Places
Humans of Singapore – Behind the scenes with its creator, Shitij Nigam

Inspired by “Humans of New York” creator Brandon Stanton, New Delhi-born Shitij Nigam started a similar page here for the people in our sunny island city-state.
Noodle-maker’s 22-year passion warms our hearts and bellies

A rare find in Singapore’s central business district, 60-year old Uncle Ah Cai has been in the kopitiam trade for the last 2 decades selling noodles at only $2 per bowl – never once raising the prices for the last 22 years.
Rainbow Reading Gardens: Bringing the world to rural and remote villages in Eastern Indonesia

Nila Tanzil’s Rainbow Reading Gardens project provides books for children in the remote villages of Indonesia – with help from the unlikeliest of librarians
Chinese pushcart seller spins intricate candy floss flower

While most of us buy our candy floss pre-made in bags, a Chinese seller finds a creative way to market this simple sweet treat.