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Scammers in and around Colombo
Parents often warn their children not to talk to strangers, and yet it’s an impossibility to go about your daily dues without having to converse wit
The Dos and Don’ts Of Relationships
When I am asked what I loved most about being single and how it has changed over the last two months with The Boyfriend, I readily say that the three
The Art of Failing Gracefully
A forgotten book, an unprepared for test or even incomplete homework, it drives me to utter vexation that my children have found themselves in such si
Consumer Health in Sri Lanka
In the recent past, Colombo in particular has witnessed a sudden surge in restaurants, hotels, fast food chains, supermarket and organic stores gentri
The Mannequin Challenge
Every once in a while, a craze sweeps the Internet. In 2010 it was planking and two years ago, the Ice Bucket Challenge saw millions of people volunt
Types of People You Will Meet at a Party
Us Sri Lankans love a good party. Whether we’re throwing one or attending one nothing gets us pumped up like a good baila session and plenty of hea
When life is in the valley
If we are to plot a chart through our respective lives, it should run like an ECG reading with much ups and downs. In some, there could be an even sp
Dear Future Boyfriend
As I contemplate how blissful my current single status is, I thought there might come a time where I might revel in the realms of a relationship and t
What I Wish I Hadn’t Done In The Single Years
With great relationship status updates comes great questions. Over the last month, I have received a great many messages via WhatsApp, text, and Faceb
Meet Shabnam Fazi
When you first meet Shabnam Fazi, 23, it is her warmth and natural ability to be helpful that catches your attention.
Imanthi Perera launches Ink Theory
Newcomer to the world of literature, Sri Lankan author Imanthi Perera officially launched her debut book titled
Reforming the MMDA
A much needed revision of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has been called for with the government appointing a subcommittee to look into t
7 Types of People at Lankan Supermarkets
A trip to the supermarket can either be tedious or therapeutic depending on how you look at it, but you can bet it’s always unbelievably entertaini
Countdown+ Widgets Lite
How often do you forget important events, deadlines, and incur the wrath of the near and dear? If you’re like us, we’ll wager enough times to warr
Why Suicide?
Way back in 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked Sri Lanka as the 4th from among 172 countries for suicide rates. A more recent report of
Mistreatment Of Our Young
Although a seven seas away from our paradise isle, parental mistreatment of children, seem to be a global phenomenon than just a domestic issue. If it
From Independence to a Relationship
Leaving behind a Red Velvet cake for a Cookie Dough cake is never easy; both sides look equally amazing. In the same way leaving behind a delightfully
Pageant Fatigue
Sri Lanka seems to be in the clutch of an epidemic of beauty pageants. Our little island with its 20 million or so population seem intent on staging a
The Effect Of A Heavy Backpack On Your Child
The Backpack is indeed a better option for when worn correctly the weight of the backpack is evenly distributed on the most strongest muscles of the b
He said he loved me, then he tried to rob me
It all started with an innocuous Facebook request from a guy who purported to be a friend of an uncle. He seems nice enough, she thought and after all
The Teatox Detox
Those pesky toxins are getting into our bodies and making us feel cruddy all day! Unfortunately, few of us take the time to detox ourselves, sitting i
Selfie Mania
Hailed as the ultimate solution to showcase to the world what we do privately when no one else is around to take that moment to etch in the memory of
How To Choose Higher Education Wisely
Being a degree qualified individual has become a basic requirement for all. So there are many programmes that offer attractive benefits that are diffe
Mental Health
Recent news reported of a 22yearold Turkish man Erdogan Ceren who shot himself dead live onFacebookafter accusing his girlfriend of adultery and telli
The Crush
When you’ve been away from the gym for a few months and you remember your New Year resolutions and you trudge back unwillingly in September, you for
Don’t Forget Slyvia!
Slyvia, is not the household cat or hamster, she is neither my daughter’s stuffed doll or animal, she is in fact her new imaginary friend. This week
Going Viral For A Cause
Remember when Facebook stormed your newsfeed with videos of friends daringly dunking buckets of ice cold water over themselves? It’s been well over
Ageism Or Elder Age Syndrome
Is it a coincidence that October 1 was declared both the International Children’s Day as well as the International Older Persons’ Day? No one will
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