Lifestyle

Stories on cultural trends and how they impact the way we live.

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

What is the media’s role in turning the Ramadan Bazaar into a playground for viral trends at the expense of its deeper cultural roots?

by Andre Frois March 29, 2025

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

“YOLO, but with your seatbelt on.”

by Kimberly Lim March 15, 2025

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

Has the nation outgrown its taste for a labourer’s toast?

by Kimberly Lim February 26, 2025

A Tale of Two Kunafas

What do Middle Eastern chefs think about the pasar malam versions of their traditional dessert?

by Alfieyah Abdullah January 17, 2025

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Despite the constant number of young girls attending ballet classes, why do we hear so little about homegrown Singaporean ballet stars?

by Darina Elchaninova January 15, 2025

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

Are they truly living the Y/N fantasy?

by Andrea Chandra Putri January 8, 2025

Can Modern Women Still Chase Their Motherhood Dreams?

For as long as she can remember, 31-year-old Natalie has dreamed of becoming a mother. But the path to motherhood has been far from easy.

by RICE

March 12, 2025

Amongst Us

Look at My Dance, Not My Disability

Dance, as a craft, has long celebrated and demanded perfection in movement and body type. But what if you’re just not built the same way?

by RICE

February 18, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Politicians and Podcasts: The Unlikely Power Players in GE2025

GE2025 won’t just be about policies—it will be a contest over who can master the digital tools of our time.

by Kimberly Lim

January 24, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Singaporeans Speak on the Dilemma of Supporting Local While Shopping in JB

"My pockets are just not deep enough for me to support local no matter what."

by Alfieyah Abdullah

December 22, 2024