The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) started with a heavy dose of glitz and glamour at the Madinat Jumeirah. Indian actor Irrfan Khan, legendary thespian Sir Patrick Stewart, two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and other stars graced the red carpet.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Singaporeans emerge as connoisseurs of arts and culture; record numbers turn out to museum and art events in 2016
Singaporeans have emerged as connoisseurs of arts and culture as there has been a record surge in the numbers of people going to the museums, heritage institutions and arts and culture activities in the year 2106.
Jerusalem’s status should be decided through direct Israel-Palestinian negotiations: Singapore’s MFA
“The status of Jerusalem is a sensitive and complex issue and the future status of the city should be decided through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today.
KT McFarland’s nomination as US envoy to Singapore frozen
The nomination of KT McFarland as the would-be US ambassador to Singapore appears to be in the doldrums amidst concern about her testimony to the US Congress over communications with Russia.
Unravelling the tapestry of ancient Indian crafts and traditions in Singapore
Singaporeans have got the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in ancient Indian craft traditions and artefacts dating back 5,000 years at special exhibition ‘Symbols and Scripts: The Language of Craft’ starting from tomorrow till June 30, 2018.
Singaporean people will be given enough time to prepare for tax hike: Indranee Rajah
People of Singapore will be given enough notice ahead of tax hikes to make preparations of their own, said Senior Minister of State (Finance and Law) of Singapore Indranee Rajah while interacting with media persons on the sidelines of a dialogue session on the budget.
Amazon launches Prime membership in Singapore to attract customers
To expand its base, global e-commerce giant Amazon launched its Prime membership programme in Singapore today. Members will enjoy a host of facilities, including access to video streaming via amazon prime singapore and free gaming services such as Twitch Prime.
PBD 2018 recognises ASEAN where army was created to fight for Indian Independence
Holding the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2018 in Singapore is quite significant for the Indian diaspora to recognise its contribution to the mother nation and to the lands from which an army was created to fight for Indian Independence, feels Rajesh Rai, Associate Professor at NUS.
Indian diaspora in Singapore stands out, unlike any other coutry in the world
Indians have been welcomed with open arms in Singapore as various shades of Indian community comprising of Tamils, Malyalis, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Sindhis and other groups reside harmoniously in the Lion City.
Acting legend Shashi Kapoor dies in Mumbai
Great acting legend of the Bollywood industry Shashi Kapoor died in Mumbai today. He breathed his last at the Kokilaben Hospital after suffering a prolonged illness.
