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Rangoli display sets new record in Singapore amid Deepavali preparations

This new record is the 14th created by local visual artist, Vijaya Mohan in the Singapore Book of Records.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Octopus clings on Snorkeler's face, refuses to let go

The video footage was uploaded on YouTube last week and has taken the internet by storm

Oct 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Couple found dead at condominium in Novena

Singapore: Couple dies unnatural death at condominium in Novena

The police are investigating the cause of the two deaths.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Afghan Taliban envoys in Pakistan to discuss possible peace talks - Report

The visit comes days after Taliban sources said they had held informal meetings with Afghan and US officials in Qatar

Oct 23, 2016

By Reuters

J Jayalalithaa health update: Tamil Nadu CM is "progressing well", says governor

Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Researchers unveil the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle mystery cracked? Researchers explain how planes and ships disappear

Experts say hexagonal clouds over the 1.3 million sq km (500,000 square miles) of ocean might be the key behind mysterious incidents at the Bermuda Triangle.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

Bangladesh police arrests two people over deadly Dhaka cafe siege

Bangladesh: Islamist leader behind Dhaka cafe attack jumps off building, dies

The Rapid Action Battalion identifies the deceased terrorist as Abdur Rahman alias Sheikh Abu Ibrahim al Hanif.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Primary 5 student's suicide: Court hears how boy struggled to cope with grade expectations

The boy, referred as Master H, scored 20.5 out of 100 for mathematics and only 12 marks for his Higher Chinese exam.

Oct 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

'Recovering Champions' in Philippines, the other side of Duterte's murderous war on drugs

The Philippines government plans for a new 'mega' rehabilitation centre to accommodate nearly 10,000 patients.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cameroon train accident: 70 killed, hundreds injured as crowded bogies derail

Officials still fear that at least 14 people are trapped under the debris of the train.

Oct 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

India braces for the upcoming Diwali celebration (PICTURES)

Indians around the world prepare to celebrate Diwali, festival of lights [PHOTOS]

This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to the kingdom of Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Back in Philippines Duterte clarifies he doesn't want to cut ties with US

Duterte changes his opinion and says he will not sever diplomatic ties with the United States.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's Bukit Timah Nature Reserve opens for visitors after 2 years

The park was closed down on 15 September 2014 to allow the National Parks Board to carry out repair

Oct 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan earthquake: At least 11 killed as new 7.3 magnitude tremor hits Kumamoto region

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Japan, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the quake damaged electricity lines leaving nearly 40,000 homes powerless.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Four Malaysians abducted in Abu Sayyaf-infested waters off Sabah

Abu Sayyaf militants abduct S.Korean cargo ship's skipper, crewman off Bongao town

The Abu Sayyaf group is linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and responsible for a series of abductions.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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