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Soft Power (0)
India’s strength comes not from its economic or military prowess but from the world’s perception of the country.
The Indian elections are over. What is all this talk of Indian strategic power? Not so fast…
As an Indian, I have become a little concerned about the proliferation of those who speak of Indi a as a future [...]
Diaspora Dialogues»
Sindhis - True Global Citizens (0)
Sindhis successfully retain their identity and blend easily with other communities in India and across the world.
By POPATI HIRANANDANI
When I entered my brother’s home in Singapore, I found a Cambodian painting in his drawing room depicting a scene from the Mahabharata; an oil painting of a half naked girl from Bali island, sculptures of a [...]
Lifestyle»
TANGY Treats (0)
Try these delicious salads and chutneys from the rich recesses of the writer’s grandmother’s larder.
By Nithya Subramanian
Fruits have been an integral part of Indian cooking with references found in menu cards of the Magadh Empire. Used as side-dishes, its sweet-tarty flavours compliment well with the spiciness of the main course. Fruits are not just refreshing [...]
Property»
More room at the Top (0)
This penthouse in Camelot, a condominium in Singapore’s eastern enclave is strategically located to delight the eyes and even enhance one’s athletic prowess.
By Parul Trivedi-Shah
With its panoramic view of the Singapore harbour, the East Coast expressway and the almost-completed Sands Casino, this duplex penthouse is something many home buyers would envy. While not huge by [...]
Travel»
She floats in Light & Beauty (0)
The siren call of Italy’s Amalfi Coast lures even the most jaded travelers satiated by a diet of exotic locales.
By CHEW SEOK YAM
When I was a teenager attending college in Lugano, Switzerland, Italy was a mere 45 minutes away by train. Lugano itself was in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and was, to my callow [...]

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