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The voice of a billion
Life, Published on 25/04/2026
» The world's most recorded singer, the legendary Indian playback artist Asha Bhosle died earlier this month at the age of 92. The Guinness Book of Records, upon honouring her in 2011, said that she had recorded more than 12,000 songs in her eight-decade career.
New movies out this week: Nov 23-29
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/11/2023
» New Thai titles that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Fear persists 10 years after Delhi gang rape and murder
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» NEW DELHI: Ten years ago the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman on a Delhi bus horrified the world and shone a spotlight on high rates of sexual violence in India.
Over 50 titles from Disney are coming to cinemas and Disney+ in 2023
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/12/2022
» More than 50 titles were presented at Disney’s star-studded Content Showcase held at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands on Nov 30 and Dec 1, including a host of movies and series from Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and new Apac originals for Disney+ Hotstar.
'Knockout Queen' upbeat ahead of comeback fight
Sports, Published on 21/03/2022
» Asha "Knockout Queen" Roka will fight Alyse Anderson in a women's atomweight MMA bout at One X at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday after a two-year absence from the circle.
Farewell to an Indian legend
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/02/2022
» Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most famous singers, has died at the age of 92. Sometimes called the "Queen Of Melody" or the "Nightingale Of India", she was, with her sister Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential Bollywood playback singers. Her career spanned 70 years, during which time she recorded songs in 36 Indian languages as well as in English, Russian, Dutch and Swahili.
Masks in class -- how damaging to child development?
AFP, Published on 11/02/2022
» WASHINGTON - Two years into the pandemic, concerns around the effect of masks on the linguistic, emotional and social development of children are taking center stage.
Empowering women leaders in post-Covid era
News, Published on 08/03/2021
» Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, women in the Asia-Pacific region have shown decisive leadership in steering their countries and communities with effective responses to the pandemic, whether it is managing their businesses and households or standing at the frontlines as health-care workers.
'Happy' Asher-Smith equals indoors 60m PB in Karlsruhe after 15-month absence
AFP, Published on 30/01/2021
» KARLSRUHE (GERMANY) - Britain's 200m world champion Dina Asher-Smith equalled her personal best over 60m as she clocked 7.08 seconds in winning the women's final at Karlsruhe's indoor meet on Friday in her first race for well over a year.
Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» GREATER NOIDA, India: India's huge coronavirus vaccination drive is behind schedule, with a third of recipients not showing up for appointments because of safety fears, technical glitches and a belief that the pandemic is ending.