The body of an NRI software engineer named Ankit Bagai, 30, was found in a lake in Maryland, United State, nine days after he went missing.

Pioneer Indian pop star Prateek Kuhad set for Singapore show after seven years

Indian multilingual singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is returning to the Singapore after seven years following the success of his global tour across the USA, Europe and India.

Pushpendra Sharma: Putting the healing powers of turmeric to good use with Haldy

Singapore-based entrepreneur Pushpendra Sharma has turned the increased pandemic-drive focus on immunity and health boosters into a nifty startup.

India-born Ajay Banga set to become World Bank chief unopposed

Ajay Banga, the US pick to head the World Bank, appears almost certain to become the anti-poverty lender’s next president after nominations closed yesterday with no country publicly proposing an alternative candidate.

My writings are the blessings of Lord Shiva: Amish Tripathi

In the latest Spotlight on Connected to India, we’re joined by Amish Tripathi, whose bestselling Shiva Trilogy, Rama Chandra series and Indic Chronicle have sold over six million copies since 2010.

Harsha Thangirala’s passion for music takes him on global journey

Harsha Thangirala’s childhood interest in music has blossomed into a fruitful career. The young music editor has not let anything get in the way of achieving his dreams.

My heart belongs everywhere and nowhere: Award-winning author Priyanka Pradhan

Catch up with Dubai-based author Priyanka Pradhan, who wrote the award-winning book ‘Tales from the Himalayas’, an illustrated collection of 17 short stories.

Satya Nadella bags Padma Bhushan; eyes India visit

Microsoft head Satya Nadella formally received the Padma Bhushan – the third-highest civilian award in India – from India’s consul general TV Nagendra Prasad in San Francisco, US.

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