Giving a big shoutout to the initiative and its main organiser Ray of Hope, the minister posted on Instagram: “Flagged off Walk for Hope early this morning at SJI! Walk for Hope is a fundraiser for Ray of Hope, a crowdfunding charity for underserved communities. Every step we take supports Ray of Hope’s vital work helping those in crisis, like seniors, single parents, children, and migrant workers.”
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Building cultural bridges: Meera Balasubramanian on why Samskriti matters more than ever
This year’s edition holds special meaning, as Kalpavriksha Fine Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary as a non-profit arts organisation in Singapore. Founded in 2016, the organisation has mentored over 200 students and staged acclaimed performances both locally and internationally.
Singapore-born Indian-origin professor Mangala Srinivas joins top science advisory panel in Europe
She is now one of seven new chief scientific advisers to the European Commission, chosen from around 400 nominees, including Nobel laureates. According to reports, Prof Srinivas was appointed in May 2025 and officially onboarded in Brussels in July.
Singapore to bar high-risk travellers with no-boarding directives from 2026
On Thursday, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said ICA’s transformation comes at a time of increasing volumes of travellers coming into the country.
Indian man jailed over 14 years in Singapore for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl
The offences took place between about 4.50 pm and about 5.05 pm on October 28, 2021, at his provision store in Jurong West on the west coast of Singapore. The girl visited his store and returned later that day to buy ice cream.
Heroes of Tanjong Katong sinkhole rescue to meet President Tharman at Istana
The President’s Office confirmed on Wednesday, July 30, that these workers will attend the Istana open house on Sunday, where there will be opportunities for them to interact with the president and other guests.
New US visa rules from September 2, in-person interviews now mandatory
This change rolls back earlier exemptions and is part of a broader move towards tighter visa screening. The announcement came from the US State Department on 25 July. It follows the recent introduction of a new USD 250 processing fee for non-immigrant visa applications, which was implemented earlier the same week.
Singapore officer pleads guilty to exploiting Indian visa applicants for sexual favours
Another three similar charges involving three other Indian men, aged between 25 and 30 years, will be considered during his sentencing, which is scheduled for August 18, 2025, the report said.
Singapore sinkhole swallows car; prompts urgent review of public works
The incident took place on Saturday afternoon, July 26, along Tanjong Katong Road South in the southeastern part of the city, causing a car to fall into the sinkhole. The driver was rescued with the help of workers on site and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
When Art Meets Nature: Taiwan and Singapore collaborate on children’s art exhibition
The exhibition is curated by Peng Hsiung from Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, along with learning curators from the National Gallery Singapore – Annabelle Tan, Elaine Chan, and Wang Tingting. Artists featured include Taiwan’s Chen Po-I and Yenting Hsu, and Singapore’s Zul Mahmod, Tan Zi Xi, and Soh Ee Shaun. Each of them has created works that encourage curiosity and connection with the environment.
