South African President Jacob Zuma has confirmed the news that Nelson Mandela has died, aged 95. An emotional Mr Zuma broke the news to the nation during a live press conference that began about 8.45am AEDT. “Our nation has lost its greatest son,” he said as he announced the death of Nelson Mandela. “Our […]
New Zealand singer Lorde’s single ‘royals’ took the year by storm The year 2013 comes to an end and it was only 11 months ago that we were wishing a happy new year to all. Social media has been the connection where we now celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, share our food & travel experiences, share our […]
Waheeda Rehman is India’s most beautiful and a famous actress of Indian cinema. Her ethereal beauty and chiselled features attracted the great director Guru Dutt whose black and white camera fell in love with her. Totally besotted with Waheeda on screen and off screen Guru Dutt made some of the most memorable movies of the […]
Australian High Commissioner to India, Patrick Suckling He exudes a certain sense of calm. His humble candour and unassuming smile is infectious. His vision and enthusiasm for Indo-Oz relations is endearing and his love for India is further fuelled by the fact that he holds a post-graduate diploma in Hindi from the University of Sydney. […]
A case gone horribly wrong, young Arushi with mum Nupur and father Rajesh Talwar A special court in Ghaziabad on Monday November 25, 2013 announced its verdict in the Aarushi-murder case, declaring Rajesh and Nupur Talwar guilty of killing their teenage daughter Aarushi and servant Hemraj in May 2008. The duo was taken to Dasna […]
One of the colourful Church with blue spires in Moscow that are there all over in the city By Vijay Badhwar Trans-Siberian travel has its unique ‘wow’ appeal. With embellishments like the world’s longest train journey along the borders of the Gulag country, the Trans-Siberian travel becomes once in a lifetime experience. When the intrepid […]
Ms Bishop with India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, has announced that Australia will support India’s full membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). “I was pleased to inform the Indian External Affairs Minister, Salman Khurshid, of the decision of the Australian […]
Speech by Hon. Julie Bishop, Australia’s Foreign Minister to Confederation of Indian Industries, Mumbai on November 16, 2013. I am absolutely delighted to be in Mumbai, on the first full day of my first visit to India as Australia’s Foreign Minister. Distinguished guests, thank you for taking the time to be here today. My […]
(23.11.30 – 20.7.72) By K. Raman In memory of her birthday exactly 83 years ago on November 23, Geeta Dutt – the great singer whose songs are still in huge demand by Sydneysiders in concerts by local singers”¦ “Yaad karoge Yaad karoge, Ek din hamko yaad karoge” That is exactly what we are doing here […]
Modi compared with Tony Abbott on Q & A, India On Monday November 18, 2013 Tony Jones’ Q & A moved to India and did a live recording and special session at Gurgaon’s Kingdom of Dreams. Q & A in India lived up to its expectations – lively and argumentative that reminded Tony Jones of […]