In the storybook of Asian athletics, Indian-origin Singaporean sprinter Veronica Shanti Pereira has just written the most amazing chapter on success. She has given Singapore its first Asian Games track & field gold medal in nearly 50 years.
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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”.
Singapore Tourism Board unveils ‘Made in Singapore’ global campaign
The new campaign puts a fresh spin on the ‘Passion Made Possible’ destination brand. It puts the spotlight on quintessentially Singapore experiences, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, and how ordinary moments are turned into extraordinary experiences in Singapore.
Singapore regains Asia’s No. 1 spot in latest Global Innovation Index, overtaking South Korea
Singapore has moved up two rungs in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII), taking back its No. 1 spot in Asia and becoming No. 5 in the world. For the past two years, South Korea had stayed ahead in the list of innovative Asian nations.
From singer Armaan Malik’s stage debut in Singapore to ‘killarious’ Tamil comedy, Kalaa Utsavam 2023 brings the full range of Indian performance arts
Kalaa Utsavam, the famed annual Indian festival of arts in Singapore, returns this November for its 2023 edition, with a vibrant bouquet of artistic and cultural performances, and a series of workshops and masterclasses.
Singapore Chinese cab driver under investigation for racial abuse of passenger mistaken for Indian
“He said, ‘You are Indian, you are stupid,’” said the Eurasian-origin passenger, 46-year-old Janelle Hoeden, about the racial abuse she had faced. The passenger had a recording of the conversation on her phone.
Kamini Ramachandran brings storytelling to the outdoors with Story Walk in Singapore
Innovating with the art of storytelling, Kamini Ramachandran, Creative Producer of StoryFest, the annual Singapore event, has introduced this year the new element of “Story Walk”.
Raffles Singapore recognised as No. 17 in ‘The World’s 50 Best Hotels’ inaugural awards
The list has been organised by the ‘50 Best’ brand. It has been independently curated by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, based on the opinions and experiences of 580 hotel and travel industry experts.
Singapore’s giant panda cub Le Le will move into China’s Panda Conservation Programme in December
To prepare Le Le and his mum Jia Jia for their imminent separation, the Animal Care team has been conditioning Le Le since February 2023.
What are some of the Indian festivals that are celebrated in Singapore?
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