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Singapore Indians

They met once and got engaged two weeks later: Inside an arranged marriage in Singapore

From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.
From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.

Fewer matchmade marriages in Singapore, but tradition endures in Indian community

Mr M. Govindaraju has been a matchmaker since 1996, and runs MaGo Family Services.
Mr M. Govindaraju has been a matchmaker since 1996, and runs MaGo Family Services.

Tamil Language Festival marks 20 years with push for greater engagement

Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.
Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.

Future of Komala Vilas in doubt as iconic restaurant remains shut after 2 months

The shuttered Komala Vilas vegetarian restaurant on March 16.
The shuttered Komala Vilas vegetarian restaurant on March 16.

Arts and culture centre to open in Bartley Road in 2028 to mark Ramakrishna Mission’s centenary

The centre will comprise a meditation hall (left) and an auditorium block (right) that are linked by a concrete canopy.
The centre will comprise a meditation hall (left) and an auditorium block (right) that are linked by a concrete canopy.

Veteran HR practitioner to take over as Hindu Endowments Board CEO

Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan will begin serving as CEO of HEB on Dec 24.
Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan will begin serving as CEO of HEB on Dec 24.

English-language tabla! relaunches website for greater community engagement

Mr Venga Subramaniam, editor of tabla!, at the official relaunch of the publication's website on Nov 19.
Mr Venga Subramaniam, editor of tabla!, at the official relaunch of the publication's website on Nov 19.

Committee on Indian community’s progress holds first focus group session with Hindu organisations

Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai joined a focus group discussion at Sinda on Aug 28.
Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai joined a focus group discussion at Sinda on Aug 28.

Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre to move to new home in Jalan Besar in 2027

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash interacting with students at the Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre on Aug 23.
Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash interacting with students at the Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre on Aug 23.

Murali Pillai, Dinesh Vasu Dash chair new committee to take Indian community forward

(From left) Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam and Minister of State for Manpower and Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash at a reception organised by PA’s Indian Activity Executive Committees Council on Aug 7.
(From left) Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam and Minister of State for Manpower and Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash at a reception organised by PA’s Indian Activity Executive Committees Council on Aug 7.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.