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Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage

Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage

Walking on fire may seem dangerous to most, but for devotees at the Sri Mariamman Temple, it is a sacred reminder of what being human really means. Every year during Theemithi, they walk across a fire pit to give their thanksgiving to the goddess Drowpathai. Vimen, a longtime volunteer at the tem

January 20, 2022

On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone

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On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone

‘I look very ugly, so when I go to the street, people look at me weirdly, like, “This guy is bloody ugly, needs plastic surgery”.’ For HardwareZone user @LocalITGuy who identifies as a BBFA (Bui Bui Forever Alone), being confident about his physical appearance has been a daily struggle. B

January 19, 2022

A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper

A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper

Taking away or ordering in our food has become second nature since most of us have started working from home, and of course, we need some way to carry them: plastic bags. Thousands of them. This increased consumption has raised some concerns, with many criticizing the usage of plastic. But at th

January 10, 2022

A Sustained Problem: Fashion Waste

A Sustained Problem: Fashion Waste

n line with the adage, “New Year, New Me”—the annual decluttering of our wardrobe is here, but have you ever wondered where the old clothes we leave out for recycling go to? Our host Nate visits a recycling warehouse, where we take a look at what items people usually hand over to our karang

January 4, 2022

Folklore & Food: Misheard Monikers at St John’s and Lazarus Island

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Folklore & Food: Misheard Monikers at St John’s and Lazarus Island

What happens when you take a young chef out of the kitchen and ship them over to an offshore island? You get an appetite for adventure, cultural history, and (of course) food. Having nothing to do with venerated saints, the island of Sekijang had its original name misheard and mispronounced by

December 29, 2021

Folklore & Food: Kusu Island’s Spiritual Sanctuary

Food

Folklore & Food: Kusu Island’s Spiritual Sanctuary

What happens when you take a young chef out of the kitchen and ship them over to an offshore island? You get an appetite for adventure, cultural history, and (of course) food. Located less than 6km off the mainland is an island steeped in spirituality, ancient myths and… turtles. Chef Nurul Ain

December 26, 2021

If Vaping In Singapore Is Illegal, Why Do People Still Risk Using It?

If Vaping In Singapore Is Illegal, Why Do People Still Risk Using It?

If vaping in Singapore is illegal, why do people still risk using it? To investigate the vaping phenomenon, we go on the ground to hear what has been said about e-cigarettes, and learn the reasons why people risk getting caught despite its illegal status. Disclaimer: RICE does not encourage th

December 25, 2021

The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education

The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education

Raising a child in Singapore can be a costly endeavour and not everyone has the means to send them for extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Si Hui from Glyph Community talks about how their enrichment programmes can help level the playing field for kids from lower-income households �

December 25, 2021

Mothers Discuss Self-Love and Intimate Care After Childbirth

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Mothers Discuss Self-Love and Intimate Care After Childbirth

Many mothers don’t find themselves attractive after childbirth. How do they even begin to love their own body in a culture that seems to desexualise mothers? Two young mums open up about the relationships they have with their bodies, self-love and how they learned to take care of their intimate

December 25, 2021