Inspirations of a Nation

Tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
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Author: Abhijit Nag ISBN: 9789813141070
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: March 18, 2016
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Abhijit Nag
ISBN: 9789813141070
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: March 18, 2016
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

This book pays tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians who pioneered and excelled in their respective fields from 1950 to 2015. It is meant to be a 'quick take' on 25 Singaporean South Asian personalities, across a broad spectrum of professions and activities, who believed in the value and virtue of service to the community and gave the best of themselves.

They had a sense of mission in their professions, dedicated to what they were doing and fostered a sense of community and nation. Many of them laid foundations that triggered the transformation of the island, including sportspeople whose records have stood the test of time. They were a people of their time whose work many may not know but which we hope will inspire others. This book is timely, for those who want to get a snapshot appreciation of the contributions of Singaporean South Asians.

Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgment
  • The Sound of Music (Alex Abisheganaden)
  • The First NSMan (Lt-Col Albel Singh)
  • In a Class of His Own (Velauthur Ambiavagar)
  • Bringing the News (Ananda Perera)
  • Stamping his Mark (Bala Supramanion)
  • Breaking the Mould (Balbir Kaur)
  • Broadcast Guru (S Chandra Mohan)
  • Shots Under Fire (Chellappah Canagaratnam)
  • The Unionist (Devan Nair)
  • The National Bard (Edwin Thumboo)
  • All for the Best (Eugene Wijeysingha)
  • Feats of Glory (Glory Barnabas)
  • Game for Life (George Suppiah)
  • Pioneer Doctor (Dr James Supramaniam)
  • Going the Distance (K Jayamani)
  • Labour Leader (G Kandasamy)
  • Army Builder (Kirpa Ram Vij)
  • Sports Aficionado (SS Dhillon)
  • Born to Run (Sergit Singh)
  • The Silat Champion (Sheik Ala'uddin)
  • Physician First (Dr BR Sreenivasan)
  • Nature's True Child (Subaraj Rajathurai)
  • Dream Run (PC Suppiah)
  • Dancing in the Ring (Syed Abdul Kadir)
  • Runner-Philosopher (UK Shyam)

Readership: Schools & Educational Institutions; Libraries both local and overseas; Indian Diaspora; Business & Professional Groups; Government Bodies; Community Centres and Indian Activities Groups.
Key Features:

  • Evokes emotional response to foster ownership of a nation
  • Includes personalities across a broad strata of society
  • Seeks to add human faces to memory
  • Motivates others to be inspired by these achievements
  • Triggers nostalgia and conversation and excite others to contribute to SMP
  • Develops heritage content by offering new information
  • Serves to educate "make-up" communities on some of our pioneers
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This book pays tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians who pioneered and excelled in their respective fields from 1950 to 2015. It is meant to be a 'quick take' on 25 Singaporean South Asian personalities, across a broad spectrum of professions and activities, who believed in the value and virtue of service to the community and gave the best of themselves.

They had a sense of mission in their professions, dedicated to what they were doing and fostered a sense of community and nation. Many of them laid foundations that triggered the transformation of the island, including sportspeople whose records have stood the test of time. They were a people of their time whose work many may not know but which we hope will inspire others. This book is timely, for those who want to get a snapshot appreciation of the contributions of Singaporean South Asians.

Contents:

Readership: Schools & Educational Institutions; Libraries both local and overseas; Indian Diaspora; Business & Professional Groups; Government Bodies; Community Centres and Indian Activities Groups.
Key Features:

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