David Miliband: The refugee crisis is a test of our character
Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. That’s 24 people every minute. It’s not just a crisis; it’s a test of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband — and each of us has a personal responsibility to...
Why our grasp of reality is fragile?
Neuroscientist Beau Lotto has launched his latest book, Deviate. “The great minds of history,” he says, “had theories, but now neuroscience has an answer.” Your brain may be beautiful, but “what makes it beautiful is that it is delusional” and you should therefore get shot of your inhibitions and...
‘There won’t be anyone else like me again’
Track and field legend Usain Bolt was recently at the Global Transformation Forum 2017 in Malaysia where he electrified an audience of some 3,000 with an inspiring tale of how a cricket-loving Jamaican boy became a sprinter who blazed across the finishing line at a World Record of 9.58s...
‘Love of people’ drives Branson
It was a rousing end to the first day of the Global Transformation Forum 2017 as business magnate Richard Branson fielded questions and selfie requests.
Malaysia needs more transformational leaders, says Pemandu CEO
Malaysia needs more great leaders, especially transformational leaders, who have the ability to conquer fear and are brave enough to take steps in transforming an organisation, said Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Idris Jala.
4 essential safe web browsing tips from Google’s ‘security princess’
Parisa Tabriz engineers Google Chrome’s security and safety features. Here she shares how Google keeps users safe – and how users can tweak their behavior to keep their information safe.
From the moon walk to the catwalk: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin makes a surprise debut at New York Men’s Fashion Week in a Mars-themed show
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin made a surprise debut at New York Men’s Fashion Week in a Mars-themed show. Designer Nick Graham created a range of garments for the discerning gentleman who may take an adventure to the red planet.
Ayesha Khanna is helping girls in Singapore make their mark in tech
The lack of women in tech has been a talking point for several years now, but some people are beginning to realize that the long-term solution lies in changing cultural attitudes entirely.
A Futuristic Look At Science: The Amazing Predictions Of Michio Kaku
Michio Kaku has made many scientific predictions in his illustrious life. Many of these predictions, as miraculous as they are, have come true to a large extent. Now he makes predictions for how the world will look in 2100.
My idol turned out to be my sister
Aerial performer Jennifer Bricker was born without legs, but she never let it stop her. By the age of 11 she was a gymnastics champion – having fallen in love with the sport after watching Dominique Moceanu win a gold medal for the US at the 1996 Olympics. And...
