Forging closer ties – PM Julia Gillard on way to India on October 15 Australia is close to finalise a uranium safeguards agreement with India that would allow it to sell the yellowcake to the Asian giant, Foreign Minister Bob Carr has said recently. His comments came ahead of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s maiden 3-day […]
Make an appointment to protect yourself from cervical cancer today. Cancer Council Victoria is running a campaign encouraging all Indian women who have never had or are due for a Pap test to book an appointment today to protect themselves against cervical cancer. All women aged 18 to 70 who have ever had sexual contact […]
The Sikh Society of SA in conjunction with the City if Unley Council will be holding the first ever PUNJABI MELA on 18th November 2012 at City of Unley grounds in Unley. The event starts at 11.00am and will end at around 8.00pm. Furthermore, there is no entrance fees for this event and […]
Sholay movie to be screened free at Townhall Square, Church St Mall at 8pm on the closing night on November 11 Come one, come all! This years’ Parramasala has lots of exciting programs. Kicking off with Bollywood style party and closing with Hariprasad Chaurasia’s concert at Riverside theatre and a screening of Bollywood blockbuster […]
Foreign Minister Bob Carr has congratulated Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Mr Peter Varghese AO, on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Senator Carr said Mr Varghese knows India, and the region, extremely well. “His appointment will help generate further momentum in Australia’s growing relationship with India and position […]
The Gillard Government will extend tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents to enable them to visit their family in Australia for longer, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, announced on September 3. Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Mr Chris Bowen “I know that many people are patiently waiting […]
URGENT Urgently required, for a high end international documentary, a couple of Indian origin who are facing strong opposition from their parents/family/ community to their marriage due to caste/religious differences or any other reason. Either one or both partners need to be Australian residents/citizens and willing to work with a camera team of international professionals. […]
Indian community is the largest growing community in Australia as over 13 per cent of skilled migrants came from India as the current Census results say. And Indian community is the one which has always been asking for more air time on SBS radio. To fulfill the rising demand SBS has launched a new […]
The Indian Independence Day Celebrations organised by the Council of Indian Australians (CIA) on Friday, the 10th August 2012 at the Bowman Hall, Blacktown was a stunning success with a record 500 guests in attendance. The event was certainly appreciated by all those who came out to watch and cheer the cultural dance performers and […]
Folk and Fashion at FAIA’s India Nite all for a good cause Federation of Australian Indian Associations Inc (FAIA) celebrated an ‘India Nite’ on Saturday July 28, 2012 at Red Gum Function Centre, Wentworthville. The India Nite event was held in aid of FAIA Benevolent Fund. The fund established by FAIA aims to cater to […]