Passion People

Dr Paul Choo

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He calls himself a catalyst...for dreams.

He has had more than thirty years experience helping people...first as a medical doctor and then as a full time Church volunteer.

His latest project is called Goducate.

It provides the seed capital and training for rural livelihood projects overseas.

Dr Paul Choo is Devika Misra's guest today.

Deeyah

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

The Western media calls her the world's Muslim Madonna.

Its a title that the ethnic Pakistani, Norwegian born and raised musician, does not like... at all.

Deeya tells Devika Misra that although she loves to sing, she can no longer perform in public.

This is Deeya's story.

Ralf Bissdorf

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

What does it really feel like to be an Olympian athlete?

Is it really about excellence , friendship, respect?

or is it ultimately about the winning medal?

To find out we have a special Sports edition of Passion People today.

Philip Goh talks to three time Olympian participant and now coach ,German fencer ,Ralf Bissdorf.

Sanjay Kuttan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

A business executive by day, but also a poet..and a writer.

Sanjay Kuttan's debut anthology is called Where Fires Rage.

It is a reflection of his consciousness of the world...
and he hopes that reading some of his work you too will reflect on this world.."where flowers bloom and fores rage side by side."

Sanjay Kuttan talks to Devika Misra

Sister Marjorie

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She has spent her life among peals of laughter and squeals of excitement.

Now this ex kindergarten teacher is bringing the same sense of joy and hope to the elderly.

Sister Marjorie runs the Apex rehabiliation and day care centre.

She talks to Devika Misra about the challenges and rewards of elderly care.

Clement Chow

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He have us our first national sing a-long with Count on Me, Singapore.

That was way back in 1986.

In case you're wondering what Clement Chow has been up to since then...

Well, quite a lot actually.

He talks to Devika Misra.

Cindy Chiang

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Are you suspicious of carnivorous plants?

Should you be a little wary of this exotic species of flora?

Cindy Chiang participated in the recently held Singapore garden festival and is the author of a new book on growing carnivorous plants in the tropics.

She is Devika Misra's guest today.

SIF Volunteers

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Charity bake sales and regular church work is not enough for these two.

So the volunteers signed up with the Singapore International Foundation to make a real impact...

in places they are needed the most.

They travelled to South India to impart their business skills to women living with HIV.

Shirley Hew and Eric Tee talk to Devika Misra.

Roland Tay

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Usually a figure that is feared and dreaded...

but this funeral director has a fan following.

He also has his share of sceptics.

Roland Tay believes in helping people at the very end of their lives..and cares little about what his critics say.

The controversial character talks to Devika Misra.

Miguel Syjuco

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He won the 2008 Asian Man Literary Prize.

Now the manuscript that earned him the prestigious award has been published and is receiving rave reviews.

The Philippine born Miguel Syjuco talks to Devika Misra baout his debut novel Ilustrado and what his homeland means to him.

Edward Moss

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He moonwalks his way around the globe.

No he's not Michael Jackson but his fans say he is almost as good as the real thing!

Edward Moss is a professional Michael Jackson impersonator.

He talks to Devika Misra about how he keeps the king of pop's legacy alive.

Nitin Sawhney

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

If theres no written score on a sheet its not music...

atleast thats what he was told.

Luckily he did not listen to his music teacher.

Acclaimed British Indian composer Nitin Sawhney still experiments with different genres of music from all over the world and blends them together in his own unique way.

He plays at least five instruments-Western and Indian, is a DJ and movie soundtrack composer.

He is Devika Misra's guest today.

Dan Roam

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Who knew the back of a napkin was promising new space for thinkers everywhere?
Dan Roam was trying to draw up some ideas for a speech he was making when he discovered an approach to solving complex problems called visual thinking. Drawing simple pictures helps us tap into our built in probem-solving tools few of us use. After all, when was the last time you flexed your visual imagination to think your way out of a complex business problem? Michelle Martin speaks to author of Unfolding the Napkin, Dan Roam to find out how we can all think better through pictures.

Prabhu Deva

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Calling all Bollywood fans!

Hes a dancer, a choreographer and a movie director.

He's India's Michael jackson.

yes... its PrabhuDeva.

He talks to Devika Misra.

Alexandra Sokoloff

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Michelle Martin speaks with the brilliant horror writer Alexandra Sokoloff.

Donna Ong

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Biennale participant Donna Ong is one of Singapore's most promising artists.

Well established now in her own right she is the daughter of another Singaporean artist.

She is Devika Misra's guest today.

Mary J Lore

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Michelle Martin speaks with Mary J Lore, author of 'Managing Thought'.

Nipun Mehta

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Pay it forward...and it will come back to you many times over...Thats what Nipun Mehta believes.

The ex software engineer has made this philosophy the corner stone of his not for proft organisation california based, Charity Focus. Org.

Nipun believes that small acts of kindness have the power to transform society on amuch larger scale.

The recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Ward is Devika Misra's guest.

William Dalrymple

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He's an upper class Briti...or to be more precise..in his own words... " a Scot toff"!

But his passions, his profession and his home are all in the Indian subcontinent.

Devika Misra has a very personal chat with historian, literary critic and travel writer William Dalrymple.

