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Students from Westwood Primary School celebrating Racial Harmony Day.

Two Drums, One Rhythm: Listening to the Singapore Story

The tabla is one of the most recognisable instruments in Indian classical music. Yet, many do not realise that it consists of two separate drums. One is small, producing bright, crisp notes. The other...

Spain’s masterclass during the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France reminded us that true control often comes from the deliberate choice to slow down, read the play, and dictate the tempo, says the author, tabla! Editor Venga.

The Art of Slowing Down

Former SAFFC player Therdsak Chaiman (left) receiving The Straits Times–Tiger Beer Player of the Month award from Jeffrey Low.

Op-ed: A Wild Spirit Called Jeff Low

Blinkit logo.

Op-ed: Don’t Blinkit. Simply Thinkit

Cristiano Ronaldo (right) reacts after Portugal lost their round of 16 match to Spain at the Dallas Stadium on July 6.

Op-ed: Spare a Thought for Superstars Who See World Cup Dream Falter

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam scrolling through a specially created photobook during the Tamil Murasu 90th anniversary celebration at Fairmont Singapore on July 6, 2025. Looking on are (from left) SPH Media Editor-in-Chief (English/Malay/Tamil Media Group) Wong Wei Kong, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Tamil Murasu Editor Raja Segar and CEO of SPH Media Chan Yeng Kit.

The Editor’s Beat: Preserving Our Identity, Shaping Our Future

Pritam Singh and Sylvia Lim at a media doorstop.

Op-ed: Pritam’s Final Test Will Come in the Next Elections

The crew of the Mine Countermeasure vessel (MCMV) RSS Punggol conducting leadthrough operations of a minefield transit on the bridge of the vessel during a simulation exercise on June 23, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: The Extraordinary Effort Behind Our Ordinary Days

Mrs Thayammal dressed in court attire in front of her house in Tirunelveli, a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Op-ed: My Grandma, Law Student at 72

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (right) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Dinesh Vasu Dash (second from right); distributing lunch to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Safeguarding Our Migrant Workers

India’s first indigenous driverless car WIRIN, developed by Wipro.

Op-ed: Programming the Driverless Car for India

A boy reacts as his father rows a boat in the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir, on April 24, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: The Evolution of the Present Dad

The three towers of the Singapore landmark Marina Bay Sands.

A Farewell to Singapore: What I Will Miss

A general overall view of large Adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer ball at Los Angeles Union Station on Jun 10, 2026 at Santa Monica, California, USA.

The Editor’s Beat: Embracing the Drama and Diaspora of a Historic World Cup

Visitors to Rainforest Wild Adventure can now catch a glimpse of the endangered okapi and other animals found in Africa, as the second phase of the adventure-based wildlife park officially opened on May 29.

The Editor’s Beat: Rediscover Singapore This June Holidays

ChatGPT has become one of the world’s most searched terms on Google, the writer says

Op-ed: AI Here, AI There, AI Everywhere!

A resident's clutter outside a unit at Block 13 Cantonment Close.

Op-ed: The Things We Don’t Throw Away

Pose photo for whatapps icons.

Op-ed: Forward Thinking – A guide to WhatsApp greatness

In an era defined by a fracturing global order, preserving our Mother Tongues is no longer just an exercise in heritage nostalgia—it is a strategic necessity, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: The Anchor and The Platform

Young women and their friends at the Raja Hamidah Grand Mosque in Batam Centre.

Mosques as Community Spaces: Reflections from Batam

A signage at the ATX Summit held at Capella Hotel in Singapore, May 21, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Reorientating AI Around Jobs

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