As the new face of Chanel N˚5, Marion Cotillard joins the ranks of numerous leading ladies, starting with Coco herself. She talks to Lydia Slater about her passion for activism, her dedication to her craft and the lessons she learnt during lockdown.

As we take stock of our lives in these times, we're embracing fresh attitudes, appreciating the things we used to take for granted, and equipping ourselves with new skills in order to thrive. Three woman share how they've been transformed – and what comes next.

Every year on March 8 – International Women’s Day, women are recognised for their push to break barriers and create a better world for all women.

In the decade that she’s been at the helm of Aware, former lawyer Corinna Lim has spearheaded numerous projects and campaigns – from helping single parents to victims of sexual assault – that have led to positive changes in the community.

With a fresh dose of ideas, independent grocers are offering alternatives such as zero-waste cereals, vegan-friendly wines, hormone-free meat and other mindful goods.

Enforcing rules or boundaries may not be easy.

Think of domestic violence and you’ll probably picture physical assault. But it can also take on other forms—like emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Two women tell us about the different types of cruelty they suffered at the hands of their loved ones.

Wanting to make a difference isn’t easy, especially if you’re already juggling a career and a busy social life. But there are still ways you can help those in need. Here’s how three women make it work.

I learned, with a heavy heart, that Iranian photographer Abbas Attar passed away in April at the age of 74. Over six decades, Abbas photographed wars, revolutions, and religions, and was a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos agency.

As a busy mum of two, JESSICA LIM is never alone, yet she has never felt more lonely. What’s missing, she wonders.

The word has been pretty buzzy lately, but what does it mean beyond the t-shirt slogans?

Mindfulness is a buzzword these days, but what does it mean exactly? It’s a Buddhist concept that has been revived with a modern twist, and basically means having an awareness of everything that’s going on.

In Singapore, we’d like to think we get ahead entirely based on merit. But are there subtle ways in which our backgrounds help us more than others? Here’s what you need to know before you jump into the “check your privilege” debate.

The age-old “battle of the sexes” gets a new twist. By Kit Chua