To prevent young people from getting addicted to smoking, and concerned about their health, a bill raising the legal age of smoking from 18 to 21 years was introduced in the Singaporean Parliament.
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Harsimrat Badal in US to rope in food giants for World Food India fair
India’s Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal is on a whirlwind tour to the US to lure investments and participation of global food giants in the upcoming World Food India 2017 in New Delhi.
Singapore’s multi-racial, multi-religious identity is its strength: DPM Teo
“Singapore’s multi-racial, multi-religious identity is its strength,” said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean while speaking today at a lunch for members of the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG), Inter-Agency Aftercare Group, and other community leaders and volunteers to thank them for their
Malayalees are significant part of Singapore Indian community: PM Lee
“The Malayalees are a small but significant part of the Singapore Indian community,” asserted Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong while speaking on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Singapore Malayalee Association.
Prize-winning author Aravind Adiga, two other NRIs shortlisted for UK prize
In new news from the literary sector in the UK, Booker Prize-winning author Aravind Adiga’s latest novel Selection Day has been shortlisted for an annual South Asian literary award worth USD25,000.
NRI drivers might be deprived of livelihood as Saudi allows women to drive
Though the historic decree allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia is widely welcomed as the emancipation of the fair sex, but it threatens to deprive tens of thousands of Non-Resident Indian (NRIs) drivers of their livelihood.
Indian prisoners all smiles on release from Sharjah jail
Wide smiles of delight were plastered on the faces of 149 Indian prisoners who were released from Sharjah jail following the amnesty decree issued by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, during his recent visit to Kerala.
NRIs turn out for 54th Camden Durga Puja
Rounding off the nine days of Navratri celebrations, the Camden Durga Puja, one of Britain’s oldest and organised by Indian expats, has stepped into its 54th year.
Choosing the right partners and projects will determine your success in India: Amit Sinha of DBS
As the first Singapore bank to establish a presence in India in 1984, DBS is well placed to talk about the opportunities and the challenges of the banking sector in India, gleaned from more than two decades of operating history in the market.
Sikhs in US urge Trump to delay introduction of electronic log device for truckers
Cautious of the ripple effect, a Sikh political action committee in the US has urged the Trump administration to delay installation of an expensive logging device in trucks.
