Singapore
27 Feb 2021
Singapore: Couple jailed for breaching COVID-19 safety measures
A 39-year-old Indian-origin woman and her British husband were jailed in Singapore on Friday for breaking the country's strict quarantine rules so that they could spend time together in a hotel room in Singapore last year, according to a media report.
17 Feb 2021
Singapore: Indian-origin doctor known for establishing aviation medicine dies
Indian-origin doctor, Dr. Jarnail Singh, who became renowned as an expert on stopping communicable diseases spread via air travel and in establishing aviation medicine specialty, died on February 6 in Singapore, a media report said.
16 Feb 2021
Indian priest charged with breach of trust in Singapore
An Indian priest in Singapore, on Tuesday, was charged with committing a criminal breach of trust by pawning ceremonial jewelry worth more than two million Singapore dollars from the country's oldest Hindu temple.
10 Feb 2021
Singapore: Indian restaurant to be charged for breaching COVID-19 measures
Singapore's leading Indian restaurant chain "Banana Leaf Apolo" will be charged in a court next week with breaching safety management measures, including having a self-service buffet, at its outlet in the Little India precinct.
08 Feb 2021
Singapore: Indian-origin man sentenced for attempting to promote racial enmity
A 52-year-old Indian-origin man was sentenced to two weeks' jail on Monday for attempting to promote racial enmity in Singapore by claiming that the ruling People's Action Party wanted to marginalize Malays in the country.
03 Feb 2021
South Korea leads in innovation, India ranks 50th
According to the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index, South Korea is the most innovative nation, marking the country's return to the top after losing out to Germany last year. The European nation has slipped to the fourth place.
26 Jan 2021
COVID-19 pandemic may take four to five years to end
It may take four to five years for the COVID-19 pandemic to end and the world to look to a post-COVID-19 normal, Singapore's Education Minister Lawrence Wong warned.
30 Dec 2020
Singapore starts COVID -19 vaccination for healthcare workers
Singapore became the first Asian country to start vaccinating healthcare workers against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday.
26 Oct 2020
Future Group, Reliance ignore ruling to hold $3.4bn deal
The Future Group on Monday said that it was examining an order to stall a Rs. 24,713 crore (approximately $3.4 billion) asset sale to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
24 Jun 2020
Singapore chooses Nokia, Ericsson (not Chinese companies) for 5G upgradation
In a major development, Singapore's leading telcos have chosen Nokia and Ericsson to build the core of their next-generation 5G networks.
12 Jun 2020
Three more Formula 1 races get canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
Three Formula 1 2020 races - Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan - have been canceled from the schedule owing to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
08 Jun 2020
COVID-19: Singapore is developing a wearable 'contact-tracing' device
As the world races to deploy contact-tracing apps to warn and isolate close contacts of COVID-19 positive individuals, Singapore is taking a completely different - and potentially concerning - route.
11 May 2020
Singapore deploys 'robo-dog' to make sure people observe social distancing
The spread of COVID-19 has made human-to-human interaction a risky affair.
27 Apr 2020
After China and India, Singapore becomes Asia's most infected nation
Singapore has now become the third-worst coronavirus-hit country in Asia after China and India—the world's two most populous nations.
06 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Singapore quarantines 20,000 migrant workers as COVID-19 cases rise
In Singapore, roughly 20,000 migrant workers have been quarantined as the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has troubled the city-state.
06 Apr 2020
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Singapore's richest man has grown richer
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has left economies crumbling.
03 Apr 2020
Singapore PM announces one-month shutdown to tackle coronavirus outbreak
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday said that all schools and most workplaces will remain closed for a month in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
27 Mar 2020
Scientists develop test to detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc worldwide, scientists are working around the clock to prevent its spread and bring things back to normalcy.
13 Mar 2020
How Singapore tackled coronavirus and set an example for countries
In Italy, the rise in deaths due to coronavirus breached 30% in a single day on Wednesday and the national tally has surged to 1,016.
02 Dec 2019
5 countries you can visit under Rs. 1 lakh
Given the way gadgets are priced these days, one can't buy a lot of high-tech devices in a Rs. 1 lakh budget.
18 Nov 2019
The most beautiful skyscrapers in the world
By definition, a skyscraper is a building that exceeds the height of at least 100 meters or 330 ft. But we're not talking of skyrocketing heights today. Being tall doesn't translate to looking stylish.
13 Nov 2019
Social gaming platform SuperGaming raises $1.3 million seed funding
SuperGaming, the social gaming platform for casual gamers, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding.
26 Oct 2019
Binny Bansal invests $12.3 million in customer engagement platform Mobikon
Mobikon, a marketing and data-exchange platform for restaurants, has raised $12.3 million in Series B round of funding.
10 Oct 2019
Former Ranbaxy promoter Shivinder arrested in Rs. 740cr fraud case
Former promoter of pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy Laboratories, Shivinder Mohan Singh, was arrested by the Economic Offenses Wing of the Delhi Police, on Thursday.
26 Sep 2019
Formula 1: Hamilton wary of Ferrari threat in upcoming races
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has said the upcoming Formula 1 races in 2019 are going to be tough with Ferrari looking to challenge the Constructor leaders.
22 Sep 2019
#CareerBytes: Five reasons why you should appear for GATE exam
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates in the country.
12 Sep 2019
How to get admission in foreign universities through GATE?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
06 Sep 2019
Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies at 95
The former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95 in Singapore, the country's current chief Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Friday.
04 Sep 2019
Boney Kapoor breaks down at Sridevi's Madame Tussauds statue unveiling
Late actress Sridevi's wax figure at the prestigious Madame Tussauds, Singapore, was unveiled today by Boney Kapoor.
03 Sep 2019
Sridevi's wax-figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore to be unveiled tomorrow
More than a year after Sridevi's unfortunate demise, Madame Tussauds, Singapore is all set to pay tribute to her.
27 Aug 2019
Singaporeans are getting free Fitbits, but there is a catch
People living in Singapore will soon be eligible to bag free Fitbit-made smart bands.
18 Aug 2019
Planning a family-vacation? Here are five best destinations to explore
If family vacation is on your mind, thumbs up for the idea!
17 Aug 2019
#CareerBytes: Five reasons why you should appear for GATE exam
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates in the country.
14 Aug 2019
Boney Kapoor breaks down remembering Sridevi, says "She's still around"
It's been over a year since Sridevi passed away, but her husband Boney Kapoor is still coping up with the loss.
01 Aug 2019
Top five zoos in the world
If a humble foreign trip with family is what you are planning, zoos should definitely be a part of the itinerary.
31 Jul 2019
#CareerBytes: How to get admission in foreign universities through GATE?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
24 Jul 2019
Five offbeat places in Singapore you must visit
An all-time favorite among travelers heading to Southeast Asia, Singapore is a charming little amalgamation of wildly varied cultures, communities, and people.
22 Jul 2019
Top five honeymoon destinations in Asia
Just like weddings, honeymoons are also a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and for that very reason, they must be unforgettably special.
17 Jul 2019
#TravelBytes: Five best places to visit in Southeast Asia
From beautiful beaches to surreal mountains, cultural diversity to historical significance, the South-eastern part of Asia has it all.
29 May 2019
US removes India from its currency monitoring list: Details here
The US has taken India off its currency watchlist of major trading partners on Wednesday after the country took certain steps to prevent foreign exchange irregularities.
