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ERP gantry near Esplanade.

Op-ed: How to Save Money While Driving Something Expensive

“I bought a car,” said my friend, who had recently moved to Singapore. I congratulated him.

7 May 2026 18:11

Motorists drive past a poster praising the victory of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on May 6, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Mandate for Change and the Cost of Promises

7 May 2026 17:49

Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee during a regular school visit to Teck Ghee Primary School.

When Silence Hurts: Confronting Bullying with Courage and Care

7 May 2026 14:17

A showcase of Indian Community Cultural performances during the inaugural Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) Forum on April 25, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Future Built on Connection and Purpose

30 Apr 2026 19:31

Prada launched Made In India Kolhapuri chappals, alongside a training programme dedicated to artisans from the districts in India where Kolhapuri Chappals are traditionally manufactured.

Prada: Who Profits From its Kolhapuri Chappals?

30 Apr 2026 19:27

An NTUC FairPrice supermarket in Jurong East.

Op-ed: Do You Feel the Pain?

30 Apr 2026 19:25

The size of the prata has changed as inflation bites.

Op-ed: Amma, They Shrank My Prata

30 Apr 2026 19:03

A customer trying out the gold jewellery at Shaz Jewellers in Little India.

Op-ed: The Allure of Gold

30 Apr 2026 18:47

Social media can be an empowering tool—a bridge to knowledge and global communities. But we must acknowledge that it is a tool designed to be used until we break, tabla! editor, Venga Subramaniam, says.

The Editor’s Beat: Social Media is the New Big Tobacco

23 Apr 2026 19:28

“It gave me the freedom and flexibility to work when I need to, and from where I can.”

Op-ed: A Journey of Family, Work, and Starting Over

23 Apr 2026 19:22

Devotees at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on the day of the Tamil New Year on April 14, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Taste of Tradition in Modern Singapore

16 Apr 2026 19:19

Muslim women shop for bangles at a store for the Eid al-Fitr celebrations during the last week of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan in Lahore on March 17, 2026.

When the Bangles Fall Silent: Culture and Crisis in India’s Glass Heartland

16 Apr 2026 19:18

World Happiness Report 2026

Op-ed: The Curious Case of Singaporeans’ Unhappiness

16 Apr 2026 19:04

Performers narrating the stories of some artefacts during a soapbox gallery tour of the Indian Heritage Centre’s permanent gallery on May 7, 2025.

Op-ed: Keeping Heritage Alive in a Changing World

16 Apr 2026 18:53

People march during a protest against the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and against conflict in Lebanon and Gaza, in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Holding Our Ground, Strengthening Our Resolve

9 Apr 2026 20:22

The new Kerala-style Hindu temple will be named the Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple.

Op-ed: A New Temple, An Old Realisation

9 Apr 2026 20:16

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

From Pichai Jargon to Normal English: An Arduous Journey

9 Apr 2026 19:43

The writer’s friend could not stop dyeing her hair. Why? Read on to find out!

Op-ed: Hair Dilemma

9 Apr 2026 19:32

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, Dinesh Vasu Dash announced the plans for SGAT to the media at HTSB on March 28. Also present were Nee Soon East division MP Jackson Lam, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam and Mr R. Ravindran, former MP and chairman of SGAT’s board of trustees.

The Editor’s Beat: Bringing the Spirit of Sabarimala and Guruvayoor to Yishun

2 Apr 2026 20:39

Tamil Language Festival preview event at the Indian Heritage Centre.

Not Just Taught, But Lived: Tamil Language Festival at 20

2 Apr 2026 20:15

Ms Josephine Teo (centre), Senior Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office, carrying the first 2016 baby, Khairy Rusyaidy (left) and the last SG50 baby, Ansley Soong (right) at Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) on 1 January 2016. Looking on are their proud parents (from left) Mr Rudy Marwan Yunos and his wife Ms Khairunnisa Anwar, and Ms Tee Bee Ling and her husband Mr Shaun Soong.

Op-ed: As the Biological Clock Ticks, Some Hard Truths

2 Apr 2026 20:09

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