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5 Commonly Used and yet Obscure Terms (Vol. 2)

July 17, 2018

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. […]

Unnecessary Doubts

July 12, 2018

It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. They capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. The Jolly Good Times brings you stories which have been told many times but they never fail to warm our hearts each time: Two children were playing in […]

Hollywood Luminary –Tom Cruise.

July 3, 2018

Tom Cruise is an enigma; he defies age. His boyish good looks never fail to charm. He is still alluring as when he made an impact in Top Gun in 1986. As pilot Maverick, he was synonymous with the Aviator sunglasses and a cocky attitude. And he revived the sales of Ray ban sunglasses. Such […]

Siem Reap — “Explore, Dream, Discover”

June 21, 2018

Mention Siem Reap and our minds inadvertently drift towards the Angkor Wat. Yes! Siem Reap is the gateway to the much revered millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer empire. However, with no disrespect to the hallowed ground, my recent visit to Siem Reap showed me that the picturesque city has more to offer than the […]

Commonly Confused Words (vol. 2)

June 5, 2018

I once attended a seminar on alternative medicine. The presenter explained: “If we apply this ointment to the affected area, the pain will be ELEVATED instantaneously. She had obviously confused alleviate with elevate. She had used “elevated” which means raised, uplifted, high up, etc. The right word should have been ALLEVIATED which means less severe. […]

The King And The Macaw

May 31, 2018

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 […]

Teck Whye… Taste of a ‘la Mondrian

May 17, 2018

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 […]

Better Than Normal

May 10, 2018

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 […]

Superbly Defined… With a Tinge of Laughter

May 6, 2018

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 […]

Kalam’s Act Of Kindness

May 1, 2018

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 […]