Novelist Meira Chand News: In a distinguished ceremony at the Istana on Tuesday, 81-year-old Indian-origin writer Meira Chand was bestowed with Singapore s highest arts accolade, the Cultural Medallion. Alongside fellow novelist Suchen Christine Lim and Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid, Chand was recognized for her outstanding artistic contributions that have significantly enriched the cultural landscape of Singapore.