To deliberate on the economic and social challenges facing the Sikh community in Singapore, a one-day conference titled ‘Sikh Voices Conference’ is being organised on November 11. The main purpose of the conference is to catalyse thinking about the future of Singapore and the role of Sikh commun
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Name of Dubai-based NRI figures in Paradise Papers
The Paradise Papers leak has links with Dubai, as the name of a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) based in this city has prominently figured in the list. He shares space with about 714 Indians including business magnates, politicians and Bollywood celebrities.
Singapore to be draped in LUSH greenery
Singapore is going to launch an ambitious greenery programme with more urban farms and communal rooftop food gardens.
91.2 per cent Singaporeans willing to accept new citizens of Indian descent: IPS-CNA Study
Giving a new dimension to the assimilative culture of Singapore, about 91.2 per cent of the citizens will accept people of Indian descent as ‘truly Singaporean’, revealed a survey on ethnic identity conducted in the island nation.
Sri Prakash Lohia: Shimmering star on the firmament of Indian diaspora
We profile industrial baron Sri Prakash Lohia who is a shining example of the Indian diaspora’s successes. He is the chairman and managing director of Indorama Corporation—one of the world’s largest polyester producers.
Singapore is most welcoming city in the world: TravelBird
Singapore has again come in the limelight as being the world’s most welcoming city earning high marks for safety, world-class airport and willingness to host tourists. The ranking has been done by holiday website TravelBird.
Small class size in Singapore could be incubators of innovation: Leon Perera
For the bright future of Singapore and turning young students into incubators of innovation, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Leon Perera has called for ‘a large randomised trial’ in Singapore to study the impact of having fewer students per class.
National healthcare database to be made mandatory for all medical institutions in Singapore
For providing better care to the patients in Singapore, all healthcare institutions will soon be required to provide data to the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR).
Indian citizen nabbed for stealing money in Thailand
In a notorious incident, an Indian citizen has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly stealing money from an Egyptian passenger at the Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok.
Indian govt comes to rescue of distressed NRI wives
Finally, the Indian government has come down hard on cases of NRI husbands abandoning their wives. Now, the government will collect data of all registered marriages, Indian Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi said.
