The Dark Shadow Shrine
embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......
Monday, May 20, 2024
Beyond studies, grow as ‘whole person’ and be robust: SM Lee to students
focus on not just their studies, but also their all-round growth, and become individuals who can uplift others and deal with challenges themselves. “It’s important to do well in classes, but we’re trying to make you one whole person,”
there are many pathways to progress, and that Singapore’s system helps individuals play to their strengths, whether it is in the field of the arts, sciences, music, sport or writing. “We try to build on that, and make the most of your talents and help you to grow... to be the best person (so that) you can fulfil your potential.”
Saturday, May 18, 2024
‘Hindu nation’: Religion trumps caste in India vote
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji at photo spot to stop crowds
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
21-year-old’s suicide highlights pressures men face in marriage market in China
Even though younger generations of Chinese are more educated, traditional beliefs about how men should provide financially for their girlfriends or wives are still common. A Chinese man is often expected to have a house and car before a woman would marry him. A suitor is also expected to provide a betrothal gift, or cai li in Mandarin, to his bride-to-be’s family
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Malaysian entrepreneur couple criticised for celebrating pet cat’s birthday at LV store
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
PM Lee to the young: I wish I had been born later
The youth of today also have access to technology which allows them to connect to the world, be more productive and take on “all kinds of jobs which my generation never heard of...
What the current generations will not experience, though, is the journey from Third World to First, and the attending rapid improvements that allowed previous generations to pursue constant upgrading of homes and other material possessions
there is not a lot of space to “decompress” in Singapore, which is mostly developed. But ... Singaporeans can travel to neighbouring countries which are not very far away
Singapore ranked 8th in world for low gender inequality; new report charts women’s development
Friday, May 10, 2024
Citizens will not become the minority in Singapore: DPM Lawrence Wong
the example of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where citizens make up only less than 10 per cent of its population. Singapore “cannot afford” such a state of affairs, he said, as it does not rely on oil and gas revenues to provide for its citizens, unlike the Middle Eastern country. Due to this difference, while the UAE allows foreigners to come in freely, the approach is not possible in Singapore
AI ‘friends’ are becoming popular, but watch out for these red flags
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
‘We have built a strong foundation for future generations’: PM Lee in his last major speech
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Chinese zoo starts ‘panda dog’ enclosure with dyed chow chows
What if your child wants to be an artist or a magician?
Sunday, May 05, 2024
Michelle Yeoh honoured as pioneer by Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Friday, May 03, 2024
More can be done to make training courses available to people with disabilities: Social service agencies
One major move to ensure people with disabilities have better access to learning opportunities was the launch in 2022 of the Enabling Academy, which offers courses targeted specifically at the group. The academy is run by SG Enable