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: Gabriel Ramsey, Charlene Wang, and Ryan Yeo (Photo: Marilyn Lim & Tien Shi Han) A Royal Visit “My all time advice is believe in yourself. Do not listen to anyone else but yourself. If you feel that you have a talent, try it. if you feel that you want to try something, you
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This article is contributed by Credit Bureau Singapore. The impact that post-pandemic has left in Singapore also brought along some positive spins as many new jobs were introduced during these recent years. Some schools in Singapore are still very receptive and welcoming of the idea for students to attend school lectures through online webinars instead.
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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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Written by: Seth Cheong Take a step back in time as you enter Kim Choo Kueh Chang, an invaluable hub of Peranakan heritage nestled in the historic neighborhood of Katong. Experience the rich world of Peranakan culture and tradition. Savour the inviting aromas of freshly-made rice dumplings and kueh kuehs. Immerse yourself in all things
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Written by: Filza Alisha and Semran Rai Recently, I had the privilege of watching “Hotel,” a riveting play presented by one of Singapore’s leading theatre companies, ‘W!ld Rice.’ I was so enthralled by the performance that the five-hour duration managed to fly by unnoticed. That’s right, ‘Hotel’ was a 5-hour long play divided into 2
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Written by: Muhammad Rifdi The rain bucketed down mercilessly on the East Coast Lagoon Food Village on a Saturday afternoon. The hawker centre was jam-packed with people cramming their way into the sheltered areas, fighting to stay dry. On another Saturday, you could hear the ringing of bicycle bells or the rolling wheels of roller
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Written by: Jerome Thomas Ng Tze Loong, Charlotte Goh, and Semran Rai To some, art censorship is equivalent to “a violation of artistic freedom”. Here in Singapore, however, censored arts are usually related to content containing political, racial, religious and homosexual issues. Artists all around the world make use of both physical and online spaces
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Written by: Glenda Wee “My business speaks for itself. Every piece of work tells its own story, because it’s handmade with purpose and passion,” said Miss Thia, regarding the survival of her 78-year-old business. However, her success did not come by without numerous trials and hard work. Before the trendy bars and modern shops appeared,
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