In the era of fast-food extremism, radicalisation is often driven less by ideology than by identity. Especially so for lonely ...

The older we get, the more spontaneity comes at a cost. It’s almost like casual hangs are a relic—and we're trying to buy back the time.

It seems to be a happy ending for all, but the question remains: will all these workers ever receive the full amount of what ...

Stories of human interest in Singapore that make you think, engage and empathise.

I am an ‘average’ Singaporean. I’ve lived in Ang Mo Kio for 20-plus years, in an upgraded 3-room flat, 15 minutes from the closest MRT. Rain or shine, I spend 90% of my time in flip-flops, much to the ...

When does adulthood really begin? RICE gathers Singaporean youths to share the moments—financial pressure, family responsibilities, personal relationships—that made them realise they were officially ...

Angela’s young adulthood brought a heartbreaking reality: losing both parents to cancer. She recalls her caregiving journey, navigating a role reversal many millennials quietly share—the parents who ...

In December last year, I was returning home from Yio Chu Kang swimming pool when I saw something which took my breath away: a brand new covered walkway. Not any regular ol’ covered walkway, but a ...

Krystal* lost her grandmother to suicide. For years, the tragedy left her questioning everything: why it happened, and what more she could have done. Though she’s finally found peace today, grief has ...

What happens when life changes faster than you can cope? RICE spends a day with Tsao Foundation senior counsellor Lina as she supports seniors like Mdm Jumiati through loss, loneliness, and ...

Rides. Meals. Financial services. Grab has transformed convenience into opportunity—helping people earn, supporting small businesses, and bringing communities together in Singapore. For drivers and ...

He knew the law. He broke it anyway. When Mayeh’s law firm went under, he made a choice he thought would save his clients—but broke the very rules he once swore to uphold: practising law without a ...