Family
Published July 25, 2011 GMT +8
Father sends after-death message
Just like scenes taken off Hollywood’s blockbuster P.S I Love You. This inspiring father of two bought presents, wrote letters and gave parting gifts to his family and friends, before he died from skin cancer. Read this tale of a father and husband’s never-ending love and commitment.
Published July 25, 2011 GMT +8
Toddler miraculously survives 100ft fall
A 2-year-old Chinese toddler from Hangzhou, China, fell 10 storeys down and was miraculously caught by a passer-by. She has since woken up from her coma and is recovering well.
Published July 22, 2011 GMT +8
Hemophilia: A tale of two carriers
Two mothers who carried and passed on their defective genes to their children share their story of perseverance over an incurable disease.
Published July 22, 2011 GMT +8
Hemophilia: the defective bloodline
Will you continue your pregnancy if your child inherits an incurable life-long blood clot disorder?
Published July 21, 2011 GMT +8
Golden rice bowls: price hike expected
Thailand’s rice might just be more expensive by early next year when new government policies come into effect. However, not all analysts feel that consumers would bear the cost of the increase. Read on for more details.
Published July 21, 2011 GMT +8
J.Lo and Marc Anthony set to split!
After a 7-year long marriage, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have decided to go their separate ways. The two made a joint statement on 15th July and said that the split is amicable.
Published July 19, 2011 GMT +8
Healthy desserts for kids!
How many times has your child thrown a great tantrum simply because you refused to let him have the huge cup of ice cream after a meal? One too many? Well, we brought you a great compromise! We’ve listed several healthier dessert options that the kids would love but never guess that they are nutritious!
Published July 18, 2011 GMT +8
Preschoolers are out to save the Earth!
Preschoolers helped to save a whooping 800,000 plastic bags in a go green initiative, Little Green Ambassadors, organised by Dairy Farm groups and the NEA. On Saturday, phase two of the program was launched for implementation nationwide. Organisers are expecting further success.
Published July 18, 2011 GMT +8
Japanese radioactive beef scare
Beef from Fukushima, a prefecture in east Japan, found to be radioactive after some 132 cattle ate tainted straws. The Japanese government is set to impose a ban on all beef shipments from this prefecture
Published July 16, 2011 GMT +8
A less than GLEEful goodbye
Popular US television series Glee bids goodbye to its three leading characters in Season 3. The well loved Rachel Berry, Kurt Hummel and Finn Hudson will be graduating at the end of the upcoming season. The show’s creator confirmed that they will not return for subsequent seasons, in order to stay true to the storyline.
