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The Urimi Melam drum is an integral part of the Tamil community’s musical identity.

Echoing Traditions of Urumi in ‘Nam Marabu: An Insight’

From temple grounds to the vibrant stages of community festivals, one sound often commands our immediate attention – the deep, resonant growl of the Urumi Melam.

9 Apr 2026 20:18

Bhumi explores the relationship between humanity and the earth through evocative music and poetry.

SIFAS Festival of Arts 2026 Returns with Infinite Rasa, Showcasing Indian Arts in Singapore

9 Apr 2026 20:07

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A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of April 10

9 Apr 2026 20:05

Kavipperukku’s founder and coordinator, Rajesh Kumar Dharmalingam (right) and Vishruta Nandakumar performing the poem ‘Who is Bharathi?’.

Kavipperukku at Tamil Language Festival 2026: Everyday Life Meets Classical Tamil Poetry

9 Apr 2026 19:59

Actor Shafie Bada Jabari

‘SOLO’ Season 3 Redefines The Superhero Through Monologues

2 Apr 2026 20:33

Characters from Priceless Embrace bring the timeless Parable of the Prodigal Son to life, exploring deep themes of brokenness, rejection, and restoration.

Youths Stage a ‘Priceless Embrace’ at My Saviour’s Church

2 Apr 2026 20:31

The Zamindar’s Ghost, a novel by Khaayal Patel.

More Than a Haunting: Why The Zamindar’s Ghost is the Ultimate Psychological Trip

2 Apr 2026 20:15

The twin productions reflected both the literary depth and evolving theatrical ambition of Singapore’s Malayalee community.

SKKN Marks 70 Years with Two Powerful Malayalam Stage Productions at Goodman Arts Centre

2 Apr 2026 20:14

Young Indian classical musicians performing at the Singapore Indian Youth Orchestra and Choir’s Yuva Ragam event.

Youth Takes Centre Stage at Yuva Ragam as Singapore’s Next Generation of Musicians Shine

26 Mar 2026 19:32

The commercial juggernaut has surpassed S$136 million in box office revenue within just one week since its release. 

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Rules The Indian Box Office

26 Mar 2026 19:23

Shashi Khandare with the multiple honours that Gypsy won at Maharashtra State Film Awards.

Gypsy at Indian Film Festival Shines Spotlight on Director’s Deeply Personal Story

19 Mar 2026 18:57

Founded in 2015 by acclaimed musician Suman Bhattacharya and a group of local enthusiasts, Parampara SG has steadily built a platform for nurturing talent.

Parampara Festival Keeps Indian Classical Traditions Alive in Singapore

19 Mar 2026 18:38

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A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of Mar 20

19 Mar 2026 18:34

(L-R): Rajeevan (Art Director), Vishnu Sasi Shankar (Director of Tat Twam Assi), Venkat Prabhu, JK Saravana (Founder of Tantra Films), Adithya Tangirala (Co-Director of Arya Kerala Varman), JK Shatesh Kumar (Group CEO - Tantra Inc).

Singaporean Filmmaker Announces Two Major Films on Swami Ayyappa

12 Mar 2026 19:05

Moviegoers pose with the IFF 2026 poster at Golden Village, Suntec City.

‘All Izz Well’ as Curtains Close on 2026 Indian Film Festival in Singapore

12 Mar 2026 18:32

At just 23, the Singapore-born singer-songwriter, voice actor and musical theatre performer is steadily building a name for herself.

Singapore’s Shravana Karthikeyan Takes Her Music from Lakeside to Los Angeles

12 Mar 2026 18:30

Devarattam performance during the Anandha Kondaattam festival in Aug 2025 held at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade.

New tabla!xATAM Vodcast Series Debuts with the High-Octane ‘Dance of the Gods’

12 Mar 2026 16:44

Singapore-born stand-up comedian Sharul Channa.

Sharul Channa Returns with Bold New Comedy Special and Biggest India Tour Yet

5 Mar 2026 19:41

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A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of March 6

5 Mar 2026 19:18

Titled Dances of Unity: Rebuilding Sri Lanka, the fundraising performance will be held on March 5, 2026, at 7.30pm at PGP Hall.

Multicultural Charity Concert in Singapore to Support Cyclone Ditwah Relief in Sri Lanka

26 Feb 2026 19:39

A rehearsal for the dance-drama ‘One Part Woman’.

The Confluence of Arts: Perumal Murugan’s ‘One Part Woman’

26 Feb 2026 19:35

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