In this issue

We are delighted to introduce to you our first special edition for the year: The 35 Under 35 Issue! It is a list of 35 incredible young women, under the age of 35, who are movers and shakers in their own right in various industries, from entrepreneurs to eco-warriors to creative pioneers to activists and more. This list will put the next-gen trailblazers front and centre with the intention to celebrate these women doing their thing and inspire you to not let fear hold you back. The future is female! Click through for more...

Letting go of fear

Oozing confidence, Shalindri Malawana learned a long time ago how to take on anything life thrust at her.

3 mins

Conservation and care

Savera Weerasinghe’s career, from a non-profit to the manufacturing industry to sustainability, has always had a single common theme: start small, think big.

3 mins

A woman with a cause

Shiandra Gooneratne is in a bat t le against an age-old enemy and plans to make a difference

3 mins

Telling stories making space

Nabeela Yaseen created a platform for women and girls to feel safe, seen, and supported. She never expected just how many of them would need it.

3 mins

Saving the environment

Anoka Abeyrathne, a conservationist and social entrepreneur, is only just getting started

4 mins

Doing her own thing

Shifani Reffai has done a lot of different things. But she’s done them all her way.

3 mins

Dance etched in her veins

Thajithangani “Thaji” Dias lives and breathes dance

3 mins

Changing mindsets

Randhula De Silva, CEO of Hatch and Director of GIZ, is a disrupter at her core. And she’s just get ting started.

4 mins

A guide to making it big in your career

It 's in the details

4 mins

How To Watch A Movie Alone And Have The Best Time Ever

Movie marathon, anyone? No? Cool, I‘ll go solo!

3 mins

Why photography is a skill you need in every industry

The angles, colour palet te, dimensions and every thing in between should mat ter to everyone!

3 mins

NOT JUST ANOTHER pop star

Bebe Rexha made global news when she called out the fashion industry for size discrimination. Here, she bares all for the first time about that video, body positivity and the music industry’s #MeToo crisis

8 mins

THE SECRET LIFE OF A 'NAUGHTY' MUSLIM

Drink, drugs, casual sex… what happens when you are born and raised a Muslim, but choose to live a western lifestyle? Laila Baqri* explores the pain and struggle of being “Muslim-ish” ›

8 mins

How I curbed my coffee addiction in 14 days

If I can do it, you can too.

3 mins

Recreating your first date could mean solving any relationship problems you have RN

Here's the secret to finding what the heart wants

2 mins

Chiropractic treatment for the 20-something-year-old

Trust me, it doesn’t hurt. Promise!

4 mins

normani - IS THE NAME

After bringing the world to a standstill with one music video, the 23-year-old breath of fresh air is ready to make what’s old new again—including the era of the bona fide pop princess.

7 mins

How to nail the perfect squat

Think you know how to drop it low like a pro? Take your technique to the next level with Roar Fitness founder Sarah Lindsay’s tips

2 mins

Exploring kinks around the world

Trust me, there’s more to it than 50 Shades of Grey

5 mins

Cosmo guy

Actor, Jesse Garcia is well known for his role in the highly acclaimed Quinceañera, winner of the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, and Official Selection for the 2006 Berlin Film Festival. He’s set to star in season 2 of Narcos: Mexico and here he shares a little more about his role in the show, who his muses are and his ideal Sunday afternoon.

4 mins

BODY Q&A

Have a question you desperately want answered? Reach out to us at hello@cosmopolitan.lk

5 mins

5 Rules For Picking A Bottle That Says “Your Firstborn Is Safe With Me.”

Exactly which wine to bring when you’re meeting the parents five rules for picking a bottle that says “your firstborn is safe with me.”

1 min

How To Score Free Sh*t On Your Honeymoon

Complimentary champs? Child’s play. Four brides share their swag secrets.

2 mins

How To Get Over Writer's Block

At a loss for words and want to talk about it? Grab a pen!

5 mins

How To Earn Pocket Money For The Season

Stuck with an empty piggy bank? We have some ideas!

4 mins

How To Have The Best Campus Life Ever

Your time in university can be the best years of your life!

3 mins

Mariah Carey - Queen Of Christmas

This year All I Want For Christmas… (the greatest festive song of all time) turns 25. But how does pop’s own Mrs Claus celebrate the holidays? There’s only one way to find out…

8 mins

Striking Balance With Sound Bowl Therapy

Lying down on the yoga mat, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and thought, “Thank goodness I scrub my feet!”

5 mins

Ready To Win At Online Content Marketing?

Don’t let the jargon deceive you — it’s easier than you think!

4 mins

Take Matters Into Your Own Hands And Live A Healthy Life

Don’t worry, girl! You can still visit the cute doctor in your local clinic every once in a while.

4 mins

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At the heart of every feature, column, tweet, and post is the ethos that Cosmo must inspire women to be the best they can be — on their terms. Whether that’s by empowering them through campaigns, giving them the confidence to ask for that pay rise, offering them honest relationship advice, or helping them hunt down those heels, Cosmo engages with the reader on an emotional level deeper than any other magazine, providing solid, intelligent advice she really trusts.