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Whenever the public thinks about vocations that local males have to go through as part of the National Service programme, training and handling dogs doesn’t usually come to mind. Unbeknownst to many, dogs have played a significant role in Singapore’s defence for many years. With the recent news that retired sniffer dogs from the police, […]

Do you ever find yourself drawn to those delightfully ripe and smooth-skinned fruits during your regular grocery shopping trips? You’re not the only one. Certainly, it’s natural to choose picture-perfect looking fruits and vegetables for our consumption, but the reality is that fruits with a slightly unsatisfactory appearance are condemned to trash bins and landfills. […]

Cameras on the ready – the night festival is back! Called Bring on the Night, the 2018 edition of the Singapore Night Festival has chosen to spotlight people from different disciplines and backgrounds – from tech geeks to students and consultancy firms. After 10 magical years of the festival, this year’s installations are brighter and […]

I must admit – when I came across a video of an aura reading at an event, I was intrigued. I knew vaguely what a person’s aura is, but could it really be measured? In the video, participants had a Polaroid of their individual aura printed out, with brief explanations for the various colours reflected. […]

When I got to know of Society Staples, the heart of their business struck a chord with me – I have spent time volunteering for a programme for adults with disabilities over the past few years. Like them, I think inclusivity should be a norm – it shouldn’t have to be highlighted through multiple campaigns. […]

If you were to think about gluten-free food, the tastiest dessert probably wouldn’t come to mind. However, the founder of Oh My Goodness!, a home-grown food company that bakes treats free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, proves that gluten-free food can be delicious too. In 2013, the company’s founder Ramya Ragupathi found out from […]

Have you ever felt like you’re in a slump and don’t know how to deal with your problems except by drowning your sorrows? You’re not alone. The bulk of youths, once of legal drinking age, often drown their sorrows by partying all week and binge drinking. Meet Fuad Al-Hakim, 28, the first ever Malay Manhunt […]

At the age of 30, Alex is the boss of a very unlikely business – kim zua, also known as joss paper. Nestled under a HDB block in the Tiong Bahru estate, Ban Kah Hiang Trading is a family business that has now been handed over to its third generation. Alex admits that such a […]

As the common saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new”. However, with photography, we are interestingly witnessing more and more people taking a step in the reverse direction as they welcome back an old favourite – film photography. Amidst the crowd of new-age DSLRs, SLRs, compact and phone cameras, you may spot […]

Horology might deal with the measurement of time, but step into Cheong Ann Watch Maker and it becomes easy to lose track of the passing seconds. The walls of the shop are filled with antique clocks, each telling a different set of numbers. Ornate grandfather clocks help flank the walkway in this 70-year-old shophouse, their […]