12 July 2025
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Khelo Bharat Niti opens door for overseas Indians in country’s sports teams
The policy document states that wherever possible, talented and well-known Indian-origin athletes based in other countries may be encouraged to return and compete for India. This would allow sports to play a larger role in cultural diplomacy and in building a stronger global Indian identity.
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6-Year-Old Indian boy becomes youngest to scale Mount Elbrus
Teghbir was issued a certificate confirming that he is the world’s youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Elbrus at the age of 6 years, 9 months, and 4 days.
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Krishna Das, American kirtan singer hailed as “chant master”, joins yoga project for favelas of Brazil
On July 9, a unique combination of Indian spirituality — yoga and kirtan — was experienced by the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, and at the centre of it was the renowned American kirtan singer Krishna Das, born Jeffrey Kagel.
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Kolkata: IIM Calcutta student alleges rape at boys’ hostel, one arrested
A female student has been allegedly raped at the boys' hostel of the premier Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Joka in Kolkata
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EXCLUSIVE: Kiran Joneja reflects on her accidental entry into showbiz, living with Ramesh Sippy and more
Known for iconic roles like Veerawali in Buniyaad and Ganga in Mahabharat, Kiran shared how her acting career began unexpectedly during her college days.
Krishna Das, American kirtan singer hailed as “chant master”, joins yoga project for favelas of Brazil
On July 9, a unique combination of Indian spirituality — yoga and kirtan — was experienced by the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, and at the centre of it was the renowned American kirtan singer Krishna Das, born Jeffrey Kagel.
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In Pics: Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela symbolises faith, devotion, and the eternal quest for moksha (liberation). Pilgrims from across India and the world gathered to take a holy dip in sacred rivers, seeking spiritual cleansing and liberation from past sins.
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26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
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Know your awards: Indian civilian honours
Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of the country. Know about Indian awards here.
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Eid Al Adha celebrated across India
Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.
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Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus
After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.
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Five most popular panoramas in India
New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the world.
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Singapore seeks deeper global ties as big powers compete
Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, who also oversees national security, shared these views during an interview at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore.
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Raffles street food festival celebrates beloved tastes of India and Southeast Asia
Raffles Hotel Singapore blends the vibrant spirit of the streets with the refined elegance of heritage dining. Through two immersive culinary experiences — the return of Tiffin Room’s Street Food Festival and the second edition of the Regional Hawker Showcase at Raffles Courtyard — the hotel continues to honour the rich cultural tapestry of Asia’s most beloved food traditions.
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Singapore Spotlight to dazzle at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
The showcase features six diverse acts across theatre, comedy, dance, street performance, and experimental art, and arrives at a time of national pride as Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence.
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Singapore: MAS fines 9 financial institutions SGD 27.45M in major money laundering case
MAS has imposed total composition penalties of SGD 27.45 million on the nine institutions for failing to meet anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements. These penalties were based on the institutions’ exposure to persons of interest, the number of rule breaches, and the weaknesses in their AML/CFT controls.
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PAP questions WP chief Pritam Singh over Singapore politics talk on Malaysian show
In a video released on YouTube on June 24, he spoke to ‘Keluar Sekejap (come out for a while -- if literally translated), a popular Malaysian political podcast hosted by former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Hamdan, previously information chief of United Malays National Organisation.
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Singapore stepped up security amid Israel-Iran tensions, says Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam
The government is concerned that extremist groups could use the regional tensions as an excuse to carry out attacks, either on Western targets such as Israeli or American interests, or on Muslim communities and symbols, depending on the ideology of the attackers.
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Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore celebrates Japan’s cherry blossoms
The Grand Lobby’s décor, featuring elegant Sakura tree displays, creates the perfect setting for this seasonal indulgence, offering guests a picturesque backdrop to capture unforgettable memories.
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Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s newest wildlife adventure opens to the public
As the park celebrates its grand opening, it is expected to welcome approximately 900,000 visitors during its first year of operations.
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SGD-INR Hits 65: How to Make the Most of This Exchange Rate Spike
There was a frantic exchange of messages among NRI community in Singapore when one of person’s transferring cash back to India hit an exchange rate of INR 65 on the Western Union app.
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Rajesh K. Gupta to lead UC San Diego’s new school for AI, computing and data science
SCIDS is one of 12 schools at UC San Diego, and only the fourth to be added in this century. It brings together more than 50 faculty across 16 academic fields and serves about 8,000 students, including many from a growing community college pipeline. The school offers two undergraduate degrees, three master’s degrees and a PhD program, with specialisation in data science and AI.
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Indian-origin Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja joins Elon Musk’s America Party as treasurer
His appointment to the America Party came soon after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the formation of the party on X.
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California school named after activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a first for Punjabi representation in US
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by community members, school officials, and the family of Jaswant Singh Khalra, including his wife and daughter.
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Trump calls Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani a ‘Communist lunatic’ after NYC primary upset
Mamdani, who is currently serving as a New York state assemblyman representing Queens, secured 43.5 percent of the vote, with 90 percent of ballots counted. If he wins the final election, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
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UNLV honours Indian-American professor with fellowship fund
Professor Verma’s career at UNLV spanned 55 years, from 1967 to 2022. During this time, he played an important role in building and strengthening the department. He served as department chair for 22 years and was instrumental in launching the university’s master’s programme in mathematics in 1969.
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History made: Indian-origin Sareet Kaur Binning leads England U-16s in landmark moment for representation
Of Indian origin and Sikh, Binning’s appointment is being hailed as a breakthrough for representation in a sport where South Asian women have long remained on the margins. Despite making up nearly 15 percent of grassroots participation in the UK, South Asians account for less than 1 percent of players in the Women’s Super League — a glaring gap that Binning’s rise powerfully challenges.
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Business
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Nvidia becomes first public company to cross USD 4 trillion valuation
The milestone reflects the upheaval being unleashed by artificial intelligence, or AI, which is widely viewed as the biggest tectonic shift in technology since Apple co — founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 18 years ago.
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Apple appoints Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as COO
Apple on Wednesday announced the appointment of Indian-origin techie Sabih Khan as the company's new COO
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Emirates launches premium economy on Kolkata-Dubai route from July 18
The premium economy cabin includes 24 seats made of cream leather with wider seat space, deeper recline, raised leg rests, and adjustable headrests.
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Air India Express admits engine part lapse after DGCA warning
The airline said the work was carried out as soon as the oversight was noticed and that both engines are now compliant.
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