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MUMBAI: 23 March, 2015 marked the end of an era for Singapore, with the passing of former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
Discovery Channel will pay a tribute to the man, who is regarded as the founding father of modern Singapore inFather of a Nation: Lee Kuan Yew, a one-hour special that will celebrate his life and chronicles some of his greatest achievements. The programme will premiere on 24 March at 8 pm on Discovery Channel.
In a matter of decades, Singapore emerged from a rural backwater island and evolved into a bustling economic powerhouse. Despite its lack of natural resources, the country now stands proud as one of Asia's Tigers and this leap from third world to first can be attributed to one man - Lee Kuan Yew.
Lee Kuan Yew was the first prime minister of Singapore, governing for three decades. He is also one of history's longest-serving ministers, holding successive ministerial positions spanning more than 50 years. Known for his foresight and leadership, the eloquent and outspoken politician is hailed as one of Asia's most influential figures and has been praised by other world leaders such as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and US president Barack Obama.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/factual-and-documentary/television/tv-shows/documentary/discovery-channel-to-document-lee-kuan-yew-s-life-150323
Discovery Channel will pay a tribute to the man, who is regarded as the founding father of modern Singapore inFather of a Nation: Lee Kuan Yew, a one-hour special that will celebrate his life and chronicles some of his greatest achievements. The programme will premiere on 24 March at 8 pm on Discovery Channel.
In a matter of decades, Singapore emerged from a rural backwater island and evolved into a bustling economic powerhouse. Despite its lack of natural resources, the country now stands proud as one of Asia's Tigers and this leap from third world to first can be attributed to one man - Lee Kuan Yew.
Lee Kuan Yew was the first prime minister of Singapore, governing for three decades. He is also one of history's longest-serving ministers, holding successive ministerial positions spanning more than 50 years. Known for his foresight and leadership, the eloquent and outspoken politician is hailed as one of Asia's most influential figures and has been praised by other world leaders such as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and US president Barack Obama.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/factual-and-documentary/television/tv-shows/documentary/discovery-channel-to-document-lee-kuan-yew-s-life-150323
