I’ve never believed in soul mates. The instant connection, the vibe, the silent feeling of ecstasy. Electric, two souls meant to find each other in a sea of seven billion people. Even if we don’t believe in the concept, we search for them in every person that crosses our path…

By Tharumalee Silva The rain patted down heavily against the window and Maya stared outside. The rhythm calmed her heartbeat. It’s been all but a mere 10 hours since her heart lost. Her husband Mahen would be back any second, with the discharge papers. …

Listen up and buckle up, you. I’m going to take you on a journey through the highs and lows of why you need to make the decision to sport that tattoo you’ve always wanted. From nosy neighbours to gossiping aunties, us Lankan girls have enough problems of our own. So…

Dealing with a break up while the world is seemingly ending can be one of the most unfortunate things that can happen to you. There’s no right time for going through a separation, but it’s the ideal time considering quarantine, self-isolation and/or curfew leading to you hanging out with me…

Picture this: Your family dinner’s in full swing. The uncles are downing their whiskies and scotches in their oh-so-manly glory, engaging in a heated debate on politics or sports, while their wives (your aunties) sit around the table sipping wine and gossiping about the “vain” lifestyle of some divorcee. All…

By Tharumalee Silva Cultivators and environmentalists are seemingly going back and forth on the benefits and risks of the palm oil industry following a recommendation by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) which conducted extensive research on the matter. At a media briefing, Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) Chairman Sunil Poholiyadde…

By Tharumalee Silva The appointments of President’s Counsels (PCs) stirred much controversy after President Maithripala Sirisena’s move to appoint over 75 counsels since last March. In an effort to take action against the unregulated motions carried out by the President, Attorney-at-Law Upul Kumarapperuma filed a fundamental rights (FR) petition on…

By Tharumalee Silva The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought the assistance of the Attorney General’s (AG) Department as serious ragging takes place in national universities. Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Mohan De Silva told The Sunday Morning that the UGC reached out to the AG’s Department and…

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has come under severe criticism from the public due to the many instances where the Act was allegedly misused by law enforcement authorities. From the arrests of award-winning novelist Shakthika Sathkumara to Abdul Raheem Masaheena for wearing a dress depicting a…