Infidelity

Infidelity occurs all the time. Infidelity in relationships happen more frequently than one suspects. Those lucky enough to be in relationship must have experienced times when they felt like cheating – or felt compelled to cheat even. But why? Why do people have desires to be adulterous?

Upfront with The Reform Party: An exclusive interview with Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam and Mr Justin Ong

The Kent Ridge Common speaks to Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam and Mr Justin Ong from the Reform Party prior to its first anniversary celebrations.

The embodiment of democracy in our National flag and its reality

SINGAPORE – As part of the Kent Ridge Common National Day series, our focus is on discussing the values embodied in our National flag and their reality in Singapore. The five stars of our national flag represent Singapore’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. For today’s series, we will be looking at democracy.

The ideal of equality in our National flag and its reality

SINGAPORE – As Singapore’s 44th Birthday draws near, it is good to reflect on the ideals that our nation should be working towards – those which are embodied in our national flag. The red color of Singapore’s flag symbolizes equality and brotherhood. Such is a lofty ideal that the nation should be striving towards. Thus, the question we should be asking is how close or far is the reality of equality in Singapore from that embodied in our flag? The reality of equality in Singapore can be approached from various angles of which only three will be explored in this piece – political, economic and national servitude.

Singapore: A young-nation on the rise

It has been 44 years since that historical day on August 9th, 1965 when Singapore gained its independence. How much has Singapore changed since then, and what should we do in the face of all the new challenges today?

Where academic and religious views collide

Observers have difficulties understanding how a professor like Thio Li Ann could reconcile her asian human rights background with her view to retain 377A, a law that criminalizes gay sex.

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Running into its 18th successful year, the NUS Dance Ensemble is proud to present The Next Wave 2010 – Lights Off. The Ensemble is one of the university’s distinguished dance groups, and has developed an extensive repertoire both locally and internationally.

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