• 20 September 2017
What really happens to our waste when it leaves our house?

‘Yours mine and ours, once discarded from our doorstep become theirs, Garbage!’ This lack of ownership and responsibility has become the sole fact

  • 18 September 2017
Meet Vidusha Nathavitharana- A Man who won’t rest till all dreams become a reality

“Work Hard, Play Hard” is the philosophy he lives by. It is something else that he says often that I admire most, “You do, what must be done.”

  • 15 September 2017
Texts from Random Sri Lankan Guys

I was a latecomer to the “Update Your Linkedin Account for a High Flying Career” party. Having created a ‘proper’ profile in 2015, I was appal

  • 12 September 2017
Creative Play - Bringing Imagination to Life

Creative play’, a concept that ought to govern every child’s childhood but is often forgotten and ignored. A creative and imaginative process, exp

  • 07 September 2017
Happiness on Hooves: Ceylon Riding Club Opens Doors for Horse Lovers

An hour’s drive away from Colombo saw warm clouds cling above the inaugural ceremony of the Ceylon Riding Club held recently. A lifelong ambition of

  • 01 September 2017
Ways Sri Lankan Girlfriends Drive You Nuts

Sri Lankan girlfriends are the ultimate ‘lunu dehi’ – they’re hard to eat and need to be taken in smaller doses with a lot of other things to

  • 29 August 2017
Living Life - Ekho Lake House

Formerly known as the Pollanaruwa Rest House, this former colonial bungalow built for the exclusive use of colonial rulers has changed hands over the

  • 25 August 2017
Chalana Wijesuriya

He has never sung on stage, has been involved in theatre for a decade, played a wife who cheated on her husband on their wedding night and has always

  • 24 August 2017
Stuff Only Sri Lankan Guys will Say By Ms Confidential

Remember the hashtag that surfaced in 2015 that encompassed praying for certain nations? Well, there’s one that is in dire need in our own nation:

  • 23 August 2017
GAIA launches in Sri Lanka

GAIA is Sri Lanka’s first natural, organic and safest baby care range that was created in the kitchen of a mother whose child had eczema. Present in

  • 22 August 2017
Buzz!!!! With Danu -Tanuja Perera

It’s always good to have a chat with someone who is focused. Tanuja has made a big impact in Colombo, especially with her trendy take on fashion. I

  • 21 August 2017
TEDxColombo 2017: Connecting Dots

In a world sworn by the mannerisms of a status quo, the only way to break out would seem to lie in the hands of select individuals who strive to make

  • 18 August 2017
Relationship Advice from Sri Lankan Parents

If you are a Sri Lankan, you are a recipient of a wealth of relationship advice, mostly unsolicited. Sometimes ‘relationships’ and ‘boys’ are

  • 18 August 2017
5 types of College students

Maybe you’re one of them, or maybe you’re all of them at various points in your semester. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common types of s

  • 17 August 2017
Mitali, the creative mind behind Flutterby Ink.

Meet young Mitali, the artist behind the venture Flutterby Ink. She enjoys creating customised wall deco, photo grids, party deco and many other maste

  • 10 August 2017
Types of Sri Lankan Shoppers

Love it or hate it, you will have to drag yourself out of your home every once in a while to shop, irrespective of whether you’re a budget buster or

  • 10 August 2017
‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam

Opening the children’s colouring book ‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam elicits a sense of excitement and adventure in you (even if you

  • 09 August 2017
Skin Care Solution: Iris Garden facial pack

All those chemicals swallowed by most of the skin products in the market can be a heavy concern. Yet, Iris Garden is here to boast what Mother Nature

  • 08 August 2017
Launch of ‘Chaos to Catharsis’ by Suresh De Silva

Suresh De Silva, frontman, vocalist and lyricist of Stigmata released his first collection of writings and literary works, ‘Chaos to Catharsis’ at

  • 07 August 2017
Collector’s Desk edition 5- What of the 43’ Group?

Considered to be the forefathers of Sri Lankan Modern Art, the ’43 Group has contributed immensely to the recognition of local art internationally.

  • 04 August 2017
11 Types of people you find at malls

In Sri Lanka, there’s not much to do in terms of entertainment. It’s always the same old thing on repeat, so we head over to the the mall almost a

  • 03 August 2017
Top 10 easy vegan sandwiches!

Everyone loves a good sandwich, it’s that perfect, filling, convenience food – just grab and go! While you could always head off to Subway to get

  • 02 August 2017
Oppo F3: Reviewed

Whether you’re an occasional selfie-snapper or an obsessive-life-documenting-selfie king/queen, you would know that there is an abundance of smartph

  • 26 July 2017
Top 5 vegetarian food trends in 2017

Smoothie bowls. Usually made frozen acai, banana or dragon fruit pulp, soy or other vegan milk, these bowls are #instafamous. Usually brightly colour

  • 21 July 2017
Artistry at its best!

Meet Nivanka Fernando, an amazing artist and even better human being! She is an inspiration to all those who want to do well in the creative fields.

  • 17 July 2017
‘It’s time to even out the gender bias in media’ - Madeline DiNonno

‘If she can see it, she can be it’ – is the powerful slogan which pumps up adrenaline at the Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media. Founded

  • 13 July 2017
Weird Movie Genres You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

As movie buffs, many of us are familiar with many of the genres that exist for movies. But did you know that many of the movies you’ve watched aren

  • 13 July 2017
Connecting With Your Child

Mums in Colombo in conjunction with the Grassrooted Trust has organised two knowledge sharing sessions for parents of children between 8 and 16 years

  • 10 July 2017
Can you be pregnant on a vegan or vegetarian diet?

Yes! You totally can. Many vegetarians and vegans will understand the frustration when telling the good news to family and friends that they are asked

  • 07 July 2017
Types of Sri Lankan Beggars

There is no such thing as a taking a zen walk around the city. Between the maniacal honking, the clamouring over enthusiastic street hawkers, pedestri