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John Shadow: The Teenage Rapper Chasing Fame

John Shadow: The Teenage Rapper Chasing Fame

“My dream is to have many followers and tour the world." A victim of bullying during his schooling days, local rapper John Shadow was driven by loneliness to the point of suicidal ideation. The turning point for him was the discovery of music, and how it allowed him to make sense of his emotion

by RICE

May 14, 2022

Singapore, Unfiltered

This Is The Cost Of Being Sexually Healthy in Singapore

This Is The Cost Of Being Sexually Healthy in Singapore

“It’s all your fault, so you should pay for it." In Asia, the conservative culture we’ve been exposed to tends to equate sexually-transmitted illnesses with shameful promiscuity. But as younger generations start to have more open conversations about their sex lives, the importance of protec

by RICE

April 30, 2022

Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

Big ambitions clash in tiny kitchens in the name of Singapore’s beloved chicken rice. Apple presents a documentary about hawker pride and conviction, set in the famous Maxwell Food Centre. From the creator of Chef’s Table and director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Gelb. Shot on iPhone 13 Pro.

by RICE

April 16, 2022

Behind Closed Doors: Navigating The Trauma of SA

Behind Closed Doors: Navigating The Trauma of SA

“A lot of the conversation about SA tends to be warning women to not behave a certain way, or do certain things. But the conversation should really be with men.” These are the words of a male SA victim, who was violated when he thought he was just going for a regular massage. In the journey

by RICE

April 16, 2022

An Initiation Party for Generation Covid

An Initiation Party for Generation Covid

“Singapore is opening up nightlife and extending drinking hours. It feels like this is an initiation.” The Gen Zs of Singapore have been sentenced to almost 2.5 years of social exile as a result of the global pandemic. Major school events, random party conversations, befriending people in per

by RICE

April 9, 2022

Singapore, Unfiltered

Egg Freezing in Singapore: A Step Forward In Female Autonomy

Egg Freezing in Singapore: A Step Forward In Female Autonomy

“I think the requirement that only married couples can use frozen eggs is a little bit backward.” Women aged between 21 and 35 can now undergo elective egg freezing for non-medical reasons next year, but with a catch: in line with the idea of ‘upholding parenthood within marriage’, the up

by RICE

April 2, 2022

We’re The Addams Family Of The Tropics

We’re The Addams Family Of The Tropics

“If you think wearing black and listening to heavy metal equates to Satanism, then you live a very narrow-minded life.” They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. Meet Dew and Hisham, who found comfort in standing out as the darkly humorous and macabre characters of the Addams

by RICE

March 28, 2022

Amongst Us

Explaining Heritage to the Next Gen Through Branyo

Explaining Heritage to the Next Gen Through Branyo

‘European’ but also ‘Asian,’ what constitutes ‘culture’ for the Eurasian ethnicity? Branyo, a social dance often accompanied by the Kristang song ‘Jinkli Nona’, is one tradition that Veron Ann wishes to continue with her children, in hopes that they will be more in touch with thei

by RICE

March 17, 2022

Sex & Gender

What #BreakTheBias Means to the Women at RICE

What #BreakTheBias Means to the Women at RICE

The women of RICE share what this year's IWD campaign theme, Break the Bias, means to them both individually and collectively.

by RICE

March 8, 2022

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From Underground Gangster to Healer of Bodies

From Underground Gangster to Healer of Bodies

‘Why would I feel happy to injure someone, when being a Tukang Urut I see someone getting injured and I feel pain for them?’ A Tukang Urut, also known as a healer and practitioner of traditional Malay massage, is typically known via word of mouth among the elder Malay-Singaporean community.

by RICE

February 17, 2022

Coming Of Age

I Learnt How To Seduce People On A Chair | Sean And The City: Ep 1

I Learnt How To Seduce People On A Chair | Sean And The City: Ep 1

Since young, we’ve been taught to focus on our grades and career. But is that all there is to life? Sean and the City follows RICE writer Sean—who has never been on a date before—on a journey of self-discovery and learning to step out of his comfort zone. In this episode, Sean explores h

by RICE

February 12, 2022

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The Girl Who Kicked Her Way To The National Team At 15

The Girl Who Kicked Her Way To The National Team At 15

“Boys won’t believe that girls can play this sport, because it's very dangerous. It's okay. I'll prove to them that girls can play Sepaktakraw.” At 15, Zaty joined the Women’s National Team for Sepaktakraw, a sport that carries years of Malay tradition and history. She shares her struggle

by RICE

February 10, 2022