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05/06/2026

The Whinging Pome: A great story... Knox / Boyle

I never had the chance of meeting Richard Boyle, who died in Colombo in 2023. His wife recently loaned me two books Richard wrote and published - Knox’s Words (2004), a study of Sinhala and Sri Lankan-associated words first introduced to English by the 17th-century sailor Robert Knox, and Sindbad ...

05/06/2026

Blocking Social Media for U16 Draws Mixed Reactions: Parents for it, children against

Countries that are joining the list for banning social media for U16 are slowly and steadily increasing. With Australia recording a world-first for this, many other countries have already joined the list, with Malaysia joining the ban on socials for U16 children recently.

05/06/2026

Eco-friendly Feng Shui

There was a time when we all lived in harmony with nature, feeling deep gratitude for all that the bountiful earth provided. Living by the riverside, close to lush green woods, cultivating agricultural produce, and breathing fresh, unpolluted air—it was a feeling of heaven on earth. Undoubtedly, o...

03/06/2026

Planning a Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning is essential for such weddings, with the guests having to be informed well in advance.

02/06/2026

It usually starts with last night’s short eats emotionally negotiating with your stomach, a pair of mismatched shoes, and a sudden decision to walk for "just 10 minutes."

writes on the profound, unglamorous power of just getting up and moving. For women in Sri Lanka balancing careers, family, and endless mental loads, a daily walk isn’t about dramatic weight transformation or aesthetics. It’s about survival.

From cutting heart disease risks by 30% to clearing brain fog and managing daily stress, simple movement is becoming a necessity. It’s a quiet way to make a world that rarely slows down feel a little lighter, clearer, and more manageable.

Read the full, relatable piece at the link in bio.

02/06/2026

We’re told that fitness brings people together. But after 13 years of coaching, Adrian Jesuthasan has noticed something else: it can quietly pull people apart, too.

While the gym floor is an incredible incubator for new friendships, it also carries a hidden psychology. When one person evolves, hits goals, or shifts their lifestyle, it can inadvertently hold up a mirror to the other, creating friction where there used to be common ground.

It always starts in the best possible way. But what happens when the shared habit stops working?

Read the full reflection at the link in bio.

02/06/2026

When was the last time you sat through dinner without looking at your screen?

The solution for millions of young people in 2026 isn't a new app, it’s a dumb phone.
rizvi_ breaks down why Gen Z is ditching smartphones for Nokia bricks and 2000s flip phones. It’s not just a trend; it’s a status symbol of self-control. In a world where we are constantly online, being unreachable has become the ultimate luxury.

It’s time to stop letting your screen run the show.

Read the full piece at the link in bio.

29/05/2026

Identifying Memory Changes - Distinguishing between normal aging and Dementia

As we age, our brains change just like our bodies do. Taking longer to learn something new or forgetting where you put your keys can be a normal part of life. While this is simply a sign of ’’normal aging’’ for most people, sometimes memory loss can be a symptom of a more serious condition.

29/05/2026

Rukshan Perera, Back on Stage June 21st After winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award”

After captivating audiences with Rukshan Perera Live in Concert for 10 consecutive years, Rukshan Perera returns to the stage on June 21 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium to celebrate his 70th birthday with his Musical Journey. Musically known as the “Scat Man” and, at times, the “Local Geo...

29/05/2026

The Smoke That Thunders Victoria Falls, Africa

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David Livingstone was the first white explorer to see the Victoria Falls in central Africa in 1865. The Zambezi River drops 354 feet into the gorge and is over a mile long. So why was the river of the falls not called “Livingstone”? Frank “Zambezi Watson took the first photo, the oldest of the...