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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
The Tropical Purple Hearing Aids
Nine year old Reshmi Senanayake is an aspiring young author whose preliminary novel, The Tropical Purple Hearing Aids is the perfect gift to give youn
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
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
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
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
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
BoxUp
In their efforts to think out of the box when it came to starting up a new business, Poorni Fonseka and Vanessa Stevenson decided to use their current
Playing the Blame Game
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, your social media feeds would have, at some point, been flooded with images and videos of women in various s
Faniacs a t shirt brand for the geek community
Fashion is inspired by various themes from nature to abstract art to even movie characters. But movie characters would often be a photo developed off
Meet Thiysuri Ranatunga
The finals of TNL Onstage took place on the 3rd of September 2016 at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre. After months of hard work, the winners were
Porsche Driving Experience 2016
Driving a super luxury car is a dream for many. As many such SUVs and highend vehicles are being manufactured, the craze to drive them too is increasi
The Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka
There have been an increasing amount of drowning incidents in the recent past; even a case of 5 Sri Lankan boys drowning in the UK at a beach. The Dro
Finding Happiness
Everyone likes to be happy. Everyone wants to be happy. And everyone constantly searches for ways to be happy. We look for happiness in our possession
A Chat With Ishara Abeyasuriya
Rifle shooting, a sports discipline that requires a great deal of concentration has slowly picked up at grassroot level in Sri Lanka. Today, many youn
7 Tips For Managing Relationships
The wonderful teenage years, full of colour and drama, bring many unforgettable memories and experiences to all. During these glorious years lifelong
IIMUN USA 2016 In New York City
From August 15 17, The British School of Colombo had never been more than proud to have three of their outstanding students to take part in the IIMUN
Design Sense 2016
Design is one of the best new career paths offering financially and personally rewarding jobs to youth. But, you don’t have to take our word for it.
The Subject Of Body Shaming
To have perfectly toned thighs, high cheekbones, not so flabby arms and a flat stomach is every guy and girl’s dream. To have people comment on thei
National Youth Model United Nations 2016
The National Youth Model United Nations (NYMUN) twoday conference that functions as a national simulation of the United Nations and its affiliated org
In Conversation With Yasisurie Kiribandara
Yasisurie Kiribandara, a prominent personality in the Sri Lankan fashion arena today, was one of the five participants who represented Sri Lanka at th
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