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How Matthew Spacie turned a rugby game into a movement with Magic Bus
Magic Bus took a bold approach from the start. It avoided mainstream sports like cricket. Instead, it used football and rugby — sports that were then new to many parts of India — as inclusive platforms to deliver structured life skills.
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You are closest to the hearts of Indians, Modi tells astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla during video conference
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who is currently present in ISS
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Canada directs Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease operations due to national security concerns
The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to cease local operations due to national security concerns
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Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Spain, Portugal and Brazil to attend international meetings
Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on an official visit to Spain, Portugal and Brazil
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‘I saw what my profile could do’: Steve Waugh on rare diseases, IPL dreams and meeting St Teresa in Kolkata
From Virat Kohli to his famed red kerchief, a lot of stories were told by the great man. Also joining us in the conversation was Matthew Spacie, the executive chairman and founder of the India-based NGO Magic Bus, on whose invitation Waugh had flown to Singapore to headline the Golf event.
If it’s Wednesday, it’s a fun walk in Singapore with Pawan Bhargava and Shijo George
Pawan, a full-fledged Singapore citizen and a hiking enthusiast for the past two-and-a-half years, carried Shijo, a Singapore resident for 18 years now, through a 45km walk sometime in March 2024. It was a bond forged through a gruelling endeavour, some despair, much sweating, and a good deal of swearing. From that mission of pain and gain, the group Wednesday Walkers was born in May 2024.
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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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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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 stepped up security amid Israel-Iran tensions, says Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam
The government is concerned that extremist groups could use the regional tensions as an excuse to carry out attacks, either on Western targets such as Israeli or American interests, or on Muslim communities and symbols, depending on the ideology of the attackers.
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Solar surge and imports push Singapore’s green power to new high
Domestic solar generation in May saw its fastest monthly growth since March 2024, while renewable power imports climbed for the third consecutive month, reaching their highest level in over two years.
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Lawrence Wong reaffirms Singapore-China ties in first official visit as Prime Minister
During their meeting, Wong emphasised the importance of maintaining and nurturing the mutual trust and understanding that have long served as the foundation of the Singapore-China relationship.
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Singtel unveils global IoT solution With floLIVE and Lenovo Connect partnership
As part of the initiative, Singtel also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo Connect, a global wireless service provider, to collaborate on IoT industry cooperation.
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Singapore-flagged ship fire partly contained; vessel drifting off Kerala coast
The other positive developments were the vessel's reduced speed, its offshore trajectory and current position at around 68.5 nautical miles off the Kerala coast, the report said.
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Singapore jails Indian woman for theft at Changi Airport, fines another
The sentencing was delivered on Monday, June 16, with one of the women receiving a jail term while the other was fined.
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Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore celebrates Japan’s cherry blossoms
The Grand Lobby’s décor, featuring elegant Sakura tree displays, creates the perfect setting for this seasonal indulgence, offering guests a picturesque backdrop to capture unforgettable memories.
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Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s newest wildlife adventure opens to the public
As the park celebrates its grand opening, it is expected to welcome approximately 900,000 visitors during its first year of operations.
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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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Trump calls Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani a ‘Communist lunatic’ after NYC primary upset
Mamdani, who is currently serving as a New York state assemblyman representing Queens, secured 43.5 percent of the vote, with 90 percent of ballots counted. If he wins the final election, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
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UNLV honours Indian-American professor with fellowship fund
Professor Verma’s career at UNLV spanned 55 years, from 1967 to 2022. During this time, he played an important role in building and strengthening the department. He served as department chair for 22 years and was instrumental in launching the university’s master’s programme in mathematics in 1969.
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History made: Indian-origin Sareet Kaur Binning leads England U-16s in landmark moment for representation
Of Indian origin and Sikh, Binning’s appointment is being hailed as a breakthrough for representation in a sport where South Asian women have long remained on the margins. Despite making up nearly 15 percent of grassroots participation in the UK, South Asians account for less than 1 percent of players in the Women’s Super League — a glaring gap that Binning’s rise powerfully challenges.
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Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair honoured with Commander of the British Empire title
Before joining Chanel, Nair served as the youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer at Unilever. An alumna of the Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, she has been recognised for her impact and leadership across industries.
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Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala makes history as first Indian-origin head of American Medical Association
He will serve as the 180th president of the organisation, which is the largest association of doctors and medical students in the United States. His election was announced during the AMA’s annual meeting held in Chicago.
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Indian-origin professor Rupa Marya sues US university over suspension for Gaza posts
Marya’s posts showed solidarity with hospitals and healthcare workers in Gaza, accusing Israel of attacking them. She also criticised Zionism, calling it a "supremacist, racist ideology" and linking it to problems in healthcare.
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Business
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Singtel unveils global IoT solution With floLIVE and Lenovo Connect partnership
As part of the initiative, Singtel also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo Connect, a global wireless service provider, to collaborate on IoT industry cooperation.
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Singapore’s 1880 club shuts abruptly, enters liquidation
Interestingly, Connected to India shot an exclusive interview of cricket icon Steve Waugh at 1880 just last week. Himanshu Verma, CEO and Founder of Connected to India, who was in conversation with the legend, expressed his shock at the recent development.
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Singapore Airlines shares fall after deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad
The decline came a day after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 270 people. The aircraft, which was headed to London, went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a medical college complex. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.
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Axis Max Life names Sumit Madan as next CEO and MD
Since joining Axis Max Life in February 2024 as Chief Distribution Officer, Sumit has played a crucial role in driving the company’s growth and achieving important milestones. Under his leadership, the company moved up to the fourth position in the life insurance market during the financial year 2024-25 and entered the top three among private insurers in the second half of the year.
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