English and maths scores suffer when pre-schoolers spend over 40 hours a week in childcare
Over one in three children here (38 per cent) spend more than 50 hours weekly in such centres, a reflection of parents’ long working hours.
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A life in sculpture art: the tragic beauty of Vietnamese artist Nguyen Nhu Y
The experiences of love, loss, and profound grief permeate Nguyen Nhu Y’s art.
Paws at peace: Inside Singapore’s sanctuary for old and sick pets
Fur Folks Home provides a lifeline for old and terminally ill pets, offering day and overnight care, and a compassionate environment for end-of-life care.
Dhaka’s weddings: More about reels than real moments
We have entered an Orwellian wedding verse where the mehendi stage must resemble a Mughal durbar, the bride's lehenga must match the groom's pocket square, and the guests are…
Mud walls to international galleries: The evolution of Gond art
The word Gond is derived from ‘Kond’, which means green mountains, and tribal people are known as Gondis since they primarily live in Madhya Pradesh’s beautiful green…
Busting the myth that Filipino food is unhealthy
Is Filipino food unhealthy? It’s easy to think so, given how it’s popularly served. Even the foreign branches of Filipino and other food chains and brands come with vegetable…
Christmas traditions of Pakistan
The central theme of Christmas in Pakistan throughout the holiday season remains generosity and goodwill. Many take this time to extend a helping hand to those in need through…
A daughter’s grief: ‘Even in death, mother robbed of dignity’ under Khmer Rouge
For Lim Hech, now 63, the memories of the Khmer Rouge regime remain etched in her mind like scars that will never heal. Among the many tragedies she endured, one moment haunts her…
Pitha season in Dhaka: Stories of Dhaka’s female pitha-makers
The art of pitha-making is as old as winter itself. Generations of women have passed down these recipes — a pinch of rice flour, a dash of jaggery, and a lifetime of patience.…
‘I am not an alien any longer’: Stateless 25-year-old becomes Singapore PR
A little blue card, with his name and a few numbers that say who he is and where he lives. To Mr Ricqo Rafiezuwan, the blue identity card confirms he is no longer someone without…