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 […]
Author: Himanshu Verma
From a mariner to an Anurag Basu actor: Varun Tewari on his Metro… In Dino debut, cracking auditions and more
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu, Metro… In Dino is a spiritual follow-up to the 2007 film Life… In A Metro. Varun recalled how the opportunity came his way.
Jashn-e-Bahar: Manoj Muntashir, Pratibha Baghel promise marriage of poetry & music in Singapore
Known for penning soul-touching songs like Teri Mitti, Manoj is bringing his poetic genius to the stage in a format that promises depth and emotion, while Pratibha, whose voice has captured hearts across the globe, will mesmerise the audience with chartbusters.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Kareen Kaur, Singapore’s teen trailblazer on the Formula 4 circuit
At just 15, Kareen Kaur has made history by becoming Singapore’s first female Formula 4 driver, marking a significant milestone for both motorsport and representation in the country.
EXCLUSIVE: Kiran Joneja reflects on her accidental entry into showbiz, living with Ramesh Sippy and more
Known for iconic roles like Veerawali in Buniyaad and Ganga in Mahabharat, Kiran shared how her acting career began unexpectedly during her college days.
‘I saw what my profile could do’: Steve Waugh on rare diseases, IPL dreams and meeting St Teresa in Kolkata
From Virat Kohli to his famed red kerchief, a lot of stories were told by the great man. Also joining us in the conversation was Matthew Spacie, the executive chairman and founder of the India-based NGO Magic Bus, on whose invitation Waugh had flown to Singapore to headline the Golf event.
How Matthew Spacie turned a rugby game into a movement with Magic Bus
Magic Bus took a bold approach from the start. It avoided mainstream sports like cricket. Instead, it used football and rugby — sports that were then new to many parts of India — as inclusive platforms to deliver structured life skills.
‘It altered the way I look at neurodivergent people’: Aamir Khan on the profound effect of Sitaare Zameen Par
On June 20, Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par hit the theatres. The movie, touted as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007) – shines the spotlight on people dealing with intellectual disabilities.
EXCLUSIVE: Legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy recalls pitching Sholay to its stars, breaking the mould with Andaz and more
Mr Sippy, born to the legendary GP Sippy and Mohini Sippy, was in his early 20s when he directed his first film, Andaz. The subject of the film, dare I say, was way ahead of its time — a love story featuring a married man and a married woman.
Creating a style legacy: Arjun Khanna on fashion, film and dressing icons
In his three-decade plus run in the industry, Arjun Khanna has revolutionised men’s fashion, and today his namesake label ranks amongst the top tier brands in the country, with a growing global reputation.
