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I Walked Through Jalan Besar With Ghosts From Hotel New World

I Walked Through Jalan Besar With Ghosts From Hotel New World

The collapse of Hotel New World is an enduring hallmark of the Singapore story. It’s a tale of failure and incompetence from a period of modernisation and prosperity. 35 years on, it remains a fixture in our collective imagination. Why?

by Zachary Hourihane September 17, 2021

Singaporeans Tell Us Why TV sitcom, FRIENDS, Is Still a Thing in 2021

Singaporeans Tell Us Why TV sitcom, FRIENDS, Is Still a Thing in 2021

From adult friendships to problematic jokes, do Singaporeans think the classic sitcom, FRIENDS, has aged well?

by Laili Abdeen September 15, 2021

Saying ‘I Do’ When the Regulations Say ‘Please Don’t’: Capturing Love During a Crisis

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Saying ‘I Do’ When the Regulations Say ‘Please Don’t’: Capturing Love During a Crisis

"We’re suffering from creative burnout." Wedding photographers struggle to find inspiration amid the volatile restrictions in 2021.

by Zachary Hourihane September 13, 2021

Demystifying Subliminals: Does Gen Z’s Newest Form of Spirituality Hold Water?

Demystifying Subliminals: Does Gen Z’s Newest Form of Spirituality Hold Water?

New Age spirituality has taken TikTok by storm. But what's with all the hype about Subliminals?

by Maxine Navarro September 13, 2021

Dear Millennials, You’re Embarrassing Yourselves on TikTok. Let’s Fix That.

Dear Millennials, You’re Embarrassing Yourselves on TikTok. Let’s Fix That.

Millennials have suffered enough embarrassment over the last decade.

by Joel Teo August 11, 2021

Meet Ethel, The Chef Who Cooked Her Way From Les Amis to the Austrian Alps

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Meet Ethel, The Chef Who Cooked Her Way From Les Amis to the Austrian Alps

Chef Ethel Hoon talks about her journey through some of the world's best kitchens.

by Sophie Chew August 6, 2021

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Botak is Beautiful. Do Young Singaporean Men Agree?

Going bald is horrible — a fear has come true for many young men. But did it ever hold back their confidence and love life?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

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From Hope to Despair: One Woman’s Journey to Conceiving

From Hope to Despair: One Woman’s Journey to Conceiving

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by Eve Lock

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‘For Most Mums, Self-love is a Forgotten Art’: Meet the Mothers who Masturbate

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As it Turns Out, Getting Vaccinated Affects Your Luck in Dating Apps

As it Turns Out, Getting Vaccinated Affects Your Luck in Dating Apps

If ethics and decency aren’t enough to entice people to get vaxxed, what could? Perhaps the chance to get lucky in love and lovemaking.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

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What I Learned About Sugar Dating Through The Sugar Dads I Dated

What I Learned About Sugar Dating Through The Sugar Dads I Dated

Sugar dads share why they prefer to pay for sugar babies rather than be tethered to romantic commitment.

by Alice

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