Fauja Singh SBS’s Punjabi program Executive Producer Manpreet Singh recently spoke to Fauja Singh – a centenarian and the world’s oldest marathon runner. Known as the ‘Turbaned Tornado’ Fauja is a British Sikh of Indian descent, born on April 1, 1911. An incredible athlete, age regardless, he holds the world record for a marathon […]
Passport and Consular Fees Reduced The High Commission of India in Canberra is pleased to announce that the Government of India has revised passport & consular fees with effect from 1st July 2011. An indicative list of revised charges, as compared to present charges is given below: Present charges Ordinary Indian […]
[youtube HL2hXtWFJtg] Dr Vyom Sharma – doctor turned magician, comedian – performs solo in ‘Seven Stories – Live’ at Northcote Town Hall from July 7-10 entertaining with an innovative performance which blends compelling tales with exquisite illusions. The performance which is under the banner of Melbourne comedy Festival will every day be from 7 […]
Alex Broun took Short + Sweet Play festival to India in November last year and also conducted workshops in three cities this year. He himself got some good ideas to write plays while traveling in India which can be quite a unique experience. Here he is in interview with Shourya Nidhi. Says Alex, “Abhinay’s […]
North Sydney Hare Krsna Temple celebrates 40th Anniversary with grand Janmashtami This year commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath temple in North Sydney. Accordingly, ISKCON, or “Hare Krishnas” as they are affectionately known, are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami like never before. Krishna Janmashtami marks the appearance day of Lord Krishna. The festival […]
Pic: Vinod Rajput with young Sunanda Sharma as she is honoured by Sharma’s Kitchen sponsor Bipen Sharma and his wife Uma and compere Rekha Rajvanshi. [youtube 03U7gmye5V0] [youtube ki6Mzkb0GY] Band Baaja group entertained Sydney seniors of Indian Seniors Hornsby group on June 19 at Epping Seniors Leisure and Learning Centre, The show ‘Golden Memories’ […]
[youtube lcG51IYnwuQ] NDTV’s Greenathon3 on June 5 was supported wholeheartedly by a program organised by the IABBV Hindi School at Thornleigh Public School Sydney. ‘NDTV Greenathon – Lighting a billion lives’ is an ambitious project launched in India in its effort in going green to save the world’s environment. Lighting a billion […]
Guess the people in these pics and the lucky winner from the responses received will be drawn to win a Family Pass (Two Adults + Two Children) to Taronga Zoo… Guess who’s the young man with Jagjit Singh? Who are the two famous community members in this pic when Shahnaz Hussein – the famous […]
[youtube Yh_EHarVvMo] A young Sydney boy Srikar asked Dr. Abdul Kalam while in Sydney at Hotel Shangri-La what was his happiest day in life to which Dr. Kalam answered that when India launched Satellite Launch Vehicle in space when he was the project director he was very happy. “When we launched Agni Missile and […]
Members of UIA with President Amarinder Bajwa(middle) with PM Julia Gillard UIA President Mr. Amarinder Bajwa and Vice President Mr. John Niven, former UIA secretary Dr Moninder Singh met Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy PM & Treasurer Hon Wayne Swan, Foreign Minister Hon Kevin Rudd at a lunch meeting organised by the Sub Continent Friends […]