Singapore-based Golden Ratio Films will be co-producing a sports biopic-film on the life of American professional boxer Willie Pep along with US-based film and TV production company Appian Way Productions founded by actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio.
Tag: Indians in Singapore
Singapore population shrinks to 5.45 million; lowest since 1970
According to the latest census data, Singapore’s total population shrank by 4.1 per cent to 5.45 million in June 2021, largely due to a fall in non-resident numbers amidst the COVID-19 travel restrictions, indicating the sharpest fall since the government began collecting such data in 1970.
30th edition of SINDA Excellence Awards honours largest-ever number of recipients
Around 750 students and university graduates were recipients of the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Excellence Awards on September 11 for exceptional achievements in academics, sports and the arts.
Young dancers of Singapore are fantastic in developing their own kind of concepts and movements: Priyadarsini Govind
One of India’s most prolific Bharatanatyam dancers, Priyadarsini Govind is bringing her magnum opus to Singapore.
Singaporean Tamil VJ and 90s star Anandha Kannan passes away
Popular Singaporean Tamil video jockey and actor Anandha Kannan passed away last night, according to reports. The 48-year-old was reportedly being treated for cancer.
GOPIO Singapore president Harikrishnan Muthusamy highlights his life as an entrepreneur and reformer
Harikrishnan Muthusamy is a man used to wearing many hats. In this exclusive interview with Connected to India, he talks about his life, career and active involvement in Indian community organisations.
‘Chhota Bheem’ travels to Singapore courtesy of STB, Voot Kids’ tie-up
With travel restrictions in full force due to the pandemic, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with OTT platform Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character, Chhota Bheem.
Singapore ministers defend hiring foreign workers’ policy in Parliament
In a series of parliamentary discussions, top Singapore ministers defended the government’s free trade agreements and openness to hiring foreign professionals amid criticism from political opponents that the policy increased job competition — particularly from India.
Singapore PM Lee wears turban, welcomes Sikh community with ‘Sat Sri Akal’
Highlighting the multi-cultural nature of the city-state, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wore an immaculate white turban at the inauguration of a gurdwara and greeted the community members in perfect Punjabi, saying “Sat Sri Akaal”.
Singapore Parliament to discuss ministerial statements on FTAs, attacks on Indians next week
Two ministerial statements are set to be delivered in Parliament next week to explain ”how vital” Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are to Singapore and to address ”false allegations” that these pacts are not ”a free hand” for foreign professionals to take up jobs in the island nation.
