26 December 2024
Renowned Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa passes away at 86 in the US
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Taylor Swift, Labubu, Max Maeder: Google unveils top searches for 2024 in Singapore
Some of the trending names from the overall search were PM Wong, Taylor Swift, Olympic medallist Max Maeder and Labubu — Singapore's viral plush toy.
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WATCH: Allu Arjun hugs wife and children, meets family members after spending night in jail
Soon after Allu Arjun stepped out of his car, his family members rushed towards him. A video shows his wife Sneha Reddy getting emotional while hugging him.
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Renowned Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa passes away at 86 in the US
Her novel Ice Candy Man — later adapted into the critically acclaimed film Earth by Indian-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta — captured the horrors of the 1947 partition, a period Sidhwa personally witnessed as a child.
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Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ stirs controversies, again, upon return to India after 36 years
While the book has generated significant interest from readers, publishers, and authors alike, many other bookstores have decided not to import it. This selective availability has added to the growing discussions around its release.
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“Needed someone to hold my hand”: Manoj Bajpayee lets his guard down, showers praise on Despatch director Kanu Behl
In an exclusive virtual Spotlight interview with Connected to India, Manoj, accompanied by Despatch's director Kanu Behl, let his guard down, opening about his craft and the need to push himself.
Newgen’s impact in Southeast Asia reflects India’s growing software strength
In 1992, Diwakar Nigam and T.S. Varadarajan synergised their vision of ‘One World, One Workplace’ to form a software company in India.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Mesmerising autumn season attracts tourists in Kashmir
The mesmerising autumn season has yet again become a major tourist attraction in Kashmir. Tourists from various parts of India visit the valley during the time of year.
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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Syria’s instability poses terrorism threat to Southeast Asia, warns Singapore’s security agency
Instability in Syria following former president Bashar al-Assad’s fall may have spillover effects on Southeast Asia and Singapore, the city-state’s Internal Security Department (ISD) said on Monday, December 23.
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Singapore to crack down on foreign political influence after LinkedIn job listings raise concerns
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told The Straits Times on Tuesday, December 24, that it will not tolerate foreign political agendas on Singapore's soil.
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Singapore football star Adam Swandi, 28, retires after health scare
Swandi hung up his boots on December 24. "…the ex-Singapore international has regretfully decided to end his decade-long professional football career," the club informed.
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Singapore: Joint island-wide multi-agency anti-vice operation leads to over 600 arrests
Two massage establishments and one public entertainment outlet are also under investigation for breaches under the Massage Establishment Act 2017 and Public Entertainment Act 1958, respectively.
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28-year-old Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for hurting rival gang member
An Indian-origin man was jailed for six weeks in Singapore on Friday, December 20, after he pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing hurt to a rival gang member.
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Singapore: Travel Smart Journeys to offer more rewards and bus options from Jan 2025
The TSJ initiative encourages commuters to adjust their commute away from busier segments of Singapore's MRT network during the morning peak period.
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Singapore Art Museum exhibiting works of SEA Artists Yee I-Lann and Pratchaya Phinthong
Titled Yee I-Lann: Mansau-Ansau and Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas, these exhibitions showcase the practices of two leading artists from the same generation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Wanted to bring life and levity to ‘Singapore Stories’, says National Gallery’s senior curator Dr Adele Tan
Tan, who received her PhD in art history from The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, started as the Curator at the Gallery in January 2010. Her stint continued till September 2018, before she was promoted to her current post.
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Art meets history in ‘Singapore Stories’ at new DBS Gallery exhibit in National Gallery Singapore; opening Dec 2
The exhibition examines how artists created art while addressing themes such as colonialism, urban change, and globalisation — experimenting in both medium and expression and underscoring the dynamic evolution of Singapore art.
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28-year-old Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore for hurting rival gang member
An Indian-origin man was jailed for six weeks in Singapore on Friday, December 20, after he pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing hurt to a rival gang member.
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Indian-origin man receives life sentence for murdering mother in the UK
Following a 16-day trial at Leicester Crown Court, Singh was found guilty of murder and sentenced this week to life in prison with a minimum term of 31 years behind bars before being considered for parole.
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US President Joe Biden issues clemency to four Indian-Americans
US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1,500 people, including four Indian-Americans.
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Indian-origin student’s pro-Palestine essay bars him from MIT; decision sparks debate
Iyengar's essay, titled 'On Pacifism', has been reviewed as a piece that says pacifist tactics might not be the best recourse for Palestine.
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Indian-origin comic Kabir Singh dies at 39; Americas Got Talent mourns loss
According to several media reports, Kabir died in San Francisco on December 4, where local authorities have launched an investigation into his sudden passing.
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Singapore-based PIO entrepreneur helps violence-hit Manipuri women crochet stuffed dolls, sell products
Karam further said that his team had seen displaced women involved in making candles, incense, and washing powders, only to struggle with selling the finished products. He said they decided to make the doll-making project much simpler.
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Indian rupee falls 10 paise, hit record low of 85.25 against USD in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened weak at 85.23 and slipped further to hit a life-time low of 85.25 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 10 paise against its previous closing level.
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Nissan and Honda sign MoU for potential business integration
To further accelerate their efforts toward achieving a carbon-neutral society and a zero-traffic-fatality society, Nissan and Honda signed an MoU on March 15 regarding a strategic partnership for the era of vehicle intelligence and electrification. Since then, the two companies have held discussions aimed at collaboration in various fields.
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Swiggy, NSE sign MoU to empower delivery partners with financial literacy programmes
Financial literacy has been shown to increase household spending on education and savings by up to 40 percent, with ripple effects on long-term health, productivity, and overall well-being.
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India Energy Week 2025 set to address global energy challenges amid India’s growing role
The third edition of India Energy Week, the country's flagship energy event, will take place at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi from 11 to 14 February 2025.
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