Jubilant Dhoni! By Kersi Meher-Homji What a moment for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s captain, wicket-keeper and the Man of the Series, to trounce England 5-0 in the 5-match one-day international (ODI) series which concluded on Tuesday! And what an ideal Diwali eve present for the cricket-loving Indian spectators! Eden Gardens Kolkata where the final ODI […]
With Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous Year!! May the joy, cheer, Mirth and merriment Of this divine festival Surround you forever. May the happiness, That this season brings Brighten your life And, hope the year Brings you luck and Fulfills all your dearest dreams! Happy Deepawali… From The Indian Down Under
“On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend very best wishes to everyone for a happy 2011 Deepavali celebration. The NSW Government recognises Deepavali ”“ the Festival of Lights ”“ as the most important festival of the year for Australians of Indian origin and other communities. It’s message of the triumph of good over evil, […]
Kristina Keneally, MP NSW Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity International Australia Robert Dunn announced today that the Hon. Kristina Keneally, MP, has been appointed to the role of Ambassador for Opportunity International Australia. Opportunity International Australia is a non-profit organisation that helps provide microfinance and other support services to people living in poverty in developing […]
M S Dhoni & Virat Kohli By Kersi Meher-Homji Last month Indian cricket-lovers were moaning and groaning at India’s abject surrender to England in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket in England. Now the Indian eyes are shining as MS Dhoni’s team of young Indians have won the ODI series against England 3-0 […]
Sharira: Chandralekha Group Parramasala – one of the world’s unique international arts festivals which started last year in Parramatta brought international artists and colourful cultural traditions of South Asia enriching the historic landscape that is Parramatta with performances that ranged from classical to folk and contemporary. Outdoor event such as Masala markets and […]
Pupinder Mintu with Jagjit Singh – Mintu says he appeared on stage with Jagjit Singh a few times and when he was a budding singer he came all the way from Perth to listen to Jagjit Singh in Sydney live Surjit Singh with Jagjit By Neena Badhwar Jagjit Singh was a favourite artist of […]
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 […]