Zat Astha, Author at RICE

I never knew I wanted to be a writer until I became a writer. Yes, sure, videos and TikTok are very 2021, but literature published online stays online forever. The evergreen-ness of that both fascinates and scares me.

7 Articles

No Matter When, Right Now Is What a COVID Endemic Singapore Looks Like

No Matter When, Right Now Is What a COVID Endemic Singapore Looks Like

When it comes to endemicity in Singapore, perhaps change and unpredictability is the new norm.

by Zat Astha

September 15, 2021

September Note from the Editor: Thank You For Being a Fan

September Note from the Editor: Thank You For Being a Fan

In September, Zat ruminates over editorial shifts, content changes, and what it means to be RICE.

by Zat Astha

September 6, 2021

Sex & Gender

Meet The Mothers Supporting Their Gay Sons at Substance Addiction Recovery Centre, The Greenhouse

Meet The Mothers Supporting Their Gay Sons at Substance Addiction Recovery Centre, The Greenhouse

The mothers from The Greenhouse Caregiver Support Group shares what life is like as a caregiver to gay sons recovering from Substance Addiction Recovery.

by Zat Astha

September 3, 2021

The Lessons We’re Still Learning Too Slowly About Mental Health and Suicide

The Lessons We’re Still Learning Too Slowly About Mental Health and Suicide

“We called everyone who could have been in contact with Jess, all the time crying, overwrought with worry that she might have attempted suicide.”

by Zat Astha

August 5, 2021

Jobs & Economy

Meet Nurul Jihadah, the #LadyBoss Helping Minority & Muslim Women Get Ahead in Tech

Meet Nurul Jihadah, the #LadyBoss Helping Minority & Muslim Women Get Ahead in Tech

Nurul Jihadah, founder of The Codette Project, on representation and institutional responsibility in ensuring diversity in the world of tech.

by Zat Astha

July 26, 2021

Lifestyle

I’m Embracing My White Hair. Here’s How You Can, Too.

I’m Embracing My White Hair. Here’s How You Can, Too.

“Not doing anything to change your hair’s natural greying state is not a symbol of neglect or surrender,” Zat writes. “It’s simply looking at perfection from a more realistic and reasonable lens.”

by Zat Astha

July 23, 2021

Entertainment

“I Told Sunset About You”: A Realistic and Emotive Portrait of Adolescent Love

“I Told Sunset About You”: A Realistic and Emotive Portrait of Adolescent Love

“I Told Sunset About You” is a story of intimacy framed by fragile and formative experiences of sexuality and identity with scenes of intimacy that have been choreographed with care.

by Zat Astha

July 19, 2021