14 October 2024
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Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah’s likely successor as Hezbollah Chief, killed in Israeli strike: Reports
The attack reportedly occurred at midnight on Thursday, with Israel launching a heavy barrage of airstrikes in Beirut.
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Kalaa Utsavam set to enthral Singapore in November, with Akram Khan’s GIGENIS as highlight show
Alongside Akram Khan, GIGENIS brings together different Indian dance forms and some of their finest performers from three continents. The show makes its exclusive Asian stop in Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam, following its world premiere in France in August 2024. It will also tour London and New York.
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Singapore International Math Contests Centre gives SGD 3 million in scholarships to encourage math skills in digital era
This scholarship initiative is aligned with the increasing demand for mathematical skills, as Singapore continues to develop its digital competitiveness, particularly in the areas of finance and digital infrastructure.
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Trump rally threat: Man arrested with firearm in alleged assassination attempt on ex-US President
The suspect has been identified as Vem Miller from Nevada. He was intercepted by cops at a checkpoint about a kilometre from an entrance to the rally, police said.
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EXCLUSIVE: Actor Rukmini Maitra decodes her character Maya from Tekka
Rukmini spoke to Connected to India during an exclusive interview hosted by noted film critic and journalist Shoma A Chatterji ahead of the release of Tekka, her latest movie. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Rukmini plays cop Maya Khastogir in this vigilante action thriller.
Rajasthan economy can grow even faster than India, says Col Rajyavardhan Rathore at Singapore investor meet
In the run-up to this investor meet in Singapore, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth about INR 12.5 trillion (about USD 148.9 billion/ SGD 195 billion) were signed between Rajasthan and companies within and outside India.
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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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Singapore International Math Contests Centre gives SGD 3 million in scholarships to encourage math skills in digital era
This scholarship initiative is aligned with the increasing demand for mathematical skills, as Singapore continues to develop its digital competitiveness, particularly in the areas of finance and digital infrastructure.
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Ray of Hope champions community cohesion in Singapore through innovative BCC program
Each BCC session has between 80 to 100 volunteers. Around 30 to 40 of these are migrants from four dormitories across Singapore. The session also attracts youth volunteers from various institutions, including St Patrick’s School, St Joseph’s Institution, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Tampines Meridian Junior College, etc.
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Singapore: Founding PM Lee Kuan Yew’s daughter dies
Ling, known to have lived at 38 Oxley Road, the family home of Lee Kuan Yew, died at her home, the post said.
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SGD 9.7 million raised for 65 beneficiaries by Mediacorp President’s Challenge Night 2024 and Walkathon
One of the most spectacular moments of President’s Challenge Night was that of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam kicking a football on the stage, aiming for a net guarded by popular Singapore goalie Hassan Sunny.
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Singapore: Indian-origin ex-minister Iswaran begins 12-month prison term; apologises to nation
The jail sentence meted out to Iswaran was longer than the prosecution had requested. His lead lawyer Davinder Singh had argued for no more than eight weeks' jail, while Deputy Attorney-General Tai Wei Shyong pushed for a jail term of six to seven months.
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Singapore singles can apply for new 2-room HDB Flexi flats in any location; rollout in October 2024
Earlier, singles were only allowed to buy new 2-room Flexi flats (of 99-year lease) in non-mature estates. Now, the categories of “mature” or “non-mature” HDB housing estates are being replaced with the following categories: Standard, Plus, or Prime, based on the location and features of the new flats.
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National Gallery Singapore extends run of Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer until 24 November
Featuring over 30 of Cheong’s paintings from the 1950s to the 1980s, Layer by Layer utilises in-depth material analysis, through tools such as x-ray scans and infrared photography to present new ways of looking at Cheong’s art.
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National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest to bid farewell after eight years
National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest — the well-loved installation inspired by Singapore's treasured collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar — will come to a close after eight years on 13 October 2024.
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Singapore: LiSHA’s Deepavali light-up to officially kick off on September 14
The light-up festival, which will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Birch Road, Little India, is open to public.
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Indian-origin historian Shailaja Paik secures USD 800,000 MacArthur grant to advance Dalit studies
Paik was announced as one of the 22 MacArthur Fellows. The fellowship, as per the official website, is a USD 800,000, no-strings-attached award to extraordinarily talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential.
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Indian-Americans Padmini Pillai, Nalini Tata named White House Fellows
In all, 15 exceptionally-talented individuals from across the United States have been named to this prestigious programme.
Press Trust of India #PIONews -
UK selects PIO Sandhya Suri’s Santosh as official entry for Oscars 2025
The investigative crime thriller is directed by British-Indian film director Sandhya Suri.
The Free Press Journal #Entertainment
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Harried To Be Married: Pushpendra Sharma’s debut novel is a culmination of his longstanding curiosity about arranged marriages
Set in the mid 1990s, the story follows Nikhil Jha — a Wall Street investment banker — and the emotional blackmail he faces from his mother, who wants nothing more in the world than to see her son get married.
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Israeli soldier of Indian-origin killed in West Bank
Footage from the scene of the attack showed a truck with a Palestinian licence plate veering off a busy highway and barrel full speed into an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) guard post adjacent to a bus stop before coming to a halt.
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Indian Association of Sacramento celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day, over 3,000 Indian Americans attend
C Sripal Reddy, Consul from the San Francisco Indian Consulate, attended the event. The guests of honour for this year’s IAS India Day include Padmasree Awardee Nazma Akthar; Dr. Ami Bera - a member of the United States House of Representatives from California since 2013; Bruce Houdesheldt – Mayor of the City of Roseville; Bobbie Singh-Allen – Mayor of Elk Grove City; YK Chalamcharla, Councilmember - City of Folsom and Ex. Vice Mayor Folsom City. District Attorney Thien Ho, Rich Desmond- Sacramento County Supervisor, and Dave Tamayo - SMUD Board Member, also attended the event.
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‘Champion of India-Israel friendship: Netanyahu mourns Ratan Tata’s death in tweet to Modi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed his condolences to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Sunday on the demise of industrialist Ratan Tata, adding that many in Israel are mourning his loss. Ratan Tata, one of the most revered business leaders of India, passed away on October 9 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. In his […]
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Two-way India-EU trade can grow exponentially with mutual understanding: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Speaking of the India-European Union (EU) partnership, Goyal added that respect for democracy and rule of law and similarity of views on fair trade will help the trade to grow exponentially.
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Rajasthan economy can grow even faster than India, says Col Rajyavardhan Rathore at Singapore investor meet
In the run-up to this investor meet in Singapore, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth about INR 12.5 trillion (about USD 148.9 billion/ SGD 195 billion) were signed between Rajasthan and companies within and outside India.
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Singapore residents take No. 1 spot in Asia and No. 4 in the world in financial asset ownership
The per capita difference between Denmark and Singapore is of a mere EUR 270, which brings Singapore within touching distance of the global Top 3 of financial asset (cash, stocks, bank deposits) ownership.
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