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Kumar Sanu, Sadhana Sargam woo Sydneysiders with 90s nostalgia

  By Manju Mittal Padamshri Kumar Sanu, the most prolific singer of Bollywood who ruled our film industry during the 90s with his voice that has been a sensation across the country since the time he set foot in the Industry, was in Sydney with Sadhana Sargam to perform  a live concert. After his first […]

Korea’s royal connection to Ayodhya

                    The twin fish, state symbol of Uttar Pradesh and commonly found on ancient buildings of Ayodhya, is the biggest clue to the link and the route undertaken by Kaya (Kara/Gaya) royals to Korea (and Japan). The Atharva Veda called Ayodhya “a city built by gods […]

Candidates nominate for NSW Council elections

                  Ricky Chugha will run for Griffith City Council in September on Christine Stead’s ticket. Picture: Stephen Mudd. As announced today on August 4, 2016,  Kulwinder Singh Chugha under the Ballot name Ricky Chugha is standing from Griffiths for Griffiths Council    and  Mathuranatha Das from the […]

Chase’s heroic century frustrates India in Kingston

                By Kersi Meher-Homji It looked only a matter of time before India won the second Test in Kingston to take a 2-0 lead in the four Test series. India held a huge 304 run lead thanks to centuries by opening batsman Lokesh Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane. Off-spinner […]

There’s spirit in Yoga Day celebrations

                Spirit of India celebrated the International Yoga Day on June 26 at the Dundas Community Centre with enthusiastic participants casting away the early morning chill doing 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar. The Namaskar was punctuated by Srinivas chanting and commentating on relevant Gita verses and their meaning […]

Abandoned by Labor, grassroots rally behind Lisa Singh

                “I’m very pleased with the campaign I’ve run, I ran a dignified campaign based on integrity and respect for others,”  said Senator Singh. Well done Lisa Singh! An unprecedented win! Relegated to sixth spot on Labor Party’s senate ticket in Tasmania, it was a near impossible task […]

Turnbull government supports confluence – Festival of India by contributing $250,000

                Minister for Communications and Minister for Arts Mitch Fifield has announced $250,000 grant towards Modi’s cultural celebration of India in Australia – a ten week festival starting from August 17 and ending in November spanning seven cities of Australia The Turnbull Coalition Government has announced $250,000 to […]

India annihilates West Indies in Antigua

                  By Kersi Meher-Homji The Anil Kumble – Virat Kohli partnership worked splendidly in the first Test against the West Indies at North Sound in the Antigua Test. It must be very satisfying for Kumble as it was his first Test as India’s coach. And what a […]

Obama backs Hillary for the top job

                  Here’s President’s inspiring  speech asking America to vote for the Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton:   Twelve years ago tonight, I addressed this convention for the very first time. You met my two little girls, Malia and Sasha – now two amazing young women who just fill […]

Sleep problems linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

There are many benefits to getting a good night’s sleep and new research from ECU has found one more: difficulty getting to sleep may be associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers examined the sleeping patterns of 184 people aged over 60 and found that those who reported difficulty getting to sleep had higher levels […]