Category Archives: ICT

When Worlds Collide #63: Looking for Real Cities in Sri Lanka

Posted on 21 April 2013 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 21 April 2013 I enjoyed the mid April traditional New Year holidays for a very practical (and selfish) reason. When much of the country shuts down, … Continue reading →

Posted in Communicating Development, ICT, Poverty, Public perceptions, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Sustainable Development, Transport, Urban issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When Worlds Collide #43: Toilets or Telephones? That’s the Wrong Question!

Posted on 25 November 2012 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 25 November 2012 November 19 was World Toilet Day. It highlights a major development challenge of our times. This international day of action “aims to break … Continue reading →

Posted in Communicating Development, Culture, Environment, ICT, Sanitation, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Sustainable Development, Water | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

When Worlds Collide #37: Raiders of the Open Internet?

Posted on 14 October 2012 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 14 October 2012 The battle to keep the Internet open and free is being fought on several fronts, and for a whole range of reasons – … Continue reading →

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When Worlds Collide #36: Ready, Steady, Innovate?

Posted on 7 October 2012 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 7 October 2012 Last week, I spent many hours at Sri Lanka’s first exhibition of inventions and inventors held at BMICH, Colombo, and took lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Communicating Development, Energy Conservation, Environmental management, Green Economy, ICT, Innovation, Power & Energy, Road Safety, Science Journalism, Sri Lanka, Sustainable Development | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When Worlds Collide #26: Olympics on TV – How the World is One!

Posted on 29 July 2012 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 29 July 2012 By the time you read this, London Olympics 2012 would have started with an opening ceremony showcasing the best of Britain. Themed as … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadcasting, Culture, Documentary Film, Documentary films, Film making, ICT, Journalism, Media, Movies, Photography, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When Worlds Collide #25: Teleworking or not working?

Posted on 22 July 2012 by

Text of my ‘When Worlds Collide’ column published in Ceylon Today Sunday newspaper on 22 July 2012 This week, London welcomes the world’s Olympians once again as it becomes the first city to host the modern Olympics thrice. Even for … Continue reading →

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