Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Daily Financial Times Sri Lanka Interview....
One
of the SL EF Fellows, Chandra Jayratne , wanted to make sure that I spoke to
The Daily Financial Times about my experience and the Eisenhower Fellowship. He
thought it would be great for the group and good press for the upcoming
conference. Of course, I obliged
happily. Having done a slew of interviews in and about India, it was a pleasure and a change of pace, to have the opportunity
to speak with press from Sri Lanka.
So in
car ride on the way to a meeting with Virtusa, one of SL’s largest services providers,
I had the pleasure of catching up with Cassandra Mascarenhas, a young FT
journalist, and engaged in a quick albeit substantive conversation about EF
and my proposed Fellowship objectives for coming to Sri Lanka. The interview went well and Cassandra is a
doll, literally and figuratively. Sharp and quick with a British wit and accent
mixed with adorably petite and cute, means I liked her immediately. She asked pertinent questions and she wrote
feverishly as I responded back to her questions, slightly rambling, but
definitely engaged in the repertoire, all the while giving directions and hoping my driver knows
where our next meeting is because we were running late on time.
After
the interview was completed, I found out that Cassandra was only 19!!!! Geez.
She is planning to study abroad and major in of course, journalism. I wished
her the best, took a quick picture, gave her my card, and sincerely added that
if there is anything she needs or if there is any way I can help her desire to
study in the States, to keep in touch and call me whenever. I meant that.
Nothing like helping those who are doing their part to help themselves. Loved meeting her and honored to have been
interviewed. The very next day I was on the front page! Thank you Harsha and
Sri Lanka EF! What a ride!
For
those who like to read the interview, here is the link: http://www.ft.lk/2011/11/30/bridging-the-global-digital-divide/
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