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Asha De Vos
A message from marine biologist and ocean educator Asha de Vos, for International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day
A day that has been observed since the 1900s International Women’s Day is now recognised each year on March 8. In 1910, a woman called Clara Zetkin
Feminism, chivalry and sexism
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day tomorrow, many women’s rights activists have once again started to question the topic of equal r
Cheat Me Not
Recently, I was going through my Facebook feed and I caught sight of a very good-looking female colleague. Like many, she tirelessly uploads stunning
App Roulette: Clue
Period tracker apps have gained in popularity due to their usefulness and convenience - after all, gone are the days of surreptitiously noting your pe
Meet Gayle Boomer
Gayathri and Gayle have been inseparable ever since she received him as a gift. This photogenic puppy with a face that will melt the coldest of hearts
The ragging culture in Sri Lanka's education system
Higher education is a golden opportunity which is not appreciated by many of those students who are ‘lucky’ enough to walk in to a university. ‘
Sanjeev Jayaratnam’s ACE Exams the SMART Way
Sanjeev Jayaratnam’s current initiative, ACE Exams the SMART Way, is an acute skill-building programme aimed at equipping students with the necessar
Multitasking or brain damage?
Today, whether it is a stay at home mother or a corporate big-wig, multitasking seems to be the order of the day, to get through jam-packed schedules,
The Dog Registration Ordinance
The existence of stray dogs in the country was portrayed as a major issue during the past few years. Although most dogs in the suburbs in Colombo have
Meet Misty
To Sanduni and Laksri, Misty has always been and will continue to be a member of their family; and she’s now older sister to their almost one year o
Seeing me as a ticket out of Sri Lanka?
Living along the southern coast of Sri Lanka was certainly idyllic. Palm fringed beaches, azure waves gently lapping against the golden sands and mile
ParkSmart App Launch
As the population of Colombo increases daily, the congestion on the roads is on a rise. With this, there’s a lingering need for an effective vehicle
Don’t drive under the influence of intoxicants
Human stupidity is an amazing thing, it has virtually no limits and when you’re drunk it becomes exponentially worse. With our shockingly high rates
Sri Lanka and her Lavish Cars
While Sri Lanka has quite an expansive collection of automobiles, it does seem to have quite a lot of fancy cars in its arsenal too. From Porsches, Ja
Why buying a Hybrid is good idea
Since charging stations are not widespread here in Sri Lanka, having an electric vehicle is not that feasible for prolonged travelling. We can’t be
Sri Lanka and Classic Cars
When you say Sri Lanka, what your mind may picture is tropical sunsets, coconuts, monkeys, and not the vibrant expanse of classic cars available in th
Divorce Laws in Sri Lanka
Love, affection, mutual understanding and the family unit is a highly respected concept in the Asian culture. But in various instances this unit is br
The Romantic and The Realist
In most relationships there is a Romantic who loves big gestures and surprises and a Realist who is the more responsible and practical one. We are not
Unconventional Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Sick of giving and receiving generic gifts? We are too! While Valentine’s Day may top the list as one of the cheesiest occasions celebrated, it does
6 hairstyles to try out on Valentine’s Day
Love is certainly in the hair! We’re totally tempted to try out these simple yet sophisticated styles by hair expert Michelle Oodugama and the staff
Valentine’s Day: The Singles Edition
The holiday of love is back - this means having to put up with an abundance of red decor, sappy songs, and mushy quotes on Facebook. Which is all well
Quirky Valentine’s Date Ideas
Countless couples get all caught up in the commercialised hoopla that is Valentine’s Day, and forget to celebrate each other in a way that floats th
The Valentine’s Day Range
For the season of love, Mabroc Bubble Tea introduces a brand new and limited edition Valentine’s Day range! With new flavours and heart shaped jelli
Social Media for the Singleton
Let me confirm that the world conjured the term ‘social media’ at the brink of my years as a Singleton. Circa 2010 I imagined the fad of posting l
Redefining The Ideal Valentine’s Dinner Date
Every year, whether it be in reality or in movies, books or in your dreams, the ideal Valentine’s Day date is a candlelit dinner. A fancy bottle of
Indulge on Valentine’s Day
As much as Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love indulging in some delectable food with your partner - or if you are single - on your own, can c
4 Clichéd Things Sri Lankans Do For Valentine’s Day
Some things in life are clichés for a reason, be it quotes which inspire you (be it to challenge your personal record at the gym, or eat the last pie
Drugs - An Urgent Issue That Needs To Be Addressed
They come in many forms - from powder to stamps and even as candy – so what’s been done to dissuade our youth from giving into peer pressure? And
Know your fad diets
Ordering meals at a restaurant has, quite honestly, never been harder than it is now. Between the buddy with gluten-free preferences and the bestie wi
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