Work

Quiet Quitting: Why TikTok’s latest trend is more dangerous than it sounds

I recently learned about this new trend of “quiet quitting”. It doesn’t mean leaving your job, but doing the bare minimum at work. After TikToker Zaid Khan posted about the trend, the term...

News

377A repeal: Let’s make our campuses a safe place to share our views, say students

The term “reverse discrimination” has been coming up in the news following the announcement that Section 377A would be repealed.  Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, K...

News

Seek safeguards, learn to love: Lawyers’ thoughts in the wake of Section 377A repeal

Since the repeal of Section 377A was announced in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21), various ministers have given more details on the steps that will...

Worldview

Truth and love: How should Christians comment on social issues online?

Should Christians publicly air their views on politics and other contentious social issues? Among those who feel we should not, the common argument goes: Israel thought the Messiah would come in the...

Worldview

After the repeal of 377A: Reflecting on 3 concerns younger Christians raise

I spend a decent amount of time engaging with young people over life’s issues. And one of the big ones in Singapore nowadays revolves around LGBT, Section 377A, and what the Church is doing or...

Tech

How long do you spend on TikTok and Instagram daily? You might be at risk of body image anxiety

TODAY’s recent article on the link between body image anxiety and social media use was more than eye-opening. The study, which surveyed 2,670 people aged 16 and above in May and June 2022,...

Music

The story behind Miss Lou: She once sang for people’s approval — not anymore

With her cat-eye glasses, retro makeup and vintage dresses, it comes as little surprise that jazz singer and songwriter Miss Lou named her first album Glamour Vintage Songbird. Released in September...

Do Good

What if I don’t really love my country?

I wouldn’t call myself a patriotic person. Sure, I may know most National Day Parade (NDP) songs by heart, but there isn’t some flame alight in me for Singapore. Even saying “I love...

Friendship

I’m super sentimental. Is that a bad thing?

I’m a pretty sentimental person. I’m the sort who will always look back to wave at my friends after we part. Goodbyes don’t sit well with me, whether it’s saying goodbye to...