Leaders are people. This may seem obvious, but sometimes without realising it, we often put ourselves on a pedestal or think that we are a completely different being that sits on a completely different level to other people (“I am perfect!!! Those mere mortals!!! How dare they!!!”). Just like people, leaders are not immune to […]
A Candid, Earnest Poet, and We Are Proud While young camouflaged National Servicemen were training under the scorching sun or in the shadows of the forest, Cyril Wong was probably thinking about his new poem. Fulfilling a desire to express his feelings and opinions about life, love and identity, he overcame intense disapproval from his […]
If you were to choose a way to encourage your child to read, what would it be? Experienced educator, Carean Oh, shares her thoughts. By Carean Oh – Yesterday, a mother of two (her children, 6 and 8 years of age) asked me if audio books are going to be useful for her children. Or […]
Photo by Andy Kelly on UnsplashFrom debit cards to cell phones to submarines, many of the inventions imagined in science fiction have become part of our reality. In many cases, science fiction didn’t merely predict but also inspires real-life invention. In his 1888 novel Looking Backward, Edward Bellamy introduced the concept of universal credit: The citizens of his future utopia […]
Universe of Water Particles on a Rock where People Gather (culturetrip.com)From phones to the internet, technology has become indispensable in our daily lives. There are many inventions from virtual reality to artificial intelligence that increase our interaction with the digital world. These innovations are the building blocks of the future. In fact, there is already a place a step ahead of us in Japan. Named […]
With the major advancements humanity has achieved in technology, we have found ways of transport that would help us get around with convenience and ease. However, with the invention of modern travel, what has this cost us in terms of quality of life? Modern travel has undeniably become a huge part in our everyday lives. […]
Young entrepreneurs need a laptop that not only look sleek in a meeting, but also able to accommodate their creativity. We have scoured the latest lines of laptops available in the market and here are the best three: LG Gram 14 Sleek laptop with high portability without compromise. 0.999 kg – 4 Cores 10th gen […]
Tang Tee Khoon is the founder of The Glasshouse, and the artistic director at Chamber Music and Arts Singapore Limited. What did you do when COVID-19 hit? Did you manage to organise your house according to tips from Marie Kondo? Maybe you attempted to get in shape with a bit of Chloe Ting? While I […]
Image by Teslariu Mihai via UnsplashSpending the evening curled up with a book – before the onslaught of Netflix and Amazon Prime, this was a fairly unremarkable pastime. But now, it has faded into a quaint idea. In these times of finishing an entire season of Game of Thrones in one sitting, it is difficult to imagine binging a novel. […]
Image by Markus Spiske via UnsplashDo you fancy the idea of harvesting vegetables and placing them in your salad bowl moments later? Imagine owning a farm while living in a concrete jungle. In a country where most of its people are compelled to live in stacked housing, urban farming is growing in popularity here in Singapore. In recent years, more […]
