Kumarasamy has been working with the Sathyalingams at Apsaras Arts since 1990 and has been the creative and managing director since 2005.
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Virendra Sharma: From a bus conductor to the longest-serving Indian-origin MP in the UK
Virendra Sharma, an Indian-origin British Labour Party politician and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ealing Southall since 2007, has dedicated his life to public service and helping the Indian community in the UK.
Celebrating diversity as part of humanity: Tagore’s legacy
“The ways in which we relate to diversity by broadening our engagement with difference have planetary significance – and Singapore has much to teach on this count,” said Saranindranath Tagore, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the National University of Singapore.
Kovid Gupta: Mad about story telling
Kovid Gupta, 29, Indian-American, author, screenwriter, film-director and one of the listed illuminatis in Forbes 30 under 30 list. Kovid finds himself on the same list as Indian actress Alia Bhat, 24, wrestler and Brazil Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik, 24, and Dipa Karmakar, 23.
Discovering and re-discovering heritage through music: Buvaneswaran Ganesan
Born and bred in Singapore, Buvan’s music and influences reflect an interesting journey through which he discovered and re-discovered his heritage. He sits down with CtoI to share some of these stories.
‘Like Dubai, ITL Group has used imagination to grow’ – Dr Ram Buxani
Dr Ram Buxani, Chairman, ITL Cosmos Group one of the most respected member of the Indian diaspora in Dubai met with Himanshu Verma Founder and CEO of Connected to India. Dr Buxani has earned himself fame, love and respect in equal doses in his over six decades in Dubai.
The dilemmas and rich inner worlds of women; an art exhibition by Rajul Mehta
Rajul Mehta’s art exhibition, titled “Don’t Pressure Me,” offers a splash of colour and insight in to the rich inner worlds of a series of dominant female figures who act in powerful and influential ways within their environment.
Picking up speed at the age of 80 – an exclusive with Kesavapany, President of SIA
Turning 80 has certain advantages – it helps you understand life in a lovely way. It also gives you the wisdom in years, to look at things from a longer point of view. For some people, it is also just the beginning.
Horticulture to rehabilitate drug offenders at HEB-Ashram Halfway House
Tucked away amid the lush green landscapes of the Sembawang Road area is the Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) Ashram Halfway House. The eco-garden that resides within its compounds is a buzzing ecosystem. Launched by the 50 or so ex-offenders and volunteers at the Halfway House, the eco-garden took them
“My trilogy is the world tour of fascism” – Madhav Mathur
Madhav Mathur is a Delhi boy in Singapore. Engineer by education, writer and filmmaker by passion. Rights to his first book, The Diary of an Unreasonable Man, was bought the inimitable Anurag Kashyap way back in 2009 to be made into a film.
