Lifestyle
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
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
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