“Not entitled passport holders”: Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait Airport for nearly 20 hours allege discrimination

As per reports, a Gulf Air aircraft heading to the UK from India, made a U-turn and landed at the Kuwait airport following an engine fire incident. While the said aircraft was carrying passengers from various nationalities, discrimination was alleged against those from India, Pakistan and Southeast Asia. Passengers alleged that they were not given access to lounge facilities, while those from the West were given preferential treatment.

SM Lee goes #jalanjalan during China visit; says Singapore needs to be “friends with all sides”

Posting a series of images on his Twitter account, signed “LHL”, at the end of his six-day visit, SM Lee wrote: “Took a #jalanjalan at the lively Yuyuan Old Street in the evening. Every corner is captivating as the traditional Chinese buildings are illuminated with beautiful lights.” The phrase “jalan jalan” is Singlish — that is, Singapore English — for “taking a stroll”.

Indian-Canadian couple’s video shares pre-marriage ‘misconceptions’ they were told about each other’s cultures

Indian-Canadian couple’s video on misconceptions they were told about each other’s culture before getting married is now viral on the internet. The comment section is flooding with different kinds of comments over their video.

Bangladesh: Chittagong police arrest second Hindu monk 

Days after Chinmoy Krishna Das, another Hindu monk has been arrested in Bangladesh. The South Asian country is witnessing massive protests over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The second priest who was arrested in Bangladesh was identified as Shyam Das Prabhu.

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