Category Archives: On the Roads

Road safety

The Road is a Metaphor for Life

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Vadivu

Here’s my letter that was published in TODAY. ——————– TODAY The road is a metaphor for life by Vadivu Govind 04:45 AM May 19, 2012 Like Mr Siva Sankar Sinnasamy, who wrote “Hang up on ‘hello’ while driving” (May 17), … Continue reading →

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Mind the Snails

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Vadivu

Save lives – yours and others’. Walk mindfully. About two weeks ago I watched with horror as I saw a man almost being run over by a car at Orchard Road. He was on his phone, oblivious, and facing away from traffic … Continue reading →

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The Friendly Driver

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Vadivu

I asked SBS to pass this personal message to one of their drivers. When someone does something you appreciate, tell their boss! :) Leave a legacy of gratitude and appreciation.

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Speaking Up for Safety

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Vadivu

I’m delighted to share that a barrier has been put up at the place where I fell and injured my foot a few months ago! In July, I fell on what I thought was a flat surface but was actually a … Continue reading →

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Ever wondered what could be behind poor service?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Vadivu

I got into a taxi two days ago. And the moment I mentioned my destination, the driver already starting speaking in a frustrated and negative tone to me. Not very welcoming. It continued for a while.  Soon after, he started … Continue reading →

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Movie: Crash

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

If I were to choose one word to describe “Crash”, it would be “stunning”. Watch trailer. It won an Academy Award for “Best Picture” in 2006.  Oprah says, “I believe everybody should have this in their movie collection.” Some experiences are … Continue reading →

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Your taxi may be someone’s home

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Mine was. Today my taxi driver said he’s homeless. Yes, homeless. He told me his life story after I shared mine with him. He said if he didn’t have hope, he wouldn’t be in the world. I told him about … Continue reading →

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Would you sit next to me on the bus?

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Some people wouldn’t.  Today I want to share some things I haven’t shared with most…. ~ Two weeks ago a lady sat next to me on the bus. Shortly after, she left and sat next to someone else.   There could be many reasons … Continue reading →

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In the life of another

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

In the life of another by Nic Askew is a powerful 11 minute film on who we can be to each other…and who we might already be but perhaps don’t even know… But before we can even play this role in others’ … Continue reading →

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On the way

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

I had an uncomfortable dream last night and it’s just hitting me now. A few days ago a car veered towards the taxi I was in. It almost hit us. I looked to see if the driver was ok. He … Continue reading →

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