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Meet the people you’ve helped: Beneficiaries of Ray of Hope, the Singapore charity behind Walk for Hope 2025
For those participating in Walk for Hope 2025 in Singapore on August 2 and/or donating to the good cause, can the event be complete without a glimpse into the lives of the people who have been aided by Ray of Hope? Here are five stories of beneficiaries who got that helping hand at a time of dire need. Their stories tell us how every dollar can strengthen the lifeline for someone.
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MIT bans Indian-American student Megha Vemuri from graduation event over pro-Palestine speech
MIT bans Indian-American student Megha Vemuri from attending graduation event over pro-Palestine speech that went viral online
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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella finally breaks silence on 6,000 job cuts and there is an AI connection
Satya Nadella breaks silence on laying off 6,000 employees and said it was more related to organisational restructuring
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Gaza: Roadside bomb blast kills three IDF soldiers
Three Israel Defense Forces soldiers died, and two were wounded, after a roadside bomb exploded in the Jabalia.
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K-drama star Park Bo Gum says ‘dhanyavaad’, hopes to work in Indian musical
Bo Gum's next show is the much-anticipated Prime Video drama "Good Boy", which features a group of high-level athletes who become police officers through a special recruitment process.
From fashion to fine art, artist Anuradha Singh’s life is rooted in creativity and sustainability
Artist, entrepreneur, eco-practitioner and long-distance runner — Anuradha wears many hats, each shaped by a deep commitment to l
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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Singapore: Indian-origin man sentenced in teen sex harassment case
The court heard that Chandramohan had pressured the teenage girl after she decided not to continue with a "sugar daddy" arrangement they had.
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From Taiwan to Ukraine, global security on edge as top world leaders convene in Singapore
Macron opens the conference with a keynote address on Friday night that is expected to touch on all of those issues, as well as the pressure the hefty tariffs announced by President Donald Trump's administration is putting on Asian allies.
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Indian-origin twin brothers from Singapore The Bala Boys featured on NY’s Times Square billboard for wellness music album
The album, a collaboration with SiriusXM and Pandora, was launched in honour of World Meditation Day (May 21), and was on display from May 16–22, 2025.
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India’s IIT Kharagpur partners with Singapore’s A*STAR IME to power semiconductor future
The MoU was announced during SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, where IIT Kharagpur showcased India’s academic excellence and technological leadership in the semiconductor sector.
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Singapore: CPIB tightens net as corruption cases drop 18 percent in 2014
The number of corruption-related reports received fell to 177 in 2024, an 18 percent drop from the 215 cases recorded in 2023. Of these, 75 reports were registered for investigation, accounting for 42 percent of total reports — a noticeable increase from the four-year average of 35 percent.
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Singapore: Indian-origin woman fined SGD 1,200 for repeatedly feeding pigeons
On April 11, 2023, NParks officers observed Shamla feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop, explaining that such actions are illegal under the Wildlife Act unless written approval is obtained from the director-general of wildlife management. However, she persisted in her actions on multiple occasions until as late as November 2024.
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Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore celebrates Japan’s cherry blossoms
The Grand Lobby’s décor, featuring elegant Sakura tree displays, creates the perfect setting for this seasonal indulgence, offering guests a picturesque backdrop to capture unforgettable memories.
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Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s newest wildlife adventure opens to the public
As the park celebrates its grand opening, it is expected to welcome approximately 900,000 visitors during its first year of operations.
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SGD-INR Hits 65: How to Make the Most of This Exchange Rate Spike
There was a frantic exchange of messages among NRI community in Singapore when one of person’s transferring cash back to India hit an exchange rate of INR 65 on the Western Union app.
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13-year-old Indian American Faizan Zaki crowned champion of 2025 Scripps Spelling Bee
This was Faizan’s fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. A student of C.M. Rice Middle School, he had previously finished second in 2024 after a spell-off with Bruhat Soma.
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400-strong baraat shuts down Wall Street in dazzling Indian wedding parade
The crowded business hub, more accustomed to tailored suits than pink kurtas, briefly transformed into the set of what looked like a full-blown Bollywood production.
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Indian-origin twin brothers from Singapore The Bala Boys featured on NY’s Times Square billboard for wellness music album
The album, a collaboration with SiriusXM and Pandora, was launched in honour of World Meditation Day (May 21), and was on display from May 16–22, 2025.
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Author Salman Rushdie’s attacker faces sentencing in New York
Rushdie spent 17 days at a Pennsylvania hospital and more than three weeks at a New York City rehabilitation center. The author of “Midnight's Children,” “The Moor's Last Sigh" and “Victory City” detailed his recovery in his 2024 memoir, “Knife.”
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US: Indian-origin techie among three killed in tragic climbing accident in Washington
Vishnu, 48, a resident of Seattle, was attempting to climb North Early Winters Spire area of the Cascades along with his three friends, Tim Nguyen, 63, Oleksander Martynenko, 36 and Anton Tselykh, 38, on Saturday, May 10, when the accident happened, NBC News reported.
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Indian man wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
He purchased the winning ticket on 23 April at the Arrivals shop in Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2 while returning from a visit to his hometown. The announcement was made during a live draw streamed on Dubai Duty Free’s Facebook page on 7 May.
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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella finally breaks silence on 6,000 job cuts and there is an AI connection
Satya Nadella breaks silence on laying off 6,000 employees and said it was more related to organisational restructuring
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Microsoft cuts hundred jobs after removing 6,000 last month
IT major Microsoft on Tuesday announced that an additional 300 people have been laid off
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Nissan rolls out CNG retrofitment kits for Magnite in seven Indian states
The CNG kit has been fully developed, manufactured and quality assured by Motozen, a third-party company, in accordance with the regulatory standards of the country. Motozen will also provide a warranty for the components of the kit.
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Sting Energy joins Formula 1 as official energy drink partner
The collaboration has already made waves in the world of motorsport, not through a traditional sponsorship rollout, but through a viral and sound-driven moment that captured global attention even before the official reveal.
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