It is impossible to see a feel-good musical and not talk about it. And especially, if you have watched it (like I did) flanked by four and five-year olds who giggled and clapped throughout, you can’t help but be enthused by the same child-like excitement. Treasure Island is a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's... Continue Reading →
The Great Equaliser
An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum Far far from gusty waves these children's faces. Like rootless weeds, the hair torn around their pallor. The tall girl with her weighed-down head. The paper- seeming boy, with rat's eyes. The stunted, unlucky heir Of twisted bones, reciting a father's gnarled disease, His lesson from his desk.... Continue Reading →
The Gender Bias
We live in a strange society where boys and girls are treated differently. Agreed, biologically they have differences but unfortunately, the biggest difference lies not in the genetic or the biological make up of the gender, but in the minds of the people. The difference lies in the way we stereotype and in the way... Continue Reading →
Be The Change Exposition- 2014
When 1,500 students, educators, parents and social sectors come together with a shared goal of doing good, there is just one way of describing the result: electrifying! And what a joy it was to be back at the event! Singapore’s largest showcase of social initiatives by children, the Be The Change Exposition (organised by SoCh... Continue Reading →
The Young Volunteers: Part II
Two months ago, I had introduced you all to some young change makers in the community. It is my privilege to present a few more of these blazing renegades who have not only rebelled against being passive but also retaliated against being helpless. Lamenting about a situation and waiting for someone else to help out... Continue Reading →
Cheering the Olympic Spirit!
The Olympic countdown has begun. Soon countless spectators around the world will be cheering their teams; spending sleepless hours air punching or feeling their combined heartbeats exceed their expectations. On the other hand, the participants have sweat -soaked their dreams long enough and the time has come for them to see if their 'enough' is... Continue Reading →
Prionka Ray 