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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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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