social-work

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

In a crowded Los Angeles courtroom this past February, attorney Mark Lanier stood before a jury and stacked three wooden children’s blocks: A, B, and C.

23 Apr 2026 19:28

Under the new system, a child’s account is linked to a parent’s Whatsapp account, allowing parents to manage settings and monitor activity.

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens

12 Mar 2026 10:09

Separated as children in the late 1930s, 93-year-old Santhakumari Kanagasabai reunites with her late sister’s family, thanks to a chance encounter on a TikTok reel.

A Reunion 90 Years in the Making: How a TikTok Reel Reunited Long-Lost Sisters’ Families

26 Feb 2026 20:04

Young commuters using their mobile phone on the MRT train.

A Toll on the Mind: How Brainrot is Rewiring Our Youth

26 Feb 2026 18:31

Minister of State Goh Pei Ming with volunteers at Casa Raudha’s “Strong Families, Safe Homes” roadshow on domestic violence.

Strong Families, Safe Homes: Protecting Victims and Caseworkers of Abuse is a Shared Responsibility

12 Feb 2026 21:01

The two-ingredient ‘cheesecake’ that went viral on social media.

Yoghurt and Cookies: The Two-Ingredient ‘Japanese’ Cheesecake That Took Over TikTok

22 Jan 2026 18:32

Social media promised intelligent conversation. What it delivered was overwhelming proof that many people have absolutely no hesitation in sharing their opinions, even when these are spectacularly ill-informed says the author, Khushwant Singh.

Op-ed: More Advanced, More Anxious

15 Jan 2026 16:16

Lynlee Foo, host of the ‘The Afternoon Update’ at MONEY FM 89.3, together with editor of tabla!, Venga Subramaniam.

The Editor’s Beat: How Vernacular Media Stays Relevant in a Digital-first Age

18 Dec 2025 19:02

The writer muses about the pitfalls of social media.

Lost in the Feed: The Pitfalls of Social Media

4 Dec 2025 18:55

The tabla! relaunch dialogue session involving Minister of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, moderated by tabla! editor Mr Venga, at SPH Media’s auditorium on Nov 19.

tabla! Relaunch Aims for Greater Community Engagement

20 Nov 2025 19:37

Ms Bharathi Manogaran, the deputy executive director of AWARE.

AWARE’s Deputy Executive Director Bharathi Manogaran Champions Change

23 Oct 2025 23:50

Madhavan’s Selfie Has The Internet Swooning

10 Jul 2025 20:20

The state government of Karnataka has said the Bill will be released for public consultation before implementation.

Indian tech hub state pushes jail terms for ‘fake news’, sparks worries

1 Jul 2025 11:42

Nandu Rapolu at 13/13 Lucky Nun’s audio launch.

From Reels to the Real Screen

27 Jun 2025 5:30

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