18 September 2025
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Indian-origin Tejasvi Manoj wins TIME’s Kid of the Year for anti-scam initiative
TIME has named Tejasvi Manoj its Kid of the Year for 2025 after the Indian-origin student from Texas built a website, Shield Seniors, to help older adults spot and report online scams. The platform grew out of a close call within her own family and has since gained national recognition for its practical approach to […]
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PETA International names Indian-origin activist Poorva Joshipura as first-ever president
Born in the United States to parents from Gujarat and raised in Virginia, Joshipura is now based in London. She began her career with PETA US in 1999 as an intern and later became a research associate at the age of 23.
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Celebrities hail PM Modi’s leadership, extend birthday wishes
Sharing messages on social media and through videos, they prayed for his good health and long life, while also praising his leadership in shaping India’s development story.
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Trump’s second UK state visit packs royalty and diplomacy with mass protests
At a state banquet inside the castle, Trump called the invitation “one of the highest honours of my life” and lauded the UK-US “special relationship,” language echoed by the King as both men stressed historic ties and shared priorities.
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Thespian G Selva’s Kopi Kadai to pay tribute to Singapore’s coffee shop legacy
Noted Singapore thespian G Selva has lived and breathed theatre for most of his life. He began acting at the age of 12, first in school productions, then on radio, and later with the Ravindran Drama Group, a youth-run local theatre collective. After graduating, Selva carried his passion abroad. In 2001, he started Avant Theatre […]
Building AI for Bharat: Why Indian innovator Mitesh Khapra is on the TIME100 AI 2025 list
IIT Madras Associate Professor Mitesh Khapra, whose specialisation is in “deep learning, natural language processing, and conversation systems”, has been named in the ‘2025 TIME100 List of the World’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence’ or ‘TIME100 AI 2025’ for short. Khapra’s research lab AI4Bharat led a project that recorded thousands of hours of voices to capture all 22 of India’s official languages.
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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 to spend SGD 76.4m on nature-based carbon credits
Singapore will spend SGD 76.4 million to buy more than two million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits from four projects in Ghana, Paraguay and Peru, a media report said. This is the first time the commercially vibrant city state is sourcing carbon credits from nature-based projects, said the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) and the […]
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Indian businessman jailed in Singapore for SGD 5,000 Changi thefts
Between 5.15 pm and 1.45 am, during his layover, he took products including perfumes, make-up and bags from at least 12 stores spread across three airport terminals and Jewel.
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Singapore: Indian Navy’s INS Nistar reaches Changi for maiden port call
INS Nistar, made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on Sunday.
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Chaos on Air India flight: Cabin cooling failure forces overnight delay for over 200 Singapore-bound passengers
The flight AI2380, to be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, was scheduled to take off around 11 pm on Wednesday, September 10.
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Singapore to buy 4 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft to boost maritime security
The P-8A Poseidon aircraft will replace the ageing Fokker 50 planes, which have been in service since 1993. While the ministry confirmed the order, it did not reveal the financial details of the deal.
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StarHub and Guinness to host Premier League screening for football fans in Singapore
The match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Everton will be shown on Saturday, September 20, at Harry’s South Beach, ARFC Woodleigh, and ARFC East Coast Park.
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LEGO celebrates Singapore’s 60th birthday with record-breaking mural and heritage showcase
The display also highlights Singapore’s food culture with intricate LEGO models of dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chilli Crab, and kaya butter toast with soft boiled eggs.
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Jannik Sinner bounces back after French Open defeat to clinch Wimbledon title
Italian Tennis star Jannik Sinner put up a strong show on the green turf to beat Carlos Alcaraz
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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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Indian-origin Tejasvi Manoj wins TIME’s Kid of the Year for anti-scam initiative
TIME has named Tejasvi Manoj its Kid of the Year for 2025 after the Indian-origin student from Texas built a website, Shield Seniors, to help older adults spot and report online scams. The platform grew out of a close call within her own family and has since gained national recognition for its practical approach to […]
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PIO doctor loses licence in Canada over sexual relations with patient and booze parties at clinic
Dr Suman Khulbe was found to be in serious breach of the doctor-patient relationship protocol, following an investigation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
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PETA International names Indian-origin activist Poorva Joshipura as first-ever president
Born in the United States to parents from Gujarat and raised in Virginia, Joshipura is now based in London. She began her career with PETA US in 1999 as an intern and later became a research associate at the age of 23.
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Indian-origin neuroscientist Akshay Jagadeesh joins OpenAI as research resident
Akshay Jagadeesh, an Indian-origin neuroscientist with a strong background in brain research, has recently joined OpenAI as a research resident. This marks an important move from academic work in neuroscience to research in artificial intelligence. His work will now contribute to developing safer AI systems and using AI to support progress in health and medicine. […]
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Indian-origin Amit Kshatriya rises to top civil role at NASA
This role is the highest-ranking civil service position within NASA and places him at the forefront of the United States' space exploration plans, including the ambitious Artemis mission to return to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
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Ashvir Singh Johal makes history as first Sikh manager of professional British football club
The appointment comes during a critical period for Morecambe FC, a club with a 105-year history that recently faced significant adversity.
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Business
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Newly released iOS 26 update is quickly draining battery life, claims iPhone users
iPhone users are claiming that the newly-released iOS 26 update is fast draining the battery life.
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Google removes over 200 AI contractors who feel they trained bots to replace them: Reports
IT major Google has laid off more than 200 contract workers who were working on its Artificial Intelligence projects, including Gemini.
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TVS Motor Company launches hyper sport scooter TVS Ntorq 150, check out the price
Two-wheeler manufacturing major TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has announced the launch of the TVS NTORQ 150
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Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk after USD 101Bn wealth surge from Oracle stock
The sharp increase in Oracle’s stock price has pushed Ellison’s net worth up by USD 101 billion, taking his total fortune to USD 395.7 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker.
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