/articles/nostalgic-memories-bukit-ho-swee
The above photo taken on the side of Havelock View, directly opposite Blk 44A multi-storey car park (MSCP) of Beo Crescent is the best location to start the story of the Bukit Ho Swee fire which…
/articles/cikgu-lim-recalls-her-stint-st-johns-island
IT HAS been more than half a century since Mrs Lim Siew Yong spent an idyllic two years living and teaching on St John's Island.
But the 84-year-old retiree still fondly recalls collecting…
/articles/many-dont-know-psoriasis-not-contagious
More than half of those surveyed think otherwise; the immune disorder can be triggered by stress
It was a novel way of conducting a survey. People with psoriasis, a condition that causes…
/articles/he-never-stops-learning
Mr Goh Seok Hiong, 73, never stops learning new things. An avid sports lover, he took up in-line skating at the age of 67 and is an active pickle ball player with his kaki thrice a week. His recent…
/articles/raising-toast-kopi-buddy
The keenness to keep discovering new things makes life an invigorating journey. What keeps life engaging is the inclination to share these discoveries with other people. These intrinsic…
/articles/offer-your-memories-treasured-places
Mention Clifford Pier and what come to mind are also the skyscrapers of Raffles Place and the hustle and bustle of the area.
But for Ms Caroline Lauchengco, 54, the place will always hold…
/articles/share-your-story-win-ipad
Are you an active ager who keeps busy, stays socially connected and engaged in active living? Then be an inspiration to others, share your active ageing story and stand to win attractive prizes.…
/articles/sound-music-disused-singapore-quarry
MyTurf is a fortnightly series that aims to tell the untold stories of our neighbourhoods. In this instalment, we look at Bukit Batok and how residents fill the nature park with music, peace and hope…
/articles/animal-adventures-rajasthan
Take a walk on the wild side with glamping, leopard safaris and horseback riding through the desert in this Indian state
Rajasthan in north-western India may be known for its bustling cities of…
/articles/last-shangri-la-crossroads
Lofty landscapes and cultural riches abound in Bhutan, but the once-secluded country is facing modern demons of drugs and adolescent waywardness
Bhutan may appear dreamy and mystical, with its…
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/articles/friends-you-can-count
Mr and Mrs Walter Chan volunteer as community befrienders to lend a sympathetic ear to lonely seniors
While some teenagers preferred to hang out with friends during their free time, 17-year-…
/articles/no-stage-exit-these-seniors
Retirement is an opportunity to kick-start personal passions for members of Ageless Theatre
Almost 20 years after retiring from her job as a primary school teacher, Mrs Charan Singh remains as…
/movie-and-book-reviews/chorus-line
Title : A Chorus Line
Director : Richard Attenborough
Cast : Michael Douglas, Terrence Mann, Alyson Reed and Michael Blevins
Year of Release : 1985
Running Time : 118 min
/movie-and-book-reviews/will-you-still-need-me
Feeling Wanted, Loved, and Meaningful As We Age...
Review:
Ageing is an inevitable phase in life. While some are passive about growing old, others embrace ageing positively. This book addresses…
/movie-and-book-reviews/best-exotic-marigold-hotel
Director: John Madden
Cast: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Ronald Pickup, Celia Imrie, Dev Patel
Year Of Release: 2012
Running Time: Approx. 124 min…
/movie-and-book-reviews/why-doctors-dont-listen
When Doctors Don’t Listen is an unconventional book that encourages you to question the diagnoses of your doctors. The writers, both doctors in the Emergency Room, are concerned about the ‘cookbook…
/movie-and-book-reviews/last-voyage-lusitania
Director: Peter Schnall
Year of release: 2003
Running time: 60 minutes
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the British liner R.M.S Lusitania. The passenger…
/movie-and-book-reviews/dont-toss-my-memories-trash
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With the revised HDB Silver Housing Bonus scheme that allows elderly households to…
/movie-and-book-reviews/find-good-unexpected-life-lessons-small-town-obituary-writer
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Being an obituary writer may seem all grim and depressing, but Lende does not let her…
/movie-and-book-reviews/mysteries-museum-season-2
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Mysteries at the Museum is a television series featuring museum artifacts – and the stories…
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