Media Coverage
Taarana Celebrates Inclusive Annual Sports Day in Conjunction with Teachers’ Day
Taarana’s Inclusive Annual Sports Day celebration, held in conjunction with Teachers’ Day, highlighted how inclusive school activities can build confidence, teamwork, and meaningful learning experiences for neurodivergent students. The event reflects Taarana’s commitment to inclusive education and creating supportive environments...
Taarana Educators Featured for Teachers’ Day Special Needs Education Story
In conjunction with Teachers’ Day, Taarana Principal Dr Sunitha Sivakumaran and Senior Special Needs Teacher Joanne Mathilda John were featured in an article highlighting the vital role educators play in supporting children with special needs education. The feature explores how...
Op-Ed: Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran on Why Impact Leaders Must Embrace Discomfort
RYTHM Foundation Chairperson Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran shares her perspectives in an op-ed published by the Singapore publication The Independent, reflecting on why impact leaders must learn to embrace discomfort in an increasingly complex world. The article explores how sitting...
Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran Featured in Malay-Language Daily ‘Kosmo!’ on Community-Led Change
A recent media feature spotlights the values and vision that guide Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran’s approach to philanthropy, shaped by a lifelong belief in service and compassion. The article in the Malay-language daily Kosmo! highlights her role as Chairperson of...
Op-Ed: Taarana’s Dr Sunitha Sivakumaran on the Need for Collaborative Autism Support
In a recent opinion piece, Dr Sunitha Sivakumaran, Principal of Taarana, highlights the urgent need for more collaborative autism support systems. She draws attention to the challenges faced by families navigating fragmented services, emphasising that true progress requires stronger coordination...
Taarana Walk for Autism Gains Media Coverage
Media coverage has helped spotlight the success of the Taarana Walk for Autism, a community-driven event that brought people together in support of greater understanding and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Organised by Taarana, RYTHM Foundation’s centre for...
Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran Featured in ‘The Star’ International Women’s Month Series
RYTHM Foundation is proud to share that our Chairperson, Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran, has been featured in The Star in an article titled “Woman Philanthropist Leads by Standing with the People.” Published as part of the newspaper’s International Women’s Month...
Op-Ed: A Call to Protect Schools as Safe Spaces for Children
In a newly published opinion piece, RYTHM Foundation chairperson Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran calls for a stronger global commitment to protecting schools and ensuring that children everywhere can learn in safety. She highlights the growing number of attacks on schools...
‘Walk for Autism’ Draws Media Attention Ahead of Community Event
Media coverage this week has helped shine a light on the upcoming Walk for Autism, an event that brings the community together in support of greater understanding and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Organised by Taarana, RYTHM Foundation’s...
Taarana School Champions Inclusive Sustainability on World Environmental Education Day
RYTHM Foundation supported Taarana School, its award-winning education centre for children with special education needs, in its World Environmental Education Day 2026 celebration. The event also marked the launch of Taarana’s interactive workbook, “The Magic of Recycling,” and featured inclusive...
Siakap Keli: Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran’s Journey of Loss, Resilience, and Purpose
RYTHM Foundation Chairperson Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran has been featured by Siakap Keli, a Malaysian Malay-language digital media publication, in a long-form profile that traces her life from a childhood shaped by war, displacement, and separation to her work defending...












