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Venga Subramaniam

Venga Subramaniam

svenga@sph.com.sg

People shopping at the Deepavali bazaar in Campbell lane.

In the Spirit of Deepavali

Minister Desmond Lee talks to author Khaja Mohamed Iqbal, who wrote the books sponsored by the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, at the SPH Auditorium on Oct 27.

Empowering Parents and Pre-schoolers in the Mother Tongue Journey

The inaugural tabla! Leadership Exchange Series, in partnership with the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), on Oct 21, 2026.

Three Rs That Sum Up tabla!’s First Business Dialogue

Motorists commute in the morning in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 14, amid thick haze from forest and land fires in the region. Toxic haze has shrouded parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore for weeks as Jakarta struggles to contain fires that have scorched large tracts of Borneo and Sumatra, with the smoke drifting across the region.

Clearing the Air, Caring for Each Other

The Singapore race has evolved far beyond a high-octane sporting spectacle into an indispensable economic engine, says the author, Venga.

tabla! and F1 Mark 18 Years on the Same Weekend

tabla! launches its new business section with a feature on prominent businessman and philanthropist S. Mohamed Abdul Jaleel.

New Business Section in tabla!

Despite valuing a broader approach to learning, parents continue to cling tightly to traditional academic safety nets, says the author, Venga.

Rethinking Primary Education

To shift local SMEs from fear to adoption, SICCI is launching a series of hands-on technology initiatives, says the CEO Predeep K. Menon in an exclusive interview with tabla!.

Bridging Borders and Generations: Predeep Menon Returns to Lead SICCI

Three years after tabla! featured its struggle to raise funds for post-production, Singapore’s first disability-led psychological horror feature, The Damned Ones, is heading to an international film festival in Italy.

Adaptation, Action, and Community Spirit

With fixed benchmarks frozen for 15 years, Singapore’s fundamental question has never been whether to adjust these figures, but when and how to do so responsibly, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Price of Leadership

Relatives of Sabin Timalsina, 21, mourn during his cremation rituals using an effigy as his body remained missing following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026.

Nepal Disaster: Seeing Humans as Humans

Singapore is moving forward by maintaining the ethnic balance even as it announces efforts to support families and population growth.

NDR 2026: Living the Promise of the National Pledge

Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore unveiled the plaque for a new office complex for the High Commission is being developed at 54 Stevens Road.

The Enduring Singapore-India Bond

Police personnel take part in the full dress rehearsal for India's Independence Day celebrations, in Amritsar on August 13, 2026.

Threads of Sovereignty and Synergy: India’s Independence Day and the Singapore Connection

Vocalist Sushma Soma performing a Karnatik ode to Singapore as performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore emerge with marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of NDP Preview 1 at the National Stadium on July 25, 2026.

A Maturing Red Dot, United by Love for Home

tabla! Editor Venga looks at the common threads like modern pressures, societal support, and youth vulnerabilities across the coverage this week.

The Invisible Currents Shaping Us

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam with Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash at the Consecration Ceremony of Sree Maha Mariamman Temple on June 18, 2026.

Younger hands steer, seasoned anchors steady: Singapore’s cabinet reshuffle

Spain’s masterclass during the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France reminded us that true control often comes from the deliberate choice to slow down, read the play, and dictate the tempo, says the author, tabla! Editor Venga.

The Art of Slowing Down

The crew of the Mine Countermeasure vessel (MCMV) RSS Punggol conducting leadthrough operations of a minefield transit on the bridge of the vessel during a simulation exercise on June 23, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: The Extraordinary Effort Behind Our Ordinary Days

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (right) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Dinesh Vasu Dash (second from right); distributing lunch to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Safeguarding Our Migrant Workers

A boy reacts as his father rows a boat in the waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir, on April 24, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: The Evolution of the Present Dad

A general overall view of large Adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer ball at Los Angeles Union Station on Jun 10, 2026 at Santa Monica, California, USA.

The Editor’s Beat: Embracing the Drama and Diaspora of a Historic World Cup

Visitors to Rainforest Wild Adventure can now catch a glimpse of the endangered okapi and other animals found in Africa, as the second phase of the adventure-based wildlife park officially opened on May 29.

The Editor’s Beat: Rediscover Singapore This June Holidays

Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean meeting media representatives at the briefing on June 2.

Teo Chee Hean: Temasek Leans into India, AI, and Green Energy

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