Along with rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan, the other awardees — people and businesses — are Malay drum-maker Mohamed Yaziz Bin Mohamed Hassan; Peranakan-style jeweller Thomis Kwan; Chinese tea shop Pek Sin Choon; and Teochew pastry shop Thye Moh Chan.
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Sunita Williams plans visit to India, excited about ISRO’s future astronauts
Williams, whose father Deepak Pandya hails from Gujarat, said she was looking forward to visiting her father’s home country. She also expressed excitement about the future of Indian astronauts, particularly those who will be part of ISRO’s upcoming space missions.
US Senate votes to confirm Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya as NIH head
Bhattacharya is an expert in health policy and has a strong background in medical research and economics.
Yugesh Kannan wins V Supreme talent hunt, takes home SGD 10,000 prize
At the grand finale, each finalist had to prove their versatility through a series of high-pressure challenges. These included both scripted and impromptu acting tasks, as well as demanding hosting and interview segments, with special guest appearances from renowned actors and actresses like Ashwini Nair, Bharathi Rani, Kishore Kumaran, and Sivakumar Palakrishnan.
Writer Kamaladevi Aravindan among six inducted into Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame
Initiated by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), which marks its 45th anniversary this year, the Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates progress in gender equality and recognises inductees’ contributions to Singapore’s history, society, and progress.
Tara Prasad: Indian-American figure skater, tackles death threats head-on, reaffirms commitment to sport
Despite being born in the U.S. to an immigrant family from Tamil Nadu, Prasad chose to represent India in women’s singles skating, denouncing her U.S. citizenship.
4 Indian-origin women honoured by Indian Consulate, FIA on International Women’s Day in New York
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi was the chief guest at the event that honoured the “exceptional women for their remarkable contributions across diverse fields, reinforcing a steadfast commitment to women’s empowerment and recognition,” a press release issued by FIA said.
Government of India Confers Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Educationist & Entrepreneur Atul Temurnikar; Opens Up in Exclusive Interview
The award is given to the best of talents from the ever-growing Indian diaspora during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The 18th edition was hosted by India in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, in the eastern part of the country from 8 to 10 January.
Cricket, comedy & culture converge as Singapore’s Avi Dixit shines on the world stage
Avi, for a start, juggles multiple roles, but to make it simpler for our readers, he’s a professional cricketer who represents Singapore at the highest level, who also dabbles as an online content creator.
Traditional Odissi meets contemporary storytelling in Soumee De’s Kali – The Timeless Goddess Singapore premiere
The dance-theatre production, to be staged at AVAI at Apsaras Arts, explores the powerful and complex persona of Ma Kali, a symbol of creation, destruction, and transformation.
