Due to an ageing population, new hospitals and high end treatments, the demand for blood here increasing every year. There is an urgent need for the young people to come forward and donate blood. Only 1.8% of Singaporeans are donating blood now. Why is there hesitance?

Given Tamil's status as one of the oldest, richest and most unmodified languages of all time, we most definitely care about preserving it. But how do we sustain this love for our language? In tonight's special edition of Ethiroli, we explore this issue with fellow youths and learn how they have been contributing to this age old language.

In this week's Ethiroli, we look at the trend of wrongful dismissal at the workplace in Singapore. Some of the key aspects covered include what constitutes wrongful dismissal, the level of awareness among the public with regards wrongful dismissal as well as the avenues that one can seek redress in the event of being wrongfully dismissed. To this end, we feature an individual who was wrongfully dismissed...

Parent-teacher communication plays an integral role in a students growth. Schools are stepping away from grades and focusing more on holistic education. However, parents involvement is needed to bring it further at home. What are some of the initiatives used by teachers in getting the message across?

Preschools play a vital role in helping young children cultivate healthy eating habits. Its important the meals that are served to them are not only healthy but are prepared and handled in a hygienic way as well. How is food in preschools prepared and how can parents ensure the child gets proper nutrition?

Dietary supplements come in dosage forms such as capsules, soft gels and tablets. While many Singaporeans consume them for the purpose of supplementing the diet and improving health, some may have their doubts about dietary supplements. This week, host Elakeyaa meets a nutritionist and a pharmacist to know more about some supplements such as vitamins and minerals.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

This week, we find out more about Protection from Online Falsehood and Manipulation Act (POFMA). Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran answers questions from public. We also take a look at the Indian elections. Host Elakeyaa Selvaraji speaks to 3 political analysts from India simultaneously to know what is happening on the ground and how the political scene changes.

In this week's episode, we find out how packaging waste affects the environment and the initiatives in place to reduce, reuse and recycle them. Companies and online retailers share the steps taken to reduce their packaging waste as well as the efforts taken to increase awareness among consumers and partners.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

If you could turn back the clock to a couple of years ago, you would see fellow Singaporeans proclaiming that all they want in life is the 5Cs, namely Cash, Credit card, Car, Condominium and Career. Some declare that the last C denotes Country club membership. If we examine the components of the 5Cs closely, we can see that some of them have become obsolete or not as valuable in today's society.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

According to the Ministry of Manpowers recent report, workers are more likely to stay with companies that offer flexible work arrangements (FWAs). Various initiatives and grants are in place to encourage companies to extend and sustain the use of FWAs for all employees. How do companies interpret and offer FWAs? How do FWAs promote work-life harmony among employees?

Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), an ingredient which is a major source of artificial trans-fat found in food like margarine, potato chips and fast food, will be banned by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Will this change affect the way our food tastes?

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

Located at the heart of housing estates, wet markets have provided many with a community shopping experience. However, in recent times, there has been a decrease in the number of people who shop at wet markets. The episode aims to find out what continues to attract customers to wet markets and how wet markets are keeping up with the times.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

54 years of independence, rich history and progress... The theme for this year "Our Singapore". Heartlands are excited for Singapore's birthday with all the preparations going on in full swing. We take a look at the preparations & celebrations around Singapore. We also speak to Singaporeans about memories & visions as we commemorate the nation's bicentennial as well.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

Ethiroli goes in depth into local stories and major events happening around the world.

In this year's National Day Rally 2019 - PM Lee focused on Climate Change and said that it is one of the gravest challenges facing humankind. In this episode, we find out if the public understand the importance placed on climate change. Do they know what needs to be done on their part? Our Host Elakeyaa Selvaraji speaks to various experts on the mitigation efforts and sustainable solutions that will and need to be implemented.

Filthy toilets and dirty hand washing areas, crows, rats and cockroach infestation unclean alleys and trash points in Little India. Although laws to ensure cleanliness have been heightened and fines have been increased over the years, why is this still an ongoing issue in Little India? What can be done to rectify this?