Iswaran was arrested on July 11, 2023, as part of an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
Tag: Indians in Singapore
Indian worker dies after Singapore site accident; family in Tamil Nadu demands answers
The relatives of a 23-year-old Indian construction worker (and engineering diploma holder), who died in an on-site accident in Singapore in early December 2023, have sought an explanation from the authorities. The Tamil Nadu-based family of Ponraman Eazhumalai wants to know about the site conditions under which the tragedy happened, said a year-end report in […]
Spotlight’s Tamil language debut, Ravi G Oli 968 DJ interviews Singapore’s leading entertainer Sajini
Connected to India has been bringing in-depth, engaging interviews with newsmakers, luminaries and entertainers through its Spotlight column. Spotlight across its 90 interviews, has featured India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, Invest North Summit, Sunny Leone, Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, the dynamic ex-High Commissioner of India Jawed […]
Singapore Indian Association 100 not out! President Tharman talks kinship, legacy
The Singapore Indian Association recently completed its ton! Set up in 1923, SIA, commonly referred to as the Indian Association (IA), crossed 100 years in the country. On the special night at the Ritz Carlton, the who’s who of the Indian diaspora in Singapore flocked to the hotel to raise a toast to the grand […]
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 […]
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.
Singapore exhibition traces the culture-rich Malayalee journey in the island nation
Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore is the latest special exhibition at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), having opened on November 25, 2023, and scheduled to till September 14, 2024.
Diwali in Singapore: President Tharman hosts his first Deepavali open house at The Istana
Indian-origin Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who was elected recently with a landslide margin of votes, hosted thousands of people at his first Deepavali (aka Diwali) open house at The Istana.
Diwali 2023: Raffles Hotel Singapore lavishes love on North Indian delicacies with a special spread at Tiffin Room
The Diwali 2023 menu at the Tiffin Room (available from October 30 to November 12) presents the range of different flavours and textures of North India, a geographical region of several states, each with its own signature dishes.
