US President Donald Trump has picked Ajit Vardaraj Pai to head the crucial Federal Communications Commission (FCC), making him the fourth Indian-American in the administration at the senior level.
Author: Garima Kapil
HDB changes rental rules for non-Malaysian work permit holders
Non-Malaysian work permit holders from the manufacturing sector are no longer allowed to rent a whole Housing Board flat as of January 1, 2017, and are only allowed to rent rooms.
Jallikattu ban: Tamil-Americans hold rally outside Indian Embassy in Washington
Several hundred Tamil-Americans held a rally in support of the ongoing Jallikattu movement demanding the lifting of the ban on the bull-taming sport, which is an integral part of the Tamilian culture.
More static music points along Thaipusam route this year
The Hindu Endowment Board has announced that this year’s Thaipusam procession will feature more static music points along the route, from nine to 23.
Singapore’s workers still have it easier than most: Bloomberg
An official data by Bloomberg shows that though the job cuts in Singapore may be at the highest since 2009, but workers still have it easier than the most.
‘You have the power’ – Kamala Harris strikes defiant tone at Women’s March
California Senate Kamala Harris, who was among dozens of speakers at the packed Women’s March in Washington, struck a defiant tone in her words to the sea of people dotted with pink hats.
Illegal public meeting in support of Jallikattu held at Sembawang Park, 30 detained
30 people have been detained by police for their suspected involvement in a public
assembly without a permit on January 21.
No pay hike for most employees in Singapore this year: Survey
An annual survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters has revealed that employees in Singapore are not likely to get a pay hike this year.
Indian-American Commissioner Ajit Pai likely to be Interim FCC Chair
President-elect Donald Trump and Indian-American commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Ajit Pai’s meeting on January 16 has fueled speculations about his role in the incoming administration.
Five things to do over the weekend of January 21-22
It’s time to unwind in your own way. Choose from an art show or music performances, here are the top ways to spend this weekend, which will leave you all refreshed.
