Yusuf Dikeç

Who Struck Gold?

THE usual admonishment for aspiring elite athletes is to always be a winner as nobody remembers who came in second. That was shot to bits at the ongoing Paris Olympics...
ausbruch

AUSBRUCH Brings German Music Theatre To Asia

THEATRE director Heather Tan was drawn to the relatively obscure art form of German opera at an early age. Her experiences behind the scenes in Singapore theatre led to further...
Rajesh P Kargutkar

Expansive Images From Cramped Spaces

The devil and the delight lurk in the details of Rajesh Kargutkar’s art. The Mumbai-born artist spent his formative years in the cramped quarters of the chawls — the dense...
Hyundai IONIQ 6

Singapore-made Hyundai IONIQ 6 Launched

HYUNDAI launches its sporty-ish looking IONIQ 6. The first of the model to be made outside of South Korea, the units rolling on Singapore roads will be assembled at the...
Rum

Make Room In Your Liquor Cabinet For Some Rum

IF we were to personify rum alongside its spirit cousins, each would have its own personality. To me, cognac, with its base in fermented fruit juice, might appear as a...
simone Ku vet

Pain, A Pet Peeve Of Vet Student Simone Ku

IF the presence of pet shops in malls and people walking their dogs serve as indicators, pet ownership in Singapore seems to be at a healthy level. In the mainstream...
1000 Petals by Olivia Fraser

Painting 1000 Petals Requires Blooming Patience

ARTISTS drawn to foreign cultures view things with a different eye.  The mixing of cultural influences often results in perspectives that are atypical and can be consequently quite refreshing and...
X2 concept

Do You Want To Drive In The Electric Or The ICE Age?

IN a normal world, the crossover would serve as a handy bridge between a sedan and an SUV. From size to capability to utility and flexibility, it eases you gently...
Hassan Sunny

Defeat Turns Into A Sunny Victory

FAME and infamy can strike suddenly. Are you prepared either way when the spotlight is on you? Hassan Sunny was as prepared for public scrutiny as he was for Singapore’s recent...
weaponising words

Watch Your Words: The Dangers Of Weaponised Language

FROM time immemorial language has both been a supreme blessing but also a damn curse in terms of what can result when words — even so-called simple words —...