In the era of fast-food extremism, radicalisation is often driven less by ideology than by identity. Especially so for lonely ...

The older we get, the more spontaneity comes at a cost. It’s almost like casual hangs are a relic—and we're trying to buy back the time.

It seems to be a happy ending for all, but the question remains: will all these workers ever receive the full amount of what ...

Stories of human interest in Singapore that make you think, engage and empathise.

Disclaimer: This story is based on the experiences shared by those we interviewed, and may not necessarily reflect the entirety of the races and religions explored. “S$12,888?!” I gasp incredulously ...

In this 3-part series, RICE explores how architecture and social design shapes how Singaporeans of all backgrounds live together. We take a look at 3 projects that have garnered Design of the Year ...

All illustrations by Audrey Halim for RICE Media. It took months for Shamen Yee to come clean about her diagnosis. To all her friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, it was a shock to hear that she ...

SINGAPORE, 29 March 2026 — RICE Media, Singapore’s leading independent cultural publication, has been acquired by Hustle Studios, the creative studio arm of Hustle Singapore, marking the beginning of ...

Forgive me for being a wet blanket, but one of the most tedious things about being a working adult in Singapore is our uniquely Singaporean office lunch culture. For lack of a better description, ...

I’m currently doing a summer internship at RICE, and this is the only internship I intend to pursue throughout my undergraduate degree. Apparently, I’m the exception now. Whenever my friends and ...

When does adulthood really begin? RICE gathers Singaporean youths to share the moments—financial pressure, family responsibilities, personal relationships—that made them realise they were officially ...

Top image from Unsplash by Igor Miske. “Gonna yeet myself outta here.” “Oof. Fat mood.” “Weird flex but okay.” “Damn, she’s thicc af.” “Ok boomer.” If these sentences sound like an aneurysm given ...