Opinion

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

Op-ed: What Americans Should Learn From Indians

Americans can learn a lot from Indians. I’m not talking about how they play “cricket” with a stick and no wickets and call this tournament that’s played only in America a “world series”.

6 Jan 2026 16:47

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

Op-ed: My Life in Two Mugs

10 Dec 2025 12:47

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 10:16

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

Op-ed: Pet Names and Embarrassment

12 Nov 2025 10:44

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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