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22 October 2021
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Glad to bring Unmasked Live: Sharul Channa
One of Singapore’s most prominent comedians, Sharul Channa has performed to packed houses all over Asia and Australia during her career as a comedian over the past decade.
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Sherene Jeevitha Joseph's show 'Samrohana' a unique healing mix of classical dance and music
Interested in healing and sound science? Sherene Jeevitha Joseph’s solo show Samrohana - Healing at 528Hz at the Esplanade Theatre Studio on September 25 and 26 offers plenty of both.
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Social media storm as Indian deported from Australia for 'hate crimes' receives warm welcome in Haryana
A storm of controversy erupted across social media as Vishal Jood, a 24-year-old erstwhile student who had been in jail in Australia since April and was recently deported, received a grand welcome on his return to his native Haryana.
Dubai Expo: India willing to contribute to global space sector, aims industry participation
India is eyeing expansion in the space sector across the globe as it aims to boost industry participation and international collaborations, said Dr K Sivan, chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
EdTech startup Creative Galileo raises USD 2.5 mn in seed round led by Kalaari Capital
Singapore-headquartered EdTech start-up Creative Galileo today announced it has raised USD 2.5 million in a round led by Kalaari Capital.
Google celebrates turning 23 with special animated doodle
Google is celebrating its 23rd birthday today with a special animated doodle on its homepage. The animated doodle features a cake with “23” written on top of it, with a birthday candle substituting for “L” in “Google.”
COVID recovery, mental well-being in focus at 5th AYTA Yoga conference in Singapore
The main conference of the fifth Asian Yoga Therapy Association concluded on Sunday evening in Singapore and brought together yoga practitioners, therapists, renowned doctors from across the world.
US' CDC raises travel advisory as cases in Singapore jump to record high
Singapore's COVID crisis worsened this week as cases jumped to a record high and the death toll reached 85 as five more elderly people died from complications.
Ahmedabad’s kite museum: Paperbirds take you on Cloud 9
Ahmedabad, the largest city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, boasts 30-odd museums but the stunning Kite Museum in the 608-year-old world heritage city is in a class of its own.
Historical treasures of India in Bihar: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex or Bodh Gaya, in India’s Bihar state - which is also known as the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment - is probably one of the top 100 places in the world to visit before you die.
Singapore world's 17th most expensive location for expats: Survey
Singapore has emerged as the 17th most expensive location across the world for expatriates, with the average pay package for a mid-level worker costing companies USD 225,171 annually, a survey by MyExpatriate Market Pay published by ECA International, said.
Despite COVID, International Baccalaureate pass percentage jumps from 85 to 89 in May 2021 results
Nearly 89 per cent of over 170,000 students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) globally have recently received their IB Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) results for the May 2021 exam session.
NTU Singapore ranked No 1 in Times Higher Education’s world's best young universities list
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has been ranked No 1 in the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the world's best young universities for the first time.
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Model Tenancy Act to boost NRIs' investment hopes in Indian rent market: ANAROCK's Shajai Jacob
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Indian-origin business veteran Vindi Banga appointed chair of UK Government Investments
Indian-origin business and industry veteran Manvinder Singh (Vindi) Banga has been appointed as Chair of the UK Government Investments (UKGI), an arm's length body of the Treasury department and the government's centre of expertise in corporate finance and governance.
Indian-American Abhimanyu Mishra becomes youngest-ever chess grandmaster
US youngest Chess Grandmaster: Indian-origin Abhimanyu Mishra of New Jersey has become the youngest chess grandmaster in history. The 12-year-old player scored his third GM norm in Budapest, having already crossed the required 2500 Elo rating barrier.
Singapore's Vistas Media Capital expands footprint in MENA region, sets up $150 million investment fund for SPACs
Singapore based media investment holding company Vistas Media Capital (VMC) announced its expansion plans in the Middle East region across the media and entertainment sector and investment management initiative for investors in the MENA region.