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Enter Open Day VIP competition at Australian Defence Force Academy to discover your leadership style

The  Australian  Defence  Force  Academy (ADFA) is encouraging young Australians to discover their personal leadership style, with the return of the ADFA Open Day  VIP competition. The competition aims to attract young Australians interested in gaining military and leadership training while receiving an undergraduate degree in in the fields of Arts, Business, Science, Engineering and […]

Sydney celebrates Teeyan da Mela

By Manju Mittal Teej is an Indian festival, observed at the onset of the monsoon season in India. In Indian tradition it is a celebration dedicated to the god of rain, imploring to bring the monsoon to India’s fields, so that the farmers can reap a bountiful harvest. Popularly known as ‘Teeyan’ in Punjab region […]

India beats England in T20I series as Rohit, Kuldeep and Hardik excel

By  Kersi  Meher-Homji Well begun is more than half done. Indian cricketers have started their tour of England by winning the Twenty20 international (T20 I) series 2-1. Last night they defeated England by seven wickets at Bristol in the third and final T20 I. Their heroes in the series were opening batsman Rohit Sharma, mystery […]

Meditation – it’s so simple

By Dr. Rishi Jamdagni Meditation is a process that is supremely logical. It is a practice where an individual trains mind, inducing a level of consciousness that is separate from their normal state. It enables them to introspect and experience the chaos and calm within themselves. This combination of technique and physical posture, when practised […]

Osman Mir Weaves Magic

By Aradhana Bhatt For a migrant living away from homeland a place of worship is not just somewhere he or she goes to pray, it is a link that connects him or her to the motherland that he or she has left behind. Often it is a seat of learning  where children go to learn […]

India’s service sector a catalyst in Asian growth

By Vijay Badhwar One of the more dynamic ministers in Modi Government, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, was on a flying visit to Australia to deliver Asia Address on June 26 for the Asia Society. The event, held at the heritage building, The Mint, was sponsored by the University of […]

Nominate the next NSW Women Of The Year

Associate Professor Catherine Birman, 2017 Winner of the NSW women of the Year Award, with  Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Women Tanya Davies Outstanding women across the State will deservedly again be thrust into the limelight as the NSW Government calls for nominations for the NSW Women of the Year Awards. Minister for Women […]

Meet Sydney’s multitalented Varun Tiwari

By Manju Mittal An exceptionally talented   Punjabi young man Varun Tiwari, is one of the most popular dancers of Sydney, not only has Sydney gained an artist with unique moves, he is handsome as well. Hailing from Punjab multitalented Varun is a videographer, entertainer and above all an extremely hard  working guy. Over the […]

Like the Sun’s warmth, Yoga is everywhere

By Vijay Badhwar Nearly 100 participants stretched and breathed life into Fourth International Day of Yoga on June 24 at the Indian Consulate in Sydney. Following Yoga postures on a screen in front, produced by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and instructed by an inspiring teacher, young and old alike practised the ancient […]

Build on Australia’s migrant success story, so learn English suggests Minister Tudge

Message from Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Alan Tudge MP. Migrating to a new country can be an enormous gamble. People take huge risks to uproot their lives in order to come here to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities Australia has to offer. People do not come here to fail, but to […]