Lifestyle
Napkin Etiquette
Napkins. At restaurants, we rarely think twice about them. We toss them around, don’t use them and tuck them into clothes. While it may not seem lik
Types Of Dieters
At one point or the other in our lives, many of us have found ourselves going on a diet, either to get healthy or to gain / lose weight or simply to g
Youth and Religion
In an era where everything has been commercialised, religious beliefs too have been misinterpreted to bring about benefits to certain individuals. Whi
Introducing The Touch Down By O!
Touch Down By O! located in the heart of Kandy is definitely creating a buzz and attracting a lot of people locals and tourists alike. It definitely s
CAKE LABS Evolves To Sysco Labs
CAKE LABS, the premiere Sri Lankan restaurant technology company, which is owned by Sysco, announced the opening of a brand new office facility, along
Lending a Helping Hand: #FloodSL
The recent flooding and mudslides caused by the monsoon has left a wave of destruction in its wake, leaving several thousand families displaced and mo
Sri Lanka Experiences A Series Of Man-made Disasters
Sri Lanka witnessed a series of tragedies this year from the collapse of the Meethotamulla garbage dump to the prevailing floods. While the garbage du
Cold Theatre 7 To Host Inter-School House Cup
Amateur theatre troupe Cold Theatre 7 is looking to take a step forward in bringing together drama enthusiasts across schools by hosting its inaugural
#FloodSL And How You Can Help
General unpreparedness for flash floods and landslides has led to a severe death toll of 188 people, 112 people missing and around 557,505 people belo
The Rise Of The Sex Tape
As a nation having topped the list of countries that searched for the word ’sex’ on Google for the fifth consecutive year in 2016, we seem largely
In Pursuit Of Happiness In One’s Twilight Years
Old age is something that none of us can avoid. But once wrinkles appear on your skin, you are regarded as a ’burdened being’. It is that time of
Types Of Twitter Users
I like to think that Twitter is the window to your soul, in 140 characters. Try as you might, eventually, your true personality always shines through,
Mother’s Day Is Everyday
In view of Mother’s Day which fell on Sunday, we spoke to a few mothers to find out the challenges they face in the present day and what they enjoy
Vesak In Colombo
The beautiful lights and decor of this year’s Vesak season drew us to the streets to take a closer look despite the traffic. Here’s our roundup of
Battling The Labour Shortage In Sri Lanka
The labour force, synonymously known as the ’Economically Active Population’ in the country has immensely contributed to the country’s economy.
The first Donkey-Assisted Therapy Centre
Mannar which was once called ‘Donkey Town’ is a city with a large population of donkeys. Although these innocent animals were once a symbol of Man
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
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