Category: Lifestyle

A journey of love, music, and rediscovery in the world’s electronic music capital.In 2009, Debbie Chia visited Berlin with her then-boyfriend, now-husband, Kavan. He casually mentioned wanting to live there one day, and in the haze of young love, Debbie replied, “Why not?” Seven years later, they turned that dream into reality, leaving Singapore to …

Viral TikTok video shows jogger sprinting away as five dogs bark and chase along Pasir Ris Drive 3.SINGAPORE: The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) has announced plans to trap and sterilise a pack of wild dogs seen chasing a jogger along Pasir Ris Drive 3. The incident, captured in a widely shared TikTok video, showed …

Exploring the Unique and Energetic Routines That Keep Elderly Singaporeans Active at the Crack of DawnIt’s 7 AM at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, and I feel like I’m already late to the party. The warm glow of McDonald’s beckons, but just beyond it lies the real draw—the elderly morning exercisers. Despite their decades of life …

How Ramakrishnan and Cleryce’s Unique Bond Bridges the Gap Between GenerationsFive years ago, at the age of 70, Ramakrishnan S/O Nadarajan's life changed forever. After suffering a stroke, his mobility was severely affected, and he was forced to leave his job. His health further declined when his diabetes worsened, eventually leading to the amputation of …

From Eurodance Hit to Underground Anthem: The Unexpected Connection Between ‘Million Tears’ and Singapore’s Salakau Gang ChantGroove Coverage, the German trance group, faces an unusual challenge during their world tour—an issue they only encounter in Singapore. The problem? Their hit track ‘Million Tears’ prompts gang chants from the audience, something that doesn’t happen in Germany …

From financial instability to safety nets, Candice Phang shares the journey of balancing passion and business savvy in her freelance career.A warm light bathes Candice Phang’s workspace in soft hues. Light rain taps against the window, but she’s too absorbed in the spread of papers on her desk to notice. Diligently, her paintbrush glides over …

A Eulogy for Flash Coffee’s Quick Decline and Lackluster LegacyToday, we gather not in sorrow, but in general distaste, to bid farewell to a certain neon-yellow coffee franchise. A chain of stores that always made you wonder: “Who the hell is drinking this?”.It hasn’t been long, but its untimely demise—after a valiant, albeit futile, struggle …

The Challenges of Managing Stray Cats Amid Trapping and Relocation PracticesEvery Tuesday night, Amelia* made her way to a bus stop in Macpherson for a special dinner date. A grey and white cat named Mattar, whom she had been feeding since 2018, would always be there. But in May of this year, Mattar suddenly disappeared, …

Queer Representation in the Arts Faces Ongoing Challenges Despite Growing AcceptanceSingapore has made strides in becoming less openly homophobic, but when it comes to queer art in public spaces, there’s still a long way to go before the country can genuinely claim to accept the LGBTQ+ community. The recent clashes between TODAY and the National …

Despite challenges, she rebuilds her life with resourcefulness and determination.SINGAPORE: After enduring significant personal and financial setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, a resilient Singaporean woman has shared her journey of recovery and the extreme money-saving strategies she is implementing to rebuild her life and financial stability.Retrenched without a severance package during the pandemic, she faced …