Padmanabh Rao

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Sat, 15 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

No text books...no homework...a fun school that kids love to attend...and by the way, they are actually learning and passing the same exams as everybody else.

This is the educational environment that Padmanabh Rao has created in twelve lab schools in Southern India and an education methodology that is fast being exported.

The Ashoka fellow is the founder of the Rishi Valley Institute for Educational Resources or RIVER program in South India.

He talks to Devika Misra about how he is transforming rural education.

Nicole Yee Founder of Cozycot.com

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Michelle Martin finds out how a 34-year-old mother turned a dream into a million dollar website.

Jeannie Tien

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She knows how to fund raise for charity....even in the toughest economic times.

Thats because she says she herself has suffered tough economic times.

Meet Jeannie Tien, fund raiser for the Assisi hospice and chairperson of Atlas Sound and Vision, as she speaks to Devika Misra.

Brett King

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

MM speaks with author of bank 2.0 Brett King

Joyce Djailani Gordon

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She has changed the way Indonesia thinks about drug addiction and its re hab.

Till Joyce Djailani Gordon's work-both inside Indonesian prisons and on its streets outside, HIV positive patients were treated for their medical symptoms but were not linked with addiction education.

Today her foundation Yakita has centers in eight Indoensian provinces.

The former diplomats daughter and Ashoka fellow talks to Devika Misra.

Clara Pi

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Michelle Martin chats with author of an environmentally friendly cookbook Clara Pi

Kousalya Perisamy

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She is India's first woman to have publicly admitted that she was HIV positive.

At the time she was barely twenty, had a rudimentary high school education and spoke no English.

Today she is a sought after speaker at international womens health conferences and the founder of the Positive Women Network an all India NGO for women who are HIV positive.

Kousalya Perisamy is Devika Misra's guest in this segment of Passion People.

Danielle Pedi

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Yes... the issue of safe clean accessible water is a big one says water and sanitation expert Danielle Pedi.

But you can tackle it -think big... but begin small.

She runs the World Toilet Organisation program in Cambodia and talks about how its important to think out of the box for these age old problems.

Alex Yoong

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0800

We have a special Sports edition of Passion People this week; its a real treat for motor racing fans in the region.

We're three races into the 2010 Formula1 season and Malaysia's Alex Yoong is still the only Southeast asian ever to drive in an F1 race.

He speaks with our Sports Reporter Philip Goh.

Linda Meads

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

People think she has the fountain of youth...in her back garden. Does she?
Hear her health and beauty secret.Linda Meads is a Buteyko practitioner. Whats that?
Tune in to learn more about a possible asthma traetment.

Katya Grineva

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She left her native Russia at the age of fifteen..never to return save once to see her dying father.

She did it all she says for the love of the piano.

Today Katya Grineva is a Steinway artist and has been a regular performer at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium.

Keith Desserich

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Michelle Martin speaks with Keith Desserich, author of the New York Times Bestselling book "Notes Left Behind". The book evolved from true-life journal entries chronicling the Desserich's last 256 days with their 6-year-old daughter Elena who was suffering from pediatric brain cancer.

Matt Flannery

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

The power of the Internet,and the power of micro finance.This young Stanford graduate realised the potential of both and brought them together is his non profit Kiva.org. Matt Flannery has changed the lives of millions...and he says this is just the beginning.

Merry Riana

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She came to this country as one more poor foreign student, she says.

By twenty six she was a millionaire.

How did she do it?

Merry Riana, now a personell trainer, motivational coach, speaker and author talks to Devika Misra.

Dr Chandroo

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He is a well known figure in education and now has a PhD as well.

But Dr Chandroo, says he is just a regular kampong boy.

CEO and founder of the Modern Montessori International franchise has more than thirty centers in Singapore and fifty more in Asia Pacific.

He talks to Devika Misra about his rise from humble beginnings.

Poonam Bagai

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0800

She is a colon cancer survivor, a mother of two, a civil servant by training, and now the CEO and founder of a non profit for children with cancer.
Poonam Bagai talks to Devika Misra about her personal challenges, and about running an Indian NGO in a professional manner.

Jose Ramos Horta

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He is a Nobel peace Prize winner.

He has survived an assassination attempt .

President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta is Devika Misra's guest.

Peter Huang

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He is a one man band all by himself...but without the instruments.

Listen to the sounds of beat boxer and trained accapella musician Peter Huang.

The twenty seven year old Singaporean is Devika Misra's guest today.

Anthony Asael

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0800

He has visited every country in the world.
No..Hes not some jet setting corporate executive.
This Belgian born photographer is the founder of a non profit called "Art in All Of Us".
Anthony Asael is Devika Misra's guest.

Lan Shui

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0800

You have seen him on stage presiding over about a hundred musicians.

Now you can go back stage with conductor Lan Shui as he talks about his life and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Shaiyra Devi

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0800

At seventeen she is thinking about her third collection of poetry.

Find out what inspires this teenage writer, student and environmentalist.

Shaiyra Devi is my guest today.

Zaibun Siraj

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Start the New Year on a positive note. Singapore's very own Mistress of Mirth ..Zaibun Siraj shares the secret of happiness with Devika Misra.

