Ajuntha Anwari has long been immersed in the healing traditions of Jamu and Ayurveda. But if your knowledge of both topics is limited to just types of massages, well… you’re in for a surprise. We find out more about plant-based natural remedies from the talented lady herself in this exclusive interview. What comes to mind when you think about traditional medicines like TCM, Jamu and Ayurveda? Being pinned with a hundred ...
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Far East Organization unveils the much-awaited Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Tesla owners rejoice as Far East Organization is making it easier for you to shop and charge. Earlier today, three Tesla V3 Superchargers were unveiled at Level 9 of Orchard Central’s car park. The Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central. The Tesla Supercharger station’s convenient location in the heart of Orchard Road shopping belt ...
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The Honda Jazz has always been an economical little car, but this new hybrid version is little short of miraculous. Light weight, and a small engine - these are the biggest friends to fuel economy, which is why small hatchbacks tend to be the fuel-sippiest cars out there. But even with that in mind, I still wasn’t prepared for the range estimate staring back at me on the new Honda Jazz ...
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With a range of over 420km and 408hp on tap, Mercedes-Benz gives us an idea of what to expect from its forthcoming EV models with the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Mercedes-Benz has (at last), thrown its hat into the Electric Vehicle (EV) arena with the launch of the EQC. Like its compatriots, Audi with e-tron, and BMW with i, Mercedes-Benz's EV sub-brand is EQ, hence the moniker of the car driven here. Given that ...
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27-year-old Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a writer, performer, educator, Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre, and licensed tour guide! She also makes it a point to share her appreciation and understanding of nature and the environment with others. Some time ago, I asked a friend if she’d heard of any performers who were passionate about the environment. The first person she mentioned was Cheyenne. She told me about these eco-literary walks Cheyenne would ...
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Inspired by one too many episodes of Masterchef, the futr team decided it was high time we put the cooking skills of our writers to the test in our first ever Home Cook Challenge! There’s no denying that the pandemic has turned many a Singaporean into a home cook or baker. Since more people have been staying home instead of going out, my social feeds have been flooded with mouth-watering, immaculately ...
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Looking for more ways to help the environment? Here’s a quick guide on how you can get involved in beach cleaning! Once upon a pre-COVID-19 holiday, many of us would dream of the perfect getaway at a pristine foreign beach, the clear emerald sea glimmering under the summer sun and the sound of the waves lapping at our ankles. And for a Singaporean, you never really need to ask why; our ...
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The Lexus UX300e, the Japanese automaker's first full-electric model, is all you’d expect from a proper Lexus. Unfortunately, it does come with some little foibles… Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has long made his stance clear on electric vehicles (EVs). A strong proponent of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, he’s candidly spoken out against the shift toward full electric transportation. In a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association press conference, he’s gone as far as to ...
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Ahead of Father’s Day this year, we speak to engineer and father of 2, Freddy Tay, about fatherhood, family and the importance of appreciating food. 33-year-old Freddy Tay is an engineer, husband, and father to 6-year-old Lucas and baby Jerome. Having been a vegetarian all his life, Freddy strives to share his passion for cooking creative vegetarian dishes at home with his family and friends. Together with his wife Claire, they ...
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Your next car wash can be eco-friendly. Read more about these car cleaning products that help reduce the harmful impact on the environment! Much of the conversation relating to cars and the environment revolve around internal combustion engines (ICEs) vs electric vehicles (EVs). While different arguments support and refute EVs as the answer to transport related carbon emissions, switching our vehicles is not the only way to be environmentally friendly. Like most ...
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