Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar is among 20 female icons chosen by Mattel for a special edition Barbie doll series to celebrate the 60th birthday of the iconic character.
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UK refers Nirav Modi’s extradition request to court, says ED
Following an expose by a leading UK daily newspaper, the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi is once again in the limelight.
Singapore playwright Tanuj Khosla’s school admissions satire to be staged in New Delhi
Poet, playwright, lyricist and, incidentally, investment professional, Tanuj Khosla is set to make his stage debut in India’s capital.
The NRI Guide to Voting in 2019
There are an estimated 31 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). With roughly half of them eligible to vote in India, and at a median voter-size of 10.3 lakh per constituency; this would represent 15 parliamentary “seats”.
ARtists help STB, St+art India bring Singapore streets to New Delhi
Singaporean street and modern art was the overarching theme during the Lodhi Art Festival last weekend. With extensive displays at Kona and murals on the walls of houses in Lodhi Colony along the road dubbed Singapore Lane
India-based ‘Period. End Of Sentence’ makes history, wins Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject
An India-based film on menstruation, titled Period. End of Sentence, has won the Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category at the 91st Academy Awards.
Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners
As a goodwill gesture to toward the deepening ties with India, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has ordered the release of 850 prisoners lodged in Saudi jails on the request of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sops, tax exemptions for start-ups up to INR 250mn, NRIs excluded
To provide a momentum to investments in start-ups, the Indian government has cleared a proposal that exempts a start-up from paying income tax on investment up to INR 250 million. However the Non Resident Indian (NRI) entities will not be entitled to the new exemption.
Akshay Kumar’s Historical War Drama ‘Kesari’ Trailer Out Tomorrow
Akshay Kumar is all set to take us into the tale of one of Indian soldiers’ most heroic last stands, the Battle of Saragarhi. He is going to unveil the trailer of his upcoming film tomorrow. Known for his great choice of film roles in the recent past, the actor will be seen in his […]
In Pics: Singapore Weekender showcases the cutting edge of Modern ARtists
It was a colourful weekend that gave a whole new meaning to the concept of Modern Art. Highlighting the cross-cultural ingenuity of artists across Singapore and New Delhi, the Singapore Weekender of the Lodhi Art Festival provided a window into the world of innovative art.
