/articles/grandpa-keeps-forgetting-how-explain-dementia-kids
SINGAPORE - As a little girl, Alexis Kho used to spin her late grandfather around in circles whenever he sat in his wheelchair. She was good at making him laugh, although the two of them did not…
/articles/cant-fly-aviation-enthusiasts-say-plane-spotting-next-best-thing
SINGAPORE - Under the palm trees and blue skies at Changi Beach Park, a group of people, armed with long camera lenses, gather and wait.
There is a rumble in the distance and they point their lenses…
/articles/top-places-shoot-sunrise-and-sunset-singapore
SINGAPORE - Shutterbugs have embraced a pandemic pastime: Chasing sunrises and sunsets.
Capturing the dreamy colours of dawn and dusk has an evergreen appeal. But some have found that Covid-19 curbs…
/articles/retiree-donated-more-500-items-national-collection
SINGAPORE - Retired lawyer and banker John Koh's home is unusual for its focus away from its living spaces.
Packed tightly in a 1,200 sq ft space over two floors in the terrace house near Orchard…
/inspiration/finding-calmness-rush-everyday-life
I feel that volunteering gives one the opportunity to bring joy, hope, cheers to those in need and in return, we get a sense of achievement, satisfaction, calmness.
/articles/life-after-40-grandma-reinvents-herself-private-dining-host-cookbook-author
SINGAPORE - Mrs Indra Iswaran is focused on swirling fermented rice and coconut milk batter in a frying pan, coaxing the mixture into a delicate, bowl-shaped South Indian pancake called appam.
Sunday…
/articles/3-tips-gain-most-wfh
Bosses can set tangible targets to identify the top independent operators in their teams
Imagine you are a general about to order a final charge to take the enemy's fort but you begin to have doubts…
/articles/are-you-control-your-digital-footprint
Exercising caution when using the Internet can make a difference in your life
It is easy to think that e-commerce scams and hacking attempts are less of a concern today among digital natives who have…
/articles/pen-pal-initiative-helps-young-people-bond-seniors
Whenever her family brings in the mail, 16-year-old Clarisse Ng eagerly hopes there will be a letter from Madam Chan, a person she has never met.
If she spies a familiar envelope on the dining table…
/articles/covid-19-getting-you-down-7-popular-mental-wellness-apps-check-out
SINGAPORE - As Singaporeans are advised to stay home in view of the spike in Covid-19 community cases, here are some wellness apps to keep you stay calm and composed.
1. Calm
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/articles/lives-they-live-storyteller-who-brings-history-life
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about one such person in the series, The Lives They Live.
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/articles/gallery-showcase-kreta-ayers-heritage
It will be first gallery to focus on the Chinese community when it opens early next year
With their own share of fanatics, Chinese opera stars of yesteryear were as in demand as the Hollywood and K-…
/articles/does-life-get-better-after-50
Adulthood happiness may be U-shaped, hitting a trough in late 40s before rising till 80s
When Mr Jonathan Rauch fell into the doldrums in his 40s, he had no idea why. He had a successful…
/articles/soak-cny-spirit-11-day-river-hongbao
Visitors to this year's River Hongbao at The Float@Marina Bay will get to enjoy fireworks and laser light shows on 11 consecutive nights, one more than last year.
Click here for the full programme…
/articles/chic-cambodia-travellers
SIEM REAP - I admire the gorgeously plated minced chicken invigorated with tender local herbs and topped with parmesan cheese and a blue-hued butterfly pea flower.
But are those fire ants…
/articles/ipoh-and-chill-what-do-your-next-weekend-getaway
IPOH - Ipoh has all the ingredients for an ideal weekend getaway. Street food is cheap and delicious, the flight is just over an hour long, and the pace is laid back enough to come back feeling…
/articles/causes-week-2016-helping-write-story-ages
Over this month and next, 500 elderly people in Singapore will be writing stories - without knowing how they end.
Each of them will be given a blank book and asked to fill its first five pages…
/articles/aloha-alternatives-discover-different-side-hawaii
Discover a different side of Hawaii, which is more than just beaches, volcanoes and tiki huts
Hypothetically speaking, you do not like sand, sunning yourself on the beach or the thundering surf. Let…
/articles/hes-70-and-still-pushing-his-limits
Former Grand Prix racer Lee Chiu San may be 70, but he still rides a motorcycle.
The retired car dealer and former motoring journalist scoots around in a 30-year-old Yamaha RD350 despite stares from…
/articles/scientist-teacher-and-eternal-optimist
Professor Leo Tan, 71, has dedicated his life to science and education. But what the marine biologist considers his greatest success is not the work he has done, but what his students have achieved…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-jerome-lim-fun-and-leisure-1960s-and-1970s-singapore
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
About this Event
Days of Wonder – Fun and Leisure in 1960s and 1970s Singapore
Wonder what Singapore was like in and around the time of her independence? Let…
/whats-on/activities/video-creators-club-capturing-peak-moments-your-family-toyl
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Learn how to capture picture-perfect moments.
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/whats-on/activities/histories-where-has-singapore-gone
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Singapore’s location and historical trajectory have meant that materials relevant to the island’s natural history are dispersed in a multitude…
/whats-on/activities/lord-ring-files-journey-records-archives
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
About this Event
What is a record? What is an archive? How different are the archives from the libraries? Join Assistant Director Yit Chin Chuan from the…
/whats-on/activities/histories-biodiversity-and-conservation-singapores-fresh-waters
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Singapore is home to a surprising variety of freshwater animal and plant species that can be found in habitats ranging from natural forest…
/whats-on/activities/my-life-stories-people-my-life-time-your-life
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Get valuable tips on healthy eating at this online talk.
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/whats-on/activities/now-boarding
Time: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Dreaming of travelling once again? Music can be your mode of transport! At Now Boarding, relive classic stories of adventure like Snow White and Around The World…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-through-eyes-conservator
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Step into the Archives Conservation Lab with Sanira Beevi and get an exclusive sneak peek into a conservator’s life.
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Ever wondered…
/whats-on/activities/histories-investigating-land-use-history
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Join Tony as he discusses how NAS collections are used and shares anecdotes and research about some interesting artefacts found in his work.
About the…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-james-seah-my-memories-bukit-ho-swee
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
James shares his memories of Bukit Ho Swee, the infamous fire that broke out when he was just 11 years old and what the place means to him.
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