As the June school holidays roll in, the familiar itch to pack a suitcase and head for Changi Airport is palpable. But before you lock in those expensive flight tickets, it’s worth taking a hard look at the world around us.
Between skyrocketing travel costs and a spike in global uncertainty, travelling abroad right now feels less like a getaway and more like a gamble.
Just this week, the geopolitical climate grew tenser as Iran reported no tangible progress in...
In a world increasingly dominated by screens, notifications and digital exhaustion, Apsaras Arts’ upcoming production Agápe – The Human Connection arrives with a quietly powerful message – reconnect with yourself, with nature and with humanity.
Set to premiere at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay on Aug 21 and 22 as the opening event of Apsaras Arts’ Golden Jubilee celebrations, Agápe is not a conventional Bharatanatyam production. Nor is it merely another East-meets-West artistic collaboration.
Instead, it is an...
Founded officially in August 2022 by partners Naveen Murugan, 34, and Beatrice Nannini, 42, Raja Rani blends cultural heritage with a carefree, musical lifestyle.
Despite growing up in a family of tailors with a garment factory located directly beneath his childhood home in India, Naveen was initially indifferent to the trade, choosing instead to pursue music.
His path intersected with Beatrice, a fashion marketing professional who relocated from Italy to Singapore in 2016.
The duo bonded over weekly music classes,...
Game Dragon Boating
Date: June 17 and 18
Price: Fully subsidised for eligible participants
Time: 2.30pm to 5.30pm
In Gujarat, Garba is a collection of distinct cultural dialects. Nearly every community across the state has woven its own unique history, attire, and rhythm into the circle, creating a magnificent mosaic of traditions.
While it takes immense grace to spin to the rhythm, it takes a lot more skill to do so while balancing a tiered wooden shrine on your head.
This fusion of devotion, rhythm, and physical balance is the hallmark of Mandavadi Garba. The fascinating details of...
