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These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali
From traditional Indian sweets to contemporary twists on classics, these mithai boxes in Singapore will liven up your Deepavali 2026 celebrations.
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SG worker questions after-work drinking culture after being forced to drink past midnight
SINGAPORE: Ask any striving corporate worker out there, and they will tell you that fitting in with colleagues and pleasing the bosses is perhaps just as hard as the job itself. It is worse for introverts. Unfortunately, it is part and parcel of working life, but one Singaporean ...
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Over 112,000 people in S'pore discontinued optional private health insurance riders in 2025 after rising premiums
Over 112,000 people discontinued their optional private health insurance add-ons in 2025 after policyholders faced rising premiums. According to The Straits Times , 65,000 people dropped their Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders in 2024; compared with 2025 figures, that is a 72 pe...
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Man walks into HDB flat undergoing renovations twice in 5 days, homeowner confronts him through CCTV
During renovations of their Build-to-Order (BTO) Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat, a homeowner was shocked to notice that an unknown man was trespassing into the unit at will through the open front doors. The incidents were captured on the homeowner's CCTV camera, which t...
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When AI makes it harder for fresh grads to get jobs, who bridges the gap?
In the tech field, AI is rapidly replacing junior-level tasks. Young tech workers have borne the brunt of slower hiring and a preference for experienced talent. But the pursuit of short-term productivity cannot undermine the development of experienced professionals in the years a...
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Woman, 73, dies after accident with SMRT bus in Chinatown
The 41-year-old driver is assisting with police investigations.
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6-year-old orphan touched the hearts of many after parents died in car crash; more than 8,000 donors raised over $300,000 overnight
SINGAPORE: A 6-year-old boy became orphaned when both of his parents died in a car accident. This incident touched the hearts of many people, prompting them to give donations out of care for the young boy. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , the family launched a fundraising cam...