Singapore’s leading English language news provider for the Indian community - tabla! - celebrated 18 years in publication by partnering with the Singapore Indian Chamber Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) to launch the tabla! Leadership Exchange Series on Wednesday evening (Oct 21).

The inaugural session focused on strengthening Singapore-India trade and bilateral relations and was graced by Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry. She also participated as a panelist...

Another jeweller has claimed its spot on the iconic Serangoon Road stretch in Little India.

This time, it is Bhima Gold – a subsidiary of the B. Krishnan Group or Karnataka regional arm of the well-known South Indian Bhima Group, which founded heritage brand Bhima Jewellers in 1925 – in its first expansion beyond India and the United Arab Emirates.

The brand is known for its South Indian-style designs such as Kerala’s mulla mottu and aradhana necklaces that encapsulate jasmine...

Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has retained its A rating for a second consecutive year in the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index.

CPF was the first pension system in Asia to secure an A grade, with its overall score rising from 80.8 to 82. It was given a B+ grade in 2024.

In 2026, Australia’s social security system also achieved an A rating, meaning the Asia-Pacific region now has two top-tier retirement systems. Other countries that earned the top...

Conglomerate Reliance Industries’ digital arm launched its potentially record-breaking IPO Wednesday, testing billionaire owner Mr Mukesh Ambani’s ambitions after a turbulent year marked by energy conflicts and clashes with Elon Musk.

Jio Platforms, home to the country’s biggest wireless operator, is looking to raise up to U$3.2 billion (S$4.1 billion) in what is likely to be the country’s biggest-ever listing.

Retail investors have until Friday to participate in the offering, with shares priced between Rs1,065 – Rs1,119 (S$14.37 - S$15.09)...

The to-do list keeps growing ahead of Deepavali. From a pop-up championing home-grown sellers to heirloom saris and lamps you engrave yourself, here’s how to get festival-ready before Nov 8.

Henna and home-grown finds at Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up

For Ms Shereen Begum, henna season marks the busiest stretch of her year. The 27-year-old founder of henna and jagua brand Indian Inks, which she started in 2022, says the rush peaks in the final two to three days before Deepavali,...