In the context of two awards given to RYTHM Foundation at the recent ‘CSR & Sustainability Awards 2025’ in New Delhi, India — for its work in women’s empowerment and rural education — Foundation Head Santhi Periasamy, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) based in Malaysia and with vast experience in the field of education leadership, talks about her work and goals.
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EXCLUSIVE: India’s renewable energy sector has a strong foundation, but key hurdles remain, warns energy expert
Experts have pointed out that while India has made progress, it still faces barriers related to finance, technology, and competition, particularly from global players like China and the United States.
From almost extinct to exceptional growth: Rise of TECO Chemicals and Gaurav Saini
A “naughty”, “ambitious” and “not a studious kid” from the streets of Delhi, India’s capital city that houses a population of 33 million, is now the Managing Partner, CEO & Executive Board Member of Teco Chemicals, an Oslo-headquartered company with a growing reputation in the maritime sector. Connected to India’s CEO Himanshu Verma sat down […]
Donald Trump inauguration: All the President’s men and women of Indian origin
The Trump picks have to be confirmed through Senate hearings. Bloomberg has reported that the “nominees will begin testifying before the US Senate next week as Republicans rush to install the new cabinet soon after the Jan. 20 inauguration”.
Singapore SG60: Mission for 4G leadership is to retain “economic relevance” against “bright, hard-working, hungry” Indians and Chinese
In their recent statements, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and veteran Indian-origin Cabinet minister K Shanmugam have spoken of the achievements of Singapore and the challenges facing the country, as it enters a new phase.
Mediacorp’s Let’s Celebrate 2025 to ring in the new year with music and performance at Singapore Sports Hub
According to the organisers, the celebration comprises fun-filled activities for all ages and a dynamic mix of live music performed by homegrown talents. At midnight, the evening will culminate in Singapore’s longest single countdown fireworks display this year that will illuminate the sky to usher in 2025! According to reports, the event will feature a 15-minute fireworks sequence.
Newgen’s impact in Southeast Asia reflects India’s growing software strength
In 1992, Diwakar Nigam and T.S. Varadarajan synergised their vision of ‘One World, One Workplace’ to form a software company in India.
D Gukesh’s historic World Chess Championship title is a triumph of talent and parental sacrifice
The 18-year-old defeated Ding Liren of China to become the youngest ever world chess champion, capping a fabulous year in which he has hardly put a foot wrong wherever he has shown up to compete.
Singapore-based PIO entrepreneur helps violence-hit Manipuri women crochet stuffed dolls, sell products
Karam further said that his team had seen displaced women involved in making candles, incense, and washing powders, only to struggle with selling the finished products. He said they decided to make the doll-making project much simpler.
EXCLUSIVE: Wanted to bring life and levity to ‘Singapore Stories’, says National Gallery’s senior curator Dr Adele Tan
Tan, who received her PhD in art history from The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, started as the Curator at the Gallery in January 2010. Her stint continued till September 2018, before she was promoted to her current post.