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Lankan Moms vs Technology
Our mothers are truly amazing. They successfully gave birth to us and managed to keep us alive for so long. They taught us everything we know and fixe
Is Being A Mum Getting Tougher By The Day?
Every mum worries about their children. Be it about falling while playing, or eating well or their entire future in general regardless of how old you
Taking A Day Off Vs. Receiving Gifts
This Mother’s Day we speak to mums to find out what they really want!
7 Jogging Tracks In And Around Colombo
It’s time to trade in your stilettoes and Derby’s for a pair of trainers as we run through the jogging tracks of Colombo and its suburbs. City dwe
Gudppl Organises Adams Peak Clean Up
Gudppl (good people) is a new social network, with a passion to make a positive meaningful impact around the world through volunteerism. They are comm
Threats To Dogs At UoSJ
The removal of dogs has raised concerns among the dog loving community and many incidents have been reported with regard to inhumanity towards these a
Suicide Awareness
In this day and age of technological progression, the act of engaging in hashtag activism has been imbibed in our psyche. And not without reason. The
Lankan Household Myths Laid Bare
Now, I know we’ve all had our fair share of anecdotes ever-so-generously conveyed to us by the older and possibly wiser folk. From little yarns abou
Unhealthy Eating Habits In Young People
’’Oh! You have put on some weight!’’ is a rather brutally honest remark, which we often hear from our relatives or loved ones. But the impact
Is Sri Lanka fast becoming a perverts’ paradise?
Sexual harassment in any form is unacceptable. Unfortunately in Sri Lanka sexual harassment is on the increase. Locals and tourists alike more often t
Laments from Mavil Aru
The thirty year ethnic conflict victimised the entire nation, threatening the lives of many in addition to those who were killed or went missing. Whil
How do YOU celebrate Avurudu?
April 13th marks the journey of the Sun from Meena to Mesha (from Pisces to/Pies) in the Zodiac. The traditions associated with the Sinhala and Tamil
The Art of the Email
Communication in the work place underwent a serious and rapid transformation, when email was first introduced to say ’hi’ and ’bye’ to the lov
Three meals a day: a progression through history
“Aiyo, you shouldn’t skip breakfast! It is the most important meal of the day- if you want to focus, you must eat breakfast.” “Are you skippin
The Good, The Bad, The Casual
Globalisation brought one thing into Sri Lankan culture – it normalised casual sex. I’ve really no intent to discuss my opinion on casual hookups;
Oppo F3 Plus Selfie Expert Reviewed
The mobile phone industry was revolutionized with the introduction of the front cameras. The trend in taking selfies, increased the demand for smartph
University students relate their ragging experiences
Bullying in universities, commonly known as ’ragging’ has continued to reveal the ugly side of the Sri Lankan higher education system. Over the ye
The launch of Write to Reconcile Anthology III
’Write to Reconcile’ a creative writing project initiated by internationally renowned writer Shyam Selvadurai stepped in to its third phase last w
10 Ways Bollywood Movies Lied And Continue To Lie To Us
There’s something about the theatrics in Bollywood movies that have us hooked - from the histrionic reactions of the lead cast, the dramatic music r
Lies Every Girl is Tired of Hearing
There are times I dream of éclairs from Tasty for weeks – the distance isn’t in my favour, so I settle for whatever comes my way. Or, in the even
Shirin Merchant
The behaviour of dogs is often misunderstood by dog owners and people around them. Since many people do not understand the behaviour of dogs, sometime
Relationships in Your 20s Vs. 30s
If I had to compare my relationships in my 20s versus those in my 30s, I’d say they are two extremes. While my 20s would be a spicy Achcharu, my 30s
Tales of a Mortician
The life of an embalmer is one such critical role which involves much courage, concentration and responsibility. In an interview with Life Online, Sha
Cyber security threats and how to deal with them
Social media has more or less influenced the daily activities of almost everybody in this world. In an attempt to shed light on how social media users
In Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness is fleeting. It is elusive. It encapsulates the firmly established paradox in human nature - valuing that which we cannot attain. The attain
The Food Truck Culture
Don’t we all recall with some childish wonder, the food vendors that made our evenings so delectable? Whether they travelled on foot, cycled or drov
Vegetales: Dare to be a vegetarian
As a nouveau vegetarian, who decided the meat had to go from the diet, I would say that the journey to get there was no walk in the park! Since 2012,
Colombo Operated Model United Nations 2017
Colombo Operated Model United Nations (COMUN) is a platform for students to improve their public speaking skills while debating about a current issue
Review: Logan
Logan isn’t constrained by rating, putting pieces in place for the next chapter, or keeping characters alive because they might be needed down the r
Thankful for My Thirties
I remember thinking that I would never live to be 30 – how could one possibly be that old? I always imagined that life would end at 30; I thought th
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