As Singapore HeritageFest 2021 approaches its second weekend, here’s a look at 6 programmes to watch out for.
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Revamped Changi Chapel and Museum to tell stories of courage and resilience
The CCM will open its doors on May 19, 2021 after having closed for redevelopment back in 2018.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong condemns racist attack on Indian-origin woman in Singapore
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemned the alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after reports emerged that she was kicked and abused for not wearing a mask, in a case that is being investigated by police.
Spotlight: I saw a spark in Salman Khan, says Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff is one of the veteran icons of the Indian film industry. In a virtual interview with Connected to India’s Daisy Irani Subaiah, he talks about his upcoming release Radhe, his extensive Bollywood career and his long time relationship with super star Salman Khan.
US V-P Kamala Harris to deliver message of solidarity with India in special address
United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a message of solidarity with the people of India today, as the US partners with the country to save lives and hasten the end of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the State Department.
Sikh associations in Singapore to screen community documentary during Vesakhi Mela 2021
The Young Sikh Association (YSA) is partnering with the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) this year for the annual Vesakhi Mela 2021. As part of the festivities, they are organising community screenings of the documentary film ‘The Sikh Road’.
Study gathers Singapore residents’ views on a host of pandemic-related issues
According to a study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) released yesterday, younger Singaporeans and permanent residents are more concerned about COVID-19 vaccine safety than older folks.
Singapore, UAE suspend flights from India due to COVID wave
Covid-19 Update – Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced they have suspended flights from India amid rising number of COVID-19 cases in the South Asian country.
SICCI, IIT Kanpur startup centre to hold Launchpad 2021 contest
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and IIT Kanpur’s Start-Up Incubation And Innovation Centre (SIIC) are set to kick off their Launchpad Competition 2021
Tracking rising COVID wave in India closely: US State Department
While issuing a travel advisory, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price has said that the United States is “very closely” tracking the course of the recent COVID-19 surge in India.
