Singer-composer Amit Dhamelia considers himself one of the contributors to the Indian music scene in Singapore. This month is quite special for him, as he stages his “maiden independent live production in Singapore”, named Ishq Sufiyana.
Category: Singapore
Indian-origin ministers seek to have their case against Lee Hsien Yang heard in Singapore
Both Cabinet ministers sent lawyers’ letters to Yang on July 27, saying that they would sue unless he apologised, withdrew his allegations and paid SGD 25,000 in damages that would be donated to charity. Yang did not comply with the demands.
Ravi Menon retiring from Monetary Authority of Singapore after 29 years; Chia Der Jiun to take over as MD
A media release said that as MD, Ravi Menon was the driving force behind MAS’ initiatives to make Singapore’s financial sector more resilient, innovative, and purposeful.
The vote for me and what I stood for is a vote of confidence in Singapore itself, says new president Tharman
Tharman will be sworn in as the ninth President of Singapore — and the third of Indian origin — on September 14, after the term of the incumbent President Halimah Yacob ends on September 13.
Tharman wins Singapore presidential election with a landslide of 70 per cent votes
The decisive result of Singapore’s first contested presidential polls since 2011 was announced by Returning Officer Tan Meng Dui at past midnight, Singapore time.
Singapore Police arrest 13 suspects aged 15-25 years for malware scams related to bank accounts
Complaints of malware have been coming to the Singapore Police Force since the beginning of 2023. According to the information released, the malware infected victims’ phones and then money was siphoned out of their bank accounts.
Colonial Cousins to perform their fusion music magic at Esplanade, Singapore, on Sept 1
Colonial Cousins, the musical duo of singer Hariharan and singer-composer Leslee Lewis, are set to perform in Singapore on September 1, at 8pm, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
Singapore presidential election candidates taking part in live debate on television at 9pm, August 28
The “presidential forum”, as the live debate is called, will be broadcast by CNA on August 28, and will also be live-streamed on CNA’s YouTube and Facebook channels, with a repeat telecast on Channel 5 on August 29.
Indians in Singapore celebrate Sri Aurobindo’s 150 birth anniversary
The life of Sri Aurobindo, the Indian revolutionary who turned to spirituality, was an inspiration for everyone today, said India’s envoy in Singapore, as he joined followers of the freedom-fighter and philosopher in celebrating his 150th birth anniversary.
Singapore theatreperson G Selva puts the audience in charge with the novel concept of mediated plays
Singapore is set to see this rather novel play format in September, as Avant Theatre, led by G Selva, presents Hangman. The Tamil and English shows for the play will be staged on September 14, 15, and 16 at Stamford Arts Centre Blackbox.
