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Venga Subramaniam

Venga Subramaniam

svenga@sph.com.sg

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

$In an era defined by a fracturing global order, preserving our Mother Tongues is no longer just an exercise in heritage nostalgia—it is a strategic necessity, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.$

The Editor’s Beat: The Anchor and The Platform

A signage at the ATX Summit held at Capella Hotel in Singapore, May 21, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Reorientating AI Around Jobs

The second edition of The Great Indian Biryani Festival is underway at The Line at Shangri-La up till May 24, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A ‘Fruitful’ Lesson in Food Diplomacy

Motorists drive past a poster praising the victory of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party president C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on May 6, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Mandate for Change and the Cost of Promises

A showcase of Indian Community Cultural performances during the inaugural Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) Forum on April 25, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Future Built on Connection and Purpose

Social media can be an empowering tool—a bridge to knowledge and global communities. But we must acknowledge that it is a tool designed to be used until we break, tabla! editor, Venga Subramaniam, says.

The Editor’s Beat: Social Media is the New Big Tobacco

Devotees at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on the day of the Tamil New Year on April 14, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: A Taste of Tradition in Modern Singapore

People march during a protest against the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and against conflict in Lebanon and Gaza, in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Holding Our Ground, Strengthening Our Resolve

Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, Dinesh Vasu Dash announced the plans for SGAT to the media at HTSB on March 28. Also present were Nee Soon East division MP Jackson Lam, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam and Mr R. Ravindran, former MP and chairman of SGAT’s board of trustees.

The Editor’s Beat: Bringing the Spirit of Sabarimala and Guruvayoor to Yishun

As part of the Tamil Language Festival’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the Tamil Language Council presented a special outreach event on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at the Indian Heritage Centre and along Campbell Lane.

The Editor’s Beat: Two Decades of “Involvement” in the Tamil Language

An archive photo of Komala Vilas restaurant.

The Editor’s Beat: Supporting Our Heritage Businesses in Turbulent Times

Passengers from an RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, being welcomed by their loved ones at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 11, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Navigating a World in Flux

To truly capitalise on our economic growth, we must move beyond the “surplus mindset” and focus on the foundations of our nation: our families, says tabla! editor Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: Prudence is Our Best Insurance

Founder of Century Bakkwa, Simbian Chua, holding a tray of grilled bakkwa (sweet-and-savoury dried pork jerky), which was unaffected by the fire, inside its flagship store at Dunlop Street on Feb 15, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: The Silver Lining in the Smoke

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