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LO-VE A warm conversational piece between Lokesh and Verma. Lokesh, a man of experience and wisdom, offers his guidance—reminding that life is never perfect, and fear should never dictate one's choices to his younger counterpart Verma. Their conversation unfolds, touching on love, courage, and the weight of decisions that shape a lifetime. With the moment of truth approaching, Verma must find the strength to step forward, embracing the uncertainty that comes with matters of the heart. https://visualentity.in/

In a grocery store, Rahmat, a shopkeeper, was severely reprimanded by the shop owner Mrs. Ratna, due to the lack of goods in the store. Ary, a supplier of goods comes to deliver the goods and talks to Rahmat about the economic challenges they face. After doing their jobs, Rahmat and Ary can only contemplate their fate as the lower middle class.

We often don’t know what others are going through unless they share it with us, just as we, too, hope to be understood during difficult times. Kindness is a two-way street—how can we expect it if we don’t give it? In a world that can sometimes feel bleak, even small acts of empathy and compassion can bring light to the darkest moments. Let's all be nicer to our deliver riders and thank them whenever we can!

Help isn’t just about big gestures like donating or volunteering—it’s in the little things, like saying thank you or holding a door. These small acts ripple outward, turning strangers into neighbors and brightening the world around us. And when someone asks for help, how you respond is your choice. Kindness starts with you and the small sparks you create every day. So did you do something to help someone today?

Addressing concerns directly with your superiors and advocating for a healthier work culture can create real change. Taking proper steps, rather than resorting to gossip, helps tackle the root of the issue. With this approach, we can foster a balance between authority, responsibility, and respect in the workplace. Do you think understanding your own morals and values is key to making the right decisions?

An elderly will be having a phone call with a scammer on speaker, where he is being instructed to transfer a large sum of money. We see if Singaporeans who overheard the conversation will step in to protect the elderly from falling prey to such scams, or if they’ll feign ignorance.

Singapore is famed around the world for its safety and the peace of mind with which you can leave your valuable possessions lying around. In this episode, we place someone’s valuables, like a laptop, on a public table and ask a stranger to watch over them. Soon after, another person tries to take the valuables, claiming they are theirs. We observe how Singaporeans react and if they’ll do as promised – to help take care of the person’s valuables.

In a fast paced Singapore, Singaporeans have garnered a reputation for being insular and cold. Unless something affects them directly they pay it no mind. But how far does this tendency go? In a busy part of the CBD a man will be on his phone when he receives a distressing message that causes him to burst into tears. Will Singaporeans comfort him and offer him solace, or will they simply ignore him and give him nothing more than dirty looks?

Two childhood friends reminisce about their shared childhood memories, from playing in the park to getting into trouble together. Despite taking different paths in their lives, they talk about how they have supported each other through life's ups and downs, and how they have grown together.

Two army buddies who served together in the same unit share about their toughest moments, fears and how they’ve managed to overcome the challenges during National Service. It's an emotional rollercoaster, with tears, laughter, and genuine camaraderie on display.

With his love for music, an old man at Recto Avenue in Manila continues to sell physical CDs and DVDs in the age of digital streaming. As he keeps his passion alive, he also keeps physical media an artform and a culture worth-preserving.

Singaporeans are sometimes described as indifferent or preferring to mind their own business, especially in uncomfortable situations. In this episode, we test this perception by having a girl approach random strangers and claiming that they’re friends to avoid getting caught by a man who has been stalking her. We examine how Singaporeans react to this urgent situation — will they step up and do the right thing, or will they shun any involvement.