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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Mahalakshmi Velayutham on how she turned her adversity into a mission to help others embrace and bring the best out of their own textured hair.

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Mahalakshmi Velayutham, founder of “ManeGame SG,” is dedicated to empowering individuals with curly and textured hair. After facing bullying for her curls and battling alopecia, she transformed her struggles into a mission to teach others how to embrace their natural beauty. Maha shares the lessons learned along the way and her insights on cultivating self-love and resilience.

 

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Daily Cuts - Why more Singaporeans are volunteering today

Volunteerism in Singapore rose year on year while donations remained stable, marking a positive note – but time spent volunteering and donation amounts have decreased. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman are joined by Dr Mark Stanford, Deputy Director of Knowledge and Insights, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre on Asia First. They look past the data to rationalise this finding and ask if there are other ways to boost altruism here.

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Daily Cuts - Does a UN-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza hold any power?

The US is evaluating Hamas’s response to a ceasefire deal endorsed by the United Nations, which include amendments on the ceasefire, withdrawal, reconstruction and hostage-prisoner exchange. Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Asia Institute, Griffith University joins Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on Asia First to analyse these proposals and where Israel stands. It comes against the backdrop of intensified attacks between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Daily Cuts - The far-right casts a shadow on the G7 World Leaders Summit

Leaders of the Group of 7 nations are convening in Brindisi, Italy, with other notable guests like Pope Francis in attendance. The agenda includes Ukraine, Middle East, China and AI, and takes place in a tense atmosphere on the back of the recent EU elections, showing the might of the right. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Professor Joseph Siracusa, political commentator & Dean of Global Futures, Curtin University for more insights.

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Daily Cuts - WeBeings: Turning Trash into Treasure in Bali

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Aggie Blanco, Founder of WeBeings about her upcycling effort in Bali - how she and her team take discarded garments, single use plastic containers and turn them into raw materials that artisans weave lovingly into unique treasures. Travel to Bali with them and be inspired by their conversation!

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Daily Cuts - i Light: Lighting Up Your Life

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the creative folk and artists behind i Light Singapore 2024. With 17 artworks by 25 artists this year, Melanie finds out why the festival’s theme is called “Cyclical Nature” and how most of the artists’ artworks are interpretations of everyday objects! Australian artist Simone Chua, will also discuss the interactive art installation “Dandelion” and how visitors can engage with it. 

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