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Yoga and Hindi classes commence at Indian Cultural Centre, Sydney

Yoga classes will commence at Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) from 27 February The classes will be conducted by renowned yoga expert Mr. Govindaraju Venkatachalam and would be held at the premises of the Consulate at 109 (Level 3), Pitt Street, Sydney 2000.   A Beginners’ Course (Monday & Wednesday) and Regular Course (Tuesday & Thursday) […]

Sub-Continent Friends of Labor Launches its Election Campaign

Sub-Continent Friends of Labor (SCFOL) formally launched the NSW State Election campaign over a sumptuous dinner with Hon Luke Foley, Leader of the NSW ALP and Leader of the NSW Opposition and approximately 200 guests , State and Federal Parliamentarian Mayors and Councilors. If elections are run one should see how the Indians run it […]

US trade with India on the rise

The 2014 US foreign trade figures  detailing trade in goods with India are out, and the combined figure for exports and imports is close to $67 billion – a new record in the history of bilateral business between the new nations. Similar to previous years, imports from India trumped exports by a significant margin, with […]

India one of the top three nations generating billionaires

  India has for the first time managed to find a place among the top three countries generating most number of billionaires in the world with Reliance Industries’ Mukesh Ambani, heading the Hurun Global Rich List-India 2015 of wealthiest in the country. The India list gives details of the richest people in the country with […]

Australia-India research helps tackle major challenges

Australian-Indian research collaboration aimed at tackling medical, agriculture and water quality challenges, received a boost today with $1.86 million in funding announced by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon. Karen Andrews. “The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund brings together talented Australian and Indian scientists to deliver practical solutions to the […]

A win, a win; my kingdom for a win

    By Kersi Meher-Homji Watched live by over 51,000 (mostly Indians and Pakistanis, many in traditional gear with national flags fluttering) on the Adelaide Oval and by 1.2 billion on television world-wide, India defeated Pakistan by 76 runs with three overs remaining. What a start to their World Cup campaign! The World Cup final […]

India and Pakistan collide in Adelaide

  Most of Sydney is in Adelaide as the cricket match between India and Pakistan starts. It is tipped to be the most watched match in the world. There is excitement and people from rest of the country have all congregated in Adelaide to witness ICC World Cup Cricket match between India and Pakistan with […]

Indian born mum joins Baird Liberal team

Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier David Elliott, Liberal Legislative Council candidate Reena Jethi, Premier Mike Baird, Seven Hills Liberal candidate Mark Taylor and Blacktown Liberal candidate Raman Bhalla. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier David Elliott today announced that Baulkham Hills resident Reena Jethi will form part of the NSW Baird Liberal team at the state […]

NSW welcomes focus on teacher standards

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s response to a review of teacher education. Mr Piccoli said the Commonwealth Government’s response to the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group (TEMAG) review demonstrates a shared commitment with NSW to improve the quality of teaching. “Great teaching leads to the best results for students so […]

Biggest travel trade delegation arrives in Sydney to experience Jhappi time

  The biggest travel trade delegation from India has arrived in NSW to experience destinations featured in the successful Jhappi Time tourism campaign first-hand. NSW Premier Mike Baird said 30 travel agents and wholesalers are taking part in the Focus on India familiarisation tour of Sydney and regional NSW between Sunday 8 February and Friday […]