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Last update: 3 minutes agoPadma Awards Spotlight: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Vibhushan to Bollywood actor Dharmendra (posthumous) and classical violinist Dr N. Rajam, alongside Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri honours for leaders across arts, public affairs, medicine, education, sports, business and social service. Heritage Dining Wave: A major restaurant trend is taking hold—heritage cuisine is beating “fusion for fusion’s sake,” with diners increasingly chasing menus tied to real places and lived technique. Singapore Macro Watch: Singapore kept its 2026 growth forecast at 2%–4%, but warned downside risks have risen amid US–Israel–Iran uncertainty, even as Q1 growth came in stronger than expected. Food Tech & Ingredients: Amai Proteins won Singapore Food Agency approval for sweelin®, a sweet-protein aimed at sugar reduction, while Ethiopia pushed food fortification to cut import dependence and tackle micronutrient gaps. Security & Community Impact: In Canada’s Peel Region, police laid 100+ charges in a large extortion case targeting the South Asian community, including alleged attacks on restaurants and trucking firms.
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