How does a city-state that has no natural water body, very little groundwater and even less land to store rainwater quench the thirst of its five million people? Singapore faces this question just as one of its 50-year water import agreement with Johor, now a part of Malaysia, expires in …
Southeast Asia is a region of enormous social, economic, and political diversity, both across and within countries, shaped by its history, geography, and position as a major crossroad of trade and the movement of goods and services. These factors have not only contributed to the disparate health status of the …
Singapore is regarded as a haven for migrant workers. But a film festival, Migrant Voice, which began on September 11 showed it is not so. “We want to give migrant workers a platform to speak and encourage creative discourse,” said president Shaun Teo. Films such as Durai and Saro, a …
Of late, honey is being associated with shady dealings, crime, and and a thriving illegal trade spanning the globe. One may wonder why honey, a natural product, is shipped illegally. The reasons become clear if one considers the stringent food safety regulations in Western countries and questionable beekeeping practices in …
Cities all over the world are checking car population to free their road space. Anumita Roychowdhury finds out where India is headed LONDONIt's just too expensive to driveAndrew Parker, a business consultant in London, had enough of crawling down the choked roads in his car. When it seemed that things …
