This time it’s extra special, not just because I’m bringing you another fabulous guest, but because I had the privilege of sitting on the judging panel when she was crowned. Watching her grace, poise, and composure on that stage was a moment I won’t forget. She reminded us all that confidence doesn’t have to be loud; it can be graceful, grounded, and deeply inspiring. From Miss Sri Lanka in the EU to now, wearing the crown of Mrs Sri Lanka.

A healthy and balanced diet is essential for those who have diabetes. This should comprise all major food groups. A balanced diet helps maintain a healthy weight, supports energy levels, and protects the heart and kidneys. We had a chat with Dr Thamara Wijayaratne, Senior Medical Officer at the National Diabetes Centre, Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka.

The chatter of a hundred languages rose through the halls of Kuala Lumpur’s World Trade Centre. Somewhere between the aroma of Malaysian Teh Tarik / coffee and the flash of name tags, Global Travel Meet 2025 opened not as a ceremony, but as a reunion. After eighteen years, Malaysia’s flagship tourism gathering returned with a new purpose: to remind the world what connection looks like when it’s done with heart.

We hear it everywhere: “love yourself.” It sounds simple enough, right? But when you actually try to practice self-love, it often feels…hard, some would say impossible. To many of us, loving ourselves is one of the toughest things to do, even though it’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself. So why does it feel so difficult? Let’s break it down.

You’ve just walked across the stage, diploma in hand, computer science degree finally yours after years of late nights, debugging code and cramming for algorithms exams. You’re ready to conquer the tech world. Then reality hits, the job market feels like a brick wall, and you’re wondering if your degree was worth the paper it’s printed on.

Walk into any Colombo cafe these days and you’ll notice something curious. The person at the next table isn’t just sipping a cappuccino; they’re juggling work calls, replying to customers on WhatsApp, and probably editing a TikTok video to promote their small business. Welcome to the age of Sri Lanka’s side hustle generation.

Thiloka Karunarathne’s literary debut, ‘Kick Off’, was launched recently in Colombo. Thiloka, who is an Attorney-at-Law, is a Graduate from the Chartered Governance Institute of the UK and Ireland, and holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Colombo. A mother of two young boys, Thiloka’s understanding of the pressures, struggles and inner worlds faced by teenagers adds shape to the story. Hence, this book appeals not only to young r

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