In this picture taken on March 24, 2017, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, 75, speaks to an audience by hologram (L) in Hong Kong, beamed live from his office in Cambridge, England.Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken to a Hong Kong audience by hologram, showcasing the growing reach of a technology which is making inroads into politics, entertainment and business. The British scientist appeared on March 24 before an audience of hundreds who cheered and snapped pictures with their phones as he discussed his career and answered questions about the possibility of life on other planets, the use of technology in education and the impact of Brexit on Britain. / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE
THE nation is in a state of suspense. There is a lot of guessing about when the 14th General Election (GE14) will be held. The Prime Minister is keeping everything close to his chest. But most agree that GE14 is history in the making. For the first time in the nation’s history, a former PM, at a ripe age past 90, is trying to make a comeback. The entire political equation of the nation is being rewritten. Like they say, in politics there is no enemy or friend. An enemy today can become a friend tomorrow. This explains why literally everyone is waiting with bated breath for that special announcement.
Meanwhile, the political parties have started unveiling their manifestos. These contain promises of what they will do if elected. The ruling party promises to continue delivering prosperity to the people. The opposition, on the other hand, talks about abolishing the GST and all road tolls. Whether the promises are realistic or not are being evaluated by the so-called experts.
