With only seven letters and two syllables, “culture” is not one of the longest words in the English dictionary, but it’s perhaps one of the weightiest, and also the one with the most hidden depth. “Culture” encompasses the history of entire civilisations, holds the present together, and paves the road to the future. Yet, culture […]
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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.
Singapore exhibition traces the culture-rich Malayalee journey in the island nation
Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore is the latest special exhibition at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), having opened on November 25, 2023, and scheduled to till September 14, 2024.
Diwali in Singapore: President Tharman hosts his first Deepavali open house at The Istana
Indian-origin Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who was elected recently with a landslide margin of votes, hosted thousands of people at his first Deepavali (aka Diwali) open house at The Istana.
Diwali 2023: Raffles Hotel Singapore lavishes love on North Indian delicacies with a special spread at Tiffin Room
The Diwali 2023 menu at the Tiffin Room (available from October 30 to November 12) presents the range of different flavours and textures of North India, a geographical region of several states, each with its own signature dishes.
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.
Indian-origin chef Inderpal Singh wins MasterChef Singapore Season 4
After weeks of intense competition, Inderpal Singh won the fourth season of the cooking reality show in the finale aired on October 15. His reward was the MasterChef trophy, SGD 10,000 (approximately INR6.7 lakh) in cash, and other gifts.
Diwali special Singapore events: Decked up Indian Heritage Centre welcomes all to Deepavali Open House 2023
Like each year, the Indian Heritage Centre is ready to welcome Singaporeans and tourists to the island nation, to the Deepavali Open House 2023, spread across the weekends from October 14 to November 12, 2023.
Durga Puja in Singapore: SIPA gets a hearty shoutout from quiz guru Siddhartha Basu as festive fervour rises
Durga Puja 2023 (October 20-24), as celebrated by the Singapore Indian Puja Association, has the themes of ‘sustainability’, ‘equality’, and ‘inclusivity’. Basu commends SIPA for its “efforts in organising and bringing together the community to celebrate this significant event”.