You can’t just snap out of Depression

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After years marked by crises and loss, the conversation around depression in Sri Lanka is more urgent than ever. But what does depressi...

Buzz with Danu - Sanaya Buddhadasa

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On the Buzz today meet Sanaya Buddhadasa – the Sri Lankan table tennis wonder who’s now serving up victories for Team Australia! Th...

The not-so-sweet side of a flavour-filled puff: Delving into...

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The sight of a group of huddled youngsters in good spirits sharing giggles and stories is enough to make anyone older reminisce about t...

Supercharge Your Browser: Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Pe...

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In an era where the average professional spends over six hours daily in their web browser, the right tools can make all the difference ...

The Watchlist Whisperer: Catfish Documentaries

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Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure o...

Hobbies to hustles: How Sithu built two creative brands...

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When she was just 19, Sithu hadn’t planned to become a business owner. She wasn’t mapping out revenue streams or drawing up five-ye...

Colombo has a lot to offer if you know where to look!

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There are tons of things to do in Colombo. But sometimes we tend to stick to the same old same old. So today we thought of writing abou...

The impact of childhood attachments on adult relationships

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Did you know that every hug, smile and conversation we have with other people is most likely influenced by invisible patterns from our ...

​Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must C...

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The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tragedy...

From Hobby to Hustle: How One Student Balances Art Commissio...

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First, it begins with compliments on homemade brownies for close friends, or a twinkle in the eye from the receiver of a gifted, elabor...

Yevan David: Sri Lankan talent in the Formula World.

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When you think of the Formula world, you think of magnanimous names like Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen. Highli...

The Youth Vote: First-Time Voters Speak on Their Hopes for a...

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Sri Lanka has ushered in a new chapter in its political landscape as Anura Kumara Dissanayake was declared the winner of the country’...

From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?

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The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the psycho...

Software Engineering vs. Computer Science Degree: Understand...

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If you’re interested in technology, you might be thinking about studying Software Engineering or Computer Science. Both are important...

Off to University?

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Some may already be packing to go off to university –an exciting time for many. We spoke to some students to get their views on how...

Blaming the Dress, Not the Beast: The Perils of Victim-Blami...

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Every time a sexual assault makes the headlines, the same infuriating question comes up: ’’What was she wearing?’’. Instead of ...

K-pop: The Global Cultural Phenomenon

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Marked by their catchy melodies, remarkably synchronised choreographies and stunning visuals at live performances as well as impeccably...

Couples Who Work In The Same Profession

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Couples who work in the same profession do full-time jobs that are demanding and their working lives and personal lives are deeply int...

Parenting and Growing Up in the 21st Century

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Today we commence a new column titled IN YOUR OPINION, where important, newsworthy and salient subjects are addressed by a cross sectio...

The Friendship Recession: From weekly drinks to radio silenc...

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The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a...

Wedding Bliss or Miss? The Controversy of Child-Free Celebra...

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The clinking of glasses, the laughter echoing through a beautifully decorated hall, the joy radiating from the newlyweds – weddings a...

The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Rethinking Discipline in Sr...

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Imagine a world where a child’s punishment isn’t measured in screams, but in a chilling silence. A recent video, a stark reminder e...

Bears or Bros? Social Media Ignites Conversation on Women’...

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Imagine yourself lost in the woods. Panic sets in, but then you see another figure in the distance. Relief washes over you... until you...

After O/Ls – What Next?

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A good education is vital today. Whilst many students opt to go to university or do other tertiary educational courses, there are other...

Pioneering Certification Programme Revolutionises Arts Progr...

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In an exciting development for the arts education sector, an Australian-accredited certification programme has been launched by The Bal...

The Watchlist Whisperer - TV Series edition

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Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure o...

Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand ...

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The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional succ...

From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties

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Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpte...