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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 returns on May 16 with the theme ‘More Than Ever’, connecting communities through culture

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“Choosing challenging roles wasn’t a rebellious thought; it was a very hungry thought,” says Crime Beat star Saba Azad

The script of Crime Beat, based on the bestseller The Price You Pay by journalist-turned-writer Somnath Batabyal; the first opportunity to work in a crime thriller; the involvement of director Sudhir Mishra, “a legend”; and a chance to reunite with her “buddy” Saquib Saleem — all of these factors made Saba feel that she could not let this project go.

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Women’s Day 2025: Airbnb says female hosts in India earned over INR 2.6 billion in past year

Ahead of Women’s Day 2025 (on March 8), the global vacation rental platform Airbnb has released data on its female hosts in India, saying that 30 per cent of all Indian hosts are women, and that collectively they have earned more than INR 2.6 billion (USD 29.9 million) in the past year.

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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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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 returns on May 16 with the theme ‘More Than Ever’, connecting communities through culture

The annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 16 May to 1 June with the theme ‘More Than Ever’. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), this 2025 edition of Singapore’s top festival of performing arts presents a dynamic line-up.
Trump names “highly respected entrepreneur” Anji Sinha as new US Ambassador to Singapore

Announcing his nominee on Truth Social, President Trump said: “Anji is a highly respected entrepreneur, with an incredible family. The United States’ relationship with Singapore is vital, and I have no doubt that Anji will strongly represent our nation’s interests, and put America first.”

Tiffin Room, Raffles Hotel Singapore, lays out special Holi 2025 experience with innovative take on classic Indian food

Drawing inspiration from Chef Kuldeep Negi’s extensive travels across India, this limited-time multi-course dining experience captures the vibrant and colourful spirit of Holi, celebrating the rich flavours through a showcase of classic dishes and innovative creations.
Singapore develops AI-driven hunting tools to stop digital scams and disrupt malicious websites

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin Machine Learning (ML) were harnessed by the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS), jointly developed by GovTech and the Home Team’s science and technology agency HTX.
“We will always stand with you”: PM Wong to Singaporeans on cost-of-living support

Explaining in an X video the reason for the GST hikes, PM Wong reiterated what he had said during his speech during the Singapore Budget 2025 discussion in parliament — global events were driving up costs in the small and open economy of Singapore even before the GST rate hike, so the tax alone did not cause a spike in the cost of living.
4,000+ cases of illegal vaping reported in Singapore in 2023 and 2024, says MoS Health

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore had received 4,000 to 5,000 reports of illegal vaping in the country in 2023 and 2024. These reports were sent to HSA by the Singapore Police Force. In at least one case, the parents of the child caught vaping had brought the child to the police station.

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SGD-INR Hits 65: How to Make the Most of This Exchange Rate Spike

There was a frantic exchange of messages among NRI community in Singapore when one of person’s transferring cash back to India hit an exchange rate of INR 65 on the Western Union app.

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Traditional Odissi meets contemporary storytelling in Soumee De’s Kali – The Timeless Goddess Singapore premiere

The dance-theatre production, to be staged at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, explores the powerful and complex persona of Ma Kali, a symbol of creation, destruction, and transformation.

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Rithvik Raja and Vignesh Ishwar to blend tradition with innovation in “Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey” at Singapore’s Esplanade

Their collaboration, titled Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey, promises a mesmerizing exploration of Carnatic music, showcasing their distinct artistry, honed through years of rigorous training and mentorship under the legendary T.M. Krishna.

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Government of India Confers Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Educationist & Entrepreneur Atul Temurnikar; Opens Up in Exclusive Interview

The award is given to the best of talents from the ever-growing Indian diaspora during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The 18th edition was hosted by India in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, in the eastern part of the country from 8 to 10 January.

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Cricket, comedy & culture converge as Singapore’s Avi Dixit shines on the world stage

Avi, for a start, juggles multiple roles, but to make it simpler for our readers, he's a professional cricketer who represents Singapore at the highest level, who also dabbles as an online content creator.

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Traditional Odissi meets contemporary storytelling in Soumee De’s Kali – The Timeless Goddess Singapore premiere

The dance-theatre production, to be staged at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, explores the powerful and complex persona of Ma Kali, a symbol of creation, destruction, and transformation.

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Salman Rushdie: Trial of man charged with stabbing author begins Monday

In a separate indictment, federal authorities allege Matar was motivated by a terrorist organization's endorsement of a fatwa, or edict, calling for Rushdie's death.

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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'.

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Working for social development in India is a way of giving back to my roots, says RYTHM Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy

In the context of two awards given to RYTHM Foundation at the recent ‘CSR & Sustainability Awards 2025’ in New Delhi, India — for its work in women’s empowerment and rural education — Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) based in Malaysia and with vast experience in the field of education leadership, talks about her work and goals.

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Reliance Jio, Airtel ink deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India

Reliance Jio inks pact with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India

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US share market sell-off: Dow drops 1,042 points as Wall Street gets spooked by spectre of “Trump recession”

The worry is that the whipsaw moves by the Trump Administration will either hurt the US economy directly or create enough uncertainty to drive US companies and consumers into an economy-freezing paralysis. The S&P 500 was down 9.1 per cent from its all-time high set on February 19.

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Women’s Day 2025: ‘Women and Finance’ survey in India shows 90% of female rural entrepreneurs are diligent savers

The survey, conducted by Haqdarshak and DBS Bank India, has revealed that 100 per cent of respondents in Madhya Pradesh; 95 per cent in Maharashtra; and 73 per cent in Rajasthan set aside a portion of their income as savings.

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Women’s Day 2025: Airbnb says female hosts in India earned over INR 2.6 billion in past year

Ahead of Women’s Day 2025 (on March 8), the global vacation rental platform Airbnb has released data on its female hosts in India, saying that 30 per cent of all Indian hosts are women, and that collectively they have earned more than INR 2.6 billion (USD 29.9 million) in the past year.

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