Articles by Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Meet real-life Mowgli, who still struggles to cope with annoying human world

The 72-year-old Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja was raised by wolves like Jungle Book's Mowgli in Spain's Sierra Morena mountain range.

Apr 7, 2018

Singapore: 4 detained for collecting donation from public without license

The four youths, aged between 18 and 24 collected donation door-to-door without the House to House and Street Collections license.

Apr 7, 2018

Sperm whale found dead after swallowing plastic bags

During the autopsy of the Sperm whale, the investigators found plastic bags, netting and a jerry can.

Apr 7, 2018

Singapore: Police arrest 3 teenagers for loansharking activities

After an intense investigation, police arrested a 17-year-old suspect from Woodlands Drive 50 and two others from Jurong West Avenue 5.

Apr 7, 2018

Singapore: 39-year-old faces 3-year jail term for molesting 6 school girls

Psychiatric reports showed that Aldrin Illias, the molester, has the frotteuristic disorder and exhibitionistic disorder.

Apr 7, 2018

Its OK to be white speaker arrested following altercation with protester

Singapore: 35-year-old Chinese national arrested for immigration offences

The accused has given his flat to 15 occupants, including a Singaporean, 13 valid pass holders and the overstayer.

Apr 6, 2018

Why Iran-based hackers stealing university research data?

A senior malware intelligence analyst of Malwarebytes, Adam McNeil throws light on details about the recent cyber attack on NTU, NUS, SMU and SUTD in Singapore.

Apr 6, 2018

Singapore: 42-year-old conman arrested for luring foreigners with fake job ads on WhatsApp

If the 42-year-old accused is found guilty of cheating and other charges, then he would face a punishment of up to 10 years in prison with or without a fine of up to S$500,000.

Apr 6, 2018

Singapore: SCDF rescues 3-year-old after locking himself inside car at Toa Payoh carpark

Singapore Civil Defence Force rescued the infant who was locked inside his father's car at Toa Payoh carpark by using tool to pry open the doors.

Apr 5, 2018

Singapore: Royal Palm receives 'C' grade by NEA after creating health issues to 65 people

National Environment Agency (NEA) will keep Halal buffet restaurant Royal Palm under surveillance and will review its hygiene for one year.

Apr 5, 2018

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

43-year-old fugitive sentenced to jail in corruption case, 17 years after

The accused Chandraprakasan T.M.S. Shanmugham, 43, can face a jail term of six months, with a fine of $1,000 for his intentional escape from Singapore during the court hearing.

Apr 5, 2018

41-year-old Singapore cyclist in coma after hit by van on Tanjong Katong Road

Officers took the unconscious 41-year-old cyclist to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where they found that he suffered head injuries.

Apr 5, 2018

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Singapore dog owner gets enhanced punishment for animal cruelty

The 45-year-old Chng Leng Khim has received a bail of 10,000 but she would like to challenge her four week prison sentance and a fine of $6,000.

Apr 5, 2018

Singapore: Megaton Shipping fined S$5,000 for role in smuggling cigarettes

If convicted, they face a jail term including S$10,000 fine or equivalent of the amount of customs duty, if the amount is more.

Apr 4, 2018

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Singapore: SMS messages claiming loved ones kidnapped are hoax, avoid them, advise police

Singapore residents are receiving SMS messages stating that their loved ones were kidnapped and demand money transfer to rescue them

Apr 4, 2018

Singapore: Coffee shop in Yishun catches fire, now under control, says SCDF

One woman was inside the flat located on the top of the coffee shop in Yishun and since she inhaled too much of smoke, she has been taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Apr 4, 2018

Singapore: Motorcyclist in Navy uniform injured in Pan-Island Expressway multi-vehicle collision

The accident took place on Wednesday morning at around 7.10 am and the injured motorcyclist was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

Apr 4, 2018

Iranian hackers target Singapore's top universities; NUS, NTU research data scanned

Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore both have faced similar cyberattack case in 2017.

Apr 4, 2018

Malaysian police arrest Umno division chief for drug-related offences

The 40-year-old Umno division chief was the head of a drug rehabilitation centre, located in Kuala Lumpur.

Apr 4, 2018

Singapore: Yoga instructor behind bars for 9-months for molesting student

India-origin yoga teacher, Rakesh Kumar Prasad is currently out on bail of S$16,000 but will appeal against the sentence.

Apr 2, 2018

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