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Incredible journey of Shishir Sharma from theatre to films

By Manju Mittal Shishir Sharma, a well known renowned actor and theatre artist of Bollywood I met on my recent trip to the film city Mumbai. Shishir has established himself as a versatile performer through a varied range of films such as Satya, Om Jai Jagdish, Sarkar Raj, Talwar, Fanaa, Mary Kom and recent released […]

AIBC’s first Indian women delegation pitches Australia 2017 to Vibrant Gujarat

The AIBC delegation at Vibrant Gujarat 2017 AIBC caps off eventful 2016; kicks off 2017 with business delegation to biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit First of its kind AIBC Women in Business delegation to travel to India in 2017 and AIBC to host official welcome for H.E. Gondane, new High Commissioner of India to Australia Sydney, […]

“I’m a destiny’s child,” says the humbled lion Saroo Brierley

Saroo Brierly, young Sunny Pawar and Dev Patel By Neeru Saluja In India, around 80,000 children go missing every year. Most may never be found. In 1987, five-year old Saroo found himself lost in the slums of Kolkata. But luck favoured him, as he was adopted by Hobart couple John and Sue Brierley and grew […]

Community invited to India’s Republic Day flag hoisting at the Indian Consulate General in Sydney

  Consul General of India invites Indian community in Sydney to Indian Republic Day celebrations on 26th January 2017 from 9am to 10.30am. The program includes singing of national anthem of India with Consul General Mr. Vanlal Vawna reading President of India’s speech followed by cultural programmes and light refreshments. Address: The  Consulate General of […]

Australia Day 2017 program and free concert announced

A stellar program of events, entertainment and family activities to take place on 26 January was unveiled today by the Australia Day Council of NSW with the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, John Ajaka. The 2017 Australia Day program pays tribute to the country’s traditional land owners and celebrates the many cultures that make up the […]

At the peak of his success, Mike Baird quits politics

By Vijay Badhwar NSW Premier Mike Baird made a shock announcement to resign from politics this morning on January 19, in a hurriedly convened media conference. Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian will act as premier until the new leader is elected in a ballot. It was an emotional departure […]

Parramasala 2017 announces its dates March 10 to March 12, 2017

  Parramasala Dancer Photo Credit Ali Mousawi Prince Alfred Square     ●       Parramatta river foreshore     ●       Riverside Theatres  www.parramasala.com Parramasala, one of the biggest celebrations of cultural diversity in NSW, is being staged during Multicultural March in 2017. From Friday 10 March through to Sunday 12 […]

Mike Baird takes a bow

Parting statement from  Mike Baird announcing his resignation     As I have reflected on the approaching halfway mark of our current term of government, and the opportunity it presents to refresh the Cabinet team, I have decided that this is the perfect time for me to hand the reins over to a new Premier. […]

Sydney scores top marks with international students

Nine out of 10 international students recommend Sydney as a great place to live and study, according to new research. The City of Sydney’s international student wellbeing survey also revealed the vast majority of respondents felt safe in Sydney, and that Sydney’s culturally diverse community provide them with a valued support network. The City’s survey […]

Golden memories concert by Vinod Rajput, Pushpa Jagadish, Reena Mehta and Seema on February 5

Vinod Rajput, Pushpa Jagadish, Dr. Reena Mehta and Seema band together with music by Band Baaja on February 5, 2017 at 2pm at Pennant Hills Community Hall for an exciting afternoon of Bollywood melodies from golden era…a sure not-to-be-missed concert and start the year in a mood of great music by this talented team of […]