Sita with Luv and Kush By Kanaka Ramakrishna Ramayana, the most ancient and popular epic, is the encyclopaedia of the ancient Indian life and wisdom portraying an ideal civilization. It has been the cherished heritage of the whole Hindu world for the last several thousands of years and forms the basis of their thoughts and […]
Vidya Balan By Neeru Saluja The last time I saw Vidya Balan was in 2007 was while she was shooting for Heyy Baby. It was like magic recreated – the same warm and generous eyes, laughing smile and graceful demeanor that makes her look like the girl next door. The only difference has been how […]
Pic Top: TIDU writer Neeru Saluja chats with Juhi Chawla in Sydney Pic Below: Juhi Chawla with Melburnian Bollywood fans By Neeru Saluja Juhi Chawla may not be doing the same bubbly roles but she still retains her title ‘Chirpy Chawla’. The Ex-Miss India who shot to fame with her debut romantic film Qayamat Se […]
Pic 1. Devotees at Vedanta Retreat at Mangrove Mountains with Swami Atmeshananda, Swami Sridharananda, Swami Damodarananda and Swami Chandra Shekharji Pic 2 – 7: Devotees in the idyllic mountain retreat relaxing, talking, consulting and helping. An Easter weekend retreat every year organized by the Vedanta Centre Sydney is probably the most relaxed way to […]
Pic Top: Dr Carmen Lawrence Pic bottom: Prime Minister Julia Gillard By Rekha Bhattacharjee As we celebrate the Global Centenary of the International Women’s Day (IWD), the thoughts go back to those brave and visionary souls who fought against all adversities to get women franchised. The fight to get dignity for women, and to end […]
Premier Barry O’Farrell talks to TIDU in an exclusive interview on Auburn Temple attacks and Hindi language By Neena Badhwar Having swept to power in NSW in an unprecedented rebuff to the long reign by Labor, the new Premier Barry O’Farrell has an unenviable task ahead of maintaining the faith the electorate has entrusted in […]
Pic Top: Models at the RAFW with Lisa Blue Swimwear Pic Bottom: Goddess Lakshmi Hindus worldwide have been upset at the latest swimwear depicting image of Goddess Lakshmi by Byron Bay designer Lisa Burke whose label ‘Lisa Blue’ created an uproar when it was showcased at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week held between May 2 – […]
Newly elected UIA President Amarinder Bajwa Neena Badhwar United Indian Association’s (UIA) newly elected president Amarinder Bajwa talks to TIDU about his aspirations for the umbrella organization. With claims that UIA represents 20 regional associations and has a huge membership that works and strives together towards a body that is united to help achieve common […]
Unnikrishnan – a favourite highlight of the Sydney Music Festival Carnatica Brothers Ganesh Kumaresh Gayatri Girirish Gurucharan Ranjini Gayatri Ravikiran Sanjay Subrahmanyam Sankaranarayanan Sowmya By Sumi Krishnan My visit to Chennai to listen to the Marghazhi Maasam concerts was a disaster. I say this because Chennai did not agree with my constitution at all. […]
Usman Khwaja named the State Player of the Year at the Allan Border Medal night in Melbourne in February [youtube TatFJQzur08&feature] Usman Khawaja born 18 December 1986 in Islamabad, Pakistan is an Australian cricketer. He was awarded player of the Australian Under 19 Championship in 2005 and also played for Australia in the 2006 […]