Singapore set for Southeast Asia’s largest innovation festival
The Smart Nation Innovations (SNI) Week 2019 begins in Singapore today, providing local and international attendees a platform to share and learn about the impact of technology and innovation on business, economy, government and society.
Remembering India’s 1983 World Cup triumph
On June 25, 1983 the Indian cricket team stunned the world by beating the mighty West Indies to win their first ever World Cup. Led by Kapil Dev, the Men in Blue defeated the Windies by 43 runs at Lord's.
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Museum of Performing Arts celebrates dance legend Balasaraswati
Connected to India speaks to Savita Narasimhan on Museum of Performing Arts' maiden exhibition ‘Credo of a Dancer’, her aspirations for MOPA and South Asian arts, as well as her connection to the Indian arts scene in Singapore.
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I am a director’s actor: Puravalan Narayanasamy
Connected to India speaks with Puravalan Narayanasamy on his journey, his passion for acting, and his Kollywood experience.
Which service do you use to transfer money for personal use to India?
- Bank Transfer
- Remittance services
- Paypal
- Wire Transfer services like Western Union, Remit2India
- International Money Order
Commercial Indian real estate a good bet: Anarock Consultants
Anarock Property Consultants are pitching India’s commercial office property as an investment alternative for Non-Resident Indians in a recent report.
DBS champions social entrepreneurship across Asia
The 2019 cycle of the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) Foundation Social Enterprise (SE) Grant is now open for application.
Yoga Day spreads to the Singapore heartlands and the world
Connected to India interviews High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Mr Jawed Ashraf, and some of the yoga session participants at the inauguration event for International Day of Yoga 2019.
Singapore now the 12th most expensive city for expats
Singapore’s rise in our rankings is largely due to another strong year for the Singapore dollar.
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.
Exploring the Land of Gods - Uttarakhand
India’s obsession with religion finds perfect expression in the hill state of Uttarakhand, which is aptly called ‘Devbhumi’ (Land of Gods). People from far off lands, including NRIs, visit sacred places in the state to attain salvation and wash away their sins.
NRO Accounts: Taxable but repatriable up to a limit
In our NRI personal finance series this time we look at the rules governing Non-Resident (Ordinary) Accounts.
Non-Resident Indian deposits in India
The latest data on Non-Resident Indian deposits in India, according to the Reserve Bank of India
NRE accounts: Repatriable and pay no income or wealth tax
The personal finance world for a non-resident Indian who is navigating through different regulatory environments can get very complicated so Connected to India would like to re-introduce you to some basics.
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Priyanka Chopra gets Madame Tussauds wax figures in London and Singapore
Globetrotting Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined the elite list of celebrities to be immortalised in wax.
First decisive step taken to tackle Indian education woes
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Fed rate action could boost India Modi euphoria
The euphoria in Indian stock markets after the recent reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance could find further support next week if the US Federal Reserve decides to do an abrupt turn in its interest rate policy, from raising interest rates last December to poss
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- Remittance services
- Paypal
- Wire Transfer services like Western Union, Remit2India
- International Money Order
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What Modi 2.0 means to India’s global community
The result of the 2019 Indian general elections made waves not just in India but across the world, with people all over the globe paying close attention to party campaigns, the six week voting period and the eventual result.
US visa applicants required to submit social media information
Almost all applicants for the US visa be required to submit social media names, in addition five years' worth of email addresses and phone numbers.
Ruby Shekhar, trailblazer of Singapore sari saga
Sari is the most admired traditional Indian attire around the world. Highlighting the popularity of the iconic Indian wraparound in Singapore, lovely ladies from different countries draped in beautiful saris, depicting myriad colours and patterns, were brought together on one stage by Ruby Shekharï¿