Stories of Integration

Vandana Aggarwal is an educator, archivist, and published author. She writes on topics of cultural and historical interest and is well known for her series of articles showcasing various Indian communities who have made Singapore their home. As a volunteer transcriber for the National Archives of Singapore, she has transcribed over 11,000 pages of the Straits Settlement Records, thus playing a part in saving these fragile historical records for posterity. Prakash K Hetamsaria came to Singapore over 25 years ago and became a citizen in 1999. He has been involved in various grassroots organizations and immigrant associations This has made him conscious of the need to give back to the community. He has helmed several projects and been a part of various committees, all with the aim to serve the community and foster meaningful integration between the locals and newcomers in Singapore.