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Daily Cuts - S1E1: Cry for help: A young girl’s journey to mental wellness

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The following podcast contains sensitive material. Listener discretion is advised. If you need someone to talk to or if you know anyone in need of a listening ear, call the Samaritans of Singapore at 1800 221 4444. 

As part of CNA’s special Mental Wellness series to mark World Mental Health Day, CNA938’s Singapore Today spoke to Lina (not her real name), a teenage girl who despite being a brilliant and successful student, struggles with mental health issues, including attempting suicide. 

Find out how her mother gave up her successful career to support her only daughter, while an expert from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health explains some tell-tale signs to watch for in people with suicidal tendencies, and what we can do to help them.

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Daily Cuts - S1E305: When India becomes the most populous country

According to the United Nations, India will overtake China as the world's most populous country this coming week. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Dr Aprajita Sarcar, Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Laureate Centre for History and Population at the University of New South Wales, to find out what it takes for India to reap its demographic dividend. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E304: Facing a rising China, Australia plans a defence overhaul

Against the backdrop of a rising China, Australia is planning its biggest defence overhaul since the Second World War, following a defence review. To find out more about how the country seeks to project military power further from its shores, CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb from the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University. Professor Dibb is also a former Deputy Secretary of Defence in Australia and a former director of its Defence Intelligence Organisation.  

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Daily Cuts - S1E303: Could the pasar malam become a thing of the past?

Prices are rising at 'pasar malams', also known as night markets, as vendors grapple with higher costs. Will this cause the pasar malam to lose its appeal? CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with TODAY Senior Journalist Taufiq Zalizan about what he's been hearing from Singaporeans these days about our beloved bazaars. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E302: Championing our local music scene

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with musician Yanto Sani about his new EP release, 'Bebas Milik Kita (Freedom is Ours)'.

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Daily Cuts - S1E301: Understanding aquamation

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with Yang Loo , Founder of The Green Mortician, about aquamation -- an eco-friendly alternative to cremation for deceased pets.

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