Monday, 17 March 2014

Singapore's future: a miserable and expensive (though global!) city-state?

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Singapore’s image has taken a beating in recent times. Not only is it the most expensive city in the world but it has also been labell...
Friday, 28 February 2014

Pakistan's bearded brigade, bombs and cricket

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Pakistan's Bearded Brigade, as represented by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), recently lost their best shot at establishing ...
Friday, 21 February 2014

Karachi, history and Pakistan's mighty Indus River

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In Pakistan the mighty Indus River historically nourishes life around the country. To Singaporeans, the river may not be important eno...
Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Singapore's Women's Charter and reverse discrimination

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The emancipation of women is a critical pillar of modern society. Without a solid foundation built upon women's rights, it is virtua...
Friday, 24 January 2014

Singapore: police powers and the Little India riot

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I am a 'Law and Order' man. Generally, Singapore's tough laws are fine with me. Want to hang convicted drug traffickers? B...
Sunday, 12 January 2014

Singapore’s historic Botanic Gardens: UNESCO Heritage site in waiting?

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Botanic gardens are not in short supply. Many cities around the world lay claim to having beautiful gardens and parks. However, there ...
Monday, 6 January 2014

Nutmeg and mace: the art of history in Singapore

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Not only is the history of Singapore adorned with images of nutmeg but so is modern Singapore. Historically, nutmeg trees were t...