BOOK REVIEW By Kersi Meher-Homji Test of Character – Confessions of Cricket Legends by Jeremy Wilshire, Echo Publishing, Australia, $34.95, 384 pages. Many books on cricket are written these days, mostly by retired Test greats – often ghosted. But Test of Character is different. Honestly written, evocative and at times controversial, this book takes readers […]
By Manju Mittal Arushi is a Bhopal based NGO in India working with and for the people with disability to facilitate a just, humane and an equal-opportunity society. I have been associated with Arushi NGO for the past three years. Arushi is a place for physically and mentally challenged children with disabilities. Children are trained […]
Yash Arora did a study of the deterioration of drinking water quality in the Gold Coast region Interested in a report on the degradation of water quality in Tasmania’s supply, Yash turned his attention to water quality closer to home. He investigated two water treatment plants and conducted six trials of 14 different places for […]
“I am not in His shoes, I am at His Feet” – Swami Tejomayananda A historic occasion in Chinmaya Mission will be happening on 19th January 2017. Pujya Guruji, Swami Tejomayananda, the Head (and also the heart) of Chinmaya Mission will be handing over to his nominated successor, Swami Swaroopanandaji. Though it will be a […]
A new, more accurate blood test for bowel cancer developed by Australian scientists could lead to a reduction in the number of deaths from the disease. The innovation, known as Colvera, is the result of a collaboration between CSIRO, Flinders University and Clinical Genomics, who have today launched the product in the US. Bowel cancer, […]
The Indian (Sub-Cont) Crisis & Support Agency (ICSA), a volunteer rganisation, has decided to run a petition for Manmeet Alisher Sharma and his cruel death at the hands of Brisbane man. The petition has been organised to be sent to the attention of: Australian Government: The Hon Malcolm Turnbull Prime Minister, The Hon Peter Dutton […]
City of Parramatta has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to take up a major tenancy in Parramatta Square in the heart of Sydney’s Central City. The Government confirmed today that it will relocate at least 4000 public service jobs, taking up more than 62,000 square metres of A-Grade office space in 4 Parramatta Square, […]
Kersi Meher-Homji sings after India trounces England by an innings again What a magnificent series victory for India, 4-0. The last two Tests – at Chennai and Mumbai – were won by innings! Surprisingly, England lost these Tests after winning the toss and scoring more than 400 runs in the first innings. This is a […]
by Neena Badhwar Payal Parikh topped in the state in Indonesian Extension and when contacted by the Board of studies informing her that she had topped the state Payal says she did not expect such high achievement. It was the best phone call Payal got. Payal achieved high band six in her Maths subjects, Band […]
by Neena Badhwar If you know Annie and have been in her‘Gentle Exercise & Dance Program ©’ sessions for seniors then you will definitely come out relaxed, laughing and dancing. Annie Alchin is a dance teacher who studied metaphysics, psychology and counselling and being a dancer since the day she was born, says she, ”My […]