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Indian, Sri Lankan and Nepalese student numbers show a huge growth

Nepalese international student number in Australia grew by 113% International students flocked to Australia in record numbers in 2017, with new figures revealing the largest increase recorded in a single year. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the 2017 international education data showed there were more than 624,000 international students in Australia in […]

“Unity Bollywood Concert” unites local musicians of Sydney

By Manju Mittal Here is a little sneak review of a mesmerising concert. An evening that made you dance with performers staging an absolutely amazing show of graceful dance moves with style, energy and spirit.  As a perfect pre Holi treat for music lovers in Sydney, Fame Events brought together a fantastic line-up of singers […]

Labor head starts sub-continent media for elections

By Vijay Badhwar Federal and State election in NSW is still a year away. But the Australian Labor Party (ALP) sensing a change in its favour, at least at the Federal level, is gearing up to draw support, to gauge sentiment and critical issues for various communities and to introduce their leaders through the ethnic […]

Anoushka Shankar: Music has the power to speak to the soul

  Pic Credit: Laura Lewis Photography, UK. By Neeru Saluja Sitar queen Anoushka Shankar is all set to perform in Australia live on stage at WOMADelaide. Last in Australia in 2010 with her father, the six time Grammy nominee is set to perform her spellbinding album ‘Land of Gold’ on 11 March at the Sydney […]

Alas! Chandni is gone!

Veteran actor Sridevi passed away in Dubai at that age of 54   due to a massive cardiac arrest. The legendary actor was in Dubai with husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor for Mohit Marwah’s wedding festivities. Her other daughter Jahnvi Kapoor was in Mumbai due to work commitments. Sri Devi at Mohit Marwah’s […]

A thrilling 7-run win for India in the final T20 International

By Kersi Meher-Homji Even without Virat Kohli, India defeated South Africa in the third and final T20 International at Cape Town early this morning (Sydney time) by seven runs to win the series 2-1. Eight days ago India had triumphed in the ODI series 5-1. Now no one can say India wins only on home […]

Mirror, mirror on the wall – who’s the best among the four Kohli, Smith, Root or Williamson?

  By Kersi Meher-Homji The Twenty20 International (T20I) series between India and South Africa is at razor’s edge. South Africa won last night by 6 wickets to draw level the series one-all with the final match on Saturday at Cape Town. In reply to India’s 4-188 in 20 overs, Manish Pande (79 not out) and […]

Post ‘Padmaavat’ – A time of reckoning.

By Sudha Kumar. So the reality of Padmavati, rebaptised ‘Padmaavat’, is laid bare. What was the fury and furore about, one wonders? Waited for the movie. Watched it. And felt let down. All that emotional energy that the country reeled in for weeks. Buses burnt and calls for beheadings and lynching. Rajput nobility crossing their […]

Upcoming Bollywood Films

WELCOME TO NEW YORK RELEASE DATE:  23 February STARRING:  Sonakshi Sinha, Karan Johar, Diljit Dosanjh LANGUAGE:  Hindi (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER:  Pooja Entertainment DIRECTOR:  Chakri Toleti SYNOPSIS:  “Welcome to New York” is a heartfelt, slapstick comedy that tells the story of two unlikely youngsters living in India in search of a better life for themselves. […]

An all-star cast of Indian comedy superstars are Melbourne-bound, direct from the Bengaluru Comedy Festival!

Featuring the hottest artists from the subcontinent, this vibrant showcase shines a light on the red-hot state of the Indian comedy scene. A one-of-a-kind chance to see the future of world comedy! Taking to the stage in Melbourne are: Founding member of ‘East India Comedy’,  Sorabh Pant  – best known for his incredible energy and […]