Opinion

The new Kerala-style Hindu temple will be named the Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple.

Op-ed: A New Temple, An Old Realisation

Singapore is to get a new Hindu temple, the first in 20 years. A new place of worship, representing any faith, is to be welcomed, especially in a multi-religious country. This new temple is dedicated ...

9 Apr 2026 20:16

From Pichai Jargon to Normal English: An Arduous Journey

9 Apr 2026 19:43

The writer’s friend could not stop dyeing her hair. Why? Read on to find out!

Op-ed: Hair Dilemma

9 Apr 2026 19:32

Ms Josephine Teo (centre), Senior Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office, carrying the first 2016 baby, Khairy Rusyaidy (left) and the last SG50 baby, Ansley Soong (right) at Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) on 1 January 2016. Looking on are their proud parents (from left) Mr Rudy Marwan Yunos and his wife Ms Khairunnisa Anwar, and Ms Tee Bee Ling and her husband Mr Shaun Soong.

Op-ed: As the Biological Clock Ticks, Some Hard Truths

2 Apr 2026 20:09

India tea often comes with a generously heaped spoonful of sugar.

Now at Your Kopitiam: India Tea and Coffee

2 Apr 2026 20:06

Op-ed: Tennis, the King of Games (and Golf, Perhaps the Duke)

26 Mar 2026 19:17

A showcase of Off/On: Everyday Technology that Changed Our Lives at the National Museum.

Op-ed: Ear-to-phone is so Out of Style

19 Mar 2026 18:49

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

India’s Contribution to English: Mindboggling… But Unappreciated

19 Feb 2026 17:17

Our lives have indeed improved, just not in all the ways we expected.

Op-ed: Notes From A Hyper-Efficient Nation

12 Feb 2026 21:04

(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

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

A woman can be seen pulling the man by what appears to be his lanyard as a fight broke out mid-air on AirAsia X flight D7326 on Jul 21, 2025.

Tolerance And Moderation: Best Inflight Companions

27 Nov 2025 19:38

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

Op-ed: Pet Names and Embarrassment

13 Nov 2025 19:36

Getting names right is absolutely critical. However, addressing people correctly in Singapore can sometimes be tricky for foreigners, says the author Khushwant.

Navigating Singaporean names

4 Jan 2024 16:51

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