One of the most interesting parts of the Mahabharata regarding Arjuna’s transformation into dance teacher and eunuch Brihannala during the final year of the Pandavas’ 13-year exile (agyatvas) will be recreated on stage at majestic Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay on Nov 5.
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In pics: from inception to 2017, celebrating Esplanade’s 15th birthday
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay turns 15 today, and everyone is invited to visit one of the world’s busiest arts centres to see it in a new light. From October 12 to 31, the number “15” will be emblazoned on the centre’s twin domes every evening.
Indian girl missing after being punished by foster father in US
In a case involving allegations of child abuse, a three-year-old Indian girl with developmental issues has gone missing in the US state of Texas after her adoptive father allegedly told her to stand outside alone late in the night as punishment.
Deepavali in Singapore: Indian diaspora to celebrate the festival with panache
Singapore has fully geared up to celebrate the festival of Deepavali with utmost gusto and panache. The Indian diaspora spread across this wonderful island find this time to get relief from their work and spend time with family, friends and enjoy the festival.
Indian-origin population among most highly skilled in UK, finds government survey
Taking stock of its labour force, Britain’s Indian-origin population tends to be among the most highly skilled in comparison to the country’s other ethnic minority categories, according to a new ‘Race Disparity Audit’ released yesterday.
Punjab woman narrates tale of torture in Saudi Arabia
Another case of gruesome torture in Saudi Arabia has come to light as a Punjabi woman has accused her employers of physical abuse and expressed the fear that she might be killed.
US President Trump to meet Singapore PM Lee on October 23
US President Donald Trump will meet with Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the White House in Washington on October 23, announced the press secretary of the White House in a statement.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit India, Pakistan
Reaching out to the Indian subcontinent, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced yesterday that he would visit India and Pakistan this year to promote the British capital as a destination of choice for trade and cultural ties.
Singapore govt pilots programme to help local companies bring in foreign trainers to increase expertise
To fill skill gaps in local companies of Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower has piloted a new scheme that will allow the foreign trainers to train people working in these companies.
Doha Bank offering home loans upto INR 50 million for NRIs and PIOs
There is good news for Indian expatriates working in Qatar and Kuwait, as Doha Bank has launched its new NRI Home Loans scheme to help them buy a home in India.
