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Register Your Harmony Day 2016

                The theme for Harmony Day 2016 is our diversity is our strength.   Event Registrations are now open for events celebrating this year’s Harmony Day on 21 March, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said today. “Harmony Day is Australia’s largest national multicultural event. This […]

Oxfam report: Wealth of richest 62 people same as poorest half of world’s population

            According to Oxfam, the world’s richest 62 people now own the same as the poorest half of world’s population. The aid group also found that the majority of low-paid workers around the world are women. The report, titled “An Economy for the 1 percent,” was released on Monday, on […]

Peter Greste to deliver Gandhi Oration on January 29

              Professor Ian Jacobs, President and Vice-Chancellor UNSW Australia and Dr Neville Roach AO, Patron of the Australia India Institute at UNSW have pleasure in inviting all in the Indian community  to join them for the Annual Remembrance Ceremony and Gandhi Oration at UNSW Australia. The Gandhi Oration is […]

Director of Bajrangi Bhaijan Kabir Khan talks to TIDU

                          By Manju Mittal Bajrangi Bhaijan became one of the biggest box office success in 2015.  For both Salman   Khan and the director of the film Kabir Khan. Bajrangi Bhaijan was screened at the Indian Panorama section at the 46th edition of […]

Jaggu da – Bindaas ‘Bhidu’ of Bollywood

                      By Manju Mittal Two months ago the bindaas bhidu of Bollywood Jackie Shroff ( popularly known as Jaggu) addressed a press conference at 46th International Film Festival of India Goa, to speak about his association with MIFF ( Mumbai International Film Festival ).  I […]

Come to AHIA Picnic on February 7!

              Australian Hindi Indian Association – AHIA’ s Family PICNIC.. Lots of Fun activities, games, Music … When: February 7, 2016 11 am to 4 pm Where: Homebush Bay Olympic Park (Wentworth Common Marjorie Jackson Pkwy Sydney Olympic Park ) About 15 min walk from Olympic Park ,Railway station […]

Devika Bhise – a great actress in the making

                  By Manju Mittal Indo American actress who has played the female lead role opposite Dev Patel in Hollywood film “The Man Who Knew Infinity”. The film directed by Mathew Brown, Devika Bhise portrays the role of Janki, wife of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan in the film […]

Salt Bridge – making it’s way to the Oscars!

              Abhijit Deonath with cameraman Miguel By Neeru Saluja Debutant director Abhijit Deonath is on cloud nine. His Indo-Aus production Salt Bridge has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination for all of its seven songs. Yes, you are reading it right. After a successful  premiere at the All Lights […]

Rajeev Khandelwal – ‘India is where my heart is’

                By Neeru Saluja He’s the heartthrob of Indian television and is now hitting headlines internationally. Actor Rajeev Khandelwal plays the lead role in the Indo-Aus production ‘Salt Bridge’ which has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination for it’s songs. Though many know Rajeev for his roles in […]

Social security agreement with India commences

                    Seniors at Om Care’s Pennant Hills Centre A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter and Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer said […]