Zakir Hussain in live concert in Sydney on October 21 By Lokesh Varma Interviewing Ustad Zakir Hussain is a rare treat, the answers in soft American burr being insightful and full of candour and wit. This is no wonder as Ustad Zakir Hussain is universally acknowledged as a virtuoso, composer and percussionist whose […]
By Neena Badhwar Shammi Kapoor, with his inimitable style, was the Elvis Presley of Indian cinema. He was a dancing sensation of the sixties who used to steal every one’s heart with easy yet a unique style of his own. For all NRIs who were lover of the Shammi Kapoor enigma followed him loyally […]
Gargi Trapathi in the middle with Payal and Nigam Patel and Divya Dhingra, winners of the Cash $5000 and $2000 prizes by Value World Travel By Neena Badhwar Mahanavratri Festival held at Rosehill Racecourse on Friday the 30th of September turned out to be a superb family event. Organised by Value World Travel the night […]
Rahul Deshprabhu, Visual Effects Technical Director of ‘Avatar’ movie By Neeru Saluja The year 2009 revolutionized the visual effects industry with Oscar winning Avatar. Who could ever believe that they would be able to visualise and experience a fictional planet? It was like a dream world that came alive – where love, hatred and […]
Deepak Chopra with his admirers in Sydney Qiana Irani with Deepak Chopra, relaxed and happy By Neena Badhwar I spent an afternoon with modern guru Deepak Chopra for his enlightening three hours on the topic: Healing, Transformation & Higher Consciousness as part of the event ‘I can Do It’. Organised by Hay House, the […]
International Footballer Gareth Hall training Indian Tigers in Colaba India will play in the 2011 International Cup which kicks off in Sydney this weekend. The Sydney Swans would like to offer The Indian Down Under readers’ ‘a 20% discount off tickets to the Round 22 fixture versus St Kilda at ANZ Stadium.The game will […]
Kema Rajendran There’s a growing trend for people to alter their ethnic features – from double eye-lid surgery, to chin implants, to skin lightening or darkening. In some cases, patients undergoing such ethnic cosmetic surgery say they are doing so to achieve a more ‘western look’. Others say it has nothing to do with trying […]
Pujya Morari Bapu Sydney community does not have to see their favourite Kathavachak on television screen which they have been doing for years or even go to India to listen to his discourses which some of them have done. Pujya Sant Shri Morari Bapu is personally coming to Sydney to narrate Sri Ram Katha to […]
28 July, 2011 Dear Friend, It gives me great pleasure to invite you to celebrate Independence Day (August 15) at my residence (No. 2 Pleasant Avenue, East Lindfield, Sydney, NSW 2070) from 0900hrs. As in earlier years, there would be a flag hoisting ceremony, singing of the National Anthem and reading of […]
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is reminding everyone in Australia, including residents and overseas tourists, to accurately complete a Census form on Census night, Tuesday, 9 August 2011. The Census is a snapshot of the nation and accurately measures the number of people in Australia on Census night, their key characteristics, and where they […]