new year's short story

Last Day Of The Year

"Happy new year!" the four gents chorused. It was a significant year for these classmates. They were turning 60. They'd kept in touch through their lives - seen girlfriends become...
Phantom Of The Opera

The Phantom In Life’s Operas

THE LONG run of The Phantom Of The Opera extends beyond the catchy music and the visual spectacle. It reflects aspects of our lives in the seemingly simple plot about...

Extremes Of Art

WE HAVE had the extremes of art come through Singapore in the past few days. Rolls-Royce and Faberge put their heads together and laid the unique Spirit of Ecstasy Fabergé...
Cheryl Ong, Magdalena Magiera

Scene And Heard

  FIRECRACKERS have been banned in Singapore since August 1972.  This 2021 sound card above sounds like firecrackers and it could be your Metal Ox felicitation this festive season during the...

Eye Of The STORM

Take aim at the Eye Of The STORM and your shots could win you a prize. Starting 4th July, every Monday, STORM will blow in with a new theme on...

Building To Last

SHOULD Nathan Yong get his way, the first piece of furniture you buy from him will be the last you’ll ever need. Walking into designer Nathan Yong’s store, Grafunkt at Park...
Peranakans discussion

Peranakan Culture On The Uptrend

As expected, the chatter was lively as the Peranakans in the virtual discussion contributed their views on what it meant to be part of this richly diverse community. There was...

The Comeback Kid

FROM cancer to boxing via death’s doorstep, Kumar Perumal has always been a trading blows to remain in the fight. “It’s a gamble,” says Kumar Perumal, proprietor and Head Coach of...

Liverpool Legends Optimistic About League Title

Liverpool legends Gary McAllister, Luis Garcia and Ian Rush are optimistic about the club's chances of a top three spot this season under Jurgen Klopp. The trio who are in town...
Running Ghost

Spirited Run-in With Ghosts

MOST movie goers remember Titanic as the disaster ship that sunk a shipload of famous people but really, it’s a love story between Jack and Rose. Love being the...