In June 2026, the Commonwealth Foundation issued a call for citizens of the Commonwealth to submit their creative content. A total of 1,322 pieces were chosen, including “The Flame of Shame” which I submitted. The results were announced on Oct 25, 2026. … Continue readingThe Flame of Shame
“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
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
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
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
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
They say the mathematically inclined can see the Fibonacci sequence in the spirals of a sunflower or a honeycomb of bees. The poetically inclined, on the other hand, can marvel maybe in the magic of math in lines of verse or stanzas that rhyme. … Continue readingCan you solve this riddle?