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Sesquipedalian - Theatre Led Learning
Headed by Amanda Paiva, an entrepreneur and former speech and drama teacher at Colombo International School, Sesquipedalian, an institute that focuses
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a practice that has been embraced by people worldwide, yet the majority of people have no clear understanding of what it is, what it
Little Yogi Adventures: Pause. Breathe. Reflect.
All adults and children live in a ‘busy’ world, where everything is in ‘hurry-up’ mode. Online lessons, virtual activities, video games - all
Cryptocurrency 101
Eden Solutions, a venture by youngster Dunithra de Silva, is offering a window to the world of cryptocurrency. A concept that was almost unheard of a
Uni in the time of corona
It seemed like yesterday you were walking your five year old through the school gates to their first day of school. Carefully plaited pigtails flying
14 Year Old Anudi Nupearachchi A Finalist At Technovation Girls 2021
Anudi Nupearachchi (14), emerged as a Finalist at the global technological competition Technovation Girls 2021 in the Junior Division. Anudi is one of
Meditation For the Curious
Does one have to be trained in sitting cross-legged for forty-five minutes straight before qualifying to be a ‘meditator’? Should one be well vers
Two Sri Lankans Recognized By The Diana Award 2021
The Diana Award was established back in 1999 in continuation of Princess Diana’s legacy to recognise youth who are going above and beyond to help th
Make up & Mechanics: Rudisha Nammuniarachchi
Sri Lanka’s first female car reviewer Rudisha Nammuniarachchi is as adept with the wrench as she is with a makeup brush. From a 9 year old obsessed
Are NFTS The Next Big Thing For ART?
Today, many are calling NFT the ‘next-big-thing for the art industry and local entrepreneurs Lekhya Ratnayake and Dilanjan Seneviratne are staying a
Full Price For Half The Experience?
International students question why foreign universities continue to charge full tuition fees for online classes
Life Lessons From Dad
Celebrating Father’s Day over the weekend got us thinking; what’s the best advice we’ve heard from our dads?
Tag me @DANU – Twins Café
Today I was tagged on an interesting page run by twins and I must say they are cute and the food tastes amazing. These two boys speak the language of
Voice Print Music Academy Scores Big Win
Brightening up the current pensive mood in Sri Lanka, the Voice Print Music Academy’s win at the Children’s Choir Category at the 3rd Bandung Chor
Tales From The Crypt: A Conversation On Visibility, Advocacy And Storytelling
Creating a safe space for experiences, thoughts, fears and dreams, ‘Tales From The Crypt’ is a collection of Tamil and English stories, poems and
14-year-old Anudi creates ‘COLBY’ - an AI for loneliness
Anudi Nupearachchi (14), was one of the many school children who suddenly found herself homebound due to the ongoing global pandemic of 2020. Anudi, a
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021: Two Sri Lankans included in list
Last morning, two Sri Lankans, Yudhanjaya Wijeratne and Bhanuka Harischandra woke up to the exciting news that they have been included in the prestigi
Young Leaders For Environment 2021
The ongoing environmental destruction has posed greater threats to all communities living in the country. This includes everybody from the coastal com
Launch of the Outcome Document of Diyawanna Tharanaya by the Yeheliya Foundation
Yeheliya Foundation’s signature project ‘Diyawanna Tharanaya’ (translation: ‘Crossing Diyawannawa) concluded on a successful note with the lau
Virtual learning for Preschool & Primary
The pandemic has brought forward many new norms and virtual classrooms have become an essential part of social structure and have evolved into the new
Kavindya Thennakoon - Flying The Flag For Change Makers
Kavindya Thennakoon is a positive change-maker that looks at solving problems in a practical way, especially when it comes to education. Billed as a c
Mental Health Allies
Although discourse on the topic of Mental Health is comparatively widespread, it is still misunderstood. Psychologist Hansini Gunasekara talks about h
Wiz Phonics: Making learning fun and simple
Zahara Tharique, mom of 6-year-old twins Liyanah and Eesa, kickstarted Wiz Phonics after researching ways in which she could teach them letters and so
Buzz with Danu - Isuru & Natasha Fonseka
Today on the Buzz I have a fit couple who are a perfect fit too, Isuru and Natasha are cute together and what they have achieved as one is very impres
Veganism: A growing way of life
With increasing numbers of people becoming more aware of their diet and lifestyle, veganism as a way of life is being embraced especially among millen
Dish It Out: Shiromi Pinidiya – Perera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Asylum Restaurant’s Shiromi takes the Q&A! Located inside Independence Arcade, Colombo – the Asyl
WTF - Sand Fit
On WTF this week I went to sweat it out by the beach as we are all trying to be at our best in terms of health with different diets different methods
Living with PCOS
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women. Why then is it still shrouded in mystery and misinformation? PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal disorder tha
Instagram Influencers we like to follow
Literarily everything, everyone and their pets are now on Instagram, and it can be quite a task separating the bland and average accounts from the one
H for Handwashing - Art Competition
Let’s protect our hands to protect our nation! Together with the Ministry of Education, Unilever and Lifebuoy, presents an island art competition t