life: The Art of Living Life Like It’s a Movie
Let’s be honest, life can feel like a never-ending cycle of to-do lists, emails, chores, and the occasional existential scroll through social media.
“Why Didn’t She Leave?” Is the Wrong Question
The surveillance footage of Cassie and Diddy is gut-wrenching. It’s raw. Violent. The kind of video you watch once and then wish you hadn’t. And y
Doomscroll, Panic, Repeat: Why You’re Glued to Bad News
You know that person who posts every breaking news update before the journalists even have time to verify it? Who shares three different links about a
The Unofficial Guide to Surviving a Sri Lankan Wedding
There’s nothing quite like a Sri Lankan wedding. It’s not just a celebration - it’s an epic. A multi-day affair wrapped in lace, ritual, gold je
Well-being is Your Life, Literally
Let’s be real. When someone mentions well-being, most of us picture a girl doing yoga at sunrise or a guy sipping green juice while manifesting his
An Integrated Holistic approach to healing Chikungunya
Integrated holistic medical systems have gentle and effective solutions to treat chikungunya. Chikungunya, the mosquito bourne viral outbreak is curr
Elevate Your 2025 Job Search: Essential Courses for a Standout Resume
In today’s fast-moving world, learning doesn’t stop at graduation - it’s what keeps your career growing. For Sri Lankans navigating the twists a
Being ‘Fine’ All the Time is Exhausting
May might not ring any bells when it comes to mental health in Sri Lanka. It usually pops up more in October, when World Mental Health Day rolls aroun
Mental Health, But Make It Aesthetic: The Soft Era of Healing
Healing is not something we do behind closed doors anymore. Whether it is shared through playlists, scribbled in journals, whispered through guided me
Protect Your Digital Life through Kaspersky
These days, your phone is more valuable than your most prized possessions. One wrong step in the digital world, and your personal data could disappear
Care for a sweet distraction?
Ever had a mental breakdown so bad that it’s got you tied to your bed not wanting to move an inch, even if nature called?
How to Plan a Super Fun Sip & Paint Party
So, you want to throw a Sip & Paint party? Amazing choice! Whether for a birthday, bachelorette, girls’ night, or just a fun weekend with friends, i
How Barressential Redefined Fitness in Colombo
When Narendra ‘Nare’ Bandaranayake returned to Sri Lanka in 2016 after over a decade in London, she didn’t plan on launching a fitness movement
The Unseen Weight of Mum Guilt:Chasing Ambitions, Missing Milestones
Today, I’m sitting thousands of miles away from home, in a bustling foreign city, surrounded by opportunity, excitement, and the very thing I’ve w
Clicks, Cash, and Culture: Sri Lanka’s OnlyFans Wave
There was a time when “content creator” meant vlogging, cooking videos, or maybe even makeup tutorials. But the digital world has evolved - and in