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Separated as children in the late 1930s, 93-year-old Santhakumari Kanagasabai reunites with her late sister’s family, thanks to a chance encounter on a TikTok reel.

A Reunion 90 Years in the Making: How a TikTok Reel Reunited Long-Lost Sisters’ Families

Waiting for a group of people she had never met before, teacher Vikneswari Rethinam, 45, was seen crossing her fingers in mild trepidation on Feb 18, the second day of the Lunar New Year.

26 Feb 2026 20:04

The renewed emphasis on family, ageing, and caring for one another stood out to the writer.

Op-ed: A ‘We First’ Community to Help Middle-Class Families

26 Feb 2026 19:24

Young commuters using their mobile phone on the MRT train.

A Toll on the Mind: How Brainrot is Rewiring Our Youth

26 Feb 2026 18:31

Boong first drew critical attention when it premiered in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024, a prestigious platform for world cinema.

Manipuri Film Boong Wins a British Academy Film Award

23 Feb 2026 17:31

Mdm Malti Devi (left) and Mr Raj Kishore at the Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations held in Fairmont Singapore on Feb 8.

Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations: From Arranged Beginnings to Lifelong Bonds

19 Feb 2026 17:45

Mr C Kunalan and his wife, Madam Chong Yoong Yin posed for a photo after sharing their love story with tabla!

The Kunalans’ Six-Decade-Long Interracial Marriage Shaped By Sports

19 Feb 2026 17:21

Tune in to tabla! for your weekly dose of Indian pop culture!

A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of Feb 20

19 Feb 2026 17:19

Tiffin Room’s Chanderkala and Boondi Halwa.

Chanderkala and Boondi Halwa: Tiffin Room’s Colourful Desserts for Holi at Raffles Hotel Singapore

19 Feb 2026 17:08

Super Deluxe hosted a one-day biryani festival with a buffet of 40 regional biryani varieties.

Super Deluxe’s One-Day Biryani Buffet with 40 Regional Varieties

13 Feb 2026 20:35

Read about the Indian community’s reactions to Budget 2026.

The Community’s Take On Budget 2026: AI Singapore, SINDA, Sustainable Living Lab & More

12 Feb 2026 21:32

Indian-inspired yusheng.

Ammakase Executive Chef Robin Vik’s Indian-inspired Yusheng

12 Feb 2026 21:03

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng visiting the India Pavilion.

Indian Space Startups Eye Singapore as Launchpad for Investment and Growth

5 Feb 2026 19:47

The IAF’s Sarang helicopters performing on Feb 5.

Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Team Displays Aerial Skills at Singapore Airshow 2026

5 Feb 2026 19:46

Mr Thachna Murari Balakrishnan has been involved with the Thaipusam festival since he was eight years old.

Veteran Kavadi Bearer Shares 3-Decade Experience at Indian Heritage Centre

5 Feb 2026 19:39

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple’s annadhanam for Thaipusam this year.

Thaipusam Annadhanam: Temple Food is a Rite of Passage

5 Feb 2026 19:02

Tune in to tabla! for your weekly dose of Indian pop culture!

A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of Feb 6

5 Feb 2026 18:54

SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong notes that as global demand patterns shift structurally towards South Asia, airlines must adapt their networks to survive.

Indian Travellers Set to Compete with Chinese Tourists as Engines of Air Travel Growth: SIA CEO

3 Feb 2026 18:56

There would be no peace or prosperity in Singapore without a strong and energetic business community, noted SMS Murali Pillai at SICCI’s fireside chat on Feb 2.

No Peace or Prosperity Without Law and Commerce: SMS Murali Pillai

2 Feb 2026 19:06

The Indian Air Force’s celebrated Sarang Helicopter Display Team is set to captivate audiences at the Singapore Airshow 2026.

India Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Team Returns to Thrill at Singapore Airshow 2026

29 Jan 2026 19:35

“The enthusiastic participation by the people reaffirms the festival’s importance as a platform for cultural exchange,” said Shilpak Ambule.

Indian Film Festival 2026 Opens in Singapore with a Celebration of Cinematic Diversity

22 Jan 2026 20:12

Astronaut Sunita Williams has completed nine spacewalks.

After 27 Years, 3 Missions, 608 Days in Space, Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires

22 Jan 2026 19:51

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash engaging with some 50 youth at a special fireside chat organised by NUS TLS on Jan 17. The dialogue was moderated by NUS undergraduate Vishruta Nandakumar.

Youths Urged to Turn Limitations into Strengths at Singapore Tamil Youth Conference

22 Jan 2026 18:29

An officer from the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron serving the specially-prepared meal to a Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home@Chong Pang resident on Jan 16.

Indian Navy Officers Serve Lunch to Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home Residents

20 Jan 2026 17:29

Mrs Kirtida Mekani launched the Plant-A-Tree programme in 2007 in partnership with the National Parks Board under the Garden City Fund.

Singapore’s Tree Lady and Sustainability Icon Kirtida Mekani Dies at 66

19 Jan 2026 18:25

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