Published work / Ryan Joshua Mahindapala

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Think like a devil. Never let a good question slip away. I am the Founder/Editor of Thinking Movement, a publication centred around the formulation of strategic solutions in the areas of sustainability, social justice, inclusion, mental health and self-help, with an Asian perspective. Leveraging on the Medium platform, contributors can share insights and solutions to problems faced by communities around the world. Our philosophy is that a combination of independent voices and technology led by a data-driven approach to problem-solving and ideation can bring about a better and brighter tomorrow. Building a future starts now.

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The Singapore Law Gazette • 11th April 2022

Small Steps, Big Dreams

Our journey began in 2017, with the establishment of what was then known as the Legal Productivity and Innovation Department (LPI). The team originally had three core aims – to promote the use of technology within the legal industry, to assist law firms with innovation and capability development, and to administer grants and subsidy schemes to support the cost of adopting productivity and capability development solutions. In order to achieve these aims, we adopted a four-pronged approach to our

Strathclyde Telegraph • 27th September 2021

Book Review: The ‘Other’ Shangri-La by Shivaji Das

The ‘Other’ Shangri-La by Shivaji Das is a work of narrative non-fiction that features Tibet’s famed monasteries and their legends. This travelogue is an ode to the beautiful alpine region of the Sino-Tibetan frontier in Sichuan, China. Shivaji gives minute observations of his travels through this rarely visited part of the world and describes to us, the readers, all the meaningful moments of his travels through this region together with his wife, Yolanda Yu (fondly called Lobo). Their journey

2nd February 2021

First Venture into Coding

Looking into the abyss and the darkness looks right back at you. That is how I felt when I embarked on my coding learning journey. I did not know head or tail about it and was uninformed on the resources that were out there. This was the case until I was introduced to a small robot called the mbot (picture shown below) about a month ago by a close friend of mine. This robot is used for STEAM education. Although it is used by kids to get them to learn the basics of coding, I saw it as a great wa

Medium • 11th January 2021

Tap on Your Lived Experiences

Everyone comes from different backgrounds, cultures, and have unique experiences. These are the things that set us apart from each other. We can also attribute the formulation of our viewpoints, generation of ideas, and the making of our everyday decisions to where we came from and how our thoughts and emotions have shaped and developed since a young age. As writers, we communicate with the world. We are projecting our innermost thoughts, ideas and feelings to our readers, hoping that it would r

Medium • 20th December 2020

To be an effective writer, think of yourself as a data scientist

How to be a better writer Data science is about infrastructure, testing and learning to enable better decision making. The data analysis process is aimed at, inter alia, predictive modelling, reducing inefficiencies and operational blockages, enhancing performance measurement capabilities and maximisation of profits. Essentially, it forms the backbone of strategic and sound decision making. It is and has been the driving force behind innovation and research in many fields. What is writing all

Medium • 20th December 2020

Become a Better Writer: Do An MBA

Become a Better Writer: Do An MBA Most people out there may not associate a Master of Business Administration degree with the writing profession. When one thinks about what an MBA qualification is all about, more often than not, the first thought that comes to mind would be that a person who undertakes an MBA aspires to get a high paying job in banking, finance or business consulting. The fact is, the MBA degree is extremely versatile and can be applied across multiple sectors and job types. If

13th August 2020

The magical world of data through the eyes of an MBA student | Strathclyde Business School Blog

According to Harvard Business Review, working as a data scientist is the, “sexiest” job of the 21st Century. It is and has been the driving force behind innovation, research and many other fields. The potential for high growth in one’s career development catches the attention of many young professionals seeking new opportunities and a higher income. In the digitalised world, information is the most important commodity and without a doubt, data scientists are at the forefront of this commodity tr

Strath Life • 17th June 2020

Now is the Time to Start Writing Poetry •

“Movement restrictions” and “lockdowns” are the buzzwords that we are hearing all over the world. Most are confined to their homes and have nothing to do. With so few options, why not exercise those creative juices. You might just come up with the next big idea. Personally, I love poetry and I have recently started putting pen to paper, documenting my thoughts, views and feelings. I want to be heard; I think so do you! Be bold, be brave and always strive to go the distance. Submit your poetry to

Strath Life • 22nd July 2020

Be a go-getter: Get that dream job using LinkedIn •

Finding your dream job on Linkedin? Just be yourself Are you wondering how to look for a job in a tough job market? With the rise of big data and IoT, your online presence is as important, if not more important, than your physical one. Platforms like LinkedIn expands your professional footprint online. From a job seeker’s point of view, LinkedIn is used to find career opportunities, network, and connect with people that can help you achieve your career goals. It should be used to generate oppor

11th June 2020

Doing an MBA in the time of COVID-19 | Strathclyde Business School Blog

Doing an MBA in the time of COVID-19 As COVID-19 changes our ways of working, studying and living, MBA student Ryan Mahindapala provides an account of doing an MBA during the pandemic and how he feels we will come out the other side with new attitudes. When I began my MBA journey, the world was a very different place. An invisible disease was unheard of, life was as per normal, the machinery of the global economy operated relatively smoothly and despite the fact that we did have our own proble

