Researchers at the National University of Singapore have achieved a breakthrough in Terahertz technology (THz) which would be helpful in making portable handheld sensors for detecting explosives, wearable sensors that can detect chemical agents or non-invasive imaging techniques that could detect ti
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Special-needs people performing lion dance in Singapore
Chinese New Year has brought novel kind of excitement this year as people with intellectual disabilities are performing a lion dance. This dance troupe, comprising of people with special needs, are earning applause in Singapore.
Plans afoot for new form of caregiving in Singapore
To develop altruistic tendencies and encourage caregiving in Singaporean society, plans are afoot that people should volunteer for this cause as it can be used as credits to get care, respite or have others to care for them in later life when they themselves become old.
Changi Airport of Singapore creates record of handling 58.7 million passengers in 2016
One of the busiest airports in South East Asia-Changi Airport of Singapore has created a record of handling about 58.7 million passengers in 2016. This airport has seen burgeoning traffic as it is an important route in South East Asia, North East Asia and Oceania.
Indians celebrate Republic Day with patriotic fervour in Singapore
Select members of Indian diaspora in Singapore had a great Republic Day. First at the unfurling of the Indian tricolour at the Indian High Commission and then a fabulous dinner at the Shangri La hotel.
India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Mr Jawed Ashraf played the gracious host
INSEAD – Singapore tops global MBA ranking
Singapore has added another feather in its cap of having top business schools figuring high on the Financial Times’ annual global ranking of MBA programmes. The business school – INSEAD in Singapore has emerged as the world’s best business school.
Prerna Awards 2017: Sweetness of Indian languages resonate in Singapore
Diversity of Indian languages and culture resonated in Singapore at the Prerna Awards function on January 21. Over 200 individuals took part in the competition organised by Singapore Language Organisation (SLO).
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) result to be declared on Feb 2
The posting results for 2017 Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) will be declared on February 2, said Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore in a press release. The result will be available from 9:00 am onwards on the same day.
Republic Day cements India-UAE ties
The relations between India and UAE was further cemented as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces visited India and was the chief guest during the Republic Day celebrations.
Indian businessman comes to aid of prisoners in UAE
As a kind gesture, a Dubai based Indian businessman has decided to spend 1 million US dollars (3.8 million dirhams) to help free prisoners who are behind bars in UAE due to non-payment of debts.
