The theme of Archifest 2023 is ‘Interim: Acts of Adaptation’, and the festival director explains how the interim has long been a part of Singapore’s public infrastructure and why efficient adaptation can enhance public wellbeing.
Author: Sanchita Guha
“Dilli Chalo!” Singapore documentary captures the spark from Netaji that ignited the Azad Hind movement
The revival of the Azad Hind Fauj and the final push for India’s independence began in Singapore. This is the story captured by a new documentary, titled Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A Singapore Saga, to be premiered on August 25, 2023, in Singapore.
Batting for a better game: Dr Akshai Mansingh is a sports medicine pioneer in the West Indies who lives for cricket
Dr Akshai Mansingh, Dean of the Faculty of Sport at The University of the West Indies, has grown up with superstar cricket players and has introduced sports medicine to the Caribbean islands.
Round the world in 80 minutes: Ba Na Hills resort in Vietnam brings Europe and Asia together on a very Insta-worthy scale
The century-old Ba Na Hills resort, first created by French colonial settlers in Vietnam, has been reinvented to attract the modern tourist hordes looking for instant gratification through photo-ops.
We want to introduce as many people as possible to the mountains, the outdoors, says Anusha Subramanian
Mumbai-based Anusha works with her business partners and fellow climbers, Shashi Bahuguna and Guneet Puri, both based in Uttarakhand, to organise and lead inclusive treks for Bohemian Adventures.
Scaling Mt Garbage: A sad sight on Everest as the world marks 70th year of Hillary-Tenzing feat
The revolting pile of trash represents an uncontrolled number of climbers on Mt Everest, climbers who very often do not have the experience to scale an 8,000+ metre peak.
Purulia Chhau is a vehicle of empowerment, says scholar and change-maker Sneha Bhattacharyya
One of the most spectacular folk art forms in India, Purulia Chhau recently visited Singapore to take part in ‘A Tapestry of Sacred Music’ festival. It was introduced to the Singapore audience by Chhau researcher Sneha Bhattacharyya.
Always be ready to seize the day, says serial entrepreneur and travel curator Bhavna Prasad Rastogi
Bhavna Prasad Rastogi, who curates women-only holidays under the brand Carpe Diem, tells CtoI about moving from being an employee to an entrepreneur, and the need for flexi-time and flexi-mind.
Listen to your instincts to find your career path, and prioritise reskilling, advises Saurabh Singhal of DBS Singapore
Saurabh Singhal, Group Head – Marketing & MarTech for Institutional Banking at DBS Singapore, talks about how he found his perfect role.
SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023: Malaysian dance legend and Odissi exponent Ramli Ibrahim speaks of the inspiration for Jaya Ram
Ramli Ibrahim, Malaysian-born Odissi dance legend, talks about his artistic journey and how he conceived the idea of Jaya Ram, being presented at the SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023 on April 28.
