The Price of Survival in Gaza Soaring Costs of Food and Essential Items Amid Blockade
In Gaza the cost of survival has soared beyond imagination. Families face astronomical prices for basic food water fuel and medicine. The economy has collapsed under a tight blockade and insecurity. With
Gandhi’s Complex Legacy The Untold Story Behind His Celibacy Experiments
Mahatma Gandhi is remembered around the world as the guiding force behind India’s independence. He is celebrated not just for freeing a nation from colonial rule, but for doing so
Shaping the Future of Sri Lanka’s Agri-Wellness Landscape. A Conversation with Muditha Rasanjalee
At just 27, Muditha Rasanjalee is redefining what it means to be a modern entrepreneur in Sri Lanka’s agricultural and wellness sectors. As the founder of TRN Ceylon Agri (Pvt) Ltd and co-founder of several
The right exercise balance A wellness guide to moving with purpose - Featuring Tiron Wickramasinghe
We return with another compelling feature in Raise The Bar, your trusted source for insightful fitness content that not only informs but empowers. Our goal is to deepen your understanding of
WEAPONISED INCOMPETENCE How laziness becomes a strategy and a culture
Weaponised incompetence is a phrase that has been quietly making the rounds in management circles. However, in mainstream discourse, it rarely receives even an honourable mention (perhaps
An Elegant Gathering to Celebrate Indu’s Birthday
Indu Satyapala’s birthday was celebrated in the presence of close friends and loved ones, in an evening that embraced elegance and simplicity. The event followed a pastel-themed dress code, with guests
Why Are We So Afraid of the Truth?
In an age of so-called transparency and truth-telling, it is strange, and yet not surprising, how fragile our collective relationship with truth really is.
A City Born of WATER AND WONDER
Imagine a place where there are no cars, no roads just canals weaving between centuries-old buildings, and the only traffic you’ll encounter is a gondola gliding past, its oars slicing gently through emerald-green water.
Why Are We Uncomfortable Watching Two People Kiss on Screen?
It is a scene as old as cinema itself. Two people fall in love, emotions build, and they kiss. In most parts of the world, this is an unremarkable moment, a storytelling device as ordinary as a monologue or a song.
Nadaaniyan (2025): A Must Watch Teen Romance Film
If you’re a rom movie lover and have missed Nadaaniyan, it’s time to add it to your watchlist. This 2025 Hindi-language teen romantic comedy may not be a critical darling, but it offers an enjoyable blend of romance, drama, and personal growth.
Green Is the New Black: But Is It Really?
In recent years, ‘sustainability’ has become the hottest trend in fashion. From glossy campaigns to clothing tags that boast buzzwords like ‘eco,’ ‘conscious,’ or ‘green,’ it seems every brand is suddenly saving the planet, or at least claiming to.
Colombo University’s Science Faculty Millennium Batch Celebrates Silver Jubilee
Members of the 1999/2000 Alumni Association of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, came together for a heartwarming evening to mark 25 years since their university enrollment.
Devika Brendon’s Aversion
Devika Brendon’s Aversion is a fearless literary debut that defies genre and convention. A longtime academic, teacher and editor of English Literature, Brendon steps into fiction with the same sharp empathy and intellectual rigor that have long defined her work.
Totems, Spirit Guides & Inner Peace A Journey Into Ancestral Wisdom
In our fast-paced world, inner peace is often pursued through therapy, meditation, and self-help, but still, something deeper can remain unresolved. What if the peace we seek isn’t only psychological, but spiritual and ancestral? What if animals that recur in our dreams or natural signs that stir something within us are not coincidences, but messages from beyond? In this episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, Anshu Bahanda sat down with South Africa
Ramzi Rahaman Giving Breath to Beauty 50 Years of Passion Elevating the Simple to the Sublime
There was tea on the table and pastries still warm. He had been expecting me but not in the way most people prepare for interviews. No notes. No handlers. No curated version of his story waiting to be told. Just Ramzi. Entirely himself. Completely present. This is how all stories with meaning begin, with people who remember who they are.
The Rich Tapestry of Ethiopian Culture
Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa, is a land of vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking natural beauty. With a population of over 115 million people, Ethiopia is a melting pot of diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. The country boasts a unique cultural heritage that dates back over 3,000 years, with a blend of African, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences.
