Over the past several decades, Vijayalakshmi Mohan, now aged 66, has been introducing people in Singapore and other countries to this art form. In Singapore, she has turned the rangoli into a vehicle of cross-cultural communication.
Category: Singapore
Singapore Airlines, ANA target broader Asia expansion with joint venture
This will enable ANA and SIA to offer customers additional value beyond the existing codeshare partnerships with a greater variety of fare options, enhanced coordination of flight schedules between Singapore and Japan, and seamless connectivity between the Star Alliance carriers.
The Chainsmokers set to rock Singapore this June
The Chainsmokers, made up of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, are known for blending different music styles like pop, indie, electronic, and rock.
Singapore: PM Wong says world in ‘messy transition’ amid US-China power struggle
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday, April 16, said the US and China claim they do not wish to force countries to choose sides but seek to draw other countries into their respective orbits. He also said the world is undergoing a messy transition as the two largest economies fight for power. “America and […]
Singapore: DPM Gan leads 5-minister task force to tackle US tariffs
The task force is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. He is joined by four other ministers – Desmond Lee (National Development), Josephine Teo (Digital Development and Information), Tan See Leng (Manpower), and Chee Hong Tat (Transport and Second Minister for Finance).
Indian-origin man jailed, fined for animal smuggling across Singapore border
On 20 October 2023, officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority at Tuas checkpoint found a Labrador puppy hidden inside the spare tyre compartment of Mahentharan’s vehicle. The puppy had been sedated and stuffed inside a laundry net. Mahentharan said he was acting under the instructions of Mr Dog.
All Singapore households to receive SGD 500 CDC Vouchers from 13 May
This payout is part of the broader Assurance Package announced during Budget 2025 by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.
Singapore GE2025: Voting on May 3, nominations on April 23; President dissolves Parliament on PM’s advice
Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong posted on X that he had “advised the President to dissolve Parliament and issue the Writ of Election”. PM Wong also posted more messages on these vital elections and the rationale for the timing.
Singapore Airlines to invest SGD 45 million in Changi T2 lounge upgrades
Renovation work will start on 15 April 2025 and is expected to finish by mid-2027. The upgraded lounges will be 50 percent larger and offer more seating, better facilities, and a wider range of food and drinks, inspired by SIA’s popular Terminal 3 lounges.
MVP enters Singapore politics, eyes East Coast GRC battle in GE2025
MVP has recently caught public attention after launching a recruitment drive through social media in March 2025, inviting “interested politicians” to join its team.
