Biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, based on the life of Indian revolutionary Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, is currently streaming online on ZEE5 Global from May 28. Helmed by Randeep Hooda, who also plays the titular role, the film sheds light on Savarkar’s struggle against British colonial rule. Connected to India sat down for an exclusive chat […]
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Mediacorp’s Mei promises to take audiences for a thrilling ride with latest crime drama
Mediacorp is all set to wow audiences with its upcoming Tamil release, Mei. The crime thriller, shot across Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa, will premiere on 12 June on meWATCH and Mediacorp Drama on YouTube. The story revolves around the disappearance of Selvaraghavan, a prolific businessman with ties to a crime syndicate. This ensures […]
Singapore gets its 5th GM as Indian-origin teen Siddharth Jagadeesh wins in Sharjah Masters
Siddharth Jagadeesh started playing chess at the age of eight years. He moved to Singapore when he was four or five years old.
Neerja Madhavan is “unbreakable”, says Adah Sharma about her Bastar: The Naxal Story character
Adah describes her character as “unbreakable” when asked how she saw Madhavan. She says that the role took a toll on her body, but the sacrifice was worth it.
5-year-old Singaporean climber Abyan returns to hero’s welcome after reaching Everest Base Camp
On April 29, the father-son duo of Abyan and Zikri proudly unfurled the Singapore flag at the Everest Base Camp.
“To all of you, I say a very big thank you,” says PM Lee in his last May Day speech
On the cusp of handing over the reins of national leadership, the outgoing premier addressed a large gathering of the National Trades Union Congress, held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
SIFAS looks to bolster promotion of Indian arts as Singapore gears up for premiere of Kalakshetra’s Rukmini Kalyanam
Choreographed by the legend herself, the first production of Rukmini Kalyanam dates back to 1964. Though Kalakshetra has performed in Singapore numerous times, it is the first time that the 60-year-old production will be staged in the city-state, on April 27 at the Esplanade. The dynamic dance-drama follows the love story of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The production uses themes such as devotion, loyalty and familial ties.
Andhra Pradesh-born US entrepreneur Gopi Thotakura to become first Indian space tourist
The Indian-born entrepreneur is the co-founder of Preserve Life Corp, a centre for holistic wellness and applied health, located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Singapore’s Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling quits competitive swimming, ready for “next phase of life”
Schooling, now aged 28, made Singapore go wild with joy when he won the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympic Games in 2016.
“I’m showing that he’s much more than the angry young man”: Veteran film journalist Shoma A Chatterji on her new book Amitabh Bachchan As The Other
Chatterji, the only woman in India to have won two national awards — Best Film Critic and Best Book on Cinema — analysed 15 films from Bachchan’s career from 1970-1990. During this time, the superstar acted in 101 movies.
