In one of the most closely watched and competitive elections in the history of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), businessman Rajakumar Chandra has emerged as the chamber’s new chairman after leading Team Raj to a commanding victory in the June 19 polls.

The election, which saw members choosing between two competing leadership slates, marked a significant departure from SICCI’s traditional consensus-based leadership transitions and reflected growing member engagement in shaping the future of one of Singapore’s...

On the morning of May 27, 2026, Singapore lost a living link to a golden era – a man who had worn the national jersey on the hockey pitch and carried a service revolver through the back alleys of a city for its protection.

Dolak Singh Raipur passed away after a long illness. He was 78.

He lived many lives in one – national athlete, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detective, granduncle who did magic tricks at family gatherings, raconteur who...

This Father’s Day, 34-year-old Benjamin Lee Chin Yang and his three-year-old son, Teddy, are capturing hearts by breaking cultural barriers over a plate of roti prata.

Through viral videos, Mr Benjamin documents a unique bonding exercise: teaching his young Chinese son to order food at local hawker centres using Tamil.

What began as a casual observation of Singapore’s diverse coffee shop sounds has evolved into a meaningful lesson in confidence, empathy and multicultural connection.

Wanting to push Teddy out of...

This Father’s Day, we celebrate a quiet revolution taking place in Singaporean homes. The traditional blueprint of fatherhood – the stoic, distant provider – is rapidly giving way to a more nurturing, hands-on reality.

Statistics mirror this profound social shift. The number of stay-at-home dads in Singapore has climbed from 1,900 in 2022 to 3,000, showing that more men are stepping out of the full-time workforce to prioritise childcare.

Recognising this vital parental role, the government recently enhanced the shared...

In Chinatown, a blue signboard hangs just outside the store of an Indian tailor, saying “Velkommen Til Singapore Og Til ABBA’s Dept. Store”.

“When we were by the ships in Arial Plaza, we had many Scandinavian sailors walking by, so I thought this sign would draw them in,” said Mr Parkash Naraindas Budhrani, 69, the owner of ABBA’s Department Store, a 47-year-old tailor shop named after the Swedish music group.

“When I’m working here, I don’t need to travel; I...