Madhu Valli, an emerging hip hop artist, has been crowned Miss India USA 2016. This is the 35th year of the beauty pageant that is held annually for Indian-Americans.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Indian bus driver awarded trip to UK
An Indian bus driver in Singapore having won accolades for his helping nature has been rewarded with trip to United Kingdom. He treats all his commuters as his family members and there are numerous tales about his benevolent nature.
Singapore expresses shock over Christmas market attack in Berlin
Singapore has expressed shock over the vicious attack at a Christmas market in Berlin in which 12 people were killed and more than 50 were injured. There is no report of any Singaporeans directly affected or injured in the incident.
Immediate intervention needed for solving woes of Kerala’s expatriates
The issue of Non-Resident Indians returning in large numbers after losing jobs in Gulf countries have become a cause of concern and Opposition leader in the Kerala Legislative Assembly has pleaded for immediate intervention in the matter to solve the grievances of returning Indians.
Improving special lives with ‘Enabling Masterplan’
About 20 recommendations have been made in the Third Enabling Masterplan for persons with disabilities to include them in the national mainstream and make the society more inclusive.
New shelter to be opened for foreign maids in Singapore
The Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) has announced that it will launch its own shelter to provide help to foreign maids. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Migrants Day (Dec 18).
AsiaWEA to promote wind energy in Asia Pacific region
To promote the growth of wind energy in the Asia Pacific region, experts from the field have come together to form Asia Wind Energy Association (AsiaWEA) in Singapore.
UAE doctors: Indians more susceptible to die from cardiovascular diseases
Indians are more susceptible to premature death due to heart attacks and strokes owing to genetic factors as compared with people of other nationalities,quoted specialist doctors of United Arab of Emirates.
Illegal religious structure issued advisory to move by Jan 18
Officers of Singapore Land Authority (SLA) have issued an advisory for the relocation of the Sri Thandavaalam Muneeswaran Alayam shrine located on a state land, with the time given for relocation up until January 18.
Viraj Asher crowned winner of Young Journalist Award at DIFF
Viraj Asher has received the prestigious Young Journalist Award at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), bringing laurels to the NRI community residing in this wonderful place.
