Dressed in a white shirt and matching trousers, Shrey Bhargava sat patiently, soaking in the adulation as the host attributed a series of job roles to his names. When it was his turn, the actor- who is Singapore’s representative for the upcoming Asian Academy Creative Awards- narrowed it down to just one word. “I’m an […]

From almost shutting down to top industry player: How Delhi-boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cutthroat maritime sector

On the verge of shutting down, a company has not only managed to stay afloat, but also emerge as an industry leader. The man leading the charge is a boy from the Indian capital city, Delhi, who has also evolved from just another name on the payroll to acquire 10 per cent stakes in the […]

From almost shutting down to top industry player: Delhi boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cut-throat maritime sector

Gaurav Saini’s journey reflects a commitment to striving for excellence. His rise from humble beginnings to senior leadership and being a shareholder leader within the company is a testament to his dedication and astute business acumen.

Indian American doctor Mihir Meghani commits USD 4 million for awareness of Hinduism in US

Emergency care physician Dr Meghani, who founded the Hindu American Foundation along with his friends two decades ago, has pledged that he would donate USD 1.5 million more — taking his total contribution to USD 4 million — to the Hindu cause.

Skilled in 7 Indian dance forms, Aparna Satheesan uses performing arts to create cohesive communities

Aparna Satheesan, Artistic Director of Samyoga School of Dance, Carmel, Indiana, is the founder of the US-based non-profit Samyoga Performing Arts and a renowned exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.

Prince William, the environmentalist, works for conservation unity during visit to Singapore

Prince William’s arrival on November 5 was greeted with great enthusiasm by the Singapore public, and the next three days saw a programme organised around raising the bar on conservation and related solutions.

India is an “extraordinary market”, says Apple CEO Tim Cook, citing “all-time revenue record”

Global tech giant Apple is increasing its footprint in India, both in terms of sales and production, and CEO Tim Cook sees this as “an extraordinary market”, with “a lot of people moving into the middle class”.

Indian-origin Singaporean wellness expert runs the world’s highest annual marathon

Mrudul Jambhekar Iyer, an Indian-origin wellness expert from Singapore, finished the 42km run within the 10th edition of the Ladakh Marathon in India, held on September 7-10, 2023.

Calvin Chua, festival director of Archifest 2023, explores how Singapore responds to the changing needs of society and sustainability

The theme of Archifest 2023 is ‘Interim: Acts of Adaptation’, and the festival director explains how the interim has long been a part of Singapore’s public infrastructure and why efficient adaptation can enhance public wellbeing.

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