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Adil Hussain on his film ‘Feast of Varanasi’, Oscars and Theatre

                By Manju Mittal Adil Hussain, who hails from Aasam, has established himself as a versatile performer through a varied range of films such Life of Pie, English Vinglish, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Ishqiya, Main Aur Charles, Lootera and Sunrise. Since his childhood, he has acted in many plays […]

Asha Bhosle on music, food and her magical mantra

By Neeru Saluja Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has entered her 80s but her voice is still as youthful as an eighteen-year-old girl. You can feel the innocence and simplicity in her mannerisms, and you realise how she mesmerised the nation with her golden voice for decades. Asha Bhosle is one of the greatest playback singers […]

20th Biennale presents 4 Indian artists in a list of 83 from around the world

  Sydney, Australia: The Artistic Director of the 20th Biennale of Sydney, Stephanie Rosenthal, today announced 13 new artists and artist collectives who will be presented in the forthcoming exhibition. Titled The future is already here ”” it’s just not evenly distributed, the 20th Biennale will be presented at 19 locations – including seven main […]

Brisvaani Aid Foundation to assist victims of Cyclone Winston

The Brisvaani Aid Foundation is a charitable organisation which acts on behalf of the community to raise funds and help the needy, locally and internationally. Radio Brisvaani is its main media source through which the community is informed about various projects where aid funds are channelled. BAF does not collect materials (clothing, food, etc.) simply […]

Moody’s pegs India’s GDP growth at 7.5% in 2016,  2017

The firm, however, warned the generally robust economic environment is constrained by “banks’ balance sheet repair and elevated corporate debt” and corporate pricing power being limited by the impact on food price inflation and households budgets of two consecutive droughts.” Indian economy will grow at 7.5 per cent in 2016 and 2017 as it is […]

PM Modi’s ‘Make In India’ Racks Up $222 Billion in Pledges

            Mumbai: The “Make in India” summit in Mumbai that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the weekend has closed with $222 billion or Rs. 15.2 lakh crore in investment pledges. Amitabh Kant, Secretary of India’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), said he expected 80-85 per […]

March Bollywood film releases in Australia

Mind Blowing informs TIDU of its next releases for the month of March: Zubaan – March 4th. It is a story about a boy who goes back to playing music, after giving it up for many many years because of his father’s death.       Love Punjab – March 11th. This movie will connect […]

Avantika Tomar’s play makes it to the finals in Wildcards at Short+Sweet theatre festival

                Expecting to win: Avantika Tomar with  Gaurav Jindal Director and actor Avantika Tomar and  fellow actor  Gaurav Jindal have made it to the Wild Card’s finals with their short play at Short+Sweet Theatre Festival being held in Sydney currently. The play written by Brandon Crose , ‘The […]

The Indian love boat on Sydney harbour

                      By Manju Mittal Oz eventos organised Valentine’s Day Fusion Cruise in the beautiful Sydney Harbour with amazing sunset and fireworks n’ cocktail party for couples only.   People enjoyed an exceptional experience of the peak summers on the night prior to Valentine day on […]

Benny Dayal talks to TIDU about his music journey

                By Manju Mittal Benny Dayal, the Indian playback singer, came to Sydney, with his gifted powerful voice that has transcended the barriers of caste, creed, language and nationality. Owner of Friends India Entertaainment, Vvikas Paul and his team must be thanked for presenting Benny to us Sydneysiders. […]