Saluting an Exemplary Heart Surgeon
Cardiac surgery is not for the timid or nervy. In the operating room, there is no room for doubt. … Continue readingSaluting an Exemplary Heart Surgeon
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Save Our Cousins
Orangutans are our kin in the trees,
They swing & play with so much ease.
But their homes are in danger,
From loggers & poachers,
Save them before they go extinct, please! … Continue readingSave Our Cousins
The Woodchuck Challenge
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood? … Continue readingThe Woodchuck Challenge
Decoding a Dental Legacy
“Transcending the Pearly Whites: Interesting Life Journeys of Dental Surgeons” edited by Dr Loh Hong Sai, published by World Scientific. The book is a rich tapestry of personal reflections from over 40 alumni of the Faculty of Dentistry at NUS. … Continue readingDecoding a Dental Legacy
A Modern Manual for Authentic Connection
In today’s hyperconnected business, networking is no longer a soft skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Ryan Lim’s recently published manual, “Business of Networking: Networking for Business” is a timely and insightful guide that reframes networking as a purposeful practice. … Continue readingA Modern Manual for Authentic Connection
Regulating Tech in a Fast-Moving World
At TechLaw.Fest 2025, Singapore’s Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon addressed this challenge in his keynote, “Reimagining Law & Technology”. He emphasized the need for balanced, adaptive regulation. … Continue readingRegulating Tech in a Fast-Moving World
AI’s Rise in Asia
Here are some eye-popping numbers that are being invested on AI: China US$96 billion, Japan US$67 billion, Singapore US$2.34 billion, South Korea US$1.4 billion, India US$1.25 billion. … Continue readingAI’s Rise in Asia
Yin & Yang of AI
On one side is the need for strong guidelines and guardrails to ensure ethical development & deployment of AI. On the other is the awareness that AI can just as effectively be used by bad actors to do harm. … Continue readingYin & Yang of AI
Knowledge Comes, Wisdom Lingers
“We are all a part of every person we have ever met,” English Poet Laureate Lord Tennyson wrote that 200 years ago. It remains profoundly relevant even today. … Continue readingKnowledge Comes, Wisdom Lingers
Covid-19 Cases Resurge
There’s a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, with more than 704m people being afflicted and 7m dead as of April 13, 2024, as per Worldometer Corona Virus estimates. There were 112m cases in the US, followed by 45m in India, 40m in France, 38m each in Germany and Brazil, 34m in South Korea, and 33m in Japan. Singapore ranked 41st with 3m cases. … Continue readingCovid-19 Cases Resurge
Rooting for Radio
Radio made the world go round,
It brought us voices from far & near,
It entertained & informed,
It inspired & transformed,
It was the soundtrack of many a year. … Continue readingRooting for Radio
Celebrating Introverts
Some people may think it’s strange,
To prefer solitude over exchange.
But introverts know,
That they need time to grow.
Their inner world is their main range. … Continue readingCelebrating Introverts