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About Me + Contact

I am Dhevarajan Devadas, also known as “Dhev”. I recently completed my MA in History at the National University of Singapore, where I analysed American philantropic contributions to the Raffles Museum in Singapore during the interwar period. I was previously a Research Assistant at the Institute of Policy Studies at…Continue reading “About Me + Contact”

21Feb 202321 Feb 2023

The Historyogi Post is now on Substack!

The Historyogi Podcast is now on Substack! All existing subscribers via TinyLetter will continue to receive future issues without further…

6Jan 202124 Jan 2021

Announcing the new Historyogi Podcast

I’m launching a new podcast series that will accompany the Historyogi Post newsletter. Named the Historyogi Podcast, the series will seek…

12Oct 20205 Jan 2021

Europe 2019: A Journey through History & Culture

In October 2019, I embarked on my first ever trip to Europe. Over the 17-day journey, I visited museums and…

Book of the Month

Book of the Month: Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster

4 Aug 20195 Aug 2019

This book is a gripping account of the world's worst nuclear accident which occurred on April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Ukrainian town of…

Book of the Month

Book of the Month: To Catch a Tartar: A Dissident in Lee Kuan Yew’s Prison

6 Jul 20197 Jul 2019

This book is a personal account by former Solicitor-General, Law Society President and opposition politician Francis Seow of the circumstances of his arrest, detention, interrogation and prosecution by Singapore authorities…

Exclusive interview with Jalan Singapura author Eisen Teo

1. What prompted you to explore this aspect of Singapore history and write a book? I started on Jalan Singapura eight years ago because I wanted to contribute something to the discipline…

India 2019

19 Apr 201920 Apr 2019

India. A land of rich history and culture but also home to terrible poverty and squalor. I had hesitated for years to visit the land of my ancestors, repulsed by…

Reply from NEA: Dual chutes, online resources for households to boost recycling efforts

19 Dec 201719 Dec 2017

We refer to Mr Dhevarajan Devadas’ letter, “S’pore needs to do more to increase recycling rate of domestic waste” (Dec 10). We agree with Mr Devadas that Singaporeans should sort…

S’pore needs to do more to increase recycling rate of domestic waste

10 Dec 201717 Mar 2018

By Dhevarajan Devadas I join many readers to thank the refuse collectors who play such an important role in handling Singapore’s waste disposal (“Dirty job, but these garbage collectors refuse…

Suu Kyi visit emphasises potential of S’pore-Myanmar ties

10 Dec 201617 Mar 2018

By Dhevarajan Devadas The official visit of Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to Singapore underscores the current strength of our bilateral ties as well as the enormous potential…

Debate on controversial issues should be led by S’poreans

26 Oct 201617 Mar 2018

By Dhevarajan Devadas The changes announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding foreign participation in events held at the Speakers' Corner are timely ("Foreign entities need permits at Speakers'…

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Be inclusive in how we celebrate Paralympians

14 Sep 201617 Mar 2018

By Dhevarajan Devadas The podium finishes of Yip Pin Xiu and Theresa Goh at the Rio Paralympics are admirable achievements that have generated much applause and praise among Singaporeans ("S'pore…

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Build further on S’pore-US partnership

6 Aug 201617 Mar 2018

By Dhevarajan Devadas Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's official visit to the United States is a good opportunity for us to reflect upon the mutually beneficial and trusted relationship that…