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A Muslim politician in Switzerland, Sanija Ameti, uploaded a photo on social media showing her shooting at a poster of Baby Jesus and Mary. She later deleted the photo after receiving criticism and apologised. Sanija used the poster as a target practice and after deleting the post she claimed...

In Bihar, Rakesh Sahni hired a young photographer, Sushil Kumar to record the birthday party of Rakesh’s daughter. While Sushil was videoing the party, the recording was interrupted owing to battery failure. This made Rakesh push a revolver into Sushil’s mouth and pull the trigger. Rakesh and...

The Six-Day War - June 1967 - Israel vs. (Egypt), Jordan, Iraq, and Syria UNCENSORED

The SG govt's management of land leases i.e. shortening to 30 years for industrial and commercial land, allows the state to flip land and generate revenue, contributing to high costs for businesses. The high cost of living can be traced back to the high cost of running this govt.

“Quiet firing” refers to employees who are sidelined in a way that leads them to resign rather than be formally dismissed. It often does not begin with a clear signal. Instead, it may unfold gradually, with fewer opportunities, exclusion from meetings, being passed over for promotion, average...

When their jobs began to interfere with their responsibilities as parents, a S'porean couple decided to make a major life change. Despite holding stable, well-paying roles in the civil service, they eventually relocated to Australia in search of a more balanced lifestyle...

The chronic overcrowding in S'pore or any other country or city, increases stress, which results in residents becoming short-tempered, aggressive and uncaring. Even though most of us are highly adaptable, living in densely populated conditions where personal space is constantly shrinking...

People tend to be more easily triggered, stressed and emotionally reactive during poor economic times. Downturns create a climate of high anxiety, fear and frustration, which reduces tolerance and lowers the threshold for angry or impulsive reactions. Do you agree?

Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong has come under scrutiny after he revealed on Facebook that he is en route to the airport in a car, days after he advised S'poreans to take public transport instead of driving to conserve energy. The criticism being levelled at the Minister comes a week after he said in...

A Filipina maid was raped by an Indian tourist, Anbazhagan Sivamurugan and then by another Indian odd-job labourer, Harvin Velanggany, on the same day. Stereotypes exist because they are true to a large extent. India is not called the "rape capital of the world" for no reason...

‘Not a single interview’: Over-50 professionals say job search has been tough despite accepting lower pay A 2020 study by payroll and HR firm ADP found that in S'pore, workers over 55 or under 24 are far more likely to face age discrimination compared to their counterparts in other regions...

Ageism is a significant issue in the workplace, rooted in several common misconceptions. There is a common, but often false belief that older employees are unwilling to learn new skills or embrace new technology. They may be stereotyped as having declining cognitive abilities or be less...

The problems afflicting the S'pore Premier League (SPL) are easy to identify; the solutions are far more difficult to implement. In order to give S'poreans a league we can be proud of, the FAS needs a systematic 10-year strategic plan that addresses all the shortcomings since its heyday, in the...

Here are 10 reasons why we should retire early: (1) Reduce chronic work-related stress, which may lead to improved physical and mental health. This gives us more time to exercise, nourish our bodies and get enough rest/sleep. Please add to the list ........................

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo admitted that he should have been more respectful after he called Hong Kong football fans and players "idiots". What idiotic remarks: “It was fantastic. You (were) pressured by them, all the fans were bloody idiots, end up players also...

For most of us, work is an unavoidable necessity since it is our daily bread and butter until retirement. However, the thought of going to work fills many of us with dread. Most jobs aren't totally terrible, even though we may have troublesome colleagues and demanding bosses. What really bothers...

Ivins Peranakan Restaurant, located at Binjai Park in Bukit Timah serves up authentic Peranakan dishes. It used to have a very spacious interior, with wooden tables and chairs, which gave the eatery a homely atmosphere. Unfortunately, it is now 1/2 the size owing to rising rental and dwindling...

Is it alright for a husband or boyfriend to tell his partner that she has too much make-up on or her outfit is too revealing, inappropriate for the event they are attending etc.? Should he just allow her to do as she pleases, since it is her body?

Do you have relatives and friends who constantly criticise others and point out little faults? Such behaviour is often due to their own insecurities, low self-esteem or personal issues. This behaviour is usually a defence mechanism to make themselves feel better. Projection is when people...

Pastor Johnny Chang is living proof that even a gangster is able to turn over a new leaf and become a useful member of society.