To promote Indian arts abroad, the prestigious John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts has received USD1 million seed money grant to create an ‘Indian Fund’ to facilitate a series of Indian cultural performances over the next several years.
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Second batch of Andhra Pradesh farmers arrive in Singapore for honing entrepreneurial skills
The second batch of Andhra Pradesh farmers who parted with their lands voluntarily for the construction of the capital city of Amravati have arrived in Singapore. They are at the island nation for learning the intricacies of entrepreneurship.
Non-profit forum to gather views of Indian professionals about Brexit
Taking measures to ensure a smoother transition, a new forum has been launched in London to ensure that the voice of Indian professionals based in the UK is heard as the British government proceeds with Brexit..
Singapore Defence Minister arrives in India today, look to deepen security ties
Singapore’s Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen arrives today in India to hold second Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue (DMD) with his counterpart Indian Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman.
Punjab govt set to pass NRI Property Safeguards Act, claims official
Tackling the real estate issues involving non-resident Indians (NRIs), the Punjab government is set to bring the NRI Property Safeguards Act within three months to solve problems of those residing overseas, an official said.
BMW, Twitter among the official sponsors of DIFF
The 14th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to open with razzmatazz from December 6 to December 13. BMW, Twitter as official sponsors
Indian-origin Ireland PM Leo Varadkar facing parliamentary crisis over demands for DyPM to resign
The Republic of Ireland’s minority government appeared set to collapse last week after the party propping it up submitted a motion of no confidence in the deputy prime minister.
Compulsory SIP for new foreign workers in Singapore
To acquaint newly arrived foreign workers with Singapore’s social norms and laws, there will be a mandatory ‘settling-in programme’ (SIP) for those who are here on a work permit.
Josephine Teo becomes first woman president of HomeTeamNS in Singapore
Second Minister for Manpower and Home Affairs of Singapore Josephine Teo has become the first woman president of HomTeamNS today. She took charge at the HomeTeamNS Members Extravaganza which was held at Suntec City.
Sixth Mind aMaze Quiz wraps up in Singapore with ‘Instant Noodles’ crowned victors
Quiz enthusiasts in Singapore converged on the Siglap South Community Centre Hall, located at 6 Palm Road, Singapore last Saturday for the sixth edition of the Mind aMaze quiz competition.
