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In this series, we profile individuals whose stories and experiences have been left out by mainstream narratives.

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The Coolest Card Trick Club You’ll Ever Meet

Sub-culture

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The Coolest Card Trick Club You’ll Ever Meet

When you have a fear of making mistakes, you start to question everything you do. Growing up with low self-esteem became a self-fulfilling prophecy for Leon, who constantly wondered what went wrong and how he “turned out this way”. Then cardistry happened, and everything shuffled into place.

by RICE

June 12, 2021

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The Girl Who Finds Comfort in Ball-Jointed Dolls

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The Girl Who Finds Comfort in Ball-Jointed Dolls

Some ball-jointed doll collectors say that their dolls are a reflection of their personalities. We speak to Mei An, who suffers from anxiety attacks. When she wakes up at night in a panic, she looks over at her dolls and feels reassured. They tell her that everything will be OK. That they’ll get t

by RICE

May 5, 2021

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The Nightclub Owner Finding Love At 61

Sex & Gender

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The Nightclub Owner Finding Love At 61

If you were 60, successful, and single, would you still look for love? Addie has earned himself a name as a prominent figure in Singapore’s fashion and nightlife scene. Running the now closed Taboo nightclub since the ’90s has been his claim to fame—but the limelight has also scared potential s

by RICE

April 26, 2021

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The Girl From Changi Prison

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The Girl From Changi Prison

For Ashley, whose father was a prison warden, Changi Prison was home. But in her case, home was indistinguishable from the prison. Home, when she was growing up, was nothing more than a harsh upbringing and a lack of freedom.

by RICE

December 11, 2019

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Heartland Voodoo: An Afternoon with a Singaporean Witch

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Heartland Voodoo: An Afternoon with a Singaporean Witch

Many people associate witchcraft with Satanism, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For Nara, who was once outcasted by peers, being a witch is more than just about charms and hexes. It has given her the gift of feeling comfortable in her own skin. Because of this, she realises that some

by RICE

December 11, 2019

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Tackling Social Inequality With Literacy

Government & Policy

Tackling Social Inequality With Literacy

Kids from low-income backgrounds don’t compete on an equal footing with those who come from privilege – this is an uncomfortable truth that is not discussed enough. Stephanie believes that one step to correcting social inequality starts with literacy, and she has made it her personal mission

September 16, 2021

What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?

Covid-19

Singapore, Unfiltered

What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?

With rising COVID-19 infections in September, the sentiment on the ground is divided: some Singaporeans have been confused by the government’s mixed signals, while others think we should cut them some slack. But the question remains: are we ready to embrace Covid-19 as endemic? Can Singaporeans r

September 10, 2021

“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”

“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”

Warm meals and warmer greetings are what individuals receive at Krsna’s Free Meals, a soup kitchen in the heart of Little India. For over 1 and a half years, Dutch volunteer Sabine has been spending her Friday mornings at Krsna’s, where she takes pride in serving food from the heart to our

September 10, 2021

What Will Your Neighbourhood Look Like In 2071?

Climate & Environment

What Will Your Neighbourhood Look Like In 2071?

What if we were to tell you that the local landmarks etched in our hearts such as Gardens By the Bay, Sembawang hot springs, and even Haji Lane are at risk of being completely submerged by seawater forever? It might sound impossible, but as things stand, this could very well be our reality in 50 yea

August 16, 2021

Geylang’s Red Light District is Fading

Jobs & Economy

Singapore, Unfiltered

Geylang’s Red Light District is Fading

When sex work gets driven out of Geylang, where will it go? With an impending rezoning and the rise of online platforms for dating and sex work, the demand for brothels on the ground have dropped to an all-time low. Amidst their disrupted livelihoods and loss of their second home, the sex workers

July 31, 2021

Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?

Race

Singapore, Unfiltered

Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?

2021 has been riddled with incidents of racism, from the Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to the 55-year-old lady who was assaulted while brisk walking. This Racial Harmony Day, we ask: While conversations about racism are advancing in the public sphere, how are we approaching them with our kids? And who i

July 21, 2021