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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 Man Who Divines Destinies Through Emails

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The Man Who Divines Destinies Through Emails

Would you trust your future to be told via an email report? Or would you think it’s a scam? As an ancient divinity technique, Ba Zi (八字) was first devised to forecast disasters and find opportunities for success. Today, Sean has modernised the same philosophies to preserve this sacred art o

by RICE

October 19, 2021

4 min

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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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‘Better to have a sum of money’: My Grandmother’s Advice for Adulting 101

‘Better to have a sum of money’: My Grandmother’s Advice for Adulting 101

Thanks to modern spending habits, many of us can admit to barely scraping by if life throws curveballs when we least expect it. On a visit back to her childhood home, Ziyu obtains pearls of financial wisdom from her 88-year-old grandma, who had to scrimp hard just to raise a family and eventually

November 11, 2021

Finding Freedom In The Sea

Finding Freedom In The Sea

Do you have a happy place? Life threw a curveball at Qian Yin, who became wheelchair-bound after a severe leukaemia relapse. She’s constantly reminded of the what-ifs and lost possibilities. But when she dons her life jacket and heads out to sea with the wind in her hair, the parasailor knows she’s

November 3, 2021

I’m Not Just A Blind Guy

Lifestyle

I’m Not Just A Blind Guy

First impressions matter. Especially for folks who can’t help looking the way they look. Every time Josh meets someone new, they seem more interested in his vision impairment than him as a person. As he pushes for other traits to define his personal identity, Josh doesn’t want your help or pi

October 21, 2021

The Boy Who Learned to See Music

The Boy Who Learned to See Music

You know the debate about whether creatives are born, or made? Meet Ammar. He’s living proof that stardom is innate. In a world designed for able-bodied people, where we often have expectations about how people with disabilities should fit into society, Ammar vows that he won’t be your sob story.

October 14, 2021

A Voice For The Four-Legged: Fighting Against Pet Abuse

A Voice For The Four-Legged: Fighting Against Pet Abuse

As more Singaporeans seek to adopt a furry companion, a noticeable rise in pet abandonment and abuse cases indicates a growing need for animal welfare. An independent animal rescue volunteer, Wati’s life revolves around advocating for responsible pet ownership, as she strives to find the foreve

September 30, 2021

A Friend in Need: Battling Loneliness One Door at a Time

A Friend in Need: Battling Loneliness One Door at a Time

Recently, a growing number of seniors have been found to be living alone, and along with it comes a worrying statistic: in 2020, the suicide rate for seniors reached a record high. To help them feel a little less alone, Kien Ling has made it a point to spend time with these seniors, and she share

September 23, 2021