By Rekha Bhattacharjee Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told a news conference in Canberra the decision was “not the outcome we were hoping for” . The High Court of Australia ( known as Supreme Court in India) struck the eligibility of the Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce – ineligible to sit […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji From the perch of pinnacle, Virat Kohli’s men were brought down to earth by New Zealand in the first One-Day International (ODI) at Mumbai on Saturday. Kohli’s scored a stroke-filled 121 and India made 8 for 280. Kiwi quickies excelled, Trent Bolt taking 4-35 and Tim Southee 3-73. This was Kohli’s 31st […]
By Neeru Saluja Veteran actor Anupam Kher is an icon of the Indian film industry. With an ongoing 35 year career, 508 films till date, eight Filmfare awards and known worldwide for his roles in international films, he is now coming to Australia to share his incredible journey. As AACTA launches the ‘In Conversation Event […]
By Sudha Kumar Proposed changes to the Citizenship law is settled, for the moment. Earlier this week Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of New South Wales, Hon. Ray Williams MP, Minister of Multiculturalism, and Mr. Vanlalvawna, Counsul General for India, along with a host of MPs from both sides of the Parliament, and representatives of […]
By Neeru Saluja Aamir Khan always has an ace up his sleeve. If last year it was the highest grosser ‘Dangal’, this time it is his Diwali release ‘Secret Superstar’. Shot entirely in Mumbai, the film revolves around a small town teenager Insia, played by Zaira Wasim (Dangal’s younger wrestler girl) who dreams of becoming […]
By Neeru Saluja While we are busy celebrating the festivities in the month of October, two women were working relentlessly for an event with a cause. Rekha Rajvanshi and Sue Advani organised the annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise funds for breast cancer research. Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer facing Australian women. […]
By Rekha Bhattacharjee October 20th 2017 India commemorates the 55th Anniversary of the war with China in 1962! This defining conflict ruptured India’s relation with China. The tragic memory with its military humiliation and crippling of our first prime minister Nehru still haunts and torments the country. “The scar of 1962 runs through India’s heart,” […]
By Manju Mittal Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has been an inspiring women to all, an amazing Indian icon since 1994, when she became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant. Sushmita Sen is a Bengali Indian actress and model as well. Sushmita epitomizes grace, beauty, warmth, love and humility. She is […]
Here’s message from Hon. Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Australia: “I wanted you to know straight away, just moments ago, the Senate here in the Australian Parliament threw out the Government’s changes to Australia citizenship laws. That means they have said no to the university level English test. It means they have […]
Diwali has long been one of the most important events on the Hindu calendar. As a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair, the spirit and message of this ancient festival resonates across faiths and cultures. In that sense, Diwali is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge […]