Singapore

Singapore's Diwali-Themed Trains Are Nothing Short Of Spectacular

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday October 19, 2017

Diwali this year will be extra special in Singapore, as Deepavali-themed trains return for a second year running. Land Transport Authority, part of Singapore's Ministry of Transport, posted stunning pictures of the festive trains featuring gorgeous images of diyas, elephants, lotus flowers and colourful rangolis on Facebook.

QS Asia University Rankings 2018: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras Ranked Among Top 50

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has moved one step up from 35th rank last year to 34th rank this year in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings

Baby Rhino Gallops Into Public View At Singapore Zoo

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 12, 2017

A baby white rhino has made his first foray into the spotlight, galloping into a public enclosure at Singapore Zoo after being given a name -- Oban, which means "King" in the African Yoruba language.

How Diamonds Can Be An Investor's Best Friend

Business | Thomson Reuters | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Investors have long viewed diamonds as less useful as a store of value than gold, says industry.

Despite Cut, Petrol, Diesel Rate In India 2.5 Times Singapore Benchmark: Moody's

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday October 6, 2017

Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 68.38 a litre, down from Rs 70.88. A litre of diesel now comes for Rs 56.89 as against Rs 59.14 previously.

Tech Mahindra Hires 100 Full-Time Employees In The US

Press Trust of India | Friday October 6, 2017

Indian tech firms are facing greater visa-related scrutiny in the US and other key markets like the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore

Aamir Khan Says Secret Superstar Is 'Much Bigger' Than Dangal

Entertainment | Reuters | Monday October 2, 2017

"While both are about the empowerment of the girl child, I feel it (Secret Superstar) is a much bigger film," Aamir said in an interview in Singapore

Watch: Pipe Burst Creates 3-Storey-High Water Fountain, Floods Busy Road

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday September 28, 2017

On Tuesday night, a pipe burst in the city Butkit Batok, Singapore, created a water fountain about three-storey-high and flooded the whole street.

'Fight Us If You're Man Enough': ISIS Member Challenges Prince Harry

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

A Singaporean member of the ISIS group in Syria has appeared in a video challenging Britain's Prince Harry to fight the jihadists, a monitoring group and authorities said Sunday.

Indian-Origin Bodybuilder, 32, Dies An Hour After First Kick-Boxing Match

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

A 32-year-old Indian-origin bodybuilder in Singapore died, an hour after he stepped into the ring for his first-ever Thai kick-boxing match.

Singapore To Set Up Skill Center In Northeast: Dr Jitendra Singh

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The Government of Singapore will set up a Skill Center at Guwahati which will cater to the entire North-Eastern region.

F1 2017: Formula One Comes Close To Virtual Reality With 360-Degree Video

PTI | Monday September 18, 2017

Fans of Formula One got a taste of real-time virtual reality of the race, without the usual 30-second delay, after the "world's first" live 360-degree technology was put to test at the Singapore Grand Prix, according to Tata Communications and Formula 1.

F1 2017: Hamilton Wins Singapore GP Ahead Of Ricciardo As Both Ferraris Crash

Sameer Contractor | Sunday September 17, 2017

Mercedes-AMG F1's Lewis Hamilton won the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix with a lead of 4.5 seconds ahead of Daniel Ricciardo, while teammate Valtteri Bottas finished third. The victory is massive for Hamilton, who started fifth on the grid but the explosive crash between the two Ferraris, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso in the opening lap elimin...

Lewis Hamilton Wins Singapore Grand Prix Ahead Of Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 17, 2017

Ferrari's Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen all went out just after the start of the first wet race in Singapore, which saw three safety cars and finished with only 12 drivers.

F1 2017: Vettel To Start On Pole At Singapore GP, Verstappen On Second

Sameer Contractor | Sunday September 17, 2017

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel put himself on pole position to retake the Formula One lead from Lewis Hamilton with a sensational late lap in Singapore Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. Hamilton, who leads the German by three points with seven rounds remaining, qualified his Mercedes only fifth for Sunday's night race with team mate Valtteri Bottas se...

Stunning Sebastian Vettel Grabs Singapore Grand Prix Pole

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 16, 2017

Verstappen had looked set to become the first teenager on pole position but Vettel stormed through with two blistering laps in the final session to snatch it by three-tenths.

Singapore Grand Prix: Red Bulls Set Pace As McLaren Trigger Upheaval

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 15, 2017

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen topped free practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, as McLaren's move to dump engine supplier Honda triggered a wave of upheaval off the track.

F1 2017: McLaren Honda Split Officially Confirmed At The End Of This Season

Sameer Contractor | Friday September 15, 2017

Amidst a host of speculations, Formula 1 team McLaren-Honda has officially announced at the Singapore Grand Prix that the partners will be calling it quits at the end of the 2017 season. McLaren has been sourcing its power unit from Honda for the past three seasons and the results have been far from desired, prompting that the split is in the best ...

F1 2017: McLaren And Honda To Announce Split At Singapore GP

Sameer Contractor | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Sources close the development suggest that McLaren and Honda will announce its split at the upcoming Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix. This is likely to be followed by McLaren announcing his agreement with Renault for sourcing engines, and subsequently retain former world champion Fernando Alonso for another season.

Singapore Gets First Female President Without A Vote

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament from the Muslim Malay minority, did not have to face an election for the largely ceremonial post originally due this month after authorities decided her rivals did not meet strict eligibility criteria.

Indian Engineer Jailed In Singapore For Causing Motorist's Death

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

An Indian-origin engineer in Singapore has been sent to 10 days in prison and banned from driving for five years by a court for negligently causing injuries and eventual death of another motorist.

India Vs Australia: Aussie Limited-Overs Specialists Arrive In Chennai

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

The limited-overs specialists, who arrived from Australia via Singapore, were: Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, and Kane Richardson.

Chinese Woman Raised By Indian Family Awarded For Fostering 43 Children

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday September 8, 2017

A Chinese woman, raised by an Indian family, has been conferred with the 'Champion of Community' award for fostering 43 children in Singapore over a period of 35 years.

Indian-Origin Malaysians Jailed For Robbery In Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 5, 2017

Three Malaysians of Indian origin were today sentenced to up to seven years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane each in Singapore for robbing a money changer in 2014, a media report said today.

Singaporean Bank DBS Finally Gets WoS Licence

Press Trust of India | Monday September 4, 2017

The RBI nod will help the bank do away with growth constraints it faces here.

Indian-Origin Civil Servant JY Pillay Appointed Interim President Of Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay, an Indian-origin veteran civil servant, was today appointed as Singapore's acting president until a new head of state is sworn in later this month.

Indian Student Jailed For Molesting Woman In Singapore

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

An Indian student in Singapore was today sentenced to five months in jail for molesting a woman last year, according to a media report.

Face Scan, Robot Baggage Handlers: Here's What Future Airports Look Like

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 27, 2017

Passengers' baggage is collected by robots, they relax in a luxurious waiting area complete with an indoor garden before getting a face scan and swiftly passing through security and immigration -- this could be the airport of the future

DLF Promoters To Sell Entire Stake In Rental Arm for Rs 12,000 Crore

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

K P Singh and family would sell 33.34% stake in DCCDL to Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC for Rs 8,900 crore.

US Navy Dismisses Commander After Deadly Warship Collision Near Singapore

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 23, 2017

The US Navy confirmed on Wednesday it had sacked the commander of its Seventh Fleet after a deadly collision between a destroyer and a tanker off Singapore, the latest of several accidents involving an American warship in Asian waters.