In the lush hills of Kerala’s Thrissur district, a quiet revolution unfolded – not with slogans or protests, but with bishops and pawns. Marottichal, once infamous for rampant alcoholism and gambling, ...

How does one squeeze 200 years of rich history into 200 pages? Mrs Soundara Nayaki Vairavan has achieved this feat in her latest book, Little India and the Singapore Indian Community: Through the Ages ...

Born in Kuala Lumpur and raised in the vibrant, multicultural hub of Singapore, Cheryl Bains (right) always knew music would define her life. Now, at just 25, she is redefining the classical music ...

Fawad Khan’s much-awaited return to Bollywood has come to a screeching halt as his upcoming romantic drama Abir Gulaal faces bans in both India and Pakistan. The movie, which was slated for a May 9 ...

Singapore’s cultural calendar gets a radiant addition this Vesak Day with Ananda Lahiri: Waves of Bliss, presented by Soorya Singapore on May 12 at PGP Hall, Serangoon Road. The event promises a ...

Tears rolled down the cheeks of Madam Liu Ling as she met the migrant workers who rescued her six-year-old daughter from a fire at a River Valley Road shophouse on April 8. The 47-year-old said: “They ...

The body of 21-year-old Indian student Ms Vanshika Saini, who had been missing for four days, was discovered on a beach in Ottawa on Monday, sparking grief, outrage and demands for justice from her ...

Malaysian musical firebrand Darkkey Nagaraja (right), best known as the pioneer of Sambarock – a high-voltage blend of Indian rhythms and Western rock – has roared into Tamil cinema with a thunderous ...

The historical film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, features a star-studded lineup, including Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday as lawyers battling the horrific truth behind the Jallianwala ...

Singapore will see 92 out of 97 seats contested in the May 3 general election, following several surprises on Nomination Day – including the first walkover since 2011. A five-member PAP team in Marine ...

Karun Nair sent out this plea on social media in December 2022, his career seemingly slipping through the cracks: “Dear cricket, give me one more chance.” Once celebrated for his historic Test ...

The soft murmur of conversation and the rustle of silk sarees greet me as I step into the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s lobby. I was there to witness Charulata, a one-night only play, an adaptation of ...