Vesak Day falls on 31 May this year. You probably already knew that because your calendar told you and you immediately started planning the long weekend. Fair enough. But before you fully switch off, here are five things about Vesak that are genuinely worth knowing. 1. This public holiday almost did not exist After World War II, the Singapore Buddhist Association began petitioning for Vesak Day to be recognised as a public holiday. In 1950, a government select committee reviewed the request...

Singaporeans spend 17 hours a week on social media. We average 7 different platforms a month. We are, by every digital measure, the most connected generation in history. So why are young adults aged 21 to 34 the loneliest demographic in the country? That contradiction is worth sitting with for a moment. Because the answer is not simply to put down your phone. It is more uncomfortable than that. We confused staying in touch with actually being close There is a difference between a friendship...

Duxton Hill: A Neighbourhood Rooted in Calm, Culture & Quiet Creativity Tucked just off the city’s faster lanes, Duxton Hill has always...