Varun Karthik, Author at RICE

3 Articles

Blue Grapes, Green Skies: Local Creatives on Growing Up Colour-Blind

Blue Grapes, Green Skies: Local Creatives on Growing Up Colour-Blind

The world looks different, literally, for colour-blind creatives, Bryan and Syahid. Blue becomes green, red becomes orange. Still, they cope—thrive even. Impossible, you say? Well, not quite.

by Varun Karthik

October 13, 2022

Government & Policy

As Eviction Nears, Lim Chu Kang Animal Shelters Don’t Know Where To Go

As Eviction Nears, Lim Chu Kang Animal Shelters Don’t Know Where To Go

Amidst confusing updates and shifting deadlines, animal welfare groups are running out of time to find new homes. What fate awaits the hundreds of animals under their care?

by Varun Karthik

September 22, 2022

For the Queen of Mounts, Perfection Is When You Can’t See Her Exhibit Holders

For the Queen of Mounts, Perfection Is When You Can’t See Her Exhibit Holders

Syiqah, the mount-maker, makes exhibit holders for priceless relics at museums. Her measure of excellence? When no one can see her works.

by Varun Karthik

August 23, 2022