Some people think, some people talk, some people do. It’s the last element — the action — that’s the most important; without it, the first two don’t mean much. In keeping with the Sikh tenet of seva (selfless service), the international organisation EcoSikh works on saving the environment, 550 trees at a time. Using the […]
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Indian entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath, Neerja Birla join advisory council of King Charles-founded charity
Well-known Indian entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Dr Neerja Birla have been appointed to the India Advisory Council of the British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales. Kamath, Co-founder of one of India’s largest stockbrokers Zerodha, besides the wealth management firm True Beacon and the venture […]
Thriving cultures contribute to the steel of Singapore, says R Rajaram, academic and IHC Advisory Board chairman
With only seven letters and two syllables, “culture” is not one of the longest words in the English dictionary, but it’s perhaps one of the weightiest, and also the one with the most hidden depth. “Culture” encompasses the history of entire civilisations, holds the present together, and paves the road to the future. Yet, culture […]
Shrey Bhargava’s Titoudao to battle Prosenjit Chatterjee’s Jubilee, others at Asian Academy Creative Awards
Dressed in a white shirt and matching trousers, Shrey Bhargava sat patiently, soaking in the adulation as the host attributed a series of job roles to his names. When it was his turn, the actor- who is Singapore’s representative for the upcoming Asian Academy Creative Awards- narrowed it down to just one word. “I’m an […]
From almost shutting down to top industry player: How Delhi-boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cutthroat maritime sector
On the verge of shutting down, a company has not only managed to stay afloat, but also emerge as an industry leader. The man leading the charge is a boy from the Indian capital city, Delhi, who has also evolved from just another name on the payroll to acquire 10 per cent stakes in the […]
From almost shutting down to top industry player: Delhi boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cut-throat maritime sector
Gaurav Saini’s journey reflects a commitment to striving for excellence. His rise from humble beginnings to senior leadership and being a shareholder leader within the company is a testament to his dedication and astute business acumen.
Indian American doctor Mihir Meghani commits USD 4 million for awareness of Hinduism in US
Emergency care physician Dr Meghani, who founded the Hindu American Foundation along with his friends two decades ago, has pledged that he would donate USD 1.5 million more — taking his total contribution to USD 4 million — to the Hindu cause.
Skilled in 7 Indian dance forms, Aparna Satheesan uses performing arts to create cohesive communities
Aparna Satheesan, Artistic Director of Samyoga School of Dance, Carmel, Indiana, is the founder of the US-based non-profit Samyoga Performing Arts and a renowned exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.
Prince William, the environmentalist, works for conservation unity during visit to Singapore
Prince William’s arrival on November 5 was greeted with great enthusiasm by the Singapore public, and the next three days saw a programme organised around raising the bar on conservation and related solutions.
India is an “extraordinary market”, says Apple CEO Tim Cook, citing “all-time revenue record”
Global tech giant Apple is increasing its footprint in India, both in terms of sales and production, and CEO Tim Cook sees this as “an extraordinary market”, with “a lot of people moving into the middle class”.
