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From a very healthy lifestyle to a craftsmen breathing life into some unloved objects, here are some of our favourite stories from the past few weeks.

Are Singaporeans Worried About Layoffs?

In this episode of Against the Grain, we asked Singaporeans how they feel about layoffs while our host grapples with his own job security.

by RICE May 1, 2023

The Legacy of Void Deck Tarawih Prayers

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, Ramadan prayer spaces at void decks are finally returning. But the decades-old practice faces the risk of disappearing.

by RICE April 12, 2023

The Art of the Con: How Scammers Exploit Singaporeans

“They trust us, they love us, and they are ready to do everything we tell them to do… That’s why we call it pig-butchering.”

by RICE March 26, 2023

One Last Party Before The End Of Golden Mile Complex | Against the Grain: Ep 1

With Golden Mile Complex’s impending closure, Singapore is losing yet another cultural landmark. But not before one last lup sup party across the building.

by RICE March 25, 2023

The Singaporean Comfort In Staying Single Forever

This Valentine’s Day, we get real with long-time singles about their views on current dating norms and culture.

by RICE February 14, 2023

How Loving Trains Taught Me to Love Myself

“Not all of us are on the spectrum. We just really like trains.”

by RICE December 10, 2022

For Better or Worse: How a Stroke at 30 Changed Our Marriage

Ian's life as a newly married man was an adventure waiting to unfold—until he had a stroke at the age of 35.

March 6, 2023

Singapore, Unfiltered

Religious Singaporeans Speak on the Repeal of Section 377A

We asked religious Singaporeans about Section 377A. Some responses surprised us. Others didn’t.

December 5, 2022

Intimates

CNC: The Controversial Kink of Roleplaying Non-Consensual Sex

"When I realised I enjoyed roleplaying non-consensual sex, I felt guilty."

November 26, 2022

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