Singapore Food Festival celebrates regional Indian cuisines
This year’s Singapore Food Festival (SFF) will showcase regional Indian favourites under a culture event aptly titled Great Indian Food Affair.
Singapore Airlines to transfer some planes from SilkAir to Scoot
Singapore Airlines will be transferring some jets from its regional wing SilkAir to low-cost carrier Scoot.
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Sarees are not just for mothers-in-law: Laila Tyabji
Connected to India speaks to Laila Tyabji, founder of Dastkar, about her Saree Diary and her relentless efforts to bring Indian crafts to the rest of the world.
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From Singrauli to Singapore-Incredible journey of Kathak dancer Avinav Mukharji
The journey of young Kathak dancer Arinav Mukharji from the small nondescript Indian town of Singrauli to Singapore can be summarised in one word: ‘Incredible’. He is presently a faculty member of Apsara Arts of Singapore and teaches the intricacies of Kathak - a dance form of Northern India.
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FWD Insurance partners DBS to launch e-claims payments via PayNow
Insurance company FWD has collaborated with DBS Bank (DBS) to provide electronic payment of claims via PayNow.
IKEA takes environmental friendly decision to use only renewable and recycled materials by 2030
In its latest commitment to the environment, furniture retailer IKEA has planned to use only renewable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.
Overall increase in cyberthreats in Singapore in 2017, mirroring global trends
In 2017, cyber threats in Singapore continued to grow in frequency and impact, mirroring global trends.
Singapore safest destination in the world for third consecutive year, says Gallup ranking
Singapore has emerged as the safest destination in the world in 2018. The Republic has earned this feat for the third successive year, according to Gallup’s latest law and order report.
Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Spanning a period of more than 4,000 years while witnessing the fusion of several customs and traditions, India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country.
Five breathtaking Himalayan summer trekking destinations in India
Gone are the days when people used to like luxurious holidays. it is now the age of nature lovers and expeditions. Here are some choice locations to go for a summer trek in the Himalayas.
The future of education is smart – and here’s what it looks like
Classrooms with four-walls, a whiteboard and a long list of textbooks – all these will go. Traditional schools will become a thing of the past sooner than you can imagine.
Virtual classrooms are here to revolutionalise learning
Here's a peek into the future of education at Singapore-based Global Indian International School (GIIS).
Relocating to the Singapore Marina Bay Area
The Marina Bay area of Singapore is a super-modern part of the city. The land was only reclaimed in the 1970s, and since then, the authorities have constructed architectural marvels with the aim of creating a prime, mixed space for residential, commercial and entertainment purposes. The Marina Bay i
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Trump’s immigration policy puts careers of wives of H-1B visa holders in jeopardy
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High Court in Indian city allows NRI to depose in court using video chat
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has for the first time allowed a US-based NRI, who is the petitioner in a property dispute, to be deposed in a Punjab court using a video chat application such as WhatsApp or Skype.
Nirav Modi flees to Brussels, believed to be travelling on Singapore passport
The diamond merchant, wanted in India's biggest-ever banking scam, is said to be travelling in and out of the UK freely, possibly on a Singapore passport, not an Indian one.
NRI in Rajasthan takes forward Modi’s Swachch Bharat Campaign
Following the motto Mera Shahar Ho Swachch Shahar (Be My City a Clean City), Nawal Kishore Godara and NRI from Congo, with his team, is regularly active in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachch Bharat Abhiyan and Vasundhara Raje Scindia’s Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan.