Must Political Change Come From Within?
PROMINENT local architect Tay Kheng Soon was interviewed on radio recently.
While he had many interesting things to say, the reactions and comments of his interviewer, Bharathi Jagdish of 938LIVE,...
Restaurants With Secret Entrances
EVERYONE loves a secret. Especially if you don't have to keep it.
And these days, restaurants are happy not to shout out their presence, preferring to whisper it instead. So,...
TeamLab — Bytes Of Art
WHILE NOT wholeheartedly embraced by the mainstream art world, virtual art is steadily building its reputation, pixel by pixel.
The patterns repeat over a period of time; colourful amorphous hues that...
Faking It For Effect?
IN A recent poll, some 40% of Singaporeans wondered whether the news they read was true or false.
The survey also found that 61% of those polled said that they...
Heritage Week or Heritage Weak?
ARE OUR ties with our past still strong? Will our heritage straddle generations?
For a small nation, barely past the half-century mark, many would argue we are still in the process...
Weaving Words And Spinning Yarns
THE POWER of the story to hold one’s attention is evident around us. Yet, many do not make full use of its ability to enthrall and engage.
In the beginning, storytelling...
Are We The Thin-Skinned Society?
DO WE crumble in the face of a scolding? Or lose our wits when our mistakes are pointed out?
Or are we blithe spirits that take things in our stride, waddling along...
May Day! Repetitious Vicious Circle Ahead!
THE VARIOUS May Day messages from government and labour leaders in the last few years have centred on how Singapore must move quickly towards acquiring new skills, embracing innovation and...
Whip It Up! – Easy Recipes For Everyone
WE LOOOOOVE our food.
We may be a food haven, but more people are looking to also eat simple, quick dishes that they would like to whip up without too much...
Is Orchard Road Too Pedestrian?
Singapore's glitzy and glamorous high street is set for yet another new stage in its evolution.
The the talk is now about pedestrianizing the busy five-lane thoroughfare (starting with the right-most...