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Recent Articles
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![On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone]()
On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone
‘I look very ugly, so when I go to the street, people look at me weirdly, like, “This guy is bloody ugly, needs plastic surgery”.’ For HardwareZone user @LocalITGuy who identifies as a BBFA (Bui Bui Forever Alone), being confident about his physical appearance has been a daily struggle. B
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![Why Misdiagnosed Women Are Turning to Femtech Companies for Help]()
Why Misdiagnosed Women Are Turning to Femtech Companies for Help
Women are more likely to get a misdiagnosis from a doctor—how can femtech change that?
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![A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper]()
A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper
Taking away or ordering in our food has become second nature since most of us have started working from home, and of course, we need some way to carry them: plastic bags. Thousands of them. This increased consumption has raised some concerns, with many criticizing the usage of plastic. But at th
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![Should We Treat Misinformation and Conspiracies as Terror Threats?]()
Should We Treat Misinformation and Conspiracies as Terror Threats?
When internet malarkey get treated as gospel, there’ll only be dire consequences.
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![“I Did Not Sign Up as a MOH Call Agent to Be Traumatised”]()
“I Did Not Sign Up as a MOH Call Agent to Be Traumatised”
Can Singaporeans find it in themselves to be more empathetic towards service staff?
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![If Vaping In Singapore Is Illegal, Why Do People Still Risk Using It?]()
If Vaping In Singapore Is Illegal, Why Do People Still Risk Using It?
If vaping in Singapore is illegal, why do people still risk using it? To investigate the vaping phenomenon, we go on the ground to hear what has been said about e-cigarettes, and learn the reasons why people risk getting caught despite its illegal status. Disclaimer: RICE does not encourage th
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![The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education]()
The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education
Raising a child in Singapore can be a costly endeavour and not everyone has the means to send them for extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Si Hui from Glyph Community talks about how their enrichment programmes can help level the playing field for kids from lower-income households
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![For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss]()
For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss
Festivities are about being grateful and joyful—but can the pressure to celebrate become toxic for those struggling with their mental health?
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![Queer, Christian, and Embraced by Family]()
Queer, Christian, and Embraced by Family
These stories are a reminder that religion and queer sexualities can live in harmony with each other.
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![Folklore & Food: Pulau Ubin’s Hidden History]()
Folklore & Food: Pulau Ubin’s Hidden History
What happens when you take a young chef out of the kitchen and ship them over to an offshore island? You get an appetite for adventure, cultural history, and (of course) food. Chef Sam Chablani wanders deep into Pulau Ubin’s kampung houses, the town square and other hidden gems with local guide
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![How Did Edwin Tong and Pritam Singh Perform at the COP Hearing?]()
![Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage]()
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![On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone]()
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![A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper]()
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![A Sustained Problem: Fashion Waste]()
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How Did Edwin Tong and Pritam Singh Perform at the COP Hearing?
In an ongoing saga with the lie spewed by Raeesah Khan, WP leader Pritam Singh crossed swords with Minister Edwin Tong at the Committee of Privileges.
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![This Christmas, We’ll Gift Children’s Charities the Things They Actually Need]()
This Christmas, We’ll Gift Children’s Charities the Things They Actually Need
It’s the season of giving and people are in the mood for charity. But what do people usually get wrong about donating used items?
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![She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities]()
She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities
It take guts to quit a cushy job to make real impact for those who’ve been left out by society, but that’s exactly what Michelle did.
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![Dissociative Identity Disorder: Living With Twenty People in One Body]()
Dissociative Identity Disorder: Living With Twenty People in One Body
As a trans woman with DID, the odds are more than stacked against Alice. Welcome to her world, one she shares with 20 others in her head.
Random Opinion
With vaccination, it’s not just about protecting yourself, but wanting certain collective benefits. Until enough of the population has been vaccinated to achieve herd protection, these are the restrictions that we impose temporarily and in a way that creates the least burdens possible.
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Walking on Fire: A Path Of Courage
Walking on fire may seem dangerous to most, but for devotees at the Sri Mariamman Temple, it is a sacred reminder of what being human really means. Every year during Theemithi, they walk across a fire pit to give their thanksgiving to the goddess Drowpathai. Vimen, a longtime volunteer at the tem
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Amongst Us
On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone
‘I look very ugly, so when I go to the street, people look at me weirdly, like, “This guy is bloody ugly, needs plastic surgery”.’ For HardwareZone user @LocalITGuy who identifies as a BBFA (Bui Bui Forever Alone), being confident about his physical appearance has been a daily struggle. B
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A Sustained Problem: Plastic vs Paper
Taking away or ordering in our food has become second nature since most of us have started working from home, and of course, we need some way to carry them: plastic bags. Thousands of them. This increased consumption has raised some concerns, with many criticizing the usage of plastic. But at th
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A Sustained Problem: Fashion Waste
n line with the adage, “New Year, New Me”—the annual decluttering of our wardrobe is here, but have you ever wondered where the old clothes we leave out for recycling go to? Our host Nate visits a recycling warehouse, where we take a look at what items people usually hand over to our karang
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