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Pasikudah Sunrise

Don’t let the rain in Colombo and the rest of the southwestern region get you down! LAKSHIKA PINTO continues trippin’ along the Eastern Coast this monsoon season, heading straight to catch that Pasikudah sunrise.

The Barnhouse Studio

Spanning over an area of three acres, The Barnhouse Studio is a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, just 40 minutes away from Colombo!

Bounce Off Those Inches!

When I first heard about this new, fun workout sensation in C-town called Playmore Life, I was dying to find out more. These group sessions are not your ordinary workouts, instead, you’ll be bouncing up and down on a trampoline! Over the span of one month, the team and I tried out this new form of exercise and with the help of founders Gayathri Gopal and Shamitha Hettige, rediscovered a new love for fitness. What with Christmas and New Year around the corner, getting into shape to slip into that cute bodycon is literally #goals!

How Do You Manage Regrets In The Workplace?

We’ve all made choices in our professional lives that may leave us shaking our heads wondering. ‘what was I even thinking?’ but, the question is if you could, would you want to go back and do it differently? If your career choices are keeping you up at night, stave off the misgivings with these tips.

9 Tips To Deal With Office Stress

Can’t stand the idea about Monday mornings as it kills your good vibes? Have you ever wondered why? In some cases, you may be doing something you hate and that could be the sole reason. However, what if you’re working your thing and it still feels like there’s a stressful exam every day? Not to worry, we’re breaking it down for you.

Curious About Keto?

Low-carb diets Just. Keep. Coming. Back. The latest version is the hella-strict keto, or ketogenic, plan, first used to treat epilepsy successfully in the 1920s. Modern fans include Vanessa Hudgens and Kourtney Kardashian, who swear by it for weight loss, energy, and mental clarity. Regular peeps are into it too. Google searches for keto have soared in 2018. Read on to see what’s behind the buzz and whether you should dig in.

Don't Sweat It!

An itchy rash or sunburnt skin can deter you from getting the most of your gym time or beachside vacay. But don’t sweat it! Here are a few common skin issues caused by sweat and Lanka’s tropical humidity. And we know exactly how you can target and prevent them to make the most of your summer!

Stretch That Paycheck Like A Pro

In an era of high spending, all any millennial and Gen Z woman wants is to make it through each month with a little extra cash to spare. But, with the high cost of living and low income, how do you go about it? You figure out how best to manage your money. Shihaam Hassanali crunches some numbers.

Your Guide To Semi-Digital Detoxing

Don’t panic, we’re not asking you to ditch your phone altogether… just take a break from it. Here’s your guide to semi-digital detoxing

Jacqueline Fernandez : “I Feel Strongest When I'm Making My Own Decisions”

Jacqueline Fernandez has a lot going on in her life right now—she’s just snagged the lead role in a Netflix original, is juggling multiple businesses, training hard and learning how to be a loving cat-mom to her, erm, grandkittens. Our cover star speaks about becoming Jackie Version 2.0, her creative outlets, and an important thing she would like people to practice and preach..

How I Did It

Dhanushka Amarasekara, Executive Creative Director at Morpho Design Studio, is not your average entrepreneur. She had a dream and chased after it until it became a reality. Calm, collected and oh-so-passionate, she dishes the deets on when she knew she wanted to immerse herself in the creative industry, how she created her business and her top tips on upping your phone photography game.

The Best – And Worst – Career Advice

Struggling to get noticed at work? One intrepid intern tries out the best – and worst – career advice straight out of Silicon Valley (so you don’t have to) ...

How The Gig Economy Is Killing Millennials…

I put in 18-hour days. I work in the same room I sleep in. I never know when or if I’ll be paid. I go days without speaking to anyone.

Mila Kunis - Mystery Woman

Over the years, the versatile actress and producer has remained an enigma. Yeah, we know that she married Ashton Kutcher and they have kids—but that’s about where our intel ends. And we want details! So Cosmo asked SNL’s Kate McKinnon, her friend and costar in this month’s big-screen comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me, to chat her up and deliver the goods. Let the revelations begin.

A Sea Full Of Inspiration

From nursing to marketing to engineering to defending clients in court, over the years, women have found themselves progressively breaking boundaries in terms of career goals. Dr. Asha De Vos, marine biologist and pioneer of blue whale research, found the strength to break boundaries paving the way for other women to follow in her footsteps. The road she took was rocky, to say the least, and she met with resistance at every turn. But, she didn’t give up. She went after what she wanted, and got it.

Beating The Norms

Music has been an integral part of our country’s culture, and while we’ve heard fantastic local musicians and artists, an all-female percussion group is a rare find. Young and inspiring, the women that make up the group, Thuraya, is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. This group of drummers is extraordinary in their own way as they are committed to creating their own type of beat! I sat down with Sithara Maduwanthi, the group’s leader for a one-on-one.

A Wild Stance

When I first heard about Anjali Watson, co-founder of the wilderness & wildlife conservation trust in Sri Lanka, my interest was piqued. Here was a lady who pushed forward despite the obstacles that stood in her way and followed a passion that was resoundingly different – a path perusing research and preservation of one of our beloved species, the leopard. Anjali spilled all on the nitty-gritty of the leopard project, what it takes to make it in a field that is far from glamorous and what it took to get here.

The Greying Anatomy

Gone are the days when grey hairs were only to be seen on your 80-year-old grandparents. In this day and age even peeps still in high school have started experiencing premature greying. Fellow canities victim, Lakshika Pinto looks for the answers.

How To Be A Sunscreen Kween!

Everyone’s always talking about it but you’re not quite sure what it really is nor what it does. Sunscreen and the whole idea behind SPF are lost on most Lankan folk. Whilst the umbrellas and DIY turmeric masks are great, Lakshika Pinto gets real about the importance of sun protection.

This Is Mandy... Now

With the megahit drama This Is Us, Mandy Moore has firmly shed her pop-princess vibe to embrace a bolder, ballsier attitude. Evidence: her candid answers to Cosmo’s questions about love, sex, and asking for what you deserve.

Danger On Demand

The sharing economy has made it a breeze to get anything you want, any time you want. But the inconvenient truth behind out new convenient lifestyle? Our willingness to trust perfect strangers may be putting out safety at risk…

How To Deal When An Interviewer Goes Awol

How to deal when an interviewer goes awol.

Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever

The Gaia Kodituwakku youd meet now didnt come with her titles (think fitness guru, entrepreneur and radio personality); she was the girl you accidentally struck up a conversation with at a party and wanted to be friends with forever. Her humble dude attitude and strong female persona left me with the impression that she has persisted despite all obstacles thrown in her path.

The Bold And Beautiful Movement

With a dynamic energy that has revolved around various roles like teacher, dancer, amateur actor, financial marketer, writer, strategic planner and currently, cause marketer as the General Manager of vision1, ShanukiDe Alwis has always carried her confident stance on body positivity wherever she has gone.