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Elisha Tushara

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Elisha Tushara is a correspondent at The Straits Times, where she covers education and community issues. A former secondary school teacher, she made the switch to journalism in May 2023, bringing more than a decade of teaching experience to her craft. As a mother of two and keen explorer of multimedia tools, Elisha hopes to bring unique insights and a passion for storytelling to uncovering meaningful narratives that resonate with readers.

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The courage to go bald: Why more girls are shaving their heads for children with cancer

Yishun Innova Junior College student Gerlyn Ng was the only female student at the school to shave her head during the recently hosted ‘Hair for Hope’ head shaving event to raise funds for CCF on July 17.
Yishun Innova Junior College student Gerlyn Ng was the only female student at the school to shave her head during the recently hosted ‘Hair for Hope’ head shaving event to raise funds for CCF on July 17.

US universities remain popular with S’porean students, despite stricter visa rules

Arshul Garg (third from right), 22, student at UC Berkeley in the US, with fellow members from the university’s Singapore Students’ Association in August 2025, during their annual welcome picnic for new exchange students and freshmen.
Arshul Garg (third from right), 22, student at UC Berkeley in the US, with fellow members from the university’s Singapore Students’ Association in August 2025, during their annual welcome picnic for new exchange students and freshmen.

Primary 1 registration: 31 schools to conduct ballot in Phase 2B

Nanyang Primary School in Bukit Timah is the most oversubscribed in Phase 2B, with 52 children vying for 20 spots.
Nanyang Primary School in Bukit Timah is the most oversubscribed in Phase 2B, with 52 children vying for 20 spots.

How growing up in Singapore shapes young people: New $150m study aims to find out

A new youth study led by the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential hopes to better understand how sleep, nutrition, exercise and screen habits affect brain development.
A new youth study led by the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential hopes to better understand how sleep, nutrition, exercise and screen habits affect brain development.

Several S’pore universities increase hostel fees by up to $80 a month

An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.
An air-conditioned double room at NUS’ UTown Residence will cost $275.50 per week, up from $255 last year.

Making online spaces safer takes more than just restrictions, say S’pore youth

Youth participants, along with Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, discussing how social media should be regulated in Singapore at an engagement session organised by the ministry on July 4.
Youth participants, along with Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, discussing how social media should be regulated in Singapore at an engagement session organised by the ministry on July 4.

Over 200 in S’pore apply to new $50 million fund to support community initiatives

Founded by Ben Ang (right) and Ismail Didih Ibrahim (left), Fellowship of Men Singapore is a non-profit that supports men to grow in emotional strength, relational integrity, and accountability together.
Founded by Ben Ang (right) and Ismail Didih Ibrahim (left), Fellowship of Men Singapore is a non-profit that supports men to grow in emotional strength, relational integrity, and accountability together.

Born with hearing loss, Singapore Rhodes scholar spotlights disability through theatre

NUS theatre studies graduate, Jade Ow, 24, was born with moderate to severe deafness, and faced many challenges growing up.
NUS theatre studies graduate, Jade Ow, 24, was born with moderate to severe deafness, and faced many challenges growing up.

Is your phone keeping you awake? 4 tips for sleep-deprived S’poreans

Using phones during bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep, studies have found.
Using phones during bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep, studies have found.

PSLE, DSA scheme, among topics raised at MOE engagement session

There were some questions raised by participants at the Education Ministry’s first public engagement session on June 27.
There were some questions raised by participants at the Education Ministry’s first public engagement session on June 27.

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