Initiated by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), which marks its 45th anniversary this year, the Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates progress in gender equality and recognises inductees’ contributions to Singapore’s history, society, and progress.
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Indian-origin Singaporean NS defaulter to serve 14 weeks in jail after appeal dismissed
Nagesvaran, who was born in Singapore, left for India with his mother and sister in 2004 when he was seven years old. The court was told that his Singaporean father had abandoned the family, reported The Straits Times newspaper.
Tara Prasad: Indian-American figure skater, tackles death threats head-on, reaffirms commitment to sport
Despite being born in the U.S. to an immigrant family from Tamil Nadu, Prasad chose to represent India in women’s singles skating, denouncing her U.S. citizenship.
4 Indian-origin women honoured by Indian Consulate, FIA on International Women’s Day in New York
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi was the chief guest at the event that honoured the “exceptional women for their remarkable contributions across diverse fields, reinforcing a steadfast commitment to women’s empowerment and recognition,” a press release issued by FIA said.
Who is Kshama Sawant? Indian-American politician alleging visa denial by Modi government
On Friday morning, Sawant took to social media platform X saying that she was being denied Indian visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. In her post, Sawant claims that she was told that she was on Modi government’s ‘reject list’.
Singapore: Indian-Origin rapper Subhas Nair begins 6-week jail term for racial posts
Nair was found guilty of four charges by a district court in 2023 after a trial. The charges were over racially-charged statements he made between July 2019 and March 2021.
JPMorgan appoints Pranav Thakur as sole head of global markets
Indian-origin Pranav Thakur, who was named co-head of the business alongside Sippel in 2024, will now serve as the sole head of global markets, according to an internal memo, as reported by Reuters on Friday, January 31.
Trump appoints two Indian Americans to key roles in national security and personnel matters
Two Indian Americans have been appointed as special assistants dealing with national security and personnel matters by US President Donald Trump.
Kush Desai: Indian-American ex-journalist appointed as White House Deputy Press Secretary
US President Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American former journalist Kush Desai as his Deputy Press Secretary, the White House has announced. Desai earlier served as Deputy Communications Director for the 2024 Republican National Convention and Communications Director for the Republican Party of Iowa. Reacting to the news of his appointment, Desai tweeted: “I’m back, back […]
Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing as FBI Director set for January 30
Patel, 44, is the highest-ranking Indian-American nominated by President Donald Trump in his administration. If confirmed, he would be the first-ever Indian American to lead the most powerful American investigation agency.
