#MeToo – the men speak out

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So we asked a few men what they thought about the #MeToo campaign. Did they think it gave rise to a witch hunt? Are they now forced to ...

A Celebration of LOVE this Valentine’s Day at Mahaweli Rea...

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We are inviting couples to experience a romantic and exciting escapade at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel on 14th February, Valentine’s Day!

If Christian Grey was a Sri Lankan

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Valentine’s Day is like a national holiday for any Sri Lankan. Just like another public holiday, an average Sri Lankan would prepare ...

Top 07 Sri Lankan Couple Trends in 2017

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If you’re just as surprised that 2017 finished so fast, you’re not the only one. I feel like I just bade 2016 farewell, and now the...

When a Sri Lankan Girl Falls in Love

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In a hypothetic world, when a girl falls for a guy, she either finds that the affection is reciprocated or if not, moves on – in eith...

Types of Sri Lankan Boyfriends

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If you’re a Sri Lankan girl under the age of 18, mentioning the ‘B’ word will have your parents cartwheeling, calling the best wi...

Dealing with the Big Qs -Sri Lankan Style

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Sri Lankans are known for a few specific things: the love for kiribath, the highest searches for ‘sex’ online, and their artery-pop...

Meeting the Opposite Sex, if you’re a Sri Lankan

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If you’re a Sri Lankan girl, the options of meeting and having platonic relationships with guys are limited.

Ways Sri Lankan Girlfriends Drive You Nuts

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Sri Lankan girlfriends are the ultimate ‘lunu dehi’ – they’re hard to eat and need to be taken in smaller doses with a lot of o...

Relationship Advice from Sri Lankan Parents

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If you are a Sri Lankan, you are a recipient of a wealth of relationship advice, mostly unsolicited. Sometimes ‘relationships’ and ...

Business Dining Etiquette

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Meeting with clients or business partners can be daunting. You have to set the right tone so that the experience is without any hitches...

2six4

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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...

Pimp My Tuk Tuk Charity Ride 2017

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The Pimp My Tuk Tuk Charity Ride (PMTT) is set to take place for the second time in Sri Lanka with the collaboration of the Foundation ...

8 Types of Infuriating Coworkers

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We spend more time in the presence of our coworkers than we do our own families. And irrespective of the industry or culture of the org...

THINK Before You Forward That Message

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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 w...

In Pursuit Of Happiness In One’s Twilight Years

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Old age is something that none of us can avoid. But once wrinkles appear on your skin, you are regarded as a ’burdened being’. It i...

Mother’s Day Is Everyday

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In view of Mother’s Day which fell on Sunday, we spoke to a few mothers to find out the challenges they face in the present day and w...

Is Being A Mum Getting Tougher By The Day?

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Every mum worries about their children. Be it about falling while playing, or eating well or their entire future in general regardless ...

Taking A Day Off Vs. Receiving Gifts

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This Mother’s Day we speak to mums to find out what they really want!

Threats To Dogs At UoSJ

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The removal of dogs has raised concerns among the dog loving community and many incidents have been reported with regard to inhumanity ...

The Art of the Email

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Communication in the work place underwent a serious and rapid transformation, when email was first introduced to say ’hi’ and ’by...

The Good, The Bad, The Casual

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Globalisation brought one thing into Sri Lankan culture – it normalised casual sex. I’ve really no intent to discuss my opinion on ...

University students relate their ragging experiences

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Bullying in universities, commonly known as ’ragging’ has continued to reveal the ugly side of the Sri Lankan higher education syst...

10 Ways Bollywood Movies Lied And Continue To Lie To Us

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There’s something about the theatrics in Bollywood movies that have us hooked - from the histrionic reactions of the lead cast, the d...

Lies Every Girl is Tired of Hearing

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There are times I dream of éclairs from Tasty for weeks – the distance isn’t in my favour, so I settle for whatever comes my way. ...

Shirin Merchant

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The behaviour of dogs is often misunderstood by dog owners and people around them. Since many people do not understand the behaviour of...