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Fact or fiction – 3 day weekend
One of Britain’s leading doctors recently called for the country to switch to a 3 day weekend advocating it will enhance our health, well-being, family, society and economy. It is based on having more time to relax and unwind, it speaks to the ability to be more efficient […]
Lets give a standing ovation to Govinda on August 8!
By Neena Badhwar Govinda arrives in Sydney on August 8 to give a performance vibrations of which have already shaken Sydney as it gets ready for this dancing sensation. Govinda is not just a dancing sensation he is a consummate stage performer who not only dances but […]
Manoj Kumar the quintessential filmi patriot who ruled Indian hearts
In Upkar movie Manoj Kumar turned 77 years on July 24. Reminiscing about his movie ‘Shaheed’ the veteran star said, “People say that I revived Bhagat Singh. Actually I did not because Bhagat Singh was always alive.” With ‘Shaheed’ started the phenomenon of Manoj Kumar whose movies carried patriotic […]
Vaidik: 15 mins of fame vs indefinite infamy
Ved Pratap Vaidik meeting with 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan By Ashok Kumar Did you know who Ved Pratap Vaidik was before his controversial meeting with JuD chief Hafiz Saeed or for that matter that he was part of the delegation to Pakistan? […]
India condemns violence in GAZA at UN Human Rights Council
India on July 24 voted in favour of a resolution condemning violence in Gaza at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Urging for an “immediate ceasefire”, India called on Israel and Palestine to start a process of “peaceful dialogue”. New Delhi’s position on Wednesday marked […]
British-Indian writer Neel Mukherjee’s book The Lives of Others shortlisted for Man Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize, a prestigious prize given out each year to the best original novel written in English, announced its longlist on July 23 which included British-Indian writer Neel Mukherjee’s book The Lives of Others. The plot revolves around a Bengali family in Calcutta – it explores a family that is decaying as the […]
India refuses Australia’s request to off load 157 refugees
Australia’s Immigration and Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison met with India’s Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj at Parliament House in New Delhi on July 22. Reuters reported that the trio discussed all issues pertaining to illegal migration. Scott Morrison is the highest level […]
Oh what a feeling, India wins the Lord’s Test!
Ishant Sharma claimed seven wickets for the historic win for India outside the country By Kersi Meher-Homji It is often said that Indian cricketers roar like lions at home but bleat like mice overseas. Not any more as they beat England by 95 runs in the lord’s […]
Sydney abuzz with Hindi!
As Indian community is growing in number in Australia and Sydney which is the first destination of choice for Indians migrating to Australia so also the speakers of Hindi growing. Suburbs such as Parramatta, Harris Park, Strathfield, Wentworthville, Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Holsworthy, Liverpool are conspicuously dominated by Indian […]