You are sitting patiently in the third row, music playing softly in the background, when suddenly the room lights go out. Strong dark colours wash the stage. ‘Radioactive’ by Imagine Dragons begins to play, from the start of the Taiko drum finale. A single drummer is now on stage playing along. Six shadowy figures [...]
It’s her big moment. The management trainee has been given the chance to present the results of her project. The polite audience is quietly attentive. “I’m here to talk to you about the XYZ results” she announces enthusiastically. ‘Whoosh!’ goes the effect as the presentation begins and the first text box blows in. ‘Boing’ [...]
There are many readers here who have spent time living and working in some remote locations or third tier cities in greater Asia, so this story may bring a smile. It’s all about going to restaurants, bars, and cafes and ordering a drink, or more specifically, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. [...]
