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Over a cup of tea

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Over a cup of tea, Volume 8

This special issue of Newzzit is focussed on Singapore Writers Festival. We recommend you read it cover-to-cover in order of stories to get a feel of the entire festival. We have tried to put the entire issue as one single narrative. 

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Media: The role it plays

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in The Fourth Estate, Volume 8

During SWF, among the most frank discussions were the ones highlighting the role of mass media in societies generally, and Singapore in particular

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media, journalism
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Singlish: Leave it alone

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Majulah Singapura!, Volume 8

Singaporeans love their unofficial national language Singlish – a unique blend of English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil and other local dialects 

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Majulah Singapura!, Volume 8
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Theatre: More open and vibrant now

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Majulah Singapura!, Volume 8

Similar to the discussion on Singlish, the panel to discuss the local theatre scene in Singapore - Voices in Singapore theatre today, was also a revelation 

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History: It matters

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Kaleidoscope, Volume 8

In two panel discussions - Why local history matters, and War and Peace, arguments flew on the need for preserving and passing on the historical narrative to the next generation of Singaporeans 

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history, 2nd world war
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Food: Cook at home

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Kaleidoscope, Volume 8

The discussion centred around food traditions, food science and food chain, with call to all Singaporeans to cook more at home if the city-state is to truly be the culinary capital of Asia 

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Award: Relevance of Singapore Literature Prize

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Kaleidoscope, Volume 8

Awards are always controversial, and Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) is no different 

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Malaysia: Negative stereotypes on both sides

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Close to Home, Volume 8

Malaysia and Singapore have always had a love-hate relationship but the young generation of writers are trying to change that

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Close to Home, Volume 8
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Gender: Portraying women as victims only

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Volume 8, The 3rd World

Women authors from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Singapore share their writing journey and perceptions of the world

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Nordic literature: Not only crime fiction

November 16, 2013 by GAURAV SHARMA in Volume 8, The 1st World

Some sessions at SWF showcased Nordic literature, giving Singaporeans a chance to experience other form of creative works from the region apart from crime fiction

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