Young athletes in Singapore can soon tap a new scholarship that sponsors their undergraduate studies – during or after their sporting careers. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced this during an event that marked Singapore Sports School’s 20th anniversary. Available for promising young athletes from all schools, it will provide…
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BENGALURU : Tech Mahindra shares jumped 13.2 per cent on Friday, their biggest intraday gain in nearly eight years, after India’s No.5 IT company announced a turnaround plan that offered succour following declining revenue growth for the past three quarters.The stock was up 8.6 per cent at 1,292.25 rupees as of 11.48 a.m. IST, leading gains on the Nifty IT index, which was up 1.8 per cent. Including the day’s move, Tech Mahindra is up…
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MOBILITY A HUGE PLUS POINT At Lazarus Island, another hotelier is seeing occupancy rates of…
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The father-daughter duo felt that it would be a good learning experience for young children to encounter turtles by being able to see, touch and interact with the various species of turtles. “It’s especially fulfilling when I see children with special needs spending three to four hours here with their…
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However, the Surfrider Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that focuses on protecting the world’s waters, voiced doubts that the Seine will be ready and warned that competitors who swim in the river face significant health risks. “We hope that the works being carried out will help improve the quality of the…
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TOKYO: Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday (Apr 26), in a fresh warning to speculators as the currency fell further after the central bank’s widely expected decision to hold rates steady. The Bank of Japan kept policy settings unchanged…
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With the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…
