Lifestyle
Medication Use and Safety
As we age, managing multiple chronic health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis—often requires taking several differen
The Weight You Can’t See
Years of working in the fitness industry have taught me that the heaviest things people carry into a gym are rarely the weights they lift. They’re t
The Age of Digital Deception
Here is a question worth sitting with before you scroll any further today. The last video that made you gasp, laugh, or feel outraged online, did you
The Buzz with Danu – Damsith Wimalasena
There’s something incredibly inspiring about seeing young Sri Lankans dream big, work hard, and make their mark on the world stage. My guest toda
Why Advice Alone Won’t Change Your Life
One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed after years in the fitness industry is that people love asking for advice. Every week, I hear some v
The End of the Big Fat Sri Lankan Wedding?
As wedding season unfolds, more Sri Lankan couples are choosing intimate celebrations over grand receptions. Is it simply about cost, or are changing
Eco-friendly Feng Shui
There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside,
Blocking Social Media for U16 Draws Mixed Reactions: Parents for it, children against
Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for th
Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning
The profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving
It usually starts in the most relatable Sri Lankan way possible. A woman wakes up and says, “Tomorrow I will start walking.” Tomorrow arrives, and
The Friend Who Stopped Showing Up
One of the most interesting things about the fitness industry has very little to do with exercise. After more than 13 years of training, coaching, and
Your Smartest Move in 2026? Buy a Dumber Phone
When was the last time you sat through an entire dinner without glancing at your phone? Or watched a full sunset without the urge to photograph it? Or
Identifying Memory Changes - Distinguishing between normal aging and Dementia
As we age, our brains change just like our bodies do. Taking longer to learn something new or forgetting where you put your keys can be a normal part
A Child. A Cleric. And a Justice System on Trial.
There is a version of Sri Lanka that we like to present to ourselves. Cultured. Spiritual. A country of ancient civilisation and deep moral inheritanc
The Watchlist Whisperer: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge & Desi Bling
This week’s Watchlist is a masterclass in aggressive, over-the-top excess. Just on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. On one side, we have a
Imported Insecurity: How Sri Lanka Mistook Foreign for Fashion
Sri Lanka’s relationship with fashion has long been shaped by a quiet but persistent hierarchy of value: the foreign is aspirational, the local is s
Feng Shui - Healthy life
Feng Shui, the Oriental art of spatial alignment, has gained immense popularity because it is often believed to bring new fortunes and luck in terms o
The Performance of Fitness: Are We Training… or Performing?
Gyms have stopped feeling like training spaces and started feeling like performance stages.And I don’t think it happened all at once. It happened sl
The Performance of Appreciation: Why We Turned Mother’s Day into a Press Release
The Monday following the second Sunday of May is characterized by a specific kind of quiet. The digital sirens have ceased, the floral arrangements ar
The Vestment Effect: Why Fashion Can’t Stop Dressing Like Priests, Soldiers, and Empires
Fashion loves to sell the fantasy of originality, but its most enduring silhouettes come from the world’s oldest uniforms — garments built not for
Choosing a Professional Carer
Choosing a professional carer is one of the most critical decisions a family can make. It requires a balance of rigorous vetting and emotional intuiti
Young Sri Lankan Innovators Win Silver at ICIA 2026
Three young innovators from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, have brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by winning the Silver Innovation
Why Online Security Is Being Rethought Right Now
There is a conversation happening right now among the world’s most senior technology and security professionals. It is not about a virus, a hacker g
The Noise Between Sets: When Gym Talk Becomes Gossip
Gyms have always been more than just places to train. Yes, people come to lift weights, lose fat, build muscle, or improve their health. But they also
The Quiet Psychology Behind Our Wardrobes: Why Sri Lankans Dress the Way They Do
Across South Asia, clothing has always been a cultural language. But in Sri Lanka, that language is especially coded - a mix of ancient modesty, colon
Goodbye Passwords: Why 2026 Is the Year Your Login Experience Changes for Good
Think about the last time a password caused you a problem. You forgot it. You reset it. You chose something simple because the complicated ones are im
The Art of Letting Go: Why You Need the 50-Page Rule
We have all been there. You’re sitting on the sofa, staring at a paragraph you’ve already read three times. Your mind is wandering to what’s for
Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday
We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell
Feng Shui: Motivation for children
In the sciences of Vaastu and Feng Shui, each compass direction is believed to represent an important aspiration in our lives. The sectors associated
The Silence of the ‘Good’ Man: Why Your Social Comfort is Killing Us
The world was first forced to look at this in 2024 during the trial of Dominique Pelicot in France. We watched in horror as a 71-year-old man admitted
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