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  • Mothers, Daughters & Period Talks: Building a Positive Dialogue in the Face of Period Poverty

    Every young girl navigates that time in her life when she gets her first period. It is usually a very emotional challenge not to mention the physical changes. Mothers as the closest women, are almost always able to help ease the anxiety and guide her daughter towards managing periods as a biological function. Yet this…

  • Pilates vs. Strength Training for Women: Finding the Right Fit for Your Body and Mind

    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…

  • Understanding Relationships: Why They Matter, How They Work, and What Keeps Them Healthy

    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…

  • Sri Lanka on the Plate – Why Sri Lankan Food Deserves a Global Stage

    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…

  • What Can a Lactose-Intolerant Person Eat? | A Complete Guide to Delicious and Safe Choices

    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…

  • Motherhood & Me Time: The 10-Minute Reset Ritual

    Motherhood & Me Time | Motherhood is often described as a full-time role with no off days. Between feeding schedules, school runs, household responsibilities and professional duties, many mothers find that the concept of “me time” feels almost like a luxury. Yet, without carving out moments to recharge, both physical and emotional health begin to…

  • Thyroid, PCOS, and More: Common Conditions Affecting Women Today

    Thyroid, PCOS, and More | Women’s health is complex. Beyond everyday wellness concerns, conditions such as thyroid disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and fibroids affect millions of women worldwide. They are not rare; they are common and often life-altering. Yet too often, these conditions are brushed aside as “just part of being a woman.”…

  • The Invisible Workload: Turning Office Housework into Career Capital

    Introduction The Invisible Workload: Turning Office Housework into Career CapitalIn every workplace, there are two categories of work. The visible tasks—presenting to clients, pitching ideas, leading projects—are linked directly to recognition, promotions, and pay rises. Then there are the invisible ones—taking notes at meetings, organising events, mentoring juniors, smoothing conflicts, and making sure that deadlines…

  • Style at Every Age: Dressing Confidently in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

    Style at Every Age | Fashion is not bound by age. True style evolves with life’s stages, adapting to your experiences, lifestyle, and confidence. Whether you are in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, the key to dressing well lies in knowing yourself, embracing your body, and curating timeless pieces that reflect who you are.…

  • Awareness is Key to Overcoming Period Poverty among Young People

    As a teacher involved in several initiatives to overcome period poverty undertaken in schools, Mrs Buddhimathi Hettiarachchi a Teacher with Sir John Kotelawala Maha Vidyalaya in Piliyandala says that awareness and education is key to overcoming period poverty in Sri Lanka. Period poverty is still a big problem in Sri Lanka. Many girls do not…