Relationships
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
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
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;
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Axing the Exes
The Boyfriend and I have fun conversations where we speculate what our lives would have been like if we had met each earlier - when we were schooling;
Pro Life or Pro Choice?
Abortion is oft treated like a dirty secret, and not surprisingly, receives step motherly treatment. Especially from politicians. Nevertheless, the to
Gudppl
Gudppl (good people) is a new social network in Sri Lanka, with a passion to make a positive meaningful impact at home and around the world through vo