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Over $15m in NHB funding awarded to support heritage projects in last 10 years
Check out the latest NHB-supported project featuring a heritage gallery and stunning outdoor wall mural in Little India! The mural, crafted by local artist Yip Yew Chong, spans an impressive 36m by 8m, showcasing the rich history of Arya Samaj Singapore and the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School (DAV Hindi School). Assoc Prof Rajesh Rai shared that …
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As a Malay-speaking Indian Girl of Mixed Heritage, Here’s How I Celebrate Racial Harmony Every Day
In connecting with her Indian heritage, Year 4 English Literature major Darcel Anthony has also found her way to further appreciating the beauty of different cultures.
FASS Appoints First Visiting Professor in Sikh Studies
The CSGB Visiting Professorship in Sikh Studies, established in collaboration with the Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB) is the first of its kind in Asia, outside the Indian subcontinent.
Singapore’s Civic District
Photo: ‘View of the Padang, Singapore Island Country Club and Swissotel from the roof of the National Gallery’ by Kelman Chiang from SRN’s SG Photobank The Civic District of Singapore stands as a captivating tapestry woven with historical threads, architectural marvels, and cultural significance. In this BERITAMediacorp documentary on Singapore’s Civic District, broadcast on …
NUS Tamil Studies blog to nurture students’ creativity and innovation
A commentary on Dr Darinee Alagirisamy’s Tamil Studies blog in Tamil Murasu online. Read the article here: https://www.nus.edu.sg/newshub/news/2023/2023-03/2023-03-20/CREATIVITY-tm-20mar-p3.pdf This story first appeared in Tamil Murasu online on 20 March 2023.
Lecturer (South Asian Studies)
Job Description The South Asian Studies Programme, or SASP, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the National University of Singapore is seeking to fill an educator track faculty position. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach a range of modules on South Asia, including interdisciplinary modules. Topics could include history, religion, society, popular …