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Singapore retained its top spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, which was released for the second time in 2026 on July 21.

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again

Singapore holds its position as having the world’s strongest passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 destinations. The latest Henley Passport Index, released in July 2026, places the ...

The winning Kulukiii team.

Kerala’s Iconic Boat Race Returns to Singapore After 13 Years, Bringing Onam Spirit to Jurong Lake

Homemade steamed sweet potato sago balls, and fried potato (white) and sweet potato (purple) sago vada.

Auntie’s Teatime Treats: Sweet Potato Sago Vada

Devotees and members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) hold a rope attached to the chariot as they attend the Rath Yatra (chariot procession) of Lord Jagannath, organized by ISKCON in Mumbai, India,.

At least One Dead, 100 Injured in Crush at Indian Chariot Festival

Mr Vinod Kumar Dubey with his new book Dear X.

Vinod Kumar Dubey’s New Hindi Book Dear X Reflects on the Emotional Journeys that Shape Human Lives

Blinkit logo.

Op-ed: Don’t Blinkit. Simply Thinkit

Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water.

Breaking Beneath the Surface of Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water

Singer S. Janaki dies

The Nightingale of South India Falls Silent: S. Janaki, Voice Behind 48,000 Songs, Dies at 88

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash with NUS TLS committee members at the Singapore Tamil Youth Conference 2026; (below) Mr Dinesh in a conversation with Singapore Indian Development Association CEO Anbarasu Rajendran (blue shirt) and Tamil Murasu Editor T. Raja Segar.

Youths Urged to Redefine Success on Their Own Terms at Singapore Tamil Youth Conference 2026

Directors of Muditha Arts: (Top row, from left) V. Krishnan, Uttam Kripalani and N. Subramaniam; (bottom row, from left) Soundarya Sukumar and Priyalatha Arun.

Muditha Arts Festival 2026 to Debut with Three-Day Celebration

Changkat Changi Secondary School’s CCE Subject Head Rishvinder Singh received the Outstanding Youth in Education Award.

Indian Teachers Recognised at Outstanding Youth in Education Awards

Participants alongside their caregivers during an inclusive yoga session at the Enabling Village with BlissYogaSG founder Parul Chaturvedi (right).

Inclusive Yoga, Little Splashes and More at Enabling Village’s Summer Playground

Nireeswaran is a critically acclaimed novel by V.J. James (translated from Malayalam by Ministhy S.).

The Accidental Deity: Pranks, Prayers and Paradoxes in Nireeswaran

Located on Pagoda Street in Chinatown, Ananya Atelier offers traditional Indian attire and accessories for both men and women. Visiting tourists can rent these outfits and capture photographs at a quaint setup arranged right outside the shop.

Ananya Atelier: Renting the Singaporean Indian Experience

Inspired by Samy’s Curry restaurant’s iconic fish curry, ‘Mr Samy’s Curry’ at The Elephant Room features a savoury, spicy and tangy flavour profile, complete with a crispy fish skin garnish.

Sip On Samy’s Curry: How Singapore’s Favourite Fish Curry Found its Way into a Cocktail

The Kesavapany family tree displays pictures of each member, with Benji placed at the top.

Patience, Pups and Parenthood: K Kesavapany’s Family-First Diplomacy

Mrs Lalithama Nair educating people about sustainable farming at the Nature Nook @ Kranji Gallop Farm Resort.

Green Champion Lalithama Nair Launches ‘Grow Lah!’ to Cultivate a More Sustainable Singapore

Zarina’s fascination with architecture and flying planes heavily influenced her pieces featuring overhead maps and city layouts.

Print Artist Zarina’s Expressions for Home

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

A Dosa Pop Culture for the Week of June 12

Muslims observing special morning prayers on May 27.

Hari Raya Haji: Preserving Tradition, Extending Aid

Nishan Velupillay.

Indian-Origin Footballers Nishan, Tahsin Set to Make History at World Cup

Ranveer Singh abruptly exits Don 3.

Major Film Union Calls For Boycott Of Ranveer Singh Over Don 3 Exit

Scroll to the bottom for the quiz answers!

Derek O’ Brien Quiz for the Week of May 29

Mr Parashu Raam Subramanian (second from left) and his family at Republic Polytechnic’s Graduation Ceremony 2026.

Republic Polytechnic Graduates Parashu and Kymberly Turn Pain into Purpose

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