By Kersi Meher-Homji Two days have passed since the epic Leeds thriller between England and Australia and I am still in shock. I was ecstatic when England chasing 359 for an unlikely win lost their ninth wicket at 286. In walked last man Jack Leach; bespectacled, balding and shaking with nerves. With England still needing […]
By Sudha Kumar Triple talaq became illegal in India on 1 August 2019, replacing the triple talaq ordinance promulgated in February 2019. In a major political win for the Modi government, the Rajya Sabha(upper house of Parliament), where the ruling NDA did not have a majority, approved the bill (99–84 in favour) after a lengthy debate. The […]
By G Parthasarathy The mandarins in Beijing never imagined that India would directly challenge a growingly powerful and arrogant China Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s action to annul Articles 370 and 35(A) of the Indian Constitution predictably triggered anger, outrage and breast-beating across Pakistan, and shock in Beijing. Pakistan’s feudal, land-owning, political elite and military […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji The main advantage of being bi-national is that a victory compensates for a defeat a few hours ago. I’ll explain. I was devastated by Australia’s one wicket loss to England in the Leeds Test last night thanks to England’s dynamic all-rounder Ben Stokes’s magical 135 not out with 11 fours and 8 […]
On Friday 16th August 2019, finalists for the sixth annual India Australia Business & Community Awards supported by Trade & Investment Queensland were honoured at the IABCA Stars event in Sydney. The IABCA Stars welcomed more than 500 CALD community members to the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. The IABCA Stars Event, whilst primarily […]
By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhary With the Narendra Modi-led government revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution on August 5, the ‘most dangerous place on earth,’ a remark made by former President Bill Clinton, has again become the centre of attention in South Asia With […]
Hare Krishna Food For Life Hunter Valley Inc., a charity, which also supports animal protection, seek your urgent help during this difficult drought period. The lack of substantial rain in the Hunter Valley region for almost two years now is impacting our ability to feed our hungry cows. Says Kalia Krishna Das, “The lack of […]
Navratri Cultural Group invites all to a fun filled evening of action-packed Raas and Garba under the auspices of Shri Shiva Mandir of Minto. Popularly known in the community for about last 34 years as the “Menai Garba”, this function is organised by the “Community group for the broader community”. With music provided by a proven team of talented local artists, this is Sydney’s one […]
August 26th is International Dog Day and for one day only, guests to Madame Tussauds Sydney will have the opportunity to meet and capture the perfect Royal selfie alongside three adorable corgis and the Queen. Mark Connolly, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Sydney said, “Following the addition of Meghan and Harry’s wax figures to the Royal […]
“Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum, Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet, Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye” Lord Ganesha always dressed in white represents purity. He is omnipresent with grey complexion like that of ash glowing with spiritual splendour. I meditate on the God who can destroy all obstacles in the material or spiritual path. As in the […]