In its latest biennial South Asia Economic Focus report, the global body projected that the country’s growth will jump from 7.15% in 2016 to 7.3% in 2017. India’s economic growth is projected to climb to 7.3% in 2017 from 7.15% in 2016, despite the global economic slowdown, the World Bank said in its latest […]
By Neena Badhwar Samatha Gash is an Aussie Marathon runner who has decided to run through India after the much hyped marathon run by Pat Farmer who completed his marathon on March 30, a 4,600Km run from India’s Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Samantha will be running […]
Punjab Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema In what some agents say is something completely new, the department of immigration has apparently started refusing student visa applications of Indian students who have completed Class XII from schools affiliated to the Punjab School Education Board. According to a report in the […]
By Manju Mittal Queen of Bollywood and a woman named one of the most beautiful on the planet Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, was in Sydney over the weekend to celebrate the launch of the new Longines DolceVita model watches, and to present the prize for Elegance at […]
The Fair Work Ombudsman today released a Report on the findings of its Inquiry into the 7-Eleven franchise network. The Inquiry was prompted by allegations of systemic non-compliance with federal workplace laws. It found that a number of franchisees have been deliberately falsifying records to disguise the underpayment […]
By Manju Mittal Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has had one of the most respected careers in Bollywood music history. Now Asha Bhosle takes pride in the newest singer in the family, her 14 year old granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, who is already making a name for […]
Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull With three weeks until nominations close for the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel called on Australians to keep the great stories coming forward. “As Chief Scientist, I am encouraged every […]
As Nuclear Security Summit 2016 comes to an end, here’s a look at key announcements by PM on India’s national actions. 1. India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialized manpower. 2. Development and deployment of technology to deter and […]
Given the increase in the number of student visa cancellations in recent months, the message from the department of immigration to student visa applicants and visa holders seems to be that although visas are granted quickly they are also likely to be cancelled easily. In the seven months […]
Super wealthy nationals from China, Europe, the UK, the US and South Africa are increasingly looking to get out of their home countries seeking out safe havens for their funds and lifestyle according to the report Millionaire Migration in 2015. Sydney and Melbourne have been uncovered as […]