At the iconic Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1,800 people not only watched but also rode the wave of emotions as a part of the play, as Daisy Irani Subaiah and her team brought to life the script her husband, Subin Subaiah, wrote, adapting Kushwant Singh’s popular novel Train To Pakistan for stage.
Author: Sudipto Maity
Singapore celebrates Pongal with important milestone as LISHA turns 25
To mark the festival, there will be a grand streetlight for 1 month, starting from 10 January, 2025 to 10 February 2025 (31 Days) along the streets of Serangoon Road (From Bukit Timah Junction to off Perumal Temple). The lights will be on from 7 PM to 12 AM (daily).
Mediacorp’s Let’s Celebrate 2025 to ring in the new year with music and performance at Singapore Sports Hub
According to the organisers, the celebration comprises fun-filled activities for all ages and a dynamic mix of live music performed by homegrown talents. At midnight, the evening will culminate in Singapore’s longest single countdown fireworks display this year that will illuminate the sky to usher in 2025! According to reports, the event will feature a 15-minute fireworks sequence.
Newgen’s impact in Southeast Asia reflects India’s growing software strength
In 1992, Diwakar Nigam and T.S. Varadarajan synergised their vision of ‘One World, One Workplace’ to form a software company in India.
“Needed someone to hold my hand”: Manoj Bajpayee lets his guard down, showers praise on Despatch director Kanu Behl
In an exclusive virtual Spotlight interview with Connected to India, Manoj, accompanied by Despatch’s director Kanu Behl, let his guard down, opening about his craft and the need to push himself.
Singapore’s civil service tops inaugural Oxford University study
As per the report release earlier this week, public administrations of 120 countries were ranked and the city-state topped the list.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Life is like paithani… an actor should learn to flow’, says Paithani actress Mrinal Kulkarni
Paithani, which started streaming mid-November, is directed by Gajendra Ahire and produced by Zee Studios and Aarambh Entertainment. It explores the themes of tradition, resilience, and the bond between mothers and daughters. Paithani tells the inspiring story of Godavari (Mrinal), a mother and master weaver of traditional Paithani sarees. As she confronts the impending end of her illustrious career due to tremors in her hands, her unwavering spirit is brought to life by her determined daughter, Kaveri (Eisha Singh). With a heartfelt mission to honour her mother’s legacy, Kaveri plans to gift her the final saree Godavari weaves.
EXCLUSIVE: Wanted to bring life and levity to ‘Singapore Stories’, says National Gallery’s senior curator Dr Adele Tan
Tan, who received her PhD in art history from The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, started as the Curator at the Gallery in January 2010. Her stint continued till September 2018, before she was promoted to her current post.
EXCLUSIVE: Amrit Ramnath opens up about mother Bombay Jayashri’s near-fatal illness, his musical journey and 100,000 Dreams Tour ahead of debut Singapore performance
Ahead of the event, a part of his 100,000 Dreams Tour, Amrit spoke exclusively to Connected to India’s Sudipto Maity, sharing various aspects of his musical journey, his mother’s near-fatal brain hemorrhage in 2023 and how he flipped the gloom into something productive.
Oceanus Media Global aims to replicate European Yuletide charm with a local twist with inaugural World Christmas Market Singapore
As per the 2020 census, 18.9 percent of Singaporeans identified as Christians. Of these, 220,900 people, or about 35.8 percent, identified as Catholics.
