• 30 May 2024
Pioneering Certification Programme Revolutionises Arts Programme

In an exciting development for the arts education sector, an Australian-accredited certification programme has been launched by The Ballet School of C

  • 29 May 2024
Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. We had a chat with Dr Shehan Silva, a Consultant Physician with Special Interest in

  • 28 May 2024
From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on Transforming Breastfeeding Support

The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, felt frustrating

  • 28 May 2024
The Watchlist Whisperer - TV Series edition

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

  • 28 May 2024
Eating for your blood type - does it matter?

For the majority of us, planning and consuming a balanced diet daily can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But what if there is an already-devel

  • 28 May 2024
Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand Expertise

The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional success in our rapi

  • 21 May 2024
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties

Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump

  • 21 May 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online

You’re relaxing at home, curled up on the couch with your phone in hand. You’re not taking pictures, not video chatting with friends. You’re sim

  • 16 May 2024
Things to Consider before Applying to Foreign Universities

Many students today choose to pursue their university education overseas – apart from obtaining an internationally recognised qualification the expo

  • 14 May 2024
AI in your Pocket: From Ride-hailing to Your Social Feed

Forget about flying cars and robot butlers! Artificial intelligence is transforming our lives in many amusing ways. A recent study found that 75% of S

  • 09 May 2024
The Importance of Good Nutrition

People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk of serious health problems. Good nutrition means that your body gets all the nut

  • 08 May 2024
What worries young people?

Life asked 50 young Sri Lankans (18-28) what stresses them the most, and the answers were eye-opening.

  • 07 May 2024
Beyond the Evil Stepmother: Celebrating the Moms Who Stepped Up

We all know the story. The wicked stepmother who swoops in, poisons apples, and generally makes life miserable for our favourite princesses (thanks a

  • 07 May 2024
Debunking some common nutrition myths

When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices, let

  • 25 April 2024
Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You

  • 02 April 2024
Keep An Eye

Getting your eyes tested regularly is vital even if your vision seems to be fine. Such tests allow a specialist doctor to monitor your eyes for vision

  • 13 March 2024
Why Did This Closeup Ad Spark a National Conversation?

Love. It’s a universal language, right? Except, sometimes society throws up these giant roadblocks - age, ethnicity, language - that make expressing

  • 04 December 2023
Till Divorce Do Us Part

MARRIAGE IS NOT A BED OF ROSES AND ANY MARRIAGE HAS ITS GOOD AND BAD TIMES. BUT TODAY NUMEROUS YOUNG AND EVEN OLDER COUPLES ARE GETTING DIVORCED. WE I

  • 28 November 2023
FACTS ON SARCOPAENIA

Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phenomenon is also

  • 17 November 2023
#WATSS Campaign: Why are teenagers so sad?

Young people in Sri Lanka have had a rough time of it – especially over the past four years. In addition to the isolation of COVID, the profound dig

  • 07 November 2023
Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients

Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst the loss

  • 17 October 2023
Caring for the Elderly

Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are

  • 08 September 2023
Organ Donation: Q & A With Dr Yasuni Manikkage

Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person legally either by consent wh

  • 14 August 2023
Accidents at home…

We chat to Consultant Family Physician Dr Sarath Paranavitane, to ask him about how to avoid accidents at home and what needs to be in every First Ai

  • 23 July 2023
Dentistry in 2023: What we need to know…

Dentistry is a very interesting subspecialty of Medicine. This sub speciality was derived when the physicians realised that the issues arising from or

  • 09 June 2023
World Oceans Day: Pearl Protectors

World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on the 8th of June, and in Sri Lanka, The Pearl Protectors, which is a youth-led marine conservation organisat

  • 05 June 2023
Running for Mental Health: Subi’s Inspirational Ultramarathon

Running for a cause is a powerful way to make a difference, and mother of two Subhashi Aubert, took on an extraordinary challenge to support mental he

  • 15 May 2023
Buzz with Danu: Akilesh Mirthika Epa

Today on the Buzz I speak to a young fashionista who is making headlines in the US for his spark on the ramp. New York Fashion Week is a dream for m

  • 27 March 2023
A chat with Himaya: Miss Earth Australia – Charity

Sri Lankan born Himaya Wijayaweera recently won one of the 5 national titles in the Miss Earth Australia National competition - Miss Earth Australia -

  • 19 February 2023
NIJA LUXURY WELLNESS : Holistic Wellness at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration to the mind, body and soul - NIJA Luxury Wellness officially opened its doors on 27th January at Cinnamon Gr