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Singapore Khalsa Association is a unique institution: Hernaikh Singh

Chardi Kala, a term from Sikhism meant to describe the constant striving for eternal optimism and joy, can be used to describe Hernaikh...

True purpose of arts education is to create curious minds: Meera Balasubramanian

Meera Balasubramanian heads Kalpavriksha Fine Arts, which she co-founded with two other young Singaporean dancers – Sruti Rao and Shruthi...

Indian content transcends beyond the Indian diaspora: Vibha Chopra

With the release of mega-biopic Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi starring Kangana Ranaut and Akshay Kumar starring Kesari a few months down...

Fostering trust among humans through yoga

Connected to India speaks to Manoj Deshwal, founder of Trust Yoga in Singapore, on his passion and journey.

Three to 500 in seven years and growing: Carnival Cinemas

One of the fastest growing multiplex chains of India, Carnival Cinemas, has taken over Bombay Talkies, and it's winning the hearts of the...

All quizzing needs is an open mind: Joy Bhattacharjya

Connected to India caught up with Joy on the sidelines of the quiz, who emphasised, "All quizzing needs is an open and curious mind." Here...

All in the eyes: Dr Rupesh Agrawal working to make a brighter tomorrow

The Indian-origin doctor was declared the winner in the ‘Individual: Adult’ category of the 2018 President’s Volunteerism &...

Women of the past celebrated mostly by a patriarchal society: Banupriya Ponnarasu

Highlighting the richness of Indian culture in Singapore, Apsaras Arts' classical dancer Banupriya Ponnarasu will be performing an...

Technology cuts across boundaries, territories, countries, continents: Harish Goyal

“Technology has done a very good thing for all of us. Technology cuts across boundaries, territories, countries, continents. When we talk...

Remittance is the business of earning trust: InstaReM’s Prajit Nanu

The clear-headed, straight-talking founder and CEO of InstaReM Prajit Nanu looks like a man in a hurry. Talking about his global expansion...

Music is a universal language: Tribute to a legendary teacher Ms Kalyani Puranik

Connected to India speaks to the sweet Ms Puranik on her love for music and inspiring the next generation of musicians

Exclusive: Uttarakhand CM explains how his state ‘can fulfil spiritual and business needs’

Catch Connected to India’s exclusive interview with the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat where he invites investors, with...

Why NRIs should invest in markets besides India: IP Global Richard Lowe

Connected to India speaks to Lowe to find out more about the markets that NRIs could consider investing in, as well as how Singapore's new...

The Anatomy of A Republic: Crabtree’s book on billionaires outlines India’s growth story

Five years (2011-2016) as India’s Bureau Chief for the Financial Times gave James Crabtree a perfect ringside view of India’s political...

Keeping the heritage alive through performing arts: SIFAS President Vidhya Nair

Punam Sharrma speaks to the President of SIFAS Vidhya Nair, on how performing arts has been a constant presence in her life, and her...

Reema Kagti’s tryst with ‘Gold’ on Independence Day

Coinciding with the patriotic fervour of Indians across the world nearing its annual crescendo on Independence Day, Reema Kagti’s Gold,...

From Singrauli to Singapore-Incredible journey of Kathak dancer Avinav Mukharji

The journey of young Kathak dancer Arinav Mukharji from the small nondescript Indian town of Singrauli to Singapore can be summarised in one...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Cancer ‘thriver’ Vijay Bhat shares his life’s work in promoting holistic healing for those impacted by the disease

Former advertising executive Vijay Bhat, a ‘cancer thriver’, today offers cancer coaching to those suffering from the disease and their...

Meet Piyush Gupta, digital banking champion

An astute business leader Piyush Gupta, CEO and Director, DBS Group was one of the first banking sector honchos to usher a forceful,...