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The Beauty Shift: What’s Trending and Transforming the Way We Define Beauty Today | Beauty today extends beyond products or appearances. Across the world—and in Sri Lanka—women are embracing a new philosophy that blends authenticity, sustainability, and individuality. The modern beauty movement celebrates being real, not perfect. It is about confidence, not conformity. Here’s a…
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The Power Shift in Women’s Fitness Women’s fitness today is about strength, alignment, and long-term health—not calorie counting or crash diets. Two approaches—Pilates and strength training—stand out for their ability to transform both body and mind. While both promise better posture, toned muscles, and confidence, they work in different ways. Understanding how they differ helps…
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Understanding Relationships: Why They Matter, How They Work, and What Keeps Them Healthy | Human beings are social creatures. We build bonds, form partnerships, and weave lives together—that is the architecture of relationships. Yet despite how central relationships are to our lives, many of us struggle with making them work in a sustained and healthy…
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Sri Lanka on the Plate: Why Sri Lankan Food Deserves a Global Stage | When you ask, “What’s world-class cuisine?” you’re looking for flavor, culture, uniqueness, and the ability to surprise and satisfy. The culinary identity of Sri Lanka ticks all of these boxes. Far from being a derivative of neighboring systems, Sri Lankan food…
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What Can a Lactose-Intolerant Person Eat? | A Complete Guide to Delicious and Safe Choices | For many people, a glass of milk or a creamy dessert is a daily comfort. But for someone with lactose intolerance, these foods can bring discomfort, bloating, or even pain. Lactose intolerance is a common digestive condition where the…
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The art of letting go – Turning fifty is not the closing of a chapter—it’s a quiet awakening. For many women, it marks the point where life begins to feel lighter, wiser, and more intentional. After decades spent caring, achieving, and proving, the most liberating act becomes not taking on more, but letting go. Shedding…
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Paramanathan Punidhaselvi – Law Student, University of Jaffna Menstruation continues to be an area out of bounds for many in Sri Lanka; as communities come together to better understand menstruation and overcome the challenges of period poverty, young women like Paramanathan Punidhaselvi are giving their time and effort generously to the effort. A final-year law…
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Mango tastes sweet, so it’s easy to assume it’s off-limits if you’re managing diabetes. Recent human studies suggest a more balanced view. When fresh mango replaces a processed snack at equal calories, markers like insulin sensitivity and day-to-day glucose control can improve. Context and portion size matter more than sweetness alone. The headline finding A…
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Can gene editing reverse Diabetes Type 2?Living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can feel like an uphill battle, especially if it runs in your family. For the 537 million adults worldwide with diabetes, the genetic link often seems like a permanent roadblock. But what if science could rewrite your health story? Exciting breakthroughs in gene editing and stem…
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– Ms. Kalpani Chathurika Teacher in Charge – Counselling Unit – Newstead Girls College Negombo Period poverty affects every aspect of everyday lives of Sri Lankan women, says Ms. Kalpani Chathurika Teacher in Charge – Counselling Unit – Newstead Girls College Negombo, a teacher who is closely involved with initiatives on breaking the cycle of…