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.

19 Articles

Religion

In Pictures: What Singapore Muslims Eat For ‘Sahur’ During Ramadhan

In Pictures: What Singapore Muslims Eat For ‘Sahur’ During Ramadhan

Have a look at what some Muslims in Singapore eat during Sahur, an important pre-dawn meal that gives sustenance for a full day of fasting.

by Zat Astha

April 23, 2022

April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

Of course, companies that don't believe in the simplest, most basic tenets of care at work would find gender-diverse hiring too ‘progressive’.

by Zat Astha

April 4, 2022

Covid-19

New Regulations Call For Better Mask-Off Common Sense

New Regulations Call For Better Mask-Off Common Sense

With this new masking regulation, we may have to contend with mask-wearing as a spectrum versus a strict binary of legality.

by Zat Astha

March 28, 2022

Covid-19

March Note from the Editor: #thisismycovidpositive

March Note from the Editor: #thisismycovidpositive

If the government takes its cue from the Covid-positive sensitive citizenry, it's small wonder why they caution against opening up too fast.

by Zat Astha

March 9, 2022

February Note From the Editor: Of Wordle and Stories

February Note From the Editor: Of Wordle and Stories

Perhaps I’m biased given the position I’m in, but I do believe that we’re all always in an endless and constant search for the perfect story.

by Zat Astha

February 1, 2022

Act II: The Rise, Retirement, and Return of Mr Kiasu

Act II: The Rise, Retirement, and Return of Mr Kiasu

Pursuing Mr Kiasu full-time was one of the best decisions Johnny Lau has made, although not without a few bumps in the road.

by Zat Astha

January 26, 2022

January Note From the Editor: Come at Me, 2022 — Bring It.

January Note From the Editor: Come at Me, 2022 — Bring It.

Instead of New Year resolutions, let’s work on a philosophical life mantra for the year to guide us through 2022.

by Zat Astha

December 31, 2021

Lifestyle

Binge

Can Dreamcore Make the World of Custom-Built PCs More Inclusive?

Can Dreamcore Make the World of Custom-Built PCs More Inclusive?

With the new launch of their Dream Centre, Dreamcore is set on the path of making the world of custom-built PCs inclusive. Will they succeed?

by Zat Astha

December 2, 2021

Government & Policy

What Now, Raeesah Khan?

What Now, Raeesah Khan?

In the case of Raeesah Khan, what do we do when the motives are noble, but the execution falls short of standard?

by Zat Astha

November 5, 2021

Politics

November Note From the Editor: When Members of Parliament Lie

November Note From the Editor: When Members of Parliament Lie

Truth is a tricky thing. That is to say, your truth is not the same as the truth, the former oftentimes used to embellish mundanity or doubt.

by Zat Astha

November 2, 2021

Lifestyle

Amongst Us

YouTuber Sneaky Sushii on Fame, Manifestation, & Keeping His Real Name Secret

YouTuber Sneaky Sushii on Fame, Manifestation, & Keeping His Real Name Secret

Sneaky Sushii might have 171k subscribers on YouTube. But does anyone really know who he is?

by Zat Astha

October 26, 2021

October Note from the Editor: The Lessons I’ve Learned About Community

October Note from the Editor: The Lessons I’ve Learned About Community

This October, Zat muses on the strength of community and what that means for RICE Media.

by Zat Astha

October 4, 2021