Podcast #3 – What should Stamford Raffles’ place be in Singapore’s history?(A conversation with Faris Joraimi) 15 Feb 202116 May 2021 In recent years, there has been a growing movement to confront the ugly history of colonialism. In particular, activists have targeted enduring symbols of colonialists & slave traders, such as…
Reviews Yogi’s Circuit Breaker Reviews 14 Jun 202014 Jun 2020 During the Circuit Breaker lockdown period in Singapore that lasted from April 7 to June 1, I spent the time reading several books and watching shows on my to-do list.…
Reviews Yogi’s Verdict: Truck de India! A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Hindustan 9 May 2020 An instantly iconic symbol of India is the teeming chaos that permeates every facet of life in this nation of over a billion souls. But few outsiders pause to think…
Reviews Yogi’s Verdict: Oral Histories of Older Gay Men in Hong Kong 15 Apr 2020 This is a landmark publication that provides an original contribution to queer research in two ways. Unlike most literature that looks at the experiences and issues facing youths, this book…
Reviews Yogi’s Verdict: A Curious History of Sex 14 Apr 2020 This book by Kate Lister is stuffed with anecdotes, scandalous excerpts from centuries-old texts, vintage erotica and a comprehensive list of slangs for describing genitalia in both rude and delicate…
