Category: Lifestyle

Exploring the Unique Bonds and Joys Within the Betta Fish CommunityAs the golden hour approaches on a Saturday evening, Darwin Quaristino welcomes me to Diamond Koi Farm, located at 5 Chencharu Link near Mandai Avenue. He’s dressed in a plain black polo shirt adorned with the Singapore flag and an emblem featuring two orange fish …

Exploring the potential for preserving iconic structures amidst the push for modernization.SINGAPORE: In the quest to create space for the future, Singapore often turns to demolition, a necessary step on a 728.6 km² island that is smaller than New York City. As old buildings like the Pearl Bank Apartment (1976-2018) are torn down to make …

The National Day Parade at The Float @ Marina Bay marked a grand return to live performances after two years of restrictions.SINGAPORE: Emotions ran high at the National Day Parade (NDP) on Tuesday (Aug 9), marking a poignant celebration of Singapore’s spirit. This year’s parade, held for the last time at The Float @ Marina …

K-pop sensation BLACKPINK announces a highly anticipated stop in Singapore on May 13, 2023.Sending fans into a frenzy worldwide, K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK revealed the dates for their BORN PINK world tour on Monday (Aug 8). The tour includes a much-awaited stop in Singapore on May 13, 2023.The official announcement states that the tour will kick …

Young entrepreneur Pixie Curtis makes headlines with her extravagant purchase.SINGAPORE: Ms. Pixie Curtis, the daughter of Australian businesswoman and socialite Roxy Jacenko, has recently relocated to Singapore, where she quickly made a splash by purchasing a Range Rover Vogue, reportedly costing around S$300,000.In an Instagram post dated August 6, Pixie shared a photo of herself …

New Report Highlights Need for Better Education and Sustainable SolutionsA recent report by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) revealed that many Singaporeans believe numerous products come with excessive packaging and are open to purchasing items with more sustainable alternatives. On August 2, SEC launched the report titled “Unlocking Opportunities for Sustainable Packaging in Singapore,” which …

Navigating Parenthood and Intimacy: Can It Be Done?“Anyway, how’s your sex life?”It’s not a question you’d typically hear from friends. If they do, there’s an 80 percent chance they’re American filmmaker Tommy Wiseau. Yet variations of this question might echo in your mind from time to time.For those who are single and sexually active, it …

Exploring cultural attitudes towards child autonomy in Singapore.A few months ago, Netflix aired Old Enough!, a heartwarming Japanese series that sparked varying reactions around the globe. This unscripted reality show features young toddlers completing errands unsupervised in Japanese neighborhoods, eliciting both admiration and criticism.In Singapore, Mediacorp Channel 5 adapted Old Enough! in 2019, showcasing celebrity …

A heart-wrenching tale of betrayal and resilience.Life recently dealt a devastating blow to a delivery rider when he discovered that his wife of nearly ten years had been unfaithful, and a paternity test revealed that their youngest child, a 10-month-old boy, is not biologically his.The 27-year-old rider grew suspicious when his 29-year-old wife began staying …

Navigating Dual Roots: A Journey of Love and BelongingAlmost thirty years after moving to Singapore, my Irish mother’s perception of home has both transformed and deepened.“In a year or so, I will have spent more time in Singapore than in Ireland,” she remarked.“But despite my affection for Singapore,” she added, “I still possess a steadfastly …