Social conditions and trends

Squeeze into those skinny jeans: Millennial culture is back

The new millennial moment may be the most powerful wave of nostalgia yet, reaching more people than ever before.

NEA to offer ferry services for scattering of cremated remains at sea from second half of 2027

Nicky Teo of Funeral Solutions, a private operator for sea burials, with items used in the process.

1 in 3 middle-aged women in S’pore had anxiety symptoms; more distressed less likely to seek help: Survey

Around 33.5% of middle-aged women surveyed showed symptoms consistent with anxiety, and 21.8% showed symptoms consistent with depression.

Influencer Abeeeer caught cheating after claiming Berlin Marathon personal best, dropped by sponsor

Fitness influencer Abeeeer was photographed riding piggyback on a bicycle at the 38km mark of the Berlin Marathon in September.

Field Notes from Tokyo

Pedestrians say runners around Tokyo’s Imperial Palace should be banned. This writer disagrees

The 5km perimeter encircling Tokyo’s Imperial Palace is a popular route for both casual and competitive runners.

What is ‘whimsymaxxing’? Get to know the new internet trend about the joys of doing a little too much

Whimsymaxxing is a Gen Z trend which includes bedazzling, food, decor, and make-up.

Delhi’s ‘chonkiest’ dogs battle for hearts and a crown

(From left) Tara, Googoo and Hero are among the top contenders in the competition.

Hasta la vista, influencer: ‘Terminator’ robot floors US prankster in cage fight

Robotics startup REK organised on Sept 18 a cage match featuring influencer Frankie LaPenna and its Terminator-esque robot Rekbot.

‘Post-economic’ and ‘healthy masculine’: Tech exec’s dating checklist riles internet

Brooke LeBlanc, 29, a tech executive, stirred a storm online when she listed on X her requirements for men wanting to date her.

How a Dostoevsky novella took TikTok by storm

The “solitary dreamer” in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights is resonating with Gen Z readers, like 27-year-old TikTok user Marcelo Nogueira.

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