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All these words originated from various Indian languages, says the writer.

India’s Contribution to English: Mindboggling… But Unappreciated

Let me start with a riddle. What is the loot in the following sentence?

19 Feb 2026 17:17

(From Left) Jamshed Fozdar, Daisy Irani, Jamhsed’s wife Parvati and Daisy’s husband Subin Subaiah.

Op-ed: Conversations with a 100-Year-Old

5 Feb 2026 18:53

Paddy Rangappa shares tips and tricks on what makes a good cover letter!

Take Cover: Mind-Blowing Cover Letter Attached!

29 Jan 2026 19:49

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

Op-ed: What Americans Should Learn From Indians

8 Jan 2026 19:12

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

Op-ed: When Words Turn Feral

1 Jan 2026 10:49

A man in the act of meditation.

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

22 Dec 2025 7:32

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 19:02

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

Op-ed: My Life in Two Mugs

11 Dec 2025 21:25

The writer muses about the pitfalls of social media.

Lost in the Feed: The Pitfalls of Social Media

4 Dec 2025 18:55

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

Op-ed: Pet Names and Embarrassment

13 Nov 2025 19:36

Potlucks have now become the heartbeat of diaspora life.

Potlucks: The Heartbeat of Diaspora Life

6 Nov 2025 18:14

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 21:06

A grandfather reading Tamil Murasu with his grandchildren.

Op-ed: My Street-smart Grandparents

23 Oct 2025 21:02

A supermarket aisle.

Op-ed: Super(market)man Never Retires

16 Oct 2025 19:56

(Clockwise from top left) Daisy Irani Subaiah, Asad Latif, Paddy Rangappa and Khushwant Singh.

Our Contributors Wish tabla! Well

9 Oct 2025 21:31

Daisy Irani pens an op-ed about the silent superstars in our homes, our helpers.

Silent Superstars: The Helpers in Our Homes

9 Oct 2025 19:11

Since its inception on October 10, 2008, tabla! has expertly navigated the rich tapestry of Indian cultures, celebrating the unique heritage of different communities while uniting both local and expatriate Indians in a shared space of news and celebration.

Happy 17th Anniversary, tabla!

9 Oct 2025 18:09

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during a practice lap on Oct 4, 2025 on the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Singapore Grand Prix: A Young Indian Woman’s Passion for F1

7 Oct 2025 9:51

Tees with local dishes and delicacies.

Wearing Your Comfort Food on Your Chest

2 Oct 2025 17:04

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar exchanging an MOU in New Delhi on Sept 4.

The Maturing of India-Singapore Partnership

25 Sep 2025 18:04

Our busyness is a badge of honour of exalted status. If you are not attending at least four events a week, are you even alive?

Where Busyness is a Badge of Honour

19 Sep 2025 0:57

The writer wants to age at his own pace.

Let Me Age at My Own Pace, Please

4 Sep 2025 18:38

The one thing that binds the Indian diaspora in Singapore tighter than prata binds to curry... it is not food, festivals, or cricket – it’s WhatsApp, says the writer Ms Daisy.

Can’t Beat Chachi News Network

28 Aug 2025 17:07

Revellers hold up bandanas during the opening of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, in July. Bandana is a large coloured handkerchief worn around the head or neck.The word is actually derived from the Hindi “bandhnu”.

The Indian Flavour in the King’s English

21 Aug 2025 17:04

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