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Umeed: 20-year-old Kathak dancer Sunena Gupta’s journey against the odds

20-year-old Sunena Gupta was diagnosed with Alopecia when she was just two. Here's the story of her struggles and how she had overcome all...

Long, tough but exhilarating: How father-daughter scaled the Everest to bond at 29,000 feet

Ajeet Bajaj, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2012 by the President of India for his contribution to the adventure fraternity in India,...

Sarees are not just for mothers-in-law: Laila Tyabji

Connected to India speaks to Laila Tyabji, founder of Dastkar, about her Saree Diary and her relentless efforts to bring Indian crafts to...

Diaspora for Development: Modi’s global envoy Vijay Chauthaiwale spells out the importance of outreach

In an exclusive interview to Connected to India, the head of BJP’s Foreign Affairs cell, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale spoke about Prime Minister...

Script was my bible and Meghna Gulzar was my priest: Vicky Kaushal

Sawaal ek, jawaab do, (Ask one question, get two answers) says Vicky Kaushal about his director Meghna Gulzar who he thinks was already...

Singapore celebrates unsung musical gems of Tamil Trinity

Good music never gets old! Isai Amuthu – musical gems of Tamil trinity is one such attempt, to bring back to life compositions by 15th...

International audience ready for Indian movies: Hollywood movie financier AVT Shankardass

Punam Sharrma of Connected to India spoke to the very affable movie financier AVT Shankardass on his recent visit to Singapore.

Hard power is exercised, soft power is evoked: Shashi Tharoor

A packed Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium enjoyed - Shashi The Roar In Singapore. Dr Tharoor, Indian MP and author of 17 books...

It’s a dream debut: Malavika Mohanan on her role in ‘Beyond the Clouds’

While finding her feet in showbiz, Malavika came across the opportunity of a lifetime – the role of Tara in famous Iranian filmmaker Majid...

How their love rhymes: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi will be presenting Rhymes of love an evening of poetry and conversation on April 27 and 28 at the Singapore...

‘Beyond the Clouds’ is a feeling, says Ishaan Khatter

Audacious voice, impressive acting prowess was seen during his debut movie trailer; Ishaan Khatter is playing Amir in award-winning director...

“Whose grandfather is this?”: Dr Anitha Devi Pillai

Dr Anitha Devi Pillai speaks to Connected to India on her book From Kerala to Singapore: Voices from the Singapore-Malayalee community.

Prasenjit insists that Indians must re-learn nation’s modern history through his book Asia Reborn

Singapore-based economist and historian by passion Professor Prasenjit Basu insists that some part of Indian history must be revisited and...

Business success is an extension of my art: Rajul Mehta

Celebrated artist Rajul Mehta continues her artistic journey along with being a successful business woman with a thriving business venture,...

When raga meets jazz: Aditya Prakash

Aditya Prakash, the talented musician will be performing in Singapore alongside his sister, celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer Mythili Prakash,...

Vinayak Lohani, man with a ‘Parivaar’ of 1,800

Meet Vinayak Lohani, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur and IIM-Calcutta, who has set up a humanitarian institution christened Parivaar for the...

When Indian classical dance meets Western stagecraft: Mythili Prakash

Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Mythili Prakash speaks to Connected to India in an exclusive interview about her upcoming production, as well...

Odissi exponent Ratikant Mohapatra talks about his journey as a dancer

Odissi exponent guru Ratikant Mohapatra, who recently performed Anugamanam in Singapore on February 23 and 24 at Victoria Theatre, is a...

SKA has evolved to include other communities in Singapore to share Sikh heritage: Mohinder Singh

Mohinder Singh, president of the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA), said it is part of the association’s “effort to embrace diversity,...

United colours of Indian music in Singapore

Be it Dhandiya during Navratri or Holi Hai during the festival of colors, musician for over 35 years Amit Dhamelia is trying to bring India...

Jallianwala Bagh massacre centenary perfect day for a British apology: Shashi Tharoor

Sharing his fondness for the Lion City, Dr Shashi Tharoor spoke about his ties to Singapore. “I’m glad to be back, Singapore is one of...

Language holds the common root of humanity: Dr. Vimlesh Kanti Verma

A thought leader in the area of Hindi language teaching and Hindi in the diaspora, Dr. Vimlesh Kanti Verma led the movement to embrace a...

In Spotlight: Sidharth Malhotra on Aiyaary and his stellar movie career

Connected to India places Sidharth Malhotra in Spotlight, few days before the release of the much-awaited thriller Aiyaary. Sidharth plays...

Sidharth Malhotra: No longer Student of the Year

The much awaited, nerve rattling, keeping you on the edge film- Aiyaari is finally going to hit the silver screen on February 16.

On eve of 'Kala Ghoda', Shalaka Ranadive talks about Dastak on the road

Having taken Singapore by storm, Shalaka Ranadive and the Dastak troupe are all set to make a splash at Kala Ghoda, the art and cultural...