• 05 September 2024
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Off to University?

Some may already be packing to go off to university –an exciting time for many. We spoke to some students to get their views on how they went abou

  • 02 September 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Blaming the Dress, Not the Beast: The Perils of Victim-Blaming

Every time a sexual assault makes the headlines, the same infuriating question comes up: ’’What was she wearing?’’. Instead of focusing on the

  • 06 August 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
K-pop: The Global Cultural Phenomenon

Marked by their catchy melodies, remarkably synchronised choreographies and stunning visuals at live performances as well as impeccably produced music

  • 25 July 2024
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Couples Who Work In The Same Profession

Couples who work in the same profession do full-time jobs that are demanding and their working lives and personal lives are deeply intertwined. Howev

  • 18 July 2024
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Parenting and Growing Up in the 21st Century

Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross section of people, in

  • 16 July 2024
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
The Friendship Recession: From weekly drinks to radio silence

The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or shari

  • 25 June 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Wedding Bliss or Miss? The Controversy of Child-Free Celebrations

The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings are supposed to

  • 11 June 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Rethinking Discipline in Sri Lanka

Imagine a world where a child’s punishment isn’t measured in screams, but in a chilling silence. A recent video, a stark reminder etched in pixels

  • 04 June 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Bears or Bros? Social Media Ignites Conversation on Women’s Safety

Imagine yourself lost in the woods. Panic sets in, but then you see another figure in the distance. Relief washes over you... until you realise it’s

  • 02 June 2024
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After O/Ls – What Next?

A good education is vital today. Whilst many students opt to go to university or do other tertiary educational courses, there are others who choose to

  • 30 May 2024
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Pioneering Certification Programme Revolutionises Arts Programme

In an exciting development for the arts education sector, an Australian-accredited certification programme has been launched by The Ballet School of C

  • 28 May 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Watchlist Whisperer - TV Series edition

Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch

  • 28 May 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand Expertise

The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional success in our rapi

  • 21 May 2024
  • Rihaab Mowlana
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties

Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump

  • 21 May 2024
  • Hafsa Rizvi
A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online

You’re relaxing at home, curled up on the couch with your phone in hand. You’re not taking pictures, not video chatting with friends. You’re sim

  • 16 May 2024
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Things to Consider before Applying to Foreign Universities

Many students today choose to pursue their university education overseas – apart from obtaining an internationally recognised qualification the expo

  • 08 May 2024
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What worries young people?

Life asked 50 young Sri Lankans (18-28) what stresses them the most, and the answers were eye-opening.

  • 17 November 2023
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#WATSS Campaign: Why are teenagers so sad?

Young people in Sri Lanka have had a rough time of it – especially over the past four years. In addition to the isolation of COVID, the profound dig

  • 09 June 2023
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World Oceans Day: Pearl Protectors

World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on the 8th of June, and in Sri Lanka, The Pearl Protectors, which is a youth-led marine conservation organisat

  • 15 May 2023
  • Danu Innasithamby
Buzz with Danu: Akilesh Mirthika Epa

Today on the Buzz I speak to a young fashionista who is making headlines in the US for his spark on the ramp. New York Fashion Week is a dream for m

  • 27 March 2023
  • Rihaab Mowlana
A chat with Himaya: Miss Earth Australia – Charity

Sri Lankan born Himaya Wijayaweera recently won one of the 5 national titles in the Miss Earth Australia National competition - Miss Earth Australia -

  • 09 December 2022
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Nine-Year-old twins from Royal College in a quest to cover all 450 birds

Thinev and Mihela Danansuriya, nine-year-old twins from Grade 4 of Royal College, Colombo hope to cover all 450+ birds of Sri Lanka in their video blo

  • 19 September 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Young peace activist Anojitha Sivaskaran attends One Young World Summit 2022

Sri Lankan youth peace activist, Anojitha Sivaskaran was the only Sri Lankan to receive the EU Peace Ambassadors Scholarship to attend the One Young W

  • 19 August 2022
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Textured Art & Calligraphy 
by Saajidah Ghani

Artist and entrepreneur Saajidah Ghani, has always indulged in art for as long as she can remember. “Art has been a part of me since my childhood”

  • 11 August 2022
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Wild About Photography

The Daily Mirror Life sat down with Bhanuka Kaluarachchi, 20 years old, a Wildlife photographer with 478.1k likes and 32.4k followers on Instagram and

  • 31 May 2022
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Angela Bettoni - A Talented Writer, Actress and Advocate for Inclusion

Twenty-year-old Angela Bettoni, the only child of Dr. Andrea Bettoni and Dr. Ramani Wijesinha Bettoni lives in Malta. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome a f

  • 17 May 2022
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
‘Teargas Cinema’ - A space for upcoming filmmakers to showcase their creativity

The ever-changing ‘GotaGoGama’ protest site now includes a cinema hall that screens films based on themes relating to the protest along with discu

  • 09 May 2022
  • Fazmina Samat
University students in a tight fix as parents struggle to pay tuition fees

The dream of every parent once their child finishes school life is that they get recognized higher education or get into a trade school in their area

  • 21 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Aakesh Represents Sri Lanka And Wins Junior Model International In Dubai

Aakesh Kulasekara, a 14-year old teenager studying at S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia, represented Sri Lanka at the Junior Model International compet

  • 29 November 2021
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An Activist Who Has Made An Impact

Representing the youth community in Sri Lanka, Nabeela Iqbal is an activist whose voice has made an impact, bringing light to many issues faced by the