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Indian-origin eighty-one-year-old novelist awarded Singapore’s highest arts accolade
SINGAPORE (TIP): Eighty-one-year-old Indian-origin writer Meira Chand was among the three Singaporeans conferred the Cultural Medallion, the city-state’s most prestigious arts accolade, in recognition of their artistic excellence and contribution to enriching the country’s arts […]
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Indian-origin 33-yr-old chef crowned winner of MasterChef Singapore season 4
SINGAPORE (TIP): Inderpal Singh, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Singaporean, has emerged as the winner of ‘MasterChef Singapore’ after winning a three-way competition in the finale. After weeks of intense competition, Singh won the fourth season of […]
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Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam wins Singapore presidential election
SINGAPORE (TIP): Registering a landslide victory in Singapore’s presidential election, Tamil-origin economist Tharman Shanmugaratnam said his win is a vote of confidence in the city-state’s future and vowed to build a ‘future of optimism’. Tharman […]
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Indian-origin former Singapore minister submits application to qualify for presidential election
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s Indian-origin former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday, August 7, 2023, filed his application for a certificate of eligibility to run in next month’s presidential election. Shanmugaratnam, 66, formally launched his presidential […]
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Sikhs in Singapore hailed for their contribution in diverse fields while retaining their culture
SINGAPORE (TIP): Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. He was […]
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Three Indian-origin Singapore based among nine sworn in as nominated members in Parliament
SINGAPORE (TIP): Three Indian-origin Singaporeans were among nine nominated parliamentarians who took oath on Wednesday, August 2. Also sworn in on Wednesday, August 2, was Seah Kian Peng as the new Speaker of Parliament. He […]
Asia
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Singapore Minister Iswaran, tycoon Ong arrested, released on bail: CPIB
SINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore’s Indian-origin Transport Minister S Iswaran was arrested on Tuesday and released on bail while his passport was impounded, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has said. A CPIB spokesperson on Friday said […]
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Indian man killed in Singapore workplace accident
SINGAPORE (TIP): A 33-year-old Indian worker died after being struck by a reversing vehicle at a worksite in Jurong West industrial region here. The man was preparing his tipper truck for unloading when he was […]
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Indian-origin Singaporean climber missing Search under way around Mount Everest Summit
SINGAPORE (TIP): A search and rescue operation involving several teams is under way around the Mount Everest Summit to trace an Indian-origin Singaporean climber who has been missing since Saturday, May 20. Teams consisting of […]
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Indian-origin woman in Singapore attacked for not wearing a mask
SINGAPORE (TIP): Almost two years after a man allegedly kicked her in the chest and hurled racial slurs at her, Indian-origin woman Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai said she had not been able to overcome the trauma […]
India
UAE, Singapore shut out fliers from India
New Delhi (TIP): At least nine jurisdictions — the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, France, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Oman — have imposed fresh restrictions on travel to […]
Education
Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh appointed Singapore’s first Leader of Opposition in Parliament
‘Singapore’s legislatures have never had formally designated Leaders of the Opposition’ SINGAPORE (TIP): Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh was on Tuesday, July 28, designated as the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, the first such appointment […]
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Indian-Origin Sikh Lawyer Appointed as the Judicial Commissioner of Singapore’s Apex Court
SINGAPORE(TIP): Dedar Singh Gill, an Indian-origin leading intellectual property lawyer of Singapore has been appointed as a judicial commissioner of the country’s Supreme Court, according to an official statement. Gill, 59, has been appointed by President […]
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Indian Origin Jailed in Singapore for Spiking Roommate’s Drink to Rape Her
SINGAPORE(TIP): A 28-year-old Indian origin in Singapore has been sentenced by a court there for attempting to spike his flat mate’s drink and subsequently rape her, according to reports. Annadurai Prabakaran, who worked in Singapore […]
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Indian Origin Men Jailed In Singapore For Having Sex With Minor
Offenders convicted of having sexual intercourse with a minor below 14 years old can be jailed for up to 20 years and fined or caned. SINGAPORE (TIP): Three Indian Origin men have been jailed in Singapore […]
Europe
Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines loses court battle in UK, to pay $90m in claims
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya has lost another legal battle linked to his now- defunct Kingfisher Airlines after the UK High Court awarded Singapore-based BOC Aviation an estimated $90 million in claims. The latest case involving the 62-year-old businessman, whose […]
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Indian Origin Man On Death Row For Drug Charges Wins Acquittal By Singapore’s Top Court
According to the judgement on February 12th , Gopu Jaya Raman successfully proved that he did not know that controlled drugs were hidden in the motorcycle he was riding. Singapore (TIP):An Indian origin Malaysian on […]
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Indian Origin Man Jailed For Threatening To Kill His Wife
Saying that Mr. Ramachandran was “totally incorrigible”, Community Court Judge Eddy Tham said it was really disturbing that the moment he came out from prison, he started terrorizing his family members. SINGAPORE (TIP): An Indian origin […]