Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Songkran water festival 2017: Thailand celebrates unique new year festival with much joy

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore brings you a glimpse of the Songkran water festival in Thailand.

Apr 14, 2017

Happy Vishu 2017: Singapore celebrates the festival with Vishu Kani and Sadhya

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the best wishes you can share with families and friends.

Apr 14, 2017

Cannes Film Festival 2017 announces official selection: Check out the complete list here

The annual film festival will be held from May 17 to May 28.

Apr 13, 2017

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

At least 11 killed in two Indonesian boat accidents, 5 still missing

The authorities say that due to poor safety standards boat accidents are quite frequent in the country.

Apr 13, 2017

Taiwan becomes first Asian country to ban dog and cat meat

The bill has increased the penalty for killing or abusing animals, hiking the jail term to a minimum of two years and a strict fine of Tw$2 million.

Apr 13, 2017

Philippines' President Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island after China's warning

Duterte says Beijing warned him that "there will likely be trouble" if every head of state of contending parties go to the disputed islands and plant flags.

Apr 13, 2017

Mount Sinabung volcano in fresh eruptions in Indonesia

Authorities say clouds of smoke from the molten lava covered the sky above a school in North Sumatra province.

Apr 12, 2017

Easter Sunday 2017: Top 10 quotes and messages to share with loved ones

To make this Easter Sunday 2017 more memorable, IBTimes Singapore brings you the best collection of Easter Day quotes.

Apr 12, 2017

Palm Sunday 2017: Christians across the globe celebrate the beginning of Holy Week [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore brings you a series of images showing the celebration of Palm Sunday around the world.

Apr 12, 2017

Japan plans joint drills with US in show of force in Korean peninsula

Japan plans joint drills with US navy in show of force against North Korea

A US naval strike force that was led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson left Singapore for the peninsula last Saturday.

Apr 12, 2017

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft discovers metal in Mars upper atmosphere

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft detects metal in Mars upper atmosphere

The researchers believe that the study of these ions may help to solve the mystery of the Red Planet's transformation.

Apr 12, 2017

Singapore: NEA confirms 2 new Zika cases at Poh Huat Terrace, Terrasse Lane

The agency says that it was notified about the cluster on Tuesday and it has already started its operations to kill mosquitoes in the area.

Apr 12, 2017

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

Powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 jolts southern Philippines, houses and roads damaged

Initially, the quake was reported as magnitude 5.6 and centered near Kalilangan, Bukidnon by Phivolcs, but it was revised up a few minutes later.

Apr 12, 2017

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

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off south-east Philippines, no immediate reports of damage

This comes after a series of earthquakes that rocked the main island of Luzon on Saturday.

Apr 10, 2017

Malaysia seizes big shipment of rhino horns at airport worth S$4.3 million

This recent incident is an indication that Malaysia has become an Asian transit hub for the illicit ivory and rhino horn trade.

Apr 10, 2017

Passive smoking is equally harmful: Study

Passive smoking equally harmful in increasing lung cancer risk, heart ailments: Study

The study also emphasises on stricter smoking restrictions and preventive measures for non-smokers.

Apr 10, 2017

President declares three-month emergency in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares three-month emergency in Egypt after twin attacks on churches

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the twin attacks on churches in two different cities of Egypt on Sunday.

Apr 10, 2017

US President Donald Trump seeks options to eliminate North Korea's nuclear threat

North Korea is on a quest to develop a long-range missile that will be capable of hitting the US mainland with a nuclear warhead.

Apr 10, 2017

Singapore: Police arrest 6 men for selling counterfeit items, 45 fake gold bars seized

The authorities say if anyone is found guilty of cheating, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, and may face a fine as well.

Apr 9, 2017

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesian police kill 6 suspected Islamic militants in gunfight on Java island

The police have arrested one member of the Islamic militant group alive.

Apr 9, 2017

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