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USA Crime: Indian-origin Tennessee store clerk Meer Patel accused of stealing $1 million winning lottery ticket from rightful owner

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US Presidential race: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee

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French train network hit by ‘malicious’ arson attacks ahead of opening ceremony of Paris Olympics

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The Freedom Bell in Philadelphia defaced by pro-Hamas protesters

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Singapore facing “elevated” terrorism threat with ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, says report

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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Photo courtesy: www.instagram.com/nawazuddin._siddiqui

EXCLUSIVE: Do not like squeaky clean, goody-two-shoes characters, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawaz recently sat down for an exclusive unhinged chat with Connected to India's Himanshu Verma as the latter picked the actor's brains about all things acting!

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Global IT outage: Josephine Teo says Singapore must “fortify” digital defences during “peacetime”

Stressing upon the importance of measures to counter digital disruption, the Singapore minister said that updated Business Continuity Plans and regular Tabletop Exercises were vital.

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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.

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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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Indian passport ranked 82nd most powerful in the world, Singapore dominates list

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PM Wong salutes “global city” vision of Singapore co-founder S Rajaratnam, launches Vol. 2 of biography

At the book launch, PM Wong began his speech “by acknowledging the tremendous work” done by the authorised biography writer and former MP Irene Ng.

Singapore sends fourth aid package to Gaza

The fourth tranche will comprise approximately 300 metric tonnes (MT) of halal-certified canned sardines and 1000 MT of white rice.
GE 2025: Singapore now has 5,780 more registered voters than 2023 Presidential Election, voter list eligible for public inspection from July 23

The revised list was certified on July 21. It will be available for public inspection from today, July 23.
Raffles Hotel Singapore runs summer cocktail promotion, plus champagne toast offer for National Day

Raffles Courtyard and the Spanish vermouth brand El Bandarra have come together to create a range of summer special cocktails.
Ananda Bhavan, oldest Indian veg restaurant in Singapore, celebrates 100th anniversary

The National Heritage Board of Singapore recognises Ananda Bhavan through the Street Corner Heritage Galleries Scheme, and has collaborated with them to showcase their history.

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Singapore: Here’s all the National Heritage Board programmes you can attend in July and August

The Founders’ Memorial at Bay East Garden will be a space for Singaporeans to come together and reflect on their journey as a nation. So don’t miss this sneak peek into the experiences that await you when the Memorial opens in 2028!

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National Museum of Singapore’s latest showcase, Play:Date, centred on toys and play

Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play is a free showcase and will run until 5 January 2025. Separate fees apply for the digital gamified experiences within the showcase.

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As Team Singapore gears up for Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, here’s where you can watch them in action

Supporters of Team Singapore will be able to watch all the action from Paris Olympics and Paralympics Games unfold from 27 July, catch nearly 4,000 hours of the Games coverage, including live and on demand sporting action, as well as curated highlights, across multiple platforms with Mediacorp. The services will be available till 12 August. […]

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Indian-American doctor Neha Vapiwala voted President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology

The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected five new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors. Indian-American doctor Neha Vapiwala has been voted the President-elect of the society, an official news release stated. Dr Vapiwala is the Eli Glatstein, MD Endowed Professor and a Vice Chair in the department of radiation […]

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US polls: Billionaires Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla get into public spat as latter trashes Trump as “someone with no values, lies, cheats, rapes”

The spat stemmed from Khosla's call to the Democrats to have an 'open convention' to choose 'a more moderate' candidate to take on Sonald Trump, the Republican Presidential nominee.

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Indian origin Vivek Ramaswamy threatens to deport illegal immigrants from US if Trump is elected President

Ramaswamy made the statement while delivering his address at the Republican Party's National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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WATCH: Indian American lawyer Harmeet Kaur Dhillon performs ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, video goes viral

Civil rights attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon performed the prayer in Trump's presence, just days after he survived an assassination attempt.

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Who is Usha Vance, Indian American wife of Trump’s running mate JD Vance?

Usha, 38, would be the possible first Indian American second lady, if Trump and Vance win the November 5 general elections against incumbent President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Amar Singh, British Indian art dealer and gallery owner, to raise funds for LGBTQ+ rights in India

In September 2024, Amar Gallery will become the first to host a solo exhibition of the paintings of American abstract painter Lawrence Calcagno; much of its proceeds are ear-marked for Singh’s India-focused campaigns.

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