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Harry Potter cafe in Singapore: Drink from Goblet of Fire, have Chocolate Frog

The cafe Platform 1094 at 1094 Serangoon road, offers food and drinks inspired by the Rowling cult novels.

Jan 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Chinese New Year 2017: Jurong Bird Park to launch 'fowl trail' for CNY weekend

Interested people can visit the official website of Jurong Bird Park for more details about the festivities.

Jan 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte defies Church, offers free contraceptives to curb teen pregnancy epidemic

Duterte also said that he will defy the Catholic Church and impose a three-child policy in the nation.

Jan 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore Isis arrest: Group of men sneaking in with images of Isis flag, shoe bomb held in Woodlands

The students tried to enter Singapore through the Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday.

Jan 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Dr. Kwa Soon Bee, healthcare pioneer dies aged 86

Adenan Satem, first Malay to become Sarawak chief minister, dead

Sarawak will observe seven days of mourning for the late Chief Minister Adenan Satem.

Jan 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Serangoon Plaza to be demolished to make way for 19-storey commercial complex

The authorities say all the tenants have been asked to move out by the end of this month.

Jan 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Massive 7.9 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert cancelled

Philippines' 7.3 magnitude earthquake causes widespread panic, high rise buildings evacuated

US Geological Survey said that no tsunami alert was issued.

Jan 10, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Should Jallikattu remain banned? All you need to know about India's bull-taming sport

While people in Tamil Nadu are against the ban, PETA emphasises on the restriction saying animal rights are violated.

Jan 10, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: 800 cartons of smuggled cigarettes retrieved from Indonesian-registered vessel

The cigarettes and the Indonesia crew members have been handed over to Singapore Customs

Jan 10, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia: Sarawak girl jumps out of car to escape rape, breaks leg

The girl was rushed to the Miri Hospital where the doctor confirmed that her left leg was broken

Jan 10, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Black Nazarene procession: Millions join Manila Catholic parade amid heavy security (PHOTOS)

The Black Nazarene is believed to have healing powers and the devotees feel that even the slightest touch of the statue would bless them.

Jan 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands of Singaporean motorists caught for outstanding fines in Malaysia traffic police operation

Malaysia crackdown targets Singapore drivers with outstanding fines; thousands of vehicles seized

The authorities say Singaporeans have accumulated 184,024 unpaid summons and 3,423 arrest warrants since 2010.

Jan 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese police shoot dead three terror suspects in Xinjiang

Chinese police kill 3 Islamist terror suspects in restive Xinjiang

The Xinjiang government says the security officers in the southern Xinjiang city of Hotan encountered violent resistance late on Sunday.

Jan 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Johor oil spill: Fish farms planning to sue shipping companies responsible for disaster

Fish farms are already talking to their lawyers and considering to ask for compensation.

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Here is why this West Java national park should be your next adventure destination

The park is offering fun treks as well as an opportunity to learn more about the biodiversity of Indonesia.

Jan 8, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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