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Re-Route, and the Things We Saw En Route Little India’s Hidden Spaces

Re-Route, and the Things We Saw En Route Little India’s Hidden Spaces

An intimate peek into Little India's rules, rhythms and radiance— seemingly unaffected by the rapid changes going on outside its boundaries.

by Zachary Tang September 28, 2022

Sometimes Breast is Not Best, and That’s Okay

Sometimes Breast is Not Best, and That’s Okay

Militant breastfeeding traditionalists need to give new mums a break. Two Singaporean mothers tell us why.

by Amanda Tan September 16, 2022

PR Event Review: Making Friends With TikTokers, Getting Free Tinder Platinum

PR Event Review: Making Friends With TikTokers, Getting Free Tinder Platinum

A study of anthropology and transactional relationships at a Tinder PR event, where we rubbed shoulders with 'influencers' and wormed our way into a free Tinder Platinum subscription.

by Samantha Chan September 14, 2022

Could We Have Helped Joseph Schooling Better Cope With His Circumstances?

Could We Have Helped Joseph Schooling Better Cope With His Circumstances?

On the back of a string of personal setbacks and a change in environment, perhaps Joseph Schooling’s misstep is not a consequence but a cry for help.

by Zat Astha August 31, 2022

‘Bring On the Gentrification,’ Says Katong-Joo Chiat’s Traditional Store Owners

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‘Bring On the Gentrification,’ Says Katong-Joo Chiat’s Traditional Store Owners

When it comes to the forces of gentrification, these store owners show us that perhaps, the key is not to fight but to flow with it.

by Nicole Lam August 26, 2022

Can Young Singaporean Parents Maintain a Sex Life While Raising Kids?

Can Young Singaporean Parents Maintain a Sex Life While Raising Kids?

Adulting is hard. Having sex while kids run down the hallway is harder.

by Daniel Peters August 3, 2022

Recent Articles

Choice is a Luxury I Cannot Afford: Being Strapped for Cash in University

Choice is a Luxury I Cannot Afford: Being Strapped for Cash in University

Going on overseas student exchange trips—is this actually accessible to all? For one SMU student, her family’s financial circumstances are a daily reminder of the practical sacrifices she has to make while her peers enjoy the luxury of choice.

by RICE

September 19, 2022

Running On Empty

Grief and Sacrifices Aside, Dementia Caregivers Find the Heart to Love

Grief and Sacrifices Aside, Dementia Caregivers Find the Heart to Love

Children of parents with dementia speak about filial piety, avoiding burnout, and guiding their loved ones through the fog.

by Eve Lock

August 11, 2022

Singapore Is Safe, But Is It Enough to Let Kids Go to School by Themselves?

Singapore Is Safe, But Is It Enough to Let Kids Go to School by Themselves?

Is having kids out and about on their own an issue of town planning and designed spaces, cultural psyche, or both?

by Charis Liang

August 2, 2022

Amongst Us

When Life Gives Him Lemons, Ke Long Sells Lemonade on TikTok

When Life Gives Him Lemons, Ke Long Sells Lemonade on TikTok

This is a story of how a father of three strives for greatness, one lemonade cup at a time. Why? Because The Lemonade Man can.

by Christine Prinya Chan

July 25, 2022

Why I Started Swinging With My Husband

Why I Started Swinging With My Husband

After a rough patch in their marriage in 2018, John asked his wife Mary to start swinging. Mary tells us why she said yes.

by Edoardo Liotta

July 21, 2022