US President Donald Trump is set to scrap a programme that grants work permits to immigrants who arrived in the country illegally as children, a move likely to impact more than 7,000 Indian-Americans, a media report said today.
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All 800 Singapore pilgrims have managed to complete the major rituals of hajj safely: Yaacob Ibrahim
“All 800 Singapore pilgrims have managed to complete the major rituals of hajj safely and without any major incident, Alhamdulillah,” said Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information Incumbent in Singapore.
Singapore Film Festival Day 2: World cinema, discussion, quiz and much more
The Singapore Film Festival, kicked off yesterday, had its second day filled with intense discussions by filmmakers across India-Singapore regions, followed by the screening of Yellow Bird, directed by K Rajagopal and Apprentice, directed by Boo Junfeng.
Million-dollar awareness campaign increases positivity about Sikhs in USA
A million-dollar Sikh awareness campaign to inform Americans about Sikhism has increased the positive perception about their religion, according to a recent survey.
Hurricane Harvey update: Indian-American doctors form relief fund, offer free medical services for victims
Indian-American doctors have started a relief fund to help those affected by the catastrophic floods brought by Hurricane Harvey in the US state of Texas, PTI reported.
Red carpet rolls out for stars at Singapore South Asian International Film Festival tonight
The Red Carpet and Grand Premiere of the 10-day long event opens today at Hall 2, Level 6, 2 Handy road, The Cathy, at 5pm.
Indian-origin civil servant JY Pillay appointed Interim President of Singapore
Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay, an Indian-origin veteran civil servant, was today appointed as Singapore’s acting President until a new head of state is sworn in later this month.
Singapore Zoo comes fourth in world: TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice awards
The Singapore Zoo comes fourth in the world by travel website TripAdvisor, in its 2017 Traveller’s Choice awards. It is the only Asian winner in the top 10.
NRIs want to return home: Randstad India CEO
An increasing number of non-resident Indians (NRIs) want to return home because of India’s growing economic promise, even if it means taking a substantial pay cut, according to Paul Dupuis, MD and CEO of Randstad India.
LISHA all set to spread joy of Deepavali in Singapore
Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association or LISHA as it commonly known is all set to make ‘Little India’ even brighter as it kick-starts its Deepavali celebrations starting this weekend September 2.
