The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Indian-American Ajit Varadaraj Pai to serve as the chairman of the powerful Federal Communications Commission for a second term despite Democrats’ complaints that he will undermine net neutrality.
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Indian-American lawmakers call for stricter gun control laws after concert shooting
Condemning the Las Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest in the country’s modern history, which claimed nearly 60 lives, Indian-American lawmakers have called for changes in the gun control laws in the US, PTI reported.
‘Ittefaq’ first look posters starring Sonakshi Sinha, Sidharth Malhotra, Akshaye Khanna
The first look posters of Ittefaq, late filmmaker BR Chopra’s son Abhay’s directorial debut, are out as well as the film’s tantalising premise.
Esplanade celebrates 15th anniversary by launching #mydurian -a year-long celebration
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, which opened its doors on October 12, 2002, celebrates its 15th anniversary with #mydurian – a year-long series of programmes and activities bringing together people and stories that have helped shape the Marina Bay landmark.
Diwali parties and gifts; IKEA can prepare you for both
NRI News: Deepavali or Diwali, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, also ushers in days of partying. NRIs in Singapore seem to take the festivities to another level.
Aamir Khan in Singapore to promote ‘Secret Superstar’, inspires students at GIIS
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who is promoting his latest movie Secret Superstar, inspired students from the Global Indian International School (GIIS) earlier today as part of the GIIS Leadership Lecture Series.
Must watch: ‘Khwaab-Sa’, the Hindi name for Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Theatre director Atul Kumar’s production Khwaab-Sa, an adaptation of the Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, comes to Singapore at Kalaa Utsavam 2017.
Playing an instrument is way more difficult than singing: B Vijayagopal
B Vijaygopal started learning flute by the age of four and gave his first recital by six. Today he is a highly accomplished flutist an A-grade artiste of All India Radio (AIR) and an impaneled artist on the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Five things to do over the weekend of September 29-30
Whether you want to indulge your love for horror or for water parks, this weekend has a wide range of activities available for Singaporeans. From adults to kids, business persons and intellectuals, here is a list of events you can look forward to over the upcoming weekend.
India expected to become USD6 trillion economy in 10 years, says report by Morgan Stanley
According to global brokerage Morgan Stanley, India’s digitisation drive would provide a boost of 50-75 basis points to GDP growth in the coming decade, PTI reported.
