Stories written by Neerja

For the first time in NSW, students will receive free tutoring in 2021 thanks to a landmark $337 million program that is part of the NSW 2020-21 Budget. The program increases the ongoing support for students’ education after a disruptive school year. The Government is employing up to 5,500 additional staff to deliver small-group teaching […]

From epic romance to supernatural comedy, SBS World Movies is celebrating Diwali with a movie marathon that has something for everyone. Celebrate the Indian festival of lights with an early evening marathon this Saturday November 14 from 3:30pm. Manje Bistre (2017) 3.30pm While getting prepared for his sister’s wedding, a young man attempts to woo […]

I would firstly like to thank you all for your help in fighting the Coronavirus here in NSW. 2020 has been the most challenging year in living memory. However, I am proud of the strength of our community and our unwavering commitment to support each other in times of need. With your help we have […]
Nov 9 2020 | Posted in
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Planet earth with its mountains of plastic rubbish as CSIRO develops its research program on plastic waste CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is developing a major research program to tackle plastic waste and reimagine the future of plastics. The Plastics Mission, one of 12 missions in development by CSIRO is using science and technology, to […]

Arnab Goswami was shifted from quarantine to Taloja jail in the morning, him alleging that he was not even allowed to meet his lawyer and said that his life is in danger. By Vijay Badhwar Republic TV chief, Arnab Goswami’s voice, one of the sharpest (and loudest) in India, is being blatantly gagged, vindictively, as […]

President-elect bends down to congratulate Kamala Harris’s daughter at the victory celebrations By Reena Koak Kamala Harris makes history as first woman of colour elected as US vice-president. Kamala Harris has become vice-president-elect of the US, the first time in history that a woman, a woman of colour, has been elected to such a position […]
Nov 8 2020 | Posted in
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The 2nd Asia Pacific Screen Forum celebrates cultural diversity and cinematic excellence by linking screen creatives across the vast Asia Pacific as never before. This year the forum will have Australian film maker Ana Tiwary who will be talking in Diverse Culture: Pathways Forward segment of the forum and Indian film director Anurag Kashyap known […]

Diwali preparations are now made easier and more convenient with special South Asian products available in selected Woolworths stores across the country. Diwali occupies an unparalleled place in the hearts of people, and on this auspicious occasion, Woolworths has embraced the importance of the role food plays during Diwali by offering tailored products for the […]
Nov 7 2020 | Posted in
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From Diwali and NAIDOC week events to Free Cooking Lessons Bollywood Dancing and Origami Making Multicultural Month will be celebrated at Fed Square during the month of November with an online calendar of events celebrating Diwali and NAIDOC Week, plus African music and culture, Persian cooking classes, Bollywood dancing, Origami making and much more. All […]
Nov 5 2020 | Posted in
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Two short films on dowry abuse as one of the cause in DV cases in Australia were premiered on October 28 at Auburn Reading cinemas By Neena Badhwar Tentacles of a custom of India, the famous dowry culture which is actually illegal in India is slowly seeping in to Australia where one, it is not […]