Mike Horn

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Explorer adventurer Mike Horn has a new mission-to bring adventure to the next generation. He speaks to our Philip Goh from our Sports Desk

Ishita Khanna

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0800

You didn't have to to be in Copenhagen to make a difference to climate change.

Ishita Khanna has changed the ecology of a barely known part of NorthWest India.

She is a 2009 year finalist for the CNN-IBN person of the year award in the category for Public Service.

Barbara Fras

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Displaying the old..but in a contemporary way. This is what she does. Barbara Fras makes history come alive at the Peranakan museum.

She talks to Devika Misra.

Dr Manish Pandit

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He is a Doctor of Nuclear Medicine but decided to turn to the art of documentary film making to spread a message. Find out why as Dr Manish Pandit talks to Devika Misra about his new passion for historical interpretation.

Andaman Discoveries

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Karen Spackman has made her way from a small town in Scotland to a small town in Thailand, find out why as she talks about Andaman Discoveries,a project that was a finalist this year for the BBC World Challenge.

Ward Russell

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He helps make the likes of Bruce Willis look even more fast and furious. Action cinematographer talks to Devika Misra about photography-for Hollywood and for himself.

Afghan hands

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He fled but never forgot his homeland . Today Afghan emigre Matin Maulawizda 's clients include Angelina Jolie and Claire Dannes. Hear how he got them interested in his literacy project Afghan Hands, which is a BBC World Challenge finalist this year for grass roots community work.

Tony Meloto

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

More than just transforming slums he builds sustainable communities. The Philippine based Gawad Kalinga movement now has a Singapore branch. Founder Tony Meloto talks to Devika Misra.

Mark Kratzmann

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Former tennis star is now a tennis entrepreneur. He speaks to Ewan Mah

Anayasi Prado

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0800

She is an award winning documentary film maker who examines identity, immigration and assimilation.

Alexis Tioseco

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Filipino film critic Alexis Tioseco was murdered at the age of twenty eight. This episode is dedicated to him.

Dylan Foster

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Musician and entertainer Dylan Foster has chosen to make Singapore his base-for professional reasons.

Dr Laurie Raymundo

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0800

She dedicates her life to preserving delicate coral reefs which she says should be treated just like any other animals.

Reuben Ng

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He is the first Singaporean scientist to have won the international Fullbright Scholarship for Science and Technology.

Reuben Ng is Devika Misra's guest.

Dr Philip Vasyli

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Podiatrist and inventor Dr Philip Vasyli talks to Devika Misra

michael_chang1

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Tennis Champion Michael Chang talks to Raj Kumar.

edmund_chen

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0800

TV actor Edmund Chen has a new role: celebrity ambassador for the Red Cross.

angie_chan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Creating a space for local artists.Angie Chan talks to Devika Misra.

Cricket_legends

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Three all time cricket greats,Kapil Dev, Greg Chappel and Steve Waugh talk to Philip Goh.

Wolf_blass

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Legendary wine maker Wolfgang Blass with Devika Misra

rahul_verghese

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He had an idea... and ran with it.Rahul Verghese talks to Devika Misra.

Chou_buneng

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0800

She has escaped the killing fields..twice. Chou Bun Eng's chilling tale.

loveleentandan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0800

From Casting to Co Directing Slumdog Millionaire. Lovelen Tandan talks to Devika Misra

Wei_bros

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Piano Virtuoso's at only 14 and 11. Devika Misra talks to the Wei brothers.

DrNgair_teow_hin

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0800

I.T. innovator Dr Ngair Teow Hin talks to Devika Misra about his patents and passion.

Jack_sim

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He is called Mr Clean Toilets,Jack Sim talks to Devika Misra

Emory_Kristof

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He found the Titanic. Explorer photographer Emory Kristof talks to Devika Misra

julian_schnabel

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He has been compared to Picasso,hear Julian Schnabel as he talks to Devika Misra

greg_reynen

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800

One of the finalists for the "Best Job in the world". Greg Reynen speaks to Devika Misra.

Brenda_flanagan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800

True to her roots. Writer Brenda Flanagan talks to Devika Misra.

david_duncan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Guinea pig journalism at its best. David Duncan with Devika Misra

jonathonhow

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Cafe Diplo founder Jonathon How talks to Devika Misra about a cafe thats.. not a cafe.

Sarahhashwani

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Making a longer term difference.Sarah Hashwani talks to Devika Misra.

melvinchoo

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800

He was not always in the fast lane. Race car driver Melvin Choo talks to Devika Misra

sydfield

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Los Angeles based master screenwriter and teacher Syd Field is Devika Misra's guest.

FrederickaVonstaade

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Opera star Fredericka Von Staade is one of the world's most popular mezzo sopranos.

bikramyoga

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Bikram Choudhury began the craze for doing yoga-at forty two degrees.

subashanandan

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Prominent criminal lawyer Subhash Anandan.

anthonylim

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800

IT security whiz Anthony Lim speaks to Devika Misra

juvenalsanso

devikam@mediacorp.com.sg — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800

Leading Filipino artist Juvenal Sanso with Devika Misra