Lifestyle
Lifebouy’s H for Handwashing movement
The ABCs of education haven’t changed in over a hundred years. Maybe, now is the time.
Budding Authors: Tiran & Janani Weerasinghe
Siblings Tiran and Janani Weerasinghe recently launched their books “A Treasure Trove of Thoughts” and “Janani’s Jewellery Box” at the Taj S
Happy Toddler: Practical life activities for kids & toddlers
Azmina Nooruddin along with her three-year-old son Rayaan Razik started a fun Instagram Page during the lockdown period in Sri Lanka as “Happy_Toddl
Reiki at Nature’s Grace Wellness
Reiki Master Gamini Gunaratne and I are sitting across from each other at his newly opened wellness centre ‘Nature’s Grace’. Despite my best eff
Fiona Eccles: Bracing ourselves for a second wave
The COVID pandemic has left in its wake thousands of deaths and many infected, crippling the economy in the process. In Sri Lanka, one of the few coun
Cautiously Optimistic: Pursuing Higher Education Abroad
Students in Sri Lanka hoping to pursue their education overseas are facing unprecedented problems; with most embassies and airports closed, universiti
Predictive Tests – Boon or Bane?
Students have invested months of hard work and commitment in order to achieve a final grade that would determine their future, as these results would
Stuck In Limbo
Online classes, delayed exams, and lost opportunities; the Coronavirus outbreak is leaving students with a bittersweet experience of college life.
Education Sector: Bounce back strategies
With COVID-19 the education sector too is at a standstill. Apart from students having to adjust to online teaching methods, school boards are also wor
Finding Calm Amidst The Chaos
Waking up to news of increasing victims and death tolls, the constant apprehension of facing job layoffs and significant pay cuts, and even being priv
Rediscovering the joys of pursuing hobbies and interests
Back in the day, people were free to pursue their hobbies and interests unapologetically. But as a result of the rat race that is life, many have been
Surviving in the time of Corona
With the declaration of a global pandemic and as countries all over the world fight the coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on lives and economies peo
Stranded Abroad
With the entire world experiencing a lockdown and many countries closing their borders, masses of Sri Lankan students overseas are facing difficult ti
Morning Showgram with EFM
Meet Thosh, Suzie and Deen, the morning talk-show hosts at EFM that gets the day started with their chaotic take on anything and everything. The Morn
COVID 19 outbreak and its impacts on Sri Lanka
With a mass influx of returnees from high risk countries and other foreign lands, officials at BIA, the Sri Lanka Army, Police and Health Ministry are
The Ravages of Ragging
Pasindu Hirushan was a bright eyed fresher walking through the gates of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura full of hopes and dreams about his futur
WTF - Keeping it FIT
On WTF this week, I take a closer look at Fitness. From the time I can remember, I have been on a diet or tried many ways of working out, but my weigh
#PassionPassport: Shenelle and Shehaan
The dynamic travel duo with a penchant for adventure!Shenelle Rodrigo (@sheneller) and Shehaan Thahir (@shehaan23) are not your typical Instagram trav
We Will Rock You!
Fans both young and old gathered at the famous Quadrangle of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia for an evening of Rock’n’Roll on the 7th of Febru
MMCA
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka, the country’s first public initiative committed to the research, conservation, display and stud
Inspired by FAT
New spots are always welcome. WTF took a ride to Galle Road to check out the all new Fatty Patty, a cute little place with a lot of cool features.
Anoma’s Art on Coexistence at the Palazzo Bembo during the Venice Biennale
The powerful multi-sensory installation incorporating words by Romesh Gunesekera and music by Sharon Smith, on diversity, unity and healing is on unti
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What is Tarot? Have you ever gotten a reading? We met with Shobana Cooke to learn more about the art of Tarot and how it can guide us.
Api Hademu Rata Hadamu
Well known personality Nayana Karunaratne has recently initiated a project to educate the general public on how to be good citizens. Pointing out that
Responding To Children In A Post-Disaster Situation
The Easter Sunday attack has put Sri Lanka into grief, so much so that some find it difficult to handle the trauma.
In Conversation With Jonan
Jonan is a Sri Lankan born singer/songwriter currently living in Los Angeles, USA.
Senses Spa
While I often try my best to spend time doing things I love, time often puts a wrench in my plans. But as I’ve come to learn over the years, it’s