8 Lost Your Spark? Try These japanese Philosophies to Beat Laziness and Find Meaning
Before you beat laziness, you need to understand why you want to move at all. Ikigai combines passion, profession, mission, and vocation, what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Finding your ikigai is like discovering the compass inside your chest. You stop asking, “How do I get motivated?” and start asking, “What moves me?”
Maldives Celebrates 60th Independence Day in Colombo
A grand reception was held in Colombo to commemorate the 60th Independence Day of the Republic of Maldives. Hosted by His Excellency Masood Imad, High Commissioner of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, the evening brought together diplomats, officials, and distinguished invitees for a celebration of unity and bilateral friendship. Held at the elegant Luminia Ballroom at Cinnamon Life, the event reflected the rich cultural heritage and national pride of t
A Sky Full of Lies The Coldplay Concert Cheating Scandal
What was supposed to be a magical evening under the stars, a Coldplay concert filled with dreamy lights and emotion, ended up exposing a real-life drama that no one saw coming. Except 60,000 fans... and millions of people on TikTok. At a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the Jumbotron zoomed in on what seemed like a couple cuddling mid-set. A woman, cozily nestled in the arms of a man, both wrapped up in each other like they were wat
Masma EAT Restaurant A Taste of Sri Lanka’s Island BBQ Delight
If you’re looking to enjoy authentic Sri Lankan BBQ flavors with a modern twist, then Masma EAT Restaurant is a must-visit. Located in Pelawatta, with other outlets in Kottawa and Nugegoda, Masma EAT brings the warmth and bold flavors of Sri Lankan cooking straight to your table.
Bodacious Beastly BRIDES
Weddings - oh, the romance, the glorious excitement, the anticipation. The families coming together, the happy couple looking at the world with all its possibilities, walking through life hand in hand. I may be a die-hard believer in the values that marriage stood for, a believer that every chapter in life has its time and season, a believer that when in a compatible, honest unit, the sky was, and is, the proverbial limit. Am I just blatantly mi
In the Shadow of Ravana
In the end, Ravana may remain unverifiable. There are no inscriptions that bear his name, no coins that link him to a dynasty. But history is not only what we can excavate. It is also what we remember, what we choose to forget, and what we revive. Ravana exists in a liminal space - between myth and memory, villainy and virtue, demonhood and kingship.
A Humble Prodigy
From rural beginnings to the red carpet at Cannes – a gentle and quietly luminous film star talks about the highlights of his career and the realities of life.It all began with a letter he wrote to Sri Lanka’s most famous film director expressing his interest to play the lead role in the film ‘Madol Duwa.’ From a very young age he was as avid reader who was particularly obsessed by the books of Martin Wickremesinghe which were central to his educ
CHARINI Stories Launches at One Galle Face
The launch of the CHARINI Stories was held on the 24th of July at One Galle Face Mall, welcoming guests to an elegant evening celebrating fashion inspired by the soul of Sri Lanka.
IORA Championing the Enduring Beauty of Block Print in Contemporary Fashion
In a world that’s constantly evolving, certain traditions remain quintessentially timeless, like slipping into a breezy, beautiful, comfortable, hand-block print garment, the perfect choice for the
Overcoming Procrastination: Beyond Time Management
Procrastinators always get a bad rep. People think they’re lazy, demotivated or all together unbothered. The truth is procrastination has much less to do with poor time management than it does with unregulated
Why Does Gaza’s Genocide Still Need Explaining?
For months, we’ve danced around the word. Politicians have carefully avoided it. Media outlets have sanitized it as ’’conflict’’ or ’’war.’’ Even genocide scholars, those whose life’s work is to identify and
Soft Femme Energy How to Dress When You’re Letting Love In
Clothes that open, invite, surrender. Explore how fashion reflects emotional availability and romantic shifts. There’s a subtle shift that happens when you begin to let love in again. It’s not always loud or obvious,
Saiyaara Debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Rewrite Bollywood’s Rulebook
In a landscape dominated by star-driven blockbusters, Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and released on 18 July 2025, has created waves of change. Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and
