DRONE TECHNOLOGY
HIGHFLYING EYE IN THE SKY Ruwandi Perera has high expectations of the evolving power of drone technology Originally created by the military for spying and offensive purposes, drones have since evolved not only in size (they are smaller) and outlook, but also in their functionality and technological dexterity. There are drones everywhere these days! They’re delivering packages,...
Angelo Mathews
Class act To be a swashbuckling youngster when there are world-class seniors in the side to save your bacon if you fail to bring it home isn’t a big ask. It isn’t as easy however, when the stalwarts hang up their boots and you inherit the mantle. In a sense, the youthful shoulders of Angelo...
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL As Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oaths as the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka on 23 September, the nation was left to wonder what the future holds. The president was elected following a historic second round of counting preferential votes and his meteoric rise to the highest seat in the land came...
BAHRAIN CONNECTION
THE EXPAT LIFE Making friends in a new country BY Monita Pesumal When I moved to the Middle East – sparkling Doha as it is today – one of the world’s most amazing playgrounds was so remote to me. I never thought I’d make a friend, yet alone build a community. My lucky stars had a...
CONNECT LONDON
Aruna Jayathilake Embracing a new culture Q: How has your social life changed since moving to the UK? A: Since moving to the UK, my social life has become more vibrant and diverse. I’ve met people from various backgrounds, participated in local events, and enjoyed the dynamic arts, sports and pub culture. The multicultural environment and...
CONNECT SEMENYIH
Enakshi Samarawickrama Creating equitable spaces Q: What inspired you to specialise in the study of domestic noir, a newer subgenre of crime fiction? A: I’ve always been a huge fan of crime fiction because my parents introduced me to the genre. As a six-year-old, I started with Enid Blyton’s The Secret Seven series (as everyone does)...
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