Youth
Relationship Advice from Sri Lankan Parents
If you are a Sri Lankan, you are a recipient of a wealth of relationship advice, mostly unsolicited. Sometimes ‘relationships’ and ‘boys’ are
5 types of College students
Maybe you’re one of them, or maybe you’re all of them at various points in your semester. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common types of s
Mitali, the creative mind behind Flutterby Ink.
Meet young Mitali, the artist behind the venture Flutterby Ink. She enjoys creating customised wall deco, photo grids, party deco and many other maste
Skin Care Solution: Iris Garden facial pack
All those chemicals swallowed by most of the skin products in the market can be a heavy concern. Yet, Iris Garden is here to boast what Mother Nature
Artistry at its best!
Meet Nivanka Fernando, an amazing artist and even better human being! She is an inspiration to all those who want to do well in the creative fields.
‘It’s time to even out the gender bias in media’ - Madeline DiNonno
‘If she can see it, she can be it’ – is the powerful slogan which pumps up adrenaline at the Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media. Founded
Weird Movie Genres You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
As movie buffs, many of us are familiar with many of the genres that exist for movies. But did you know that many of the movies you’ve watched aren
’Best brains in the country’ on the road...
What struggles parents go through to get their child into a good school. When they finally make it to university - all those bright kids with top mark
Seven Decades of Sri Lanka Memorialized
To confront a string of tragedies that befell our nation with retrospective wisdom, Director Ruwanthie De Chickera surely has a knack for it. ’’Mo
Business Dining Etiquette
Meeting with clients or business partners can be daunting. You have to set the right tone so that the experience is without any hitches or embarrassin
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Women in Need is a non governmental organisation that has been tirelessly striving to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children and p
THINK Before You Forward That Message
To love someone is to place your trust on him or her. At no point would you imagine your naked body to be shared with the rest of the world on Faceboo
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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