Youth
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
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
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
Apathy and the young adult
If there is a choice between dealing with aggressive behaviour or apathy, I might well choose aggressive behaviour. Why? Because, aggression can be pi
Men will be men?
In the face of the recent mass molestation of female revellers at a New Year’s event in Bengaluru, the words
In conversation with Kayla Perera
Golf is a sport which is loved by many people as a sport and as well as a past time. Kayla Nicole Perera is one such passionate female golfer who aspi
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