NSW Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant has announced that applications are now open for organisations to improve water safety in the community and help prevent drownings in NSW. Mr Grant said that the release of the Royal Life Saving NSW Summer Drowning Report for 2017/18 reveals that last summer, 36 people tragically drowned in […]
YouTube sensation and Amazon best-selling author, Sister Shivani, is coming to Australia for a national speaking tour throughout August. The India-based international speaker addresses a spectrum of topics such as self-transformation, self-empowerment, life skills, emotional and mental wellness, harmony in relationships, leadership skills and overcoming addictions. Her ability to analyse deep-rooted emotions, provide practical solutions […]
By Rekha Rajvanshi Nineties in Bollywood cinema was the era of family-centric romantic movies. Some of the most memorable movies and music was produced in the decade of nineties, which we continue to listen and enjoy time and again. Those old, nostalgic songs we grew up with hold sentimental value in our lives. Avijit Sarkar, […]
By Rekha Bhattacharjee The long-pending free trade agreement with Australia is expected to be cleared with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu’s visit to the country on June 26. The two countries are also expected to discuss ways to promote investments. The long-pending free trade agreement with Australia is expected to be cleared with […]
By Rekha Rajvanshi Ramadan is a special month for our Muslim friends all around the world. Many Iftar parties and special dinners are organized, various Eid Bazars and fairs are held to celebrate the festival in Sydney too. After full day of fasting, friends and families meet, greet and eat together. On June 9th a […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Oh what a thrashing! India defeated newcomers Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs in two days yesterday (15 June). Many records were broken in this Test at Bengaluru. India batted first and amassed 474. Openers Shikhar Dhawan (107) and Murali Vijay (105) put on 168 runs for the first wicket. […]
By Noshir Irani Indo-Australian Cultural Society (IACS) members celebrated Mr. R. K. Ram’s 90th birthday recently. He was one of the past president of the society now looked upon by all as a father figure with fine personality. Some of the past presidents of the Indo-Australian Cultural Society (IACS) met for an informal […]
By Vijay Badhwar Ray Williams, NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, and Education Minister, Rob Stokes, announced an evaluation programme for community language schools to achieve better outcomes that align with economic benefits that follow in the long run with bi-lingual or multi-lingual workforce in the state. Nearly 35,000 students access community languages classes out of school […]
By Rekha Rajvanshi and Neena Badhwar One when heads to Concord Function Centre it is mainly to attend an event, a dinner or a celebration of marriage, birthday or a party just for the sake of it. As you enter the venue it welcomes you with a smile, its calm, cool ambience. Slowly as you […]
As part of IDY 2018 celebrations, Indian Cultural Center, Consulate General of India, Sydney has organized several pre-yoga day sessions leading to the official International Yoga Day celebrated every year on June 21. Do join in activities and live a healthy, happy and harmonious life by bringing yoga into your daily routine and form associations […]