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People shopping at the Deepavali bazaar in Campbell lane.

In the Spirit of Deepavali

Deepavali has always stood for the triumphant light that guides us out of darkness.

The iPhone Duo is on display at the Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City.

No Fancy Car? Flash a Fancy Phone

Tirubhuvanam, near Kumbakonam, has its own distinguished identity. Its silk sarees received Geographical Indication (GI) recognition in 2019, acknowledging their connection to the town’s weaving tradition.

Beyond Kanchipuram: Tirubhuvanam Silks Shine in Singapore

The concept art for Karang Guni: The Cursed Collection at HHN 14.

Op-ed: A Guide to Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights

Rehearsal still from the play Akka 3, presented by Avant Theatre and directed by G Selva (black T-shirt in the middle). Akka 3 was the third installation in the Akka series of plays focusing on the lives of Indian transgender women in Singapore.

The Journey of Avant Theatre

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

Our op-ed writer explores his battles with technology.

Mirth Matters: Paddy Vs Technology

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

Vaisakhi 2026 prayers at the Central Sikh Temple at Towner Road.

Op-ed: A Unique “Singh”aporean Identity – How They Manage Both

More than 2,300 people, armed with pink umbrellas, formed a giant pink ribbon to show their support for breast cancer awareness at the Waterfront Promenade in Marina Bay. The formation made it into the Singapore Book of Records for being the largest pink ribbon formation in Singapore. The event marked the 10th anniversary of Breast Screening Programme by the Health Promotion Board.

Op-ed: Bring Breast Health Awareness Home

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

The Varathrajah Perumal Temple, also known as the Ponalai Temple, in Chulipuram, Sri Lanka.

Op-ed: Jaffna Cuisine and Family Journeys from Chulipuram to Malaya

A performance from Anandha Kondaattam 2026 - Singapore Indian Traditional Folk Arts Festival, organised by ATAM Ltd.

Op-ed: Heritage Without Hierarchy

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

New Business Section in tabla!

The king of fruits.

Mirth Matters: The King Who May Not Take the MRT

The boardroom conflict comes at a time when the Tata companies face a relatively harsh operating environment.

Op-ed: Tata Tussle Sparks Tremors Elsewhere

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

Rethinking Primary Education

It is often called the “Hungry Ghost Month”, but behind the rituals is also a tradition of remembering and giving.

Op-ed: When Remembering Leads to Giving

Walking diagonally across the grass can save seconds.

Op-ed: SG Loves Shortcuts

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

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