Written By: Natalie Choo, Sarah Mustaffa Tired of scrolling through picture-perfect selfies and overly staged avocado toasts? Enter BeReal— the app that ditches the polished perfection and celebrates life in its raw, unedited glory. BeReal is a social media app designed to showcase authentic moments from users’ daily lives, steering away from the polished and […]
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Written by: Siti Sufiyyatun Binte Mohamad Sani As early as 4 a.m., the clinking of pans and ladles, the chopping of ingredients and the sizzling of sauteed spices can be heard from the 7-decade-old kitchen located along Kandahar Street to dish out authentic Minangkabau dishes for its customers by 10 a.m. Entering the stall, customers
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Written by: Ethan Ong Mu Wei The world we live in has drastically changed due to the rise of industrialization and automation. Thanks to it, many of our day-to-day activities have been simplified. It benefited society as a whole, allowing our production and efficiency to increase. However, the benefits we enjoy come at a cost.
Written by: Tessa Chng Gin Tong Jamal Kazura Aromatics at 21 Bussorah Street (Photo: Tessa Chng) Before even stepping into the shop, customers are greeted with a pleasant aroma. The sweet, earthy smell tinged with a hint of burning incense, creates a complex fragrance that fills the noses of people passing by 21 Bussorah Street,
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Written by: Briana Wong, Natalie Choo, Tan Shi Qing, Darius Loong “If you don’t buy anything when a store is having a sale, you’re actually losing money!” If you’ve been keeping up with the times on Internet culture, then you’ve probably heard of the term “Girl Math”. Girl Math is the recent viral sensation, the
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Written by: Bryan Yew, Reika Sim, Sarah Mustaffa What is Coquette? Have you been seeing pretty pink bows being used as an accessory on hair and bags, but you’re not sure why? You might be witnessing the popular trend known as the Coquette trend. Coquette, inspired by its meaning of “a flirtatious woman,” involves a
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Written by: Nikki Ang (Photo: Nikki Ang) The storefront of Chop Wah Him Sheet Metal Works which has remained unchanged since 1975, 28 December 2022. What does heritage mean to you? For many, the definition of “heritage” might be unclear, and the answer might even be derived from a quick Google search, but that is
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Written by: Bashirah Uzma Ashraf Ali The Festival of Lights The festival of lights has arrived! Deepavali, also known as Diwali in Hindi, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. The festival signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. With its
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Written by: Bashirah Uzma Ashraf Ali and Trixia Lim “Should I buy that thing that I saw on TikTok? But I no money leh.” This is probably something that your friends, or even yourself have said before. In fact, this is why there was a recent “TikTok made me buy it” trend that was sweeping
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Written by: Josephine Jacob and Filza Alisha Singapore’s literary scene is evolving with the rise of diverse prolific writers, transforming the current local literary landscape. Over the years, it has thrived from efforts made by local publishing houses and writers. One of these local publishing houses which not only gathered local interest, but also fostered
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