Edoardo Liotta, Author at RICE

localised foreigner.

61 Articles

For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss

For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss

Festivities are about being grateful and joyful—but can the pressure to celebrate become toxic for those struggling with their mental health?

by Edoardo Liotta

December 24, 2021

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

As a child, Ronald dreamed of a life surrounded by plants and animals. Now, decades later, he has made that dream a reality by retiring on a farm in Australia.

by Edoardo Liotta

December 17, 2021

The Forgotten History of the SIA Barbie Doll

The Forgotten History of the SIA Barbie Doll

What can the SIA Barbie tell us of Singapore’s post-independence nation-building project?

by Edoardo Liotta

December 3, 2021

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Elene, the Singaporean Mother Bringing Local Food to Italy

Meet Elene, the Singaporean Mother Bringing Local Food to Italy

From kuehs to chicken curry, this Singaporean woman is bringing local food to a country with an extremely stringent culinary culture.

by Edoardo Liotta

November 20, 2021

Binge

Carousell Has a Thriving Black Magic Market — Is This Ok?

Carousell Has a Thriving Black Magic Market — Is This Ok?

We took a closer look at Carousell’s religious items categories and found a thriving black magic economy. Should we be concerned?

by Edoardo Liotta

October 18, 2021

I Rate Mansions On Tiktok, And This Is What I’ve Learned About the Ultra-rich

I Rate Mansions On Tiktok, And This Is What I’ve Learned About the Ultra-rich

What rating glamorous mansions on TikTok taught me about the wealthy in Singapore.

by Edoardo Liotta

October 5, 2021

From Void Deck to Livestream: The Changing Face of Funerals in Singapore

From Void Deck to Livestream: The Changing Face of Funerals in Singapore

We find out how traditional funerals have adapted to fit the landscape of Singapore today.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 28, 2021

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Paul, The Singaporean Who Cleared Taliban Landmines In Afghanistan

Meet Paul, The Singaporean Who Cleared Taliban Landmines In Afghanistan

After 30 years in military, Paul moved to Afghanistan and then to Iraq to clear landmines and other explosive devices.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 24, 2021

Sex & Gender

Coming Of Age

How Young Singaporean Fathers Are Parenting Differently Than Their Dads

How Young Singaporean Fathers Are Parenting Differently Than Their Dads

After being raised by past generations of Singaporean men, young fathers of today are doing things differently.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 15, 2021

8 Takeaways From The Report On Harmful Masculinity Norms

8 Takeaways From The Report On Harmful Masculinity Norms

Here are 8 takeaways from the Report On Harmful Masculinity Norms, released last week by The Healthy Masculinity Project.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 6, 2021

Lifestyle

Can Joseph Schooling’s Failure Teach Us To Stop Measuring Our Worth In Achievements?

Can Joseph Schooling’s Failure Teach Us To Stop Measuring Our Worth In Achievements?

The way the public reacted to Schooling’s failure says a lot about how we wrongly use achievements as a metric of success.

by Edoardo Liotta

August 4, 2021

Covid-19

I Work With Seniors, And This Is Why Some Aren’t Getting Vaccinated

I Work With Seniors, And This Is Why Some Aren’t Getting Vaccinated

We speak to Lim Jingzhou, a Community Worker, who shares valuable insights on why some seniors aren’t getting vaccinated.

by Edoardo Liotta

July 28, 2021