A young Singaporean reviews a famous diplomat’s memoir, and reflects on the many meanings of the word “undiplomatic”, including some that may have changed across generations.
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Singapore must prioritise the creation of clear, transparent pathways that enable transgender Singaporeans, including youths, to access the appropriate care that they need.
Through its female protagonists, this short story cycle lays bare the complexities, confusions and conflicts that are central to the Indian diasporic experience in Singapore, says our reviewer.
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A Swiftie reflects on the extremes of adolescence as seen through fandom and internet culture, remembering how Taylor Swift’s music punctuated key technological changes in her life, and offered her space for self-reflection and growth.
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Through the process of making onde-onde, Berlin-based writer Law Zi-Ting meditates on what it means to embrace ambiguity and unpredictability in a world that operates on data and strict binaries. “Steam sweet potato until tender.”
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The author reflects on his journey with Javanese gamelan music, one that connects practitioners and ensembles scattered across the world, and conjures musical seascapes that reflect the diverse communities encountered along the way.
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