• 16 June 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Pages & Perspectives: Raffealla Fernando

A person’s bookshelf tells a story of interests, inspirations, and ideas that have shaped them. In Pages & Perspectives, we ask people to share what

  • 16 June 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
How Gemini AI Can Save Your Exam Season

The familiar panic is setting in. Your A/L examination is just weeks away, and you’re staring at a mountain of syllabus content that seems impossibl

  • 10 June 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
We’re All Addicted to Being Mad Online

Recently, a local influencer posted a video of herself eating a burger in a crop top. Harmless, right? Except the comments section lit up like it was

  • 10 June 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
We Stopped Drawing, Ghibli Didn’t: A Wake-Up Call!

Those random days where we sit on the sofa on a rainy day and notice in a world where artificial intelligence can churn out artwork in seconds and dig

  • 05 June 2025
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Sashane Dassanayake Secures Landmark Win

In a year already marked by remarkable global achievements for Sri Lanka, Sashane Dassanayake added another prestigious accolade to the nation’s nam

  • 04 June 2025
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Breaking the stigma around male infertility in Sri Lanka

In the South Asian context, childless couples are often subject to social scrutiny. While fingers are usually pointed towards females, blaming them fo

  • 03 June 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
“I Use ChatGPT to Train My Boyfriend” And Other Absolutely Unhinged Ways People Are Using AI

When ChatGPT first entered the chat, most people used it for pretty tame things: fixing emails, brainstorming Instagram captions, writing essays five

  • 27 May 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Doomscroll, Panic, Repeat: Why You’re Glued to Bad News

You know that person who posts every breaking news update before the journalists even have time to verify it? Who shares three different links about a

  • 20 May 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Unofficial Guide to Surviving a Sri Lankan Wedding

There’s nothing quite like a Sri Lankan wedding. It’s not just a celebration - it’s an epic. A multi-day affair wrapped in lace, ritual, gold je

  • 20 May 2025
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Well-being is Your Life, Literally

Let’s be real. When someone mentions well-being, most of us picture a girl doing yoga at sunrise or a guy sipping green juice while manifesting his

  • 06 May 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Elevate Your 2025 Job Search: Essential Courses for a Standout Resume

In today’s fast-moving world, learning doesn’t stop at graduation - it’s what keeps your career growing. For Sri Lankans navigating the twists a

  • 25 April 2025
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How to Plan a Super Fun Sip & Paint Party

So, you want to throw a Sip & Paint party? Amazing choice! Whether for a birthday, bachelorette, girls’ night, or just a fun weekend with friends, i

  • 07 April 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Clicks, Cash, and Culture: Sri Lanka’s OnlyFans Wave

There was a time when “content creator” meant vlogging, cooking videos, or maybe even makeup tutorials. But the digital world has evolved - and in

  • 07 April 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
What Are We Really Doing to Prevent Sexual Assault?

The news out of Homagama has shaken the country - not because it’s new, but because it’s heartbreakingly familiar. A 15-year-old girl, gang sexual

  • 24 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Netflix’s Adolescence and Toxic Masculinity

Netflix’s Adolescence opens with a bang - literally. A 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) finds his seemingly ordinary life torn apart

  • 24 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
How to Protect Your Son from the Manosphere: A Guide for Parents

The rise of figures like Andrew Tate and the toxic online culture of the ’’manosphere’’ have left many parents wondering: How do I protect my

  • 24 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Watchlist Whisperer: Tentigo & Adolescence

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

  • 24 March 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Phase Tool Is Your Animation Magic Without The Tech Headache

Ever tried creating a cool animation but got stuck with complex software that feels like decoding ancient hieroglyphics? Enter Phase - the animation t

  • 24 March 2025
  • Kavya Thathsarani
Are you tired of being a people-pleaser?

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to things you would rather not do, just to avoid disappointing others? Have you felt like most of what you do

  • 18 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Old School Wisdom: Goolbai Gunasekara

This week, we’re excited to feature Goolbai Gunasekara – a celebrated educator, author, and true beacon of wisdom. With a lifetime of experience u

  • 11 March 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Love, Lies, and Red Flags: Navigating the Pitfalls of Dating Apps

Online dating is a paradox of modern romance - equal parts thrilling and bewildering. For every promising connection, there’s a cautionary tale lurk

  • 25 February 2025
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Unorthodox Schooling

There has been a troubling unprofessionalism in the Dept. of Education these last few decades and it is pleasing to see that the advent of AI has forc

  • 17 February 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Watchlist Whisperer

This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’re diving into two documentaries that couldn’t be more different if they tried—one takes you to the cha

  • 04 February 2025
  • Ruqaiyah Rafeek
Patriotism and the youth

77 years ago today, the major economic port, Ceylon, broke free from the British Empire and later established itself as the Democratic Socialist Repub

  • 28 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
TikTok: Why the World Can’t Get Enough

In just a few short years, TikTok has gone from being ’’that app for kids’’ to a cultural phenomenon shaping how we consume, create, and share

  • 21 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Sri Lankan Parents And Their Beloved Quirks

If there’s one thing all Sri Lankans can agree on, it’s this: our parents are in a league of their own. They’re equal parts hilarious, resourcef

  • 21 January 2025
  • Hafsa Rizvi
Squid Game Decoded: A Technology and Design Perspective

In the vast landscape of modern entertainment, few phenomena have captured global attention quite like Squid Game. When this South Korean masterpiece

  • 14 January 2025
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Is Instant Gratification Killing the Reading Habit Among Youngsters?

It’s no secret that many young people today are reading less than previous generations. As the world becomes increasingly digital, with content avai

  • 10 January 2025
  • Panchali Illankoon
A Creative Visionary Inspiring Through Art and Craft

In the dynamic world of arts and crafts, creative artist Keshala Kankanamge has carved her niche as an artist, teacher, and craftsman. The founder of