News for 'Little Singapore'

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Twenty-seven South Asian workers, including 24 Indians, were arrested on Monday for alleged rioting in Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years even as the prime minister warned to use "full force of the law" against trouble-makers.

Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Another three Indians, charged with rioting, were on Thursday remanded to custody for a week to assist in the investigations into Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years.

Singapore Open: Jwala-Diju in last eight

Singapore Open: Jwala-Diju in last eight

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Olympics-bound Indian mixed doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and V Diju defeated the Malaysian duo of Aik Quan Tan and Pei Jing Lai in straight games to reach the quarter-finals of the Singapore Super Series on Thursday. The sixth seeded pair won 21-15, 21-15 in a little less that 30 minutes.

Olympic Qualifiers: India maul Singapore 15-1

Olympic Qualifiers: India maul Singapore 15-1

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

India routed minnows Singapore 15-1 to mark a grand opening to their campaign in the men's hockey Olympic qualification tournament in New Delhi.

Favourites India aim for Olympic berth with good show at Asian Games

Favourites India aim for Olympic berth with good show at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The midfield will be spearheaded by Olympic bronze medal-winning former skipper Manpreet Singh, current vice-captain Hardik Singh and young Vivek Sagar Prasad, while India also boasts of a strong, attacking forwardline in Shamsher Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

Singapore riot spontaneous, no evidence of tensions: PM Lee

Singapore riot spontaneous, no evidence of tensions: PM Lee

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday said there is no reason to believe the Little India riot -- the city-state's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years for which 33 Indians have been charged -- was due to unhappiness among foreign workers.

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A 33-year-old Indian national on Wednesday pleaded guilty of rioting and committing mischief during Singapore's worst street violence in 40 years.

Asian Games Fencing: Bhavani Devi loses in quarters

Asian Games Fencing: Bhavani Devi loses in quarters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Bhavani Devi's impressive run at the Asian Games came to an end in the quarter-finals, suffering a 7-15 loss to local favourite Yaqi Shao.

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Ozil shines on return as Arsenal crush PSG in Singapore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Arsenal fielded a strong team with Ozil installed as captain and the Premier League side soon took control against weakened opposition, given the time and space they will not be afforded when the domestic campaign kicks off in August.

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Hamilton held off a mid-race challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to register a record-equalling fourth triumph at the floodlit Marina Bay Street Circuit track, while Vettel finished third to slip further behind in the title race.

Life's not rosy for all Indians working in Singapore

Life's not rosy for all Indians working in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Some of the workers claimed they were entitled to draw salaries of SGD 2,200 to SGD 3,300 per month but were paid only SGD 900

Singapore riot: Indian gets 33 months jail, 3 strokes of cane

Singapore riot: Indian gets 33 months jail, 3 strokes of cane

Rediff.com15 May 2014

An Indian was on Thursday sentenced to 33 months in jail and three strokes of cane for his role in rioting last year, becoming the second man from the country to be jailed for the worst street violence in four decades in Singapore.

14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Fourteen Indians were on Thursday jailed for clashing with a group of people in Singapore's Little India, a precinct of South Asian businesses where the country's worst riot in 40 years broke out last year.

Here is why drivers find Singapore Grand Prix TOUGHEST...

Here is why drivers find Singapore Grand Prix TOUGHEST...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Since its inaugural race in 2008 the Singapore Grand Prix has gained a reputation for being the toughest challenge in Formula One, providing drivers with an extreme test of endurance in the trickiest conditions.

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Singapore on Tuesday said 52 Indians will be deported and it will pursue criminal charges against 28 alleged rioters who actively participated in the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, sending a tough message to trouble-makers.

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'Certain groups should be more cautious, especially the 60-plus population, and the population which suffer from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.'

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Compare IndiGo with global, not local carriers: CEO Elbers

Compare IndiGo with global, not local carriers: CEO Elbers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

IndiGo's size should be compared with global carriers, and not other domestic airlines, chief executive officer Pieter Elbers said on Tuesday, adding that such benchmarking will help India transform its airports into aviation hubs. Elbers flagged the tendency to scrutinise domestic competition, assess fares on domestic routes, and determine if they are high. "But if we want to build some hubs, we should have a broader look," he said during a panel discussion at a convention organised by All India Management Association (AIMA).

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

Storms lash Singapore ahead of night grand prix

Storms lash Singapore ahead of night grand prix

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Storm drains and guttering gushed while rivers of rain water ran down Singapore's streets on Friday as storms lashed the city-state, doing little to ease Formula One drivers' concerns ahead of the night race.

'For India, Sheikh Hasina is a reliable partner'

'For India, Sheikh Hasina is a reliable partner'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'She delivers on promises, especially on security issues which is a core concern for India.'

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The trial of the last Indian national, out of the 25 accused from the country in the December 2013 riot case in Singapore, witnessed heated exchange of words, with the defence counsel accusing a police officer of lying on the stand.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

If you don't know how to make parottas, don't worry. At the Selfie Parotta Coaching Centre you can master the skill in 10 days and start a catering business on your own, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

After 36 pc salary cut, Singapore PM STILL world's best paid

After 36 pc salary cut, Singapore PM STILL world's best paid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

multi-million dollar salary packages cut by at least a third, but in spite of that they would remain as top paid globally.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The trial of the last Indian national out of the 25 accused from the country in the December 2013 riot case in Singapore, has begun with his defence lawyer claiming "wrongful arrest" and "racial profiling" of his client.

Singapore riots: Indian to be caned for instigating crowd

Singapore riots: Indian to be caned for instigating crowd

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

An Indian national in Singapore was on Friday sentenced to receive three strokes of cane in addition to an earlier 25-month jail term for his involvement in Little India riots last December, the country's worst street violence in 40 years.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Despite all the incentives, the start-ups' mega event fell short of expectations

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

How T20 specialist David forced his way into Australian WC team

How T20 specialist David forced his way into Australian WC team

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Singapore-born Tim David is a towering finishing batsman but might be more remarkable for being the only player in the Australian squad without a state or national contract.

RuPay takes on Visa and Mastercard with a little govt help

RuPay takes on Visa and Mastercard with a little govt help

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

RuPay is working on how to increase offers to customers. It is also focused on technology innovation in the card payment system.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.