Skip to main content
Advertisement
Advertisement

Daily Cuts - A chat with Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka, 2022 Booker Prize winner

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Shehan Karunatilaka, the 2022 Booker Prize winner and Sri Lankan author who wrote the global bestseller “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”. Karunatilaka – who used to work in Singapore’s advertising scene – will recall his memories of The Lion City, visiting the Haw Par Villa theme park and the cross-genre novel that earned him the prestigious literary prize. “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” is about a war photographer who, as a lingering ghost, investigates how he died and who murdered him - but he has seven days to unravel the truth.

Resume Pause 34 min

Daily Cuts - SIXiDES - a Made in SG home renovation & interior design platform

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Astley Ng, founder of SIXiDES, a tech platform that aims to transform the renovation and interior design industry. Ng will discuss how he champions an empathetic approach to interior design by – for example – enabling would-be clients to upload photos of their living spaces and set their budget. He’ll also recall how he worked with a visually impaired client, and how he’s guiding the next generation of interior designers using YouTube.

Resume Pause 31 mins

Daily Cuts - Secrets of Machu Picchu

Step into the wonders of Machu Picchu with Melanie Oliveiro and Steph Wetherell, co-founder of Alchemist Travel. Uncover the best ways to explore Peru’s iconic ruins—by train or hike— and hear fascinating tips on hidden gems nearby! Also, discover how new rules are shaping the way we preserve and experience this historic treasure.

Resume Pause 17 mins

Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Why haven't you made the switch to e-hong baos?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, about getting more Singaporeans to switch to e-hong baos.

Resume Pause 16 mins

Daily Cuts - Someone's stalking you... What to do?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Yamuna Bala, Associate Director, Tembusu Law, about what you should do if you get stalked, and if it is too much trouble to get help.

Resume Pause 15 mins

Daily Cuts - Are we a Uri-Nation?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, about what could lead some people to commit public urination in Singapore.

Resume Pause 17 mins