Fazmina Imamudeen elaborates on how AI is reshaping the future of industry Imagine that on the one hand, you have the timeless bard William Shakespeare who is renowned for his brilliant plays that were crafted with meticulous care and passion. And on the other side stands the AI prodigy ChatGPT, which is a master of speed and creativity. It can churn out multiple scripts in the time it took Shakespeare to labour over a single scene. The clash of these titans encapsulates the dynamic world we inhabit – a place where artificial intelligence is a formidable force that’s weaving its own…
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Age is not a number when it comes to technology – Ruwandi Perera The UN has marked 12 August as International Youth Day to emphasise the need to promote intergenerational solidarity and break barriers that impact people based on age. It’s imperative that we don’t lose sight of the ‘once young’ segment too, since the adverse impacts of ageism will only keep increasing. Battling ageism may not have the same impetus as fighting racism, sexism or religious discrimination… but the irreversible trend of population ageing needs to be addressed. The UN says that the 65+ age segment will rise from 761…
Taylor Swift is telling me a story, and when Taylor Swift tells you a story, you listen, because you know it’s going to be good—not only because she’s had an extraordinary life, but because she’s an extraordinary storyteller. This one is about a time she got her heart broken, although not in the way you might expect. Time.com – December 6, 2023 She was 17, she says, and she had booked the biggest opportunity of her life so far—a highly coveted slot opening for country superstar Kenny Chesney on tour. “This was going to change my career,” she remembers. “I was so excited.”…
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Australia beat India to win the 2023 men’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad, sealing their sixth trophy in the tournament’s history. Travis Head scored a magnificent century on a tricky surface on which Australia chased 241 with seven overs and six wickets to spare. Australia has found themselves in trouble early on in the chase, losing three wickets in the powerplay, falling for 47-3. Mohammed Shami took a wicket in the first over of his spell to remove David Warner, before Jasprit Bumrah removed Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith. Had Smith reviewed the lbw decision, he would have been given not out…
It’s official, Asia is back—brighter, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but has returned in full force, eager to remind international travelers what they’ve been missing. Condé Nast Traveler – November 15, 2023 The continent’s titanic expanse of territories has always offered a diverse tapestry of to-dos—but across the region, new experiences, events, and accommodation options await. Sri Lanka is emerging phoenix-like from economic crisis and responding with a new food festival, wellness-oriented retreats, and a hiking trail that snakes through 186 miles of hill…
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