It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. We may not be able to vouch for the story’s authenticity. But it is not important. What matters is that they capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. A lesson can be learnt from the success […]
The HDB blocks in Teck Whye Avenue is creating waves…. an ordinary estate has become the talk of the town and the pride of the residents overnight! The Housing and Development Board (HDB) was established in the 60s to provide public housing for the growing population. It has evolved since its inception whereby those dwelling […]
In 2015, Hitesh Ramchandani spoke at the JT Foxx Family First Reunion in the USA and was voted the top speaker — a remarkable feat considering he bagged it from accomplished speakers around the world. He had enrolled in Toastmasters to conquer his fear of public speaking. It was an excellent decision and it paid […]
Laughter is the best medicine. We all can recollect our childhood memories — we tend to laugh all the time. However, as we grew older, we became serious and laughter became inhibited. It was no longer as spontaneous as it used to be. It’s strange we’ve diminished our laughter when it should be the opposite […]
Imagine an elderly woman approached you for food. She was convalescing from a surgery and looked pale. She was too ill to buy herself food and was clutching her stomach in pain and hunger. However, you had no money to splurge her a decent meal. What would you do? Kalam sprang into action at the […]
Why visit the Philippines? The Philippines is a fun place to visit. Tourists have fallen in love with the country as it offers a little bit of something for everyone. The beaches and islands are heavens on earth — the crystal clear water and white sandy beaches are indeed an allure… I can go on […]
During my school days whenever I was assigned to write compositions, I would be stumped when I had to describe something much intense than the word I had in mind. An example — when I needed to describe an extremely dry area, I will use “very dry”. I would then muse if I could have […]
As I write this article, “Andria Zafirakou” is burgeoning from obscurity to a household name. Yes, she was named the “Global Best Teacher” by the Varkey Foundation in Dubai recently. She collected the prestigious award which accompanies US $1 million presented by the esteemed ruler of Dubai — a great accomplishment given that it covers […]
The television was broadcasting a beauty pageant. When it came to the question segment, I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself. My wife looked at me in bewilderment and teasingly shook her head. She must have wondered if I was captivated by the beauties… My thoughts raced back to more than 2 decades ago. It […]
In our daily lives, we may have come across terms which are good to know but might have overlooked it as we are bombarded with “infobesity” or information overload. Then again, some of these terms may be worth knowing as it gives a feeling of empowerment in our daily activities; e.g. while meeting our clients. […]