20th May 2020

Using sport to support vulnerable communities and promote sustainability | sportanddev.org

With the rising popularity of elite sport due to aggressive advertising, money making potential and prestige, the definition of, “sport” has indeed been blurred. Sport is not all about what is shown on television. In fact, in 2003, the UN defined sport, for the purpose of development, as “all forms of physical activity that contribute to physical fitness, mental well-being and social interaction, such as play, recreation, organised or competitive sport, and indigenous sports and games.” Have we,

19th May 2020

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RunSociety – Asia's Leading Online Running Magazine • 15th May 2020

Take On Your Next Race With a Pair of Iffley Road Compression Shorts

This compression shorts from Iffley Road is certainly a new and different piece of running gear that you would not usually find on the shelves. Iffley Road’s products represent the triumphant accomplishment of Sir Roger Bannister–the amazing sub 4 minute-mile that he ran in 1954 at the iconic Iffley Road Track in Oxford, UK. This particular product by Iffley Road is called the Chester 10" Compression Shorts in Raceday Blue. It also comes in the colour of Gravel Black and Night Sky. The s

Medium • 10th May 2020

Credibility

The first thing I did after typing the title and subtitle of this article was to do a search on Unsplash for the word, “credibility.” I wanted to find a picture that gave the best visual representation of what this article was about. To my astonishment, the search results came up empty (at the time of writing this article). And that really is the reason why I am writing this article. What does a credible person look like? There may be no visual representation of what credibility is but I am go

Medium • 4th May 2020

The Young Need to Learn about Sustainability

Teaching our children about sustainability will give them the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, plan for the future, and maintain a healthier planet. Children need to know that the environment provides support for all life on our planet and therefore must not be neglected. When you teach your children about protecting the environment, you offer them the opportunity to develop other aspects of good character. For example, when children learn to use clothes that are handed dow

Medium • 1st May 2020

Write about What You Believe in

Tips on how to be an advocate Write about your personal experiences and share with your readers about yourself. Why did you decide to join the fight for the cause that you are writing about? Did something happen in your life that is the reason for your decision? Let your readers gain an insight into your life and discover a side of you never seen before. Write about how your own prejudices were challenged as you developed a passion for fighting for a particular cause and how your world view ch

Medium • 30th April 2020

Develop a Strategy for Your life

What is strategy? Simply put, it is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall objective. Having a strategy is important because it gives us a sense of direction. It outlines measurable goals to guide your day-to-day actions without losing focus on your long term vision. Many of you would have heard of corporate strategy but this is different. The strategy being dealt with here is on a personal level and primarily, has got to do with the relationship that you have with yourself.

RunSociety – Asia's Leading Online Running Magazine • 27th April 2020

Be Part of the Iffley Road Legacy

Sir Roger Bannister ran a sub 4- mile on 6 May 1954 at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England. He was 25 years old at that time. Bannister’s accomplishment was reported all over the world and he was crowned as the greatest distance runner of his time. He was knighted in 1975 and lived till the age of 88. This is the story behind the world famous Iffley Road Track, where history was made. 66 years on, the legend of this famous venue still lives and breathes in all runners. It is a symbol of athlet

Medium • 26th April 2020

How to Be Confident That You Are the Right Person for The job

Many books, self-help sites, and even your career guidance counselor will tell you the same methods to handle interviews. Everyone who goes for an interview will follow the same steps to prepare for it. They are, reading up about the organization and the job scope of the position that you are applying for, linking your experiences (personal and professional) and type of qualifications to the job requirements, and talking to people who are working in the organization to get an insider’s perspect

Medium • 25th April 2020

You Need Direction to Lead a Better life

About a month ago, I was in a fix and I did not know what to do. My friends from university were planning a get-together after 2 years and I was unsure if I wanted to go. Life had changed so much since the last time we met. I wanted to avoid the task of explaining to everyone what I was doing now and how my life was going. The problem was that my life was not going according to plan and I was afraid to find out that theirs was going fine. Other than that I felt that I was a totally different per

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Fiction

My poem entitled, "The Computer Has Decided! The Computer Has Decided!" was awarded a place in the International Proverse Poetry Prize Anthology 2020: Mingled Voices 5. You can purchase the ebook on Amazon ( https://amzn.to/3t2SruV) or pick up a hardcopy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong Press (https://bit.ly/3fW2vCg).

My eagerly awaited book is finally available for purchase! Spottisbrough is a pulp noir crime fiction novella that I have been working on for close to 1.5 years. After writing for numerous digital publications, worldwide, I finally decided, in early 2020, to venture into the world of book-length fiction. Being my first book, Spottisbrough does indeed mark a new milestone in my writing journey, and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me along the way! Spottisbrough is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in paperback as well as in e-book format. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oIm8lH B&N: https://bit.ly/3BjJBNd Goodreads page: https://bit.ly/3ldfUIi