In tiny Brunei, India makes inroads into ASEAN

India wants more business and closer engagement with ASEAN even as China's influence spreads in the region. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who is travelling with the prime minister on his visit to......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar   I took this in a felt......

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, dies at 91

Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew during the LKY School of Public Policy 7th anniversary dialogue session in September 2011. Photograph: Tim Chong/Reuters  Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's......

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with US President Joe Biden on the......

Ambani among those setting up family business offices in Singapore

Ambani is in good company. The likes of ultra-rich individuals like hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and co-founder of Google Sergey Brin have chosen Singapore to establish their family offices. So......

Singapore's pride: 'Skyrise' gardens that save energy, water

Vertical gardens are a cornerstone of the state's development plan and can be a game-changer in its quest for greater sustainability, says Barun Roy. Where there's a will, there's always a way, and......

Singapore, best place for expats

Singapore has a reputation for being tough on its residents, whether it's for chewing gum, jaywalking or drugs. But if you're offered a job there, you might want to consider it very seriously.......

Smart cards: What US can learn from Singapore

Barack Obama has announced the single largest new investment in the nation's infrastructure since the creation of the interstate highway system in the 1950s under Eisenhower. Speculation begins to......

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI. Every year the Mumbai Film Festival strives to make the world a smaller place by putting together a feast for cinephiles across various......

Leclerc stuns with pole hat-trick in Singapore

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position. Photograph: Feline Lim/Reuters Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc put in a dazzling lap under the Singapore......

How F1 got Singapore tourism back on track!

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is chased by fans as he walks the circuit ahead of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Singapore will be counting on its......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now, says Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Shauna Coxsey of Britain in action during the......

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

Guam players in action during the qualifying match. Photograph: Gareth Gay/Getty Images Tiny Guam beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever World Cup qualifying victory, while the......