Lifestyle
The impact of childhood attachments on adult relationships
Did you know that every hug, smile and conversation we have with other people is most likely influenced by invisible patterns from our childhood?
Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must Come Together
The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tragedy isn’t someth
Is the Newest iPhone Worth the Upgrade?
In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, Apple’s latest offering, the iPhone 16, has hit the market with its usual fanfare. But in an increasingly
Hello 2050! What’s cooking?
Take a quick moment to recall your last grocery shopping trip. Some white rice, a handful of apples, a few bags of leafy greens and perhaps even a
The science behind motivation
Imagine waking up each day with a clear purpose, feeling ready to face whatever comes your way. What keeps us going even when things get tough or our
From Hobby to Hustle: How One Student Balances Art Commissions and University
First, it begins with compliments on homemade brownies for close friends, or a twinkle in the eye from the receiver of a gifted, elaborate painting. T
Unmarried, Happy and Fulfilled!
Ladies who are unmarried can choose how they spend their lives with perhaps more freedom than those who are married. We spoke to a few unmarried ladie
Yevan David: Sri Lankan talent in the Formula World.
When you think of the Formula world, you think of magnanimous names like Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen. Highlighted by the gl
The Youth Vote: First-Time Voters Speak on Their Hopes for a New Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has ushered in a new chapter in its political landscape as Anura Kumara Dissanayake was declared the winner of the country’s presidential
iScanner: Your Ultimate Portable Document Solution
iScanner is a cutting-edge, all-in-one document scanning and management application designed for smartphones. It’s an advanced scanning tool that tr
Dual nature of stress: is it harmful or helpful?
Imagine preparing for a big presentation at work, feeling a rush of adrenaline that sharpens your focus and drives you to perform at your best. Now pi
Raise a forest at home - a step to breathe better!
For many of us, our homes provide us with a safe sanctuary - a place to rest and unwind after a long day, space to enjoy our hobbies, and most importa
Feng Shui: Roof Designs
Good Feng Shui design requires the family home to be built and arranged according to favourable orientations so that the home and its residents benefi
The Whinging Pome: Morris Minor Memories
There were over a million “moggies” built from 1948 to 1971. This description was used by some of us to call the little Morris Minor car exported
Don’t Get Hacked! A guide to ultimate online account security
In an era where our digital lives are intertwined with nearly every aspect of our daily routines, maintaining robust online account security has never
Guard your senses: Strategies to Protect Your Five Senses in a Stimulating World
Our senses- sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch, help us to perceive and experience everything around us. They play important roles in our daily l
Health Problems to Watch Out for After 50
As we get older, our bodies change, particularly after we reach 50 years and we may have various health issues. According to Dr Sarath Paranavitane r
From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?
The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the psychology of belief
Software Engineering vs. Computer Science Degree: Understanding the Differences
If you’re interested in technology, you might be thinking about studying Software Engineering or Computer Science. Both are important in the tech wo
Off to University?
Some may already be packing to go off to university –an exciting time for many. We spoke to some students to get their views on how they went abou
Blaming the Dress, Not the Beast: The Perils of Victim-Blaming
Every time a sexual assault makes the headlines, the same infuriating question comes up: ’’What was she wearing?’’. Instead of focusing on the
Alternative Therapies to deal with Depression - Part 2
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION? HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE TH
Alternative Therapies to deal with Depression
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel , think, act and perceive the world. Some people find compleme
The Only Child
If you are an only child, you may often find that you are labelled as someone who is selfish, self- centered, have trouble sharing, compromising and
K-pop: The Global Cultural Phenomenon
Marked by their catchy melodies, remarkably synchronised choreographies and stunning visuals at live performances as well as impeccably produced music
Loved Ones in Care Homes
With many migrating, families seem to be opting to put their parents or loved ones in care /elders homes. The demand for good care homes seem to be o
How to Cope with Widowhood
Becoming a widow or widower is perhaps one of the toughest situations many have to face. The feelings of grief and loneliness at losing one’s spouse
Couples Who Work In The Same Profession
Couples who work in the same profession do full-time jobs that are demanding and their working lives and personal lives are deeply intertwined. Howev
From hulk to hero: How to channel your inner anger for good
We have all been there. Stuck in traffic, dealing with a demanding boss or facing a frustrating situation. It is normal to feel anger bubbling up insi