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Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society moves to new campus in Bras Basah-Bugis arts district

PM Lawrence Wong at the new campus of Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society on Oct 31.
PM Lawrence Wong at the new campus of Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society on Oct 31.

Henna, saris and a sea of lights: Your guide to celebrating Deepavali 2026

(From left) Shoppers at the 2025 edition of the Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up at Lyf @ Farrer Park, performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.
(From left) Shoppers at the 2025 edition of the Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up at Lyf @ Farrer Park, performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.

Progress must go hand in hand with identity and community: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shaking hands with guests at the Tamils Representative Council’s 75th anniversary gala dinner.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shaking hands with guests at the Tamils Representative Council’s 75th anniversary gala dinner.

S’pore’s cohesion depends on confidence in identity, building bridges: Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.

Sari-cular fashion: Tradition meets modernity as new brands tap market for upcycling ethnic wear

The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.
The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.

Huri Baxani, second-generation owner of Stylemart, dies at 78

A 2021 photo of Indian fashion boutique Stylemart’s managing director and fashion designer, Kavita Thulasidas (right), with her mother, Huri Baxani.
A 2021 photo of Indian fashion boutique Stylemart’s managing director and fashion designer, Kavita Thulasidas (right), with her mother, Huri Baxani.

From street to search: New platform Tekka.sg seeks to put Indian businesses in S’pore on the map

Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.
Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.

Youth take the spotlight as Murasu 360 celebrates milestones of Tamil Language Festival

To round off the Tamil Language Festival 2026, the Tamil Murasu newspaper organised a first-of-its-kind wrap-up event, Murasu 360, highlighting the festival’s key milestones.
To round off the Tamil Language Festival 2026, the Tamil Murasu newspaper organised a first-of-its-kind wrap-up event, Murasu 360, highlighting the festival’s key milestones.

New committee starts work to strengthen Indian community’s identity, youth and vulnerable groups

Mr Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Transport, said the Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) will INEI will address current structural challenges such as fragmentation and the absence of ecosystem-level platform to connect stakeholders, align priorities and coordinate efforts at scale.
Mr Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Transport, said the Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) will INEI will address current structural challenges such as fragmentation and the absence of ecosystem-level platform to connect stakeholders, align priorities and coordinate efforts at scale.

They met once and got engaged two weeks later: Inside an arranged marriage in Singapore

From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.
From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.

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