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singapore Singapore violinist, 11, wins first prize at Hengqin International Mozart Competition
Singaporean violinist Cathy Chen Xi, 11, has clinched first prize in her age category at the prestigious Hengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians. The Tao Nan School student topped the under-12 category, which drew 27...
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singapore Building families, strengthening equality: PAP Women's Wing aims to support women through every stage of life
The People's Action Party (PAP) is placing renewed focus on the unique and evolving challenges that Singaporean women face in starting and building strong families. Speaking at the PAP Women's Wing conference at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court on...
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Zubeen Garg’s body to be brought back to Guwahati after post-mortem in Singapore, confirms Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared fresh details about the arrangements to bring back the mortal remains of popular singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore after suffering complications during a scuba diving session. The Assam...
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Zubeen Garg Passes Away in Singapore: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shares update on mortal remains
Zubeen Garg Death: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma updated that Zubeen Garg’s remains will return from Singapore after a post-mortem, allowing fans in Guwahati to pay their final respects Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has...
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Canadian exchange student says Singapore is ‘not diverse,’ TikTok users push back
SINGAPORE: A young woman from Canada who has spent some time in Singapore as an exchange student sparked a debate online, though perhaps unwittingly, when she said in a video on TikTok that Singapore is “not diverse.” The student, who goes by...
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Post-Mortem of Singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore to Conclude Today; Mortal Remains to Be Repatriated to India
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Guwahati: In a significant update following the untimely demise of celebrated Assamese singer and composer Zubeen Garg, authorities in Singapore have confirmed that a post-mortem examination is being conducted to ascertain the exact cause of his...
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CID to probe Zubeen Garg’s death after complaint names his manager, Singapore festival organiser
As Assam awaits the return of its superstar icon Zubeen Garg’s body after he died in Singapore, where he was for the North East India Festival, on Friday, the state government has decided to transfer the investigation to the CID following...
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Zubeen Garg’s final moments before tragic death in Singapore goes viral
A day after Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore, a video of him wearing a life jacket before the tragedy surfaced online. The 52-year-old singer was swimming when the fatal accident occurred. The clip, shared by India Today NE,...
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Malaysia has world’s biggest gender gap in night safety: survey
WOULD you walk alone at night? According to a global survey, Malaysia ranks 43rd in the world for perceived safety at night, with 58% of people saying they feel safe walking alone after dark. This data comes from the 2024 Global Safety Report by...
Khandu, leaders mourn heartthrob Zubeen Garg’s demise in Singapore
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OUR CORRESPONDENT ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed deep shock over the sudden demise of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on Friday afternoon at the age of 52. The singer...
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Zubeen Garg Dies After Seizure While Swimming In Singapore; Understanding Water Risks
Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 10:53 IST Zubeen Garg's wife confirmed that the singer passed away after suffering a suspected seizure while swimming during a yacht outing in Singapore. Zubeen Garg was 52. (File Photo)Renowned Assamese singer...
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singapore PAP’s measured tone, PM Wong’s style of governance contributed to GE2025 swing: Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE - The PAP took a measured tone during campaigning that voters were more comfortable with, and this contributed to its improved showing at the May general election, said party chairman Desmond Lee. He also cited the electorate's desire...
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Singapore: Technology for a Resilient and Inclusive Smart Nation
At the opening of the First Session of the 15th Parliament, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam called for Singapore to come together as a “We First” society. In line with this vision, various ministries have outlined their addenda, highlighting how...
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Assam mourns with massive tributes as icon Zubeen Garg dies at 52 in Singapore scuba accident
A wave of shock and grief swept across Assam and the rest of the country on Friday as news broke of the untimely death of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The 52-year-old artist, who gained national fame with his soulful 2006 Bollywood hit...
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Singapore and Thailand mark 60 years of strong diplomatic ties
At the heart of the bilateral relationship are the close people-to-people ties. There are many traces of Thai culture and influence in Singapore, and vice versa. The Embassy was honoured to host the Gala Premiere of Baby Hero, a Singapore –...
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Zubeen Garg shared sweet message for Singapore fans on Instagram, just 2 days before his death in the country
The music world is mourning the loss of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died at 52 following a tragic scuba diving mishap in Singapore on Friday. The singer was in the country to perform at the North East India Festival and had even...
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Singer Zubeen Garg's Death in Singapore: What Assam CM and Indian High Commissioner Revealed
Zubeen Garg passed away on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Singapore. (PTI Photo) Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, best known across India for his 2006 hit Ya Ali, died in Singapore on Friday at the age of 52. The singer was in the island nation to...
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Art SG to organise fellow Singapore fair S.E.A. Focus from 2026
Next year’s Singapore Art Week (SAW, 22 to 31 January 2026) is poised to look very different from its predecessors. The bijou fair S.E.A. Focus, which has run since 2019, will now be managed by the concurrent international fair Art SG, launched in...
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Singapore fest organisers claim they weren't aware of Zubeen Garg's yacht trip
Popular Assam singer Zubeen Garg, died on Friday, after an accident during a yacht trip Singapore. As per reports, the organisers of the North East India Festival stated that they had no prior knowledge of the singer's trip to Singapore before the...
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Singer Zubeen Garg's education: Matriculation to college dropout to D.Litt
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19, 2025, during a sea outing in Singapore, leaving behind a legacy that transcends music. His sudden death has shocked fans across Assam and beyond. Zubeen’s life was as remarkable as his...
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