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The public including parents, children, and tourists participating in the Pongal Open House Activities at the Indian Heritage Centre on Jan 10, 2026. The open house is held on Jan 10, 11, 17, and 18th this year.

The Editor’s Beat: Why Pongal still matters

As the aroma of boiling milk and sweet jaggery wafts through the streets of Little India, we are reminded that Pongal is more than just a harvest festival.

15 Jan 2026 14:15

Social media promised intelligent conversation. What it delivered was overwhelming proof that many people have absolutely no hesitation in sharing their opinions, even when these are spectacularly ill-informed says the author, Khushwant Singh.

Op-ed: More Advanced, More Anxious

13 Jan 2026 16:33

Columnist Paddy Rangappa writes about the traits Americans should learn from Indians.

Op-ed: What Americans Should Learn From Indians

6 Jan 2026 16:47

2026 marks a significant turning point as tabla! delivers on the promises made in late 2025.

The Editor’s Beat: A New Rhythm For tabla!

8 Jan 2026 13:05

‘Babu Singh’ can be a lazy moniker for any turbaned Sikh male.

Op-ed: When Words Turn Feral

30 Dec 2025 16:33

tabla! editor Venga Subramaniam addressing community representatives and stakeholders with the publication’s future plans at its relaunch event on Nov 19, 2025.

The Editor’s Beat: Charting a Collective Path

31 Dec 2025 14:43

The Indian Heritage Centre’s 10th anniversary celebration on Nov 14 with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in attendance.

A Look Back at 2025: tabla!’s Editor Pens a Message

23 Dec 2025 16:36

A man in the act of meditation.

Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj: Why the World is Turning to Meditation Again

20 Dec 2025 18:46

Lynlee Foo, host of the ‘The Afternoon Update’ at MONEY FM 89.3, together with editor of tabla!, Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: How Vernacular Media Stays Relevant in a Digital-first Age

18 Dec 2025 16:13

The Mount Imbiah Nature Trail at Sentosa.

An Affordable Day Trip to Sentosa: Mount Imbiah Nature Trail, Fort Siloso Skywalk & More

18 Dec 2025 16:02

 Ms Anu Gupta’s Indian-style tumbler and saucer with coffee made from Indonesian beans.

Op-ed: My Life in Two Mugs

10 Dec 2025 12:47

The Albatross File exhibition opened to members of the public on Dec 8, 2025.

The Albatross File: Newly Revealed Documents Show Separation’s High Stakes

11 Dec 2025 14:17

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

Wicked:For Good Stars Say Vanakkam

4 Dec 2025 16:17

The writer muses about the pitfalls of social media.

Lost in the Feed: The Pitfalls of Social Media

4 Dec 2025 12:13

Dancers from Bharathaa Arts performing at the Deepavali Light Up Ceremony and Utsavam Street Parade 2025 in Little India.

Find Out Community Happenings Through tabla!

4 Dec 2025 13:56

A woman can be seen pulling the man by what appears to be his lanyard as a fight broke out mid-air on AirAsia X flight D7326 on Jul 21, 2025.

Tolerance And Moderation: Best Inflight Companions

27 Nov 2025 10:16

Dialogue with Minister of State (MOS) for Manpower (MOM) and Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY), Dinesh Vasu Dash, moderated by the editor of tabla!, Venga Subramaniam, at tabla!’s relaunch event on Nov 19, 2025.

The Editor’s Beat: A New Direction and Meeting Community Expectations

20 Nov 2025 12:34

The author, Paddy Rangappa, is embarrassed of his pet name from childhood.

Op-ed: Pet Names and Embarrassment

12 Nov 2025 10:44

Potlucks have now become the heartbeat of diaspora life.

Potlucks: The Heartbeat of Diaspora Life

5 Nov 2025 12:43

It’s impossible to escape the omnipresence of the Indian film industry, says the author Bernita Rayen.

Op-ed: Indian Cinema Should Bin Cliches

30 Oct 2025 11:41

A grandfather reading Tamil Murasu with his grandchildren.

Op-ed: My Street-smart Grandparents

22 Oct 2025 17:40

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