As India moves towards human spaceflight with its Gaganyaan mission, following the landmark Chandrayaan 3 mission and its successful moon landing, the poster boy for space science in the country is Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station.
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Rajesh Tailang on theatre roots, OTT success and reuniting with Sheeba Chaddha in Bakaiti
Speaking to Connected to India about his latest series Bakaiti, now streaming on ZEE5 Global, the ace actor said his journey began much earlier than people realise.
Kintsugi set to shine at Kalaa Utsavam 2025 as Lata Pada, Suma Suresh bring new creation to Singapore
Lata is the Founder and Artistic Director Emerita of Sampradaya Dance Creations and one of Canada’s most respected figures in South Asian dance. Suma, now the Artistic Director of the company, has worked under Lata’s mentorship for many years and holds an MFA in Dance Choreography. Together they create work rooted in Bharatanatyam and Kathak while still speaking to today’s audience.
Rhymes, beats, and brotherhood: Rabbit Mac brings Tamil Hip-Hop spirit to Kalaa Utsavam 2025
Known for his energetic stage presence and fusion of rap, R&B and Indian musical influences, Rabbit Mac has been a key figure in the rise of Tamil independent music across Southeast Asia.
Women are still fighting for basic rights, says Haq director Suparn Varma on depicting Shah Bano case
Haq director Suparn Varma says that though society frequently discusses issues faced by various marginalised groups, the largest “backward class” continues to be women, as gender discrimination cuts across class, religion, and geography.
Kalaa Utsavam 2025: Soumik Datta’s Mone Rekho, the music that remembers
Soumik brings this deeply personal work to Kalaa Utsavam 2025 at the Esplanade, Singapore, offering audiences an immersive journey through sound, story and remembrance. Connected to India’s Sudipto Maity caught up with Soumik ahead of his concert in the city-state on November 28.
Veeru Murugappan and MYFA open up a whole new world for teenage footballers of Tamil Nadu
Within less than three years of the Tamil Nadu-based Murugappa Youth Football Academy’s partnership arrangement with the German football club Borussia Dortmund, Veeru Murugappan and his team have pulled off a trip to Germany for a group of boys from economically disadvantaged families.
Diwali 2025: Lights for Hope crowdfunding campaign brightens the lives of Indians in Singapore
To ensure that all Indians in Singapore can join in Diwali celebrations, the crowdfunding charity Ray of Hope has returned with its annual campaign ‘Lights for Hope’, which supports people in need. For Diwali 2025, it has set a goal of SGD 50,000.
Business Leaders Forum showcases Indo-Singapore synergies under the leadership of Anuradha Shroff, Chairperson of ICAI Singapore Chapter
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Singapore Chapter, hosted the second edition of its Business Leaders Forum (BLF) on September 25 at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel — a venue deeply intertwined with India’s story in Singapore. Over the years, Shangri-La has been the chosen setting for Republic Day celebrations, official visits by Indian […]
Janaawar actor Bhuvan Arora doesn’t believe in leads, just characters
Actor Bhuvan Arora is not losing sleep over carrying a show on his shoulders. “No, pressure kills creativity. I don’t take no pressure. There is no pressure on me that never has been, which is why, you know, I’ve always enjoyed my journey,” he said with an easy smile, speaking to Connected to India’s Himanshu […]
