An Indian teacher has become the latest millionaire in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as she won AED1 million in Commercial Bank International’s annual draw.
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Fake news, terrorism among challenges disrupting Asia-Pacific progress: Ong
Rise of terrorism, deliberate spread of online falsehoods are among the challenges that threaten to disrupt Asia-Pacific’s progress, said Second Minister for Defence Ong Ye Kung.
Viral video labels Indian-origin principal as ‘Hitler’ over hijab controversy
An Indian-origin principal at one of the UK’s leading state-funded schools was branded as ‘Hitler’ on social media over her efforts to ban the ‘hijab’ for very young students.
Nikki Haley slams the Grammys for bringing politics to music
Indian-American US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has slammed the Grammys for mixing politics with music.
EDB committed to make Singapore as high-value manufacturing base
The Economic Development Board (EDB) will seek to consolidate Singapore’s position as a high-value manufacturing base by deepening the nation’s advanced manufacturing and digital capabilities.
NUS Business School MBA programme jumps eight places to rank 18th globally
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme has been ranked 18th in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA rankings for 2018.
Court nullifies Malaysian Indira Gandhi’s kids’ conversion to Islam
Malaysian Federal Court ruled on Monday, Jan 29, that the unilateral conversion of Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi’s three children to Islam by her ex-husband was null.
SMRT chief spokesperson Patrick Nathan has resigned, company confirms
SMRT’s vice president for communications, Mr Patrick Nathan, has resigned is understood to be currently serving out his notice, the transport operator confirmed.
‘NRIs in Vidya, Vaidya and Veda’ urge for fostering ‘Sanatana Dharma’
To bring NRIs closer to Indian culture, a unique programme was organised at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Enathur, near Chennai.
Indian PM Narendra Modi to interact with diaspora at Dubai Opera
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage with the diaspora in the Middle East during his two-day upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates starting from February 10. He will interact with the Indian community members at the Dubai Opera on February 11.
