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National Council of Social Service

Mr Gregory Vijayendran was appointed as Chairman of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) on Aug 1, 2026.

Gregory Vijayendran on Leading the Social Service Sector with Compassion

Following the announcement on June 30 that he was appointed as Chairman of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Mr Gregory Vijayendran, 58, received a congratulatory text from a friend.

Drones on standby before the spectacular aerial performance and light show.

Behind the Scenes of NDP’s First Drone Show

Hazy view of Singapore Flyer and housing, including condominiums in the eastern part of Singapore

Minister Grace Fu Warns Dry Weather Next Week could Increase Haze Risk

Maison Margiela is Mr Sheearam’s favourite fashion brand.

Content Creator and Art Student Sheearam: Collecting in Style

Distributor cites supply challenges

Iconic Marmite Spread Disappears from Shelves

The Parliamentary sitting lasted for approximately nine hours.

Parliamentary Round-Up: Mobile Phone Fines to the Future of Transport

The Ministry of Home Affairs said the content of the online posts undermines Singapore’s model of multiculturalism.

No Evidence That Online Posts Targeting Indian Community Were Coordinated Campaign: Minister Goh Pei Ming

HuM Theatre adapts Jenifer Haley’s award-winning The Nether to a Singaporean context, featuring a multi-racial cast and other surprise local elements.

Sink into HuM Theatre’s The Nether

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam engaging with NDP 2026 pack artists at the National Stadium on June 30.

Over 200,000 NDP Packs Designed by Artists with Disabilities to be Distributed This Year

Mr Vijayendran SC succeeds Ms Anita Fam and will serve a three-year term from August 1 2026 to July 31, 2029.

Gregory Vijayendran SC Appointed as New Chairperson of the National Council of Social Service

The Pulau Semakau research centre will focus on salvaging usable materials from residues and toxic waste.

New research centre aims to turn trash into treasure at Semakau

Law Minister Edwin Tong called on Singaporeans to be more discerning when viewing online content and to not disseminate it if it is harmful.

Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community

The unique aviation-inspired dining experience at Tiger Aero Restaurant in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru Restaurant Takes Dining to New Heights With Aviation-Themed Experience

Hotteok made with instant prata dough.

Korean Street Food Hack at Home: Instant Prata Hotteok

From July 2028, the same global warming potential limits will apply to air-conditioning in new passenger cars and light goods vehicles.

NEA sets limits to cull emissions from ACs in vehicles and commercial refrigerator systems

Tao Nan School P6 pupil Debbie Ong, 12, who has had her right leg amputated due to cancer, exiting the stage after receiving her award at the Singapore Silent Heroes Student Award 2026 at Spring Singapore auditorium on May 23, 2026.

194 Students Honoured at Singapore Silent Heroes Student Award 2026

The large-scale effort, held on May 24, saw nearly 500 volunteers spread across 15 constituencies distribute grocery items sponsored by the FairPrice Group while engaging residents in conversations about their needs and challenges.

SINDA Delivers Goodie Bags to 1,000 Low-Income Households

Meta also announced that some 7,000 workers have been reassigned to new teams focusing on AI initiatives.

Meta lays off over 8,000 jobs, over 100 in SG, due to AI-focused restructuring

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

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

The microforest was developed by real estate company City Developments Limited in collaboration with experts from NUS.

City Square Mall’s Expanded Microforest Can Lower Urban Temperatures According to Study

An archive photo of Komala Vilas restaurant.

The Editor’s Beat: Supporting Our Heritage Businesses in Turbulent Times

Under the new system, a child’s account is linked to a parent’s Whatsapp account, allowing parents to manage settings and monitor activity. 

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens

Participants playing in the mixed captain’s ball game.

Strengthening Youth Spirit and Sportsmanship at NUS Sports Spectra 2026

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