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Veterans still wanted, says India cricket coach

India cricket coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.

Pistons fend off Edwards' charge

Balanced team scoring helps Detroit to win despite 53-pt barrage from Minnesota star

Beating Cavaliers set to be bridges too far for Hornets

No team has been able to stop the Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) of late, making them astronomical favorites for their game on Jan 5 (Jan 6, Singapore time).

Retired Rose will forever be Bulls' No. 1

The Chicago Bulls will retire former National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey, the team said on Jan 4.

Purton Draws Closer To Record

Trainer Frankie Lor hoping for UAE invite after back-to-back wins for Sword Point

Voices of Youth Education ● Teachers inspired me to find joy in learning

I am heartened to hear that the Ministry of Education (MOE) has been working towards cultivating higher-quality teachers to maximise students’ full learning potential (Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun Sing, Jan 2).

Floods ● Collective effort needed to strengthen resilience amid climate change

We thank Mr Liu Fook Thim for his views (\"Urgent action needed to deal with flash floods\", Jan 2).

Take More Effective Steps To Curb Rising Credit Card Debt

I read the article \"Singaporeans fall further into credit card debt as rollover balances hit record high\" (Jan 4) with concern.

Empowering community ● ST Forum gives citizens a voice to share concerns

As The Straits Times marks its 180th anniversary (Marking 180 years of telling your Singapore story, Jan 3), I reflect on the impact of the Forum page, a space where ordinary citizens are given a voice to share our concerns.

What Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Out of His Story of South Asian Success

It's a culture not of success but of survival.

Climate change is making plants less nutritious - that hurts animals who feed on them

From grasshoppers to cows, giant pandas and humans, nutrient dilution in crops will have an impact.

Chinese New Year Preserve the spirit of hongbao exchanges and be practical

As Chinese New Year approaches, the focus on new or fit-for-gifting notes for hongbao exchanges has sparked conversations about their necessity.

Learning to let go when my child goes to primary school

We need to manage our own separation anxiety before we can manage our child's. Here's how this clinical psychologist does it.

Why Japan Is The Perfect Place To Turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing – for better and for worse.

Sydney's new airport is eight decades in the waiting

Long-term mega transport projects are difficult to realise in Australia given the short political terms.

Shine Light on the Hidden Talents of People with Dyslexia

With the right support and mindset, those with dyslexia can bring unique strengths to the workplace. It's simpler than it seems.

5 Tech Trends for S'pore Enterprises in 2025

Rise in independent AI agents, scramble for cyber-security talent among key shifts

Wall Street Top Banks Ditch Climate Alliance Amid Political Pressure

Within the span of a month, Wall Street's biggest banks have quit what had been one of the most popular clubs inside global finance.

What to do when a prospective employer can't match your current pay

In this series, manpower correspondent Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' Headstart newsletter.

An investment wish list for the decade's next half

Investors reflecting on 2024's lessons have much to consider in a year of seminal moments.

No Santa Claus rally, but hope remains for more upside in 2025

Eyes on upcoming US economic data, jobs report, and signals from the Fed

S'pore experts on the hunt for diseases that can spread from animals to humans

NParks calling for research proposals on fortifying S'pore against zoonotic disease outbreaks

Green walls, fish houses: Studies to bring wildlife back to urban Singapore

Researchers embarking on such efforts via vertical greenery, underwater structures

More than 800,000 Households Have Claimed Latest Tranche of CDC Vouchers

More than 800,000 Singaporean households have claimed the latest tranche of CDC vouchers worth $300 within two days of its launch.

Man and ex-wife cooked up sham to reduce assets for his second divorce: Judge

She claimed he had failed to pay her $13.7m in exchange for transferring shares to him

New street barriers for New Orleans can't stop attack by fast vehicle

City officials face scrutiny over whether they are still leaving people vulnerable

Rising ownership of cars in Indian cities triggers fights over parking

Problem of parking more acute as big cities see exponential growth in last two decades

Hamas armed wing releases video of Israeli hostage

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Jan 4 of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack.

Egypt Apprehensive Over Islamist Win in Syria

Cairo backed Assad until the 11th hour, and worries what impact his ouster might have

Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms

The Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens on Jan 5 after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate region.