27 April 2024
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WATCH: UFO spotted over New York City? Mysterious ‘flying cylinder’ piques curiosity
The incident took place last month over LaGuardia Airport when Michelle Reyes, a passenger aboard a commercial flight on March 25, observed an unusual object through the window. Describing it as a “flying cylinder”, Reyes recorded a video of the unidentified object which triggered curiosity among viewers.
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Miss Universe Buenos Aires: 60-year-old lawyer creates history, clinches crown
Her crowning broke norms as younger women generally win such titles.
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Burkina Faso military executes 223 civilians, including 56 children, says Human Rights Watch
Burkinabe authorities should urgently undertake a thorough investigation into the massacres, with support from the African Union and the United Nations to protect its independence and impartiality.
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WHO says ‘just in case’ antibiotics widely overused during COVID-19 pandemic
Antibiotics widely overused during COVID-19
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SIFAS looks to bolster promotion of Indian arts as Singapore gears up for premiere of Kalakshetra’s Rukmini Kalyanam
Choreographed by the legend herself, the first production of Rukmini Kalyanam dates back to 1964. Though Kalakshetra has performed in Singapore numerous times, it is the first time that the 60-year-old production will be staged in the city-state, on April 27 at the Esplanade. The dynamic dance-drama follows the love story of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The production uses themes such as devotion, loyalty and familial ties.
Hope to inspire other nations: India shares its Citizen Stack story at the United Nations
The vision has led to the development of India Stack, a bouquet of digital tools accessible to everyone. Building this public infrastructure was a true team effort. The government, private sector, nonprofit organisations and volunteers, all played a crucial role, he said.
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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.
Garima Kapil #KnowYourIndia
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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: GST amounting to SGD 319,914 evaded, 4 arrested with over 2,900 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes
All the duty-unpaid cigarettes as well as the van, prime mover and bowser were seized by Customs. The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded amounted to about SGD 319,914. Court proceedings are ongoing.
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Singapore’s PM-designate Lawrence Wong shares guitar journey for International Guitar Month
As per the PM designate, he has been playing the guitar for over 40 years now. The affair started after his father presented him with a guitar on his birthday.
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Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan among several MPs to get fake image and threat letter
Since March 2024 up until now, Singapore Police have received some 70 complaints of people being harassed by such images and letters.
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Indian culture in Singapore: SIFAS Festival of Arts 2024 has highlight events on April 21, 27, and 28
Themed ‘Virasata: Celebrating a Timeless Legacy of Arts’, this year’s festival also serves as a curtain-raiser to SIFAS’ 75th-year anniversary celebrations that will extend throughout the year.
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Artist Robert Zhao Renhui’s Seeing Forest represents Singapore at 60th Venice Biennale
Artist Robert Zhao Renhui’s exhibition Seeing Forest is representing Singapore at this year’s Venice Biennale. As visitors enter Seeing Forest, they step into a mysterious, forested zone that exists both in the imagination and in Singapore. In this in-between space called the secondary forest — a threshold between old-growth or primary forest and developed areas, […]
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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Singapore, as company unveils USD 250 million plan for Ang Mo Kio campus
The online news room on the Apple website published digital rendering of the expanded Ang Mo Kio campus. Its press release was headlined: ‘Apple builds on 40 years in Singapore with expanded campus’.
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Hard Rock legends Deep Purple to headline Singapore Rockfest 2024 in May
Deep Purple has stayed true to its roots, taking from an eclectic mix of styles to create a distinct sound that defines the band today.
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Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with rice dumplings at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Discover tantalising and freshly crafted rice dumpling interpretations, expertly curated by MasterChef Jereme Leung. Conceptualised with an artful blend of traditional and unique ingredients, these rice dumpling creations promise to captivate the senses this season.
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Singapore tourism: New attraction Sensoryscape ups the pleasure quotient of Sentosa Island
With its 350-metre walkway, Sensoryscape acts as a connector between Resorts World Sentosa and Sentosa beaches.
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Katherine Birbalsingh, Indian-origin school principal, wins UK legal challenge over prayer ban
Katherine Birbalsingh, often referred to as “Britain’s strictest headmistress”, welcomed the ruling that upheld her ban on prayer rituals, after a Muslim pupil sought to legally challenge it as discriminatory.
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Substantial increase in attack on Hindus in US, says PIO Congressman Shri Thanedar
Thanedar and four other Indian-American lawmakers have recently written to the US Department of Justice seeking an investigation into the recent surge in attacks on Hindu temples and places of worship.
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Andhra Pradesh-born US entrepreneur Gopi Thotakura to become first Indian space tourist
The Indian-born entrepreneur is the co-founder of Preserve Life Corp, a centre for holistic wellness and applied health, located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Band of doctors: Fronted by a British Indian NHS doc, Gulz is touring the United Kingdom
The lead singer and songwriter is now busy rehearsing with his four bandmates for their next live gig in Birmingham on March 16.
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Indian diaspora in Mexico gets new Ram Temple, with pran pratishtha by American priest
The priest, of Caucasian appearance but dressed in the traditional clothes of an Indian purohit (priest), garlanded three small statues of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman.
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Indian-American Preesha Chakraborty, aged 9, named in world’s brightest students list
Preesha is a Warm Spring Elementary school student in Fremont, California, and she took the US-based Johns Hopkins Center’s test in the summer of 2023 as a Grade 3 student, said a media release.
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Reserve Bank of India bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers online, issuing new credit cards
Reserve Bank of India bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from taking several actions
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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Singapore, as company unveils USD 250 million plan for Ang Mo Kio campus
The online news room on the Apple website published digital rendering of the expanded Ang Mo Kio campus. Its press release was headlined: ‘Apple builds on 40 years in Singapore with expanded campus’.
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Sugar in baby food scandal: Indian regulator starts probing alleged Nestlé double standard
The Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate is facing accusation of selling baby food with added sugar in India, Africa and Latin America, while the same product in Europe differs.
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Tesla to part ways with 10 percent of its workforce
Automobile major Tesla to part ways with 10 percent of its workforce
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