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BJP government vs George Soros: What all parties are saying

This week, the headlines were all about the feud between billionaire investor George Soros and the BJP government over the former’s...

Singapore set to experience a piece of revived Urdu culture with ‘Dastangoi’

‘Dastangoi - The re-discovered Art of Urdu Storytelling’ will take place over two evenings on February 10 and 12, 2023 at the Mandarin...

Nilaanjan Datta's true crime thriller 'Shadow Assassins' to release in Singapore on February 9

Catch Connected to India’s Spotlight interview with award-winning director Nilaanjan Reeta Datta and popular Singapore show host and actor...

Polar Preet's record-breaking expedition an inspiration to all

Sikh-origin British army officer Captain Preet Chandi has broken the world record for the furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in...

Dominoes’ producer Shalima Motial quotes Paulo Coelho on how it all came together

Speaking with Connected to India, Shalima Motial, Himanshu Motial and Ishika Sircar, producers, co-director and actors in the Singapore...

Need more awareness about variety in Indian music: Tanuj Khosla

Poet, playwright, and, incidentally, an investment professional, Tanuj Khosla is one of Singapore’s most versatile story creators.

My writings are the blessings of Lord Shiva: Amish Tripathi

In the latest Spotlight on Connected to India, we’re joined by Amish Tripathi, whose bestselling Shiva Trilogy, Rama Chandra series and...

Star-studded lineup of speakers at Jaipur Literature Festival 2023

The annual iconic Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is all set to run from January 19-23, 2023 in Jaipur at Hotel Clarks Amer.

Migrant workers, corporates, Singapore players to mingle in unique cricket tournament

Cricket fever is all the rage in Singapore as this weekend tabla!, Zee Entertainment and Westlite Accommodation join hands to hold a unique...

Apsaras Arts' Aravinth Kumarasamy conferred Singapore President's Cultural Medallion

Apsaras Arts Director Aravinth Kumarasamy was conferred the prestigious Cultural Medallion for 2022 in a ceremony held at the Istana, the...

Pleasure to perform before Singapore's diverse audience: TM Krishna

Ramon Magsaysay Carnatic musician TM Krishna led a unique collaboration with Nadasvaram artists Sheik Mahaboob and Kaleeshabi Mahaboob at...

Shadow Assassins: A dark, gritty tale of communal violence and revenge

Highlighting the bloody events in Assam during the turn of the milennium, award-winning director Nilaanjan Datta's upcoming feature 'Shadow...

Wanted to share 'Railgaadi' magic with younger generation: Singapore playwright Gauri Gupta

“A nostalgic, cultural trip through India,” is how Singapore-based actor and playwright Gauri Gupta describes her upcoming production....

Refreshing to see audiences enjoying work from diverse backgrounds: Tania Mukherjee

Connected to India talks with Singapore-based theatre and film actor Tania Mukherjee, speaking about her upcoming production...

Maestro Anoushka Shankar looking forward to sharing her music with Singapore after 15 years

One of India's brightest and most multi-talented music performers Anoushka Shankar is returning to Singapore after 15 years for Kalaa...

Brigadier Bhaduri's debut book offers a realistic glimpse into Indian soldiers’ way of life

Brigadier Satyesh Nath Bhaduri (Retd), a third-generation Army officer, is the author of ‘A Jolly Good Fellow's Olive Green Nostalgia’.

My heart belongs everywhere and nowhere: Award-winning author Priyanka Pradhan

Catch up with Dubai-based author Priyanka Pradhan, who wrote the award-winning book 'Tales from the Himalayas', an illustrated collection of...

An intense love story of three individuals: Gautam Marathe on ‘The Last Wish’

Gautam Marathe's film ‘The Last Wish’, for the Indian diaspora in Singapore is a moving story of missed connections in love. A Marathi...

So much potential for NRI stories going global, says 'Third Rail' star Shrey Bhargava

This Diwali, Mediacorp is launching explosive action drama 'Third Rail' casting NRI Shrey Bhargava; a thriller with plenty of suspense and...

Birthday wishes pour in for Big B

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan (Big B) is celebrating his 80th birthday today. His latest movie, Goodbye, just had a theatrical...

Indian arts thriving in Singapore because of our pioneers: Meenakshy Bhaskar

Bhaskar’s Arts Academy is presenting the final installment of its Marabu trilogy, titled ‘Marabu – Footprints of an Artist’ at Kalaa...

Boria Majumdar's 'Maverick Commissioner' to launch in Singapore

Sports journalist Boria Majumdar’s latest book 'Maverick Commissioner: The IPL-Lalit Modi Saga' traces the rise and fall of one of T20...

Bhaskar's Arts' 'Aham Brahmaasmi' to showcase Odissi heritage

Gear up for 'Aham Brahmaasmi', which is set to become the first full length thematic Odissi production with a live music ensemble to be...

Avant Theatre’s ‘Sivagami’ captures a woman’s struggle to save her people

Avant Theatre’s upcoming production Sivagami throws light on one woman’s tale of ultimate sacrifice for her people in Singapore.