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A bystro with open seats for Hwachae, but no room for invisible abuse 

From left, 20-year-olds from Singapore Polytechnic Meredith Tan, Dian Azura Binte Riduan, Stephen Teo, Wen Qing and Ho Yue Ling, the team behind 3rd Perspective Bystro (a cafe-style concept that raises awareness on abuse), pictured on March 12, 2026.
From left, 20-year-olds from Singapore Polytechnic Meredith Tan, Dian Azura Binte Riduan, Stephen Teo, Wen Qing and Ho Yue Ling, the team behind 3rd Perspective Bystro (a cafe-style concept that raises awareness on abuse), pictured on March 12, 2026.

A volunteer for over a decade, caring comes naturally to her

Shantini Subramaniam (centre of picture, in blue) at a recent Death Cafe event as part of Project Caring Hearts.
Shantini Subramaniam (centre of picture, in blue) at a recent Death Cafe event as part of Project Caring Hearts.

3 popular trends to look out for at the HallyuCon Korean culture festival

HallyuCon will be held on March 7 and 8 at Suntec Convention Hall 404.
HallyuCon will be held on March 7 and 8 at Suntec Convention Hall 404.

Food and drinks we sampled for under $10 at the Ramadan Bazaars

TL;DR took up the challenge to try out a meal for less than $10 at three different Ramadan bazaars in Singapore.
TL;DR took up the challenge to try out a meal for less than $10 at three different Ramadan bazaars in Singapore.

Are 2026 Ramadan bazaars worth checking out?

cyeramadan - Entrance to the Bazaria Marsiling Ramadan Bazaar near Woodlands MRT

CREDIT: CHOO YING ERN
cyeramadan - Entrance to the Bazaria Marsiling Ramadan Bazaar near Woodlands MRT

CREDIT: CHOO YING ERN

NJC students bring CNY cheer to Jurong Community Hospital patients

National Junior College student volunteers doing calligraphy with seniors at the Harmony of Horses Chinese New Year Concert.
National Junior College student volunteers doing calligraphy with seniors at the Harmony of Horses Chinese New Year Concert.

Singaporean film-maker reaches into his own experiences for Project One Last

Profile of filmmaker Cho Jun Ming, 29, at Toa Payoh North on Feb 10, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of filmmaker Cho Jun Ming, 29, at Toa Payoh North on Feb 10, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

What’s the best or worst date you’ve ever been on? These are what young Singaporeans had to say

(Clockwise from left) Ms Melody Wee and Ms Clarissa Chin shared their best date experiences, while Mr Tarick Yap shared his worst date.
(Clockwise from left) Ms Melody Wee and Ms Clarissa Chin shared their best date experiences, while Mr Tarick Yap shared his worst date.

Heart-driven innovator: 21-year-old start-up founder uses accessibility tech to help others

Mr Raymond Ng, 21, Chief AI Officer of Neural Drive, wearing the electrodes and holding the headset with the laptop showing the interface of Neural Drive.
Mr Raymond Ng, 21, Chief AI Officer of Neural Drive, wearing the electrodes and holding the headset with the laptop showing the interface of Neural Drive.

Check out wallet-friendly thrift shops, vintage stores with curated selections

People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.
People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.