Foreign workers face tougher times in Singapore
Singapore - Foreign workers in Singapore are complaining of salary arrears, with an increasing numbers of them out of work under the impact of economic downturn, according to a news report Monday.
Workers from China and Bangladesh used the Manpower Ministry to intervene and negotiate their salary disputes with employers, the Straits Times reported.
It said 171 [...]
Tendulkar goes to bat for UNICEF
NEW DELHI, 3 October 2008 – International cricket sensation Sachin Tendulkar has joined forces with UNICEF to get Indian children to wash their hands for better health and hygiene as part of the first ever Global Handwashing Day 15 October.
Tendulkar is featured in a public service announcement that will broadcast this month in 14 languages [...]




