Biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, based on the life of Indian revolutionary Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, is currently streaming online on ZEE5 Global from May 28. Helmed by Randeep Hooda, who also plays the titular role, the film sheds light on Savarkar’s struggle against British colonial rule. Connected to India sat down for an exclusive chat […]
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Mediacorp’s Mei promises to take audiences for a thrilling ride with latest crime drama
Mediacorp is all set to wow audiences with its upcoming Tamil release, Mei. The crime thriller, shot across Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa, will premiere on 12 June on meWATCH and Mediacorp Drama on YouTube. The story revolves around the disappearance of Selvaraghavan, a prolific businessman with ties to a crime syndicate. This ensures […]
Neerja Madhavan is “unbreakable”, says Adah Sharma about her Bastar: The Naxal Story character
Adah describes her character as “unbreakable” when asked how she saw Madhavan. She says that the role took a toll on her body, but the sacrifice was worth it.
Singapore: Chess coach Murali Krishna Chitrada fusing AI with tradition to enhance players’ game
A Chess coach in Singapore is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional methods to make his teaching more robust. Murali Krishna Chitrada, the founder of Learn Chess Academy aims to prepare his students for an uncertain future, through his unusual teaching methods. The academy recently held a competition on May 1. Apart from over 50 […]
“Breaking double digit barrier possible”: OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha on India’s chances at Paris Olympics
Rasquinha now dons the hat of an administrator at OGQ, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support and train Indian athletes to win the coveted gold medals at the Olympics and other international sporting events.
SIFAS looks to bolster promotion of Indian arts as Singapore gears up for premiere of Kalakshetra’s Rukmini Kalyanam
Choreographed by the legend herself, the first production of Rukmini Kalyanam dates back to 1964. Though Kalakshetra has performed in Singapore numerous times, it is the first time that the 60-year-old production will be staged in the city-state, on April 27 at the Esplanade. The dynamic dance-drama follows the love story of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The production uses themes such as devotion, loyalty and familial ties.
IPL: Shah Rukh Khan’s gesture during KKR match goes viral, wins hearts online
The incident took place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the home ground for the KKR, on Sunday, during the match against Lucknow Super Giants.
Indian businessman, wife follow kids’ footsteps, donate USD 23.94 million wealth to embrace monkhood
The Bhandari couple was inspired by their daughter, 19 and son, 16, who embraced monkhood in 2022. Bhavesh made his wealth through his construction business. The same was distributed in February, as the couple, along with 35 others, took out a procession and travelled four kilometres, donating their wealth, including their mobile phones.
Singapore named Asia’s smartest city, Zurich leads global chart
As per the IMD website, 142 cities were accessed based on five key areas: Health and safety, Mobility, Activities, Opportunities, and Governance.
Mumbai-lad Chinmay Prabhu is infusing innovation to his Guinness World Records tally
While it might have taken him less than half a minute to solve the puzzle and claim the title, the process to perfect it took almost five years. Chinmay says that it was during his stint at a talent hunt competition in Romania that the idea of involving bubbles was first conceived.
