Return of the ‘ugly Singaporean’
Barely 48 hours after the border reopened, photos and videos of Singaporeans behaving badly began going viral and riling up many Malaysians.
Teep or Hijab: Why not both?
The writer says the age-old conflict of "Muslim first or Bengali first" emerges once again in the psyche of Bangladeshis who have failed miserably at grasping the concept of dual…
A citizen’s solution to Dhaka’s traffic problem
The writer says the government can only tackle the challenges of maintaining the massive population hub by sharing and correctly utilising resources.
A guide to living in the new abnormal
While some will find the transition back to semi pre-Covid-19 ways easy, others may find the return to the ways of old quite daunting.
Bhutan: In keeping up with another epochal shift
At the cusp of yet another cultural shift, the bureaucracy of Bhutan runs the risk of facing collective skepticism and loss of morale.
Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.
Are celebrities liable for the brands they endorse?
The writer says that when a celebrity appears on screen to represent a company, people come to associate the celebrity's aura with that of the company. But there are levels of…
The hijab ban in India is a grave loss for Muslim women everywhere
While the court's ruling will have a huge bearing on Muslims in not just Karnataka but India at large, the brunt of its repercussions will be borne by Muslim women.
A case for open communication about dating
The writer says open communication on healthy approaches to relationships can allow young people to learn about such things with ease.
War in Ukraine: How a faraway conflict can hit close to home
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the events in Ukraine are existential for Singapore.