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NBT launches 10 Indian children books in Arabic in UAE book fair

In a first, India's official book publishing agency National Book Trust launched 10 children's books of India translated into the Arabic...

SMU, NTU undertake steps to protect students from sexual harassment

Singapore Management University (SMU) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are taking various steps to protect students from sexual...

Indian-origin man scripts history by becoming first Indian to win election in Japan

An Indian-origin person nicknamed ‘Yogi’ has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win an election in Japan. He has been...

NTUC offers 50 cents coffee and tea to elderly Singaporeans for a year

The 50 cents kopi and teh will be available at close to 100 NTUC Foodfare and Kopitiam food courts and coffee shops across the island.

NTU and NUHS researchers develop self-inflating balloon to tackle obesity

Researchers from NTU and NUHS designed a novel weight management capsule that could be an alternative to the traditional method of inserting...

GoJEK partners Singtel to offer users and customers special privileges

From May 2019, SingTel and GoJEK will roll out initiatives to cross-market their offerings, which comprise mobile, ride-hailing and...

Indian-origin South African singer renders six variations of Hanuman Chalisa

The sweet and mellifluous voice of an Indian-origin singer based in South Africa has become the latest hit on the internet as she has sung...

Singapore-based internet company BIGO Technology to invest SGD135 million in India

Singapore-based internet company BIGO Technology will be investing SGD135 million (USD100 million) for its business expansion plan in India...

Budget carrier SpiceJet to connect Mumbai with Hong Kong, Middle East

Indian aviation carrier SpiceJet announced connections from Mumbai to a host of international destinations with direct non-stop flights...

Our Tampines Hub wins top award from BCA for human-centric design

Our Tampines Hub clinched the Platinum Award at this year's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Universal Design Mark Award.

Firefly resumes flight between Subang and Singapore’s Seletar Airport

On Monday, April 22, Seletar Airport welcomed the inaugural flight by FireflyFY3126 from Subang to Seletar at about 10.50am.

Senseless acts of violence 'can never be justified': President Halimah on Sri Lanka blasts

President Halimah Yacob said she was deeply saddened to learn of the string of attacks over the Easter weekend.

Indian national extradited to US from Singapore in SGD312 million call centre fraud

Singaporean authorities extradited an Indian national to the United States to face charges related to his role as an operator of a call...

Indians rejoice as foundation stone of first Hindu temple laid in UAE

Indians rejoice, hail UAE's pluralism as foundation stone of first Hindu temple laid in Abu Dhabi

Singapore condemns violence in Sri Lanka, says no reports of Singaporean casualties

Thus far, there are no reports of Singaporean casualties in the coordinated blasts in Sri Lanka over the Easter weekend.

Changi Airport dons a ‘Jewel’ for enhanced travel experience for flyers

Changi Airport of Singapore has literally added a sparkling jewel in its crown! Well, we are talking about the latest addition at the...

India's democracy is underrated: Here is why?

The data is simply staggering: 8,251 candidates from 464 parties wooing 900 Million voters (83 million first-time voters) for 545 seats in...

No more departure stamps for foreigners leaving Singapore: ICA

From next Monday, April 22, foreigners departing Singapore will no longer need to get their passports stamped at the manned counters.

Wet and warm conditions to persist through May: NEA

The prevailing inter-monsoon conditions in Singapore and the surrounding region are expected to persist through next month.

Election Department of Singapore releases updated voter rolls

The Election Department of Singapore has released the updated voter rolls of citizens who are eligible to cast their vote in the next...

World Statesman Award 2019 to be given to PM Lee

US-based interfaith group Appeal of Conscience Foundation will confer the prestigious 2019 World Statesman Award upon Prime Minister of...

Dubai Gurudwara to host daily iftaar for Muslims during Ramadan

Sikh community is famous all over the world for extending help to the people of other faiths. In consonance with the same spirit, Guru Nanak...

NTU handheld device detects heavy metals in drinking water in 5 mins

Inspired by the ability of the human body, the device developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore can generate...

NRIs descend in Gujarat to campaign for Modi

A week to go for elections in Gujarat, and Gujarati NRIs from all over the world are jet set to start campaigning for Prime Minister...