It’s 7.30 am on a weekday morning in Singapore.   Your phone buzzes. A beautiful sunrise appears, accompanied by a cheerful “Good Morning! Have a Blessed Day!”   You smile.   A few seconds later, another arrives. This time, Lord Ganesha is blessing you with happiness and prosperity. Then comes a waterfall, a bouquet of roses and a motivational quote reminding you that discipline is the secret to success.   By 9 a.m., you’ve received your tenth morning greeting. Your family group is active, your old schoolmates are exchanging jokes, and a relative in India has forwarded a video promising […]

The Festival of Lights has begun, and Little India is once again glowing with the colours, sounds and spirit of Deepavali.

“Starting university or entering the workforce can be exciting, but it can also be confusing. You suddenly have important decisions to make: What career should I pursue? Which skills should I develop? Am I making the right choices? How do I build a professional network?

Nestled within Orchard Towers, Bhoomi restaurant is a hidden gem that takes diners on a nostalgic journey through authentic Indian flavours. Helmed by the talented Chef Milind, Bhoomi is more than just a dining experience—it’s a celebration of India’s rich culinary heritage. With its “back to the roots” philosophy, the restaurant reintroduces traditional Indian dishes with a contemporary twist.

“Success isn’t an event. It’s a journey. It doesn’t arrive overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen by accident. A better life isn’t built on luck, wishful thinking or waiting for the “right moment.” It’s built one decision, one habit and one day at a time.”

Tamil in Singapore needs daily use, practical fluency and cultural connection — not literary perfection — to remain alive, argues TD Rajoo.

“The Mutton Mysore has always been a favourite of mine. Eeach bite was a delightful explosion of flavour, perfectly complemented by the accompanying chicken gravy, which we eagerly dunked our Appalam Jalas into.”

An upcoming Singapore Tamil Youths’ Club (STYC) conference will spotlight six decades of Tamil books published in Singapore, inviting readers to analyse local works while rallying community support for the initiative.

During World War II, a Sikh regiment, despite being heavily outnumbered, fought and delayed the invaders. Their sacrifices were acknowledge and honoured at a ceremony at Kranji War Memorial.

T D Rajoo argues that although Singapore’s Indian community hosts countless events, overlapping schedules dilute audiences, fragment social capital, and weaken collective impact – illustrating the importance of coordination for cohesion, sustainability, and participation.

Inclusivity is a key feature of the Pongal festival, LISHA Honorary Secretary Mr Ruthirapathy Parthasarathy (above) emphasised at the press conference organised to announce the Festival’s events. He noted that programmes have been designed for a broad cross-section of the community, including students and migrant workers.

A riot of flavours, colour and theatre – from tangy pani puri shots and spicy vada pao sliders to fragrant Goan fish curry and cardamom ice cream – Masalaa Bar tastefully presents the best of Bombay street food at its outlet in East Coast Road.

SINDA Youth Club brought together 100 volunteers for a nonstop day of service, assisting over 500 beneficiaries in programmes such as soup kitchens, health and wellness outreach, children’s activities, support for persons with intellectual disabilities, and aid distribution to rough sleepers.