RedDot Bhangra spreads the joy of dance at street party for migrant workers
Multi-cultural volunteer group RedDot Bhangra partners Transient Workers Count Too for a migrant worker street party.
Two NRI devotees donate INR 13.5 crore to Lord Venkateswara
Two US-based entrepreneurs today donated INR13.5 crore to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala.
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From Singrauli to Singapore-Incredible journey of Kathak dancer Avinav Mukharji
The journey of young Kathak dancer Arinav Mukharji from the small nondescript Indian town of Singrauli to Singapore can be summarised in one word: ‘Incredible’. He is presently a faculty member of Apsara Arts of Singapore and teaches the intricacies of Kathak - a dance form of Northern India.
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Umeed: 20-year-old Kathak dancer Sunena Gupta’s journey against the odds
20-year-old Sunena Gupta was diagnosed with Alopecia when she was just two. Here's the story of her struggles and how she had overcome all odds and reached greater heights.
Does real estate in India continue to attract you as an investment opportunity?
- Yes - source of highest returns
- Average - depends on the project
- No - now I invest in the resident country
Save expense receipts from work trips abroad to claim tax exemption
Be sure to save your expense and travel receipts from work trips abroad, warned the Indian tax authorities.
Sabanitha Shanmugasundram appointed as Head, Indian Audience in Mediacorp
Sabanitha Shanmugasundram has been appointed as the Head, Indian Audience for the media company Mediacorp. In addition to this, Oliver Chong will join the company as Head of Consumer Marketing.
GIIS launches digitally-advanced SMART Campus pioneering educational technology
Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Singapore has been pioneering new trails in education all applications of technology. The school has opened its flagship SMART Campus, the largest in the world, to provide NextGen education with technologically advanced facilities.
Number of marriages increased in Singapore while divorce rate fell in 2017
The number of marriages increased, and divorce rate fell in Singapore last year, according to the Statistics on Marriages and Divorce 2017 publication released by the Department of Statistics (Singstat) today.
Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Spanning a period of more than 4,000 years while witnessing the fusion of several customs and traditions, India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country.
Five breathtaking Himalayan summer trekking destinations in India
Gone are the days when people used to like luxurious holidays. it is now the age of nature lovers and expeditions. Here are some choice locations to go for a summer trek in the Himalayas.
Safety goes hi-tech at new GIIS SMART Campus
Staple of science fiction stories, facial recognition, is in place in the new GIIS SMART Campus to keep its 3,500 students safe and secure.
Virtual classrooms are here to revolutionalise learning
Here's a peek into the future of education at Singapore-based Global Indian International School (GIIS).
Relocating to the Singapore Marina Bay Area
The Marina Bay area of Singapore is a super-modern part of the city. The land was only reclaimed in the 1970s, and since then, the authorities have constructed architectural marvels with the aim of creating a prime, mixed space for residential, commercial and entertainment purposes. The Marina Bay i
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IN PICS: This Japanese village looks like Narnia and you need to visit
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How Can India Overcome an Impending Mental Health Epidemic?
Despite the recent attention and increasing prevalence of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, India continues to struggle. Certain cultural variables continue to make it challenging (and sometimes even taboo) to receive effective treatment.
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High Court in Indian city allows NRI to depose in court using video chat
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has for the first time allowed a US-based NRI, who is the petitioner in a property dispute, to be deposed in a Punjab court using a video chat application such as WhatsApp or Skype.
Nirav Modi flees to Brussels, believed to be travelling on Singapore passport
The diamond merchant, wanted in India's biggest-ever banking scam, is said to be travelling in and out of the UK freely, possibly on a Singapore passport, not an Indian one.
NRI in Rajasthan takes forward Modi’s Swachch Bharat Campaign
Following the motto Mera Shahar Ho Swachch Shahar (Be My City a Clean City), Nawal Kishore Godara and NRI from Congo, with his team, is regularly active in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachch Bharat Abhiyan and Vasundhara Raje Scindia’s Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan.