In the era of fast-food extremism, radicalisation is often driven less by ideology than by identity. Especially so for lonely ...

The older we get, the more spontaneity comes at a cost. It’s almost like casual hangs are a relic—and we're trying to buy back the time.

It seems to be a happy ending for all, but the question remains: will all these workers ever receive the full amount of what ...

Chester didn’t grow up with much. But he remembers the community groups that stepped in to support his family with no questions asked. Today, as a father, he’s passing that lesson on. Through a Giving ...

What happens when life changes faster than you can cope? RICE spends a day with Tsao Foundation senior counsellor Lina as she supports seniors like Mdm Jumiati through loss, loneliness, and ...

SINGAPORE, 29 March 2026 — RICE Media, Singapore’s leading independent cultural publication, has been acquired by Hustle Studios, the creative studio arm of Hustle Singapore, marking the beginning of ...

When does adulthood really begin? RICE gathers Singaporean youths to share the moments—financial pressure, family responsibilities, personal relationships—that made them realise they were officially ...

All images courtesy of Angela Sim and Edmund Lau. On certain evenings in Singapore, a makeshift stage appears on an open field. Workers bolt together tall metal poles before stretching a tarpaulin ...

In the Geese song ‘Taxes’, frontman Cameron Winter wails at you to nail him down before he pays his dues. Dramatic, yes. But after Budget 2026, a few Singaporeans might be feeling the same—especially ...

Angela’s young adulthood brought a heartbreaking reality: losing both parents to cancer. She recalls her caregiving journey, navigating a role reversal many millennials quietly share—the parents who ...

Rides. Meals. Financial services. Grab has transformed convenience into opportunity—helping people earn, supporting small businesses, and bringing communities together in Singapore. For drivers and ...

It’s a familiar complaint we’ve all heard: “Singapore is boring.” But is that the truth, or just an excuse to dismiss our own cultural richness? Dick Lee, one of Singapore’s most iconic pop legends, ...