Archive for: April, 2013

Chief Justice Verma dies

One of India’s top judges and former chief justice JS Verma has died near the capital, Delhi, aged 80. Mr Verma died of liver failure and abdominal problems at a hospital in the suburb of Gurgaon late on Monday. He recently headed a government-appointed panel to recommend legal reform and other ways to reduce sexual […]

What has happened to India as its reputation goes to dust

Now the whole of Sydney is talking about the rape of this 5 year old girl which the people of India have named ”˜Gudiya’ meaning doll. Again public in Delhi is madly protesting to such an inhumane act when Gudiya was abducted on April 15 by two men who kept her in captivity when the […]

1.6 billion on light rail to reduce congestion

[youtube yRju1uqoQ6Y] Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced to a forum of around 300 representatives from the private sector, inviting them to work with the NSW Government in the delivery, maintenance and operation of Sydney’s new light rail. In December last year the NSW Government announced it would build light rail through the Sydney CBD […]

King of Youtube Psy makes waves with his new ”˜Gentleman’

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with Psy doing the Gangnam steps.   Psy was recognized by the United Nations as an “International sensation”   [youtube ASO_zypdnsQ] Park Jae-sang known as Psy is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, record producer and television personality. Park Jae-sang was born on December 31, 1977, to an affluent […]

When Dilip Kumar declared his love for Madhubala in court

Madhubala, a great Indian screen beauty,   referred to as the Venus Queen of Indian cinema in the fifties and the sixties, once had many actors falling for her including Dilip Kumar. She was often compared to sex symbol Marilyn Monroe as they both were extremely beautiful and photogenic. Unfortunately they both died young. Madhubala […]

Queen of pop Usha Uthup in Sydney

  By Manju Mittal Usha Uthup is a popular Indian, Pop, Jazz and playback singer. If there is legend bridging the East and the West, it is Usha. With her music and charm, she has transcended the barriers of caste, creed, language and nationality. Usha Uthup’s charm and powerful vocal chords have enthralled her fans […]

Community mourns loss of Minhas Zulfikar

Minhas Zulfiqar (third from left) with Premier Barry O’Farrell, colleague Ajay Khanna and NSW MP David Elliott at an award ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Norwest Hotel By Manju Mittal A prominent Sydney businessman Minhas Zulfiqar (CEO & Owner of Crowne Plaza Norwest Sydney hotel in Baulkham Hills) passed away in tragic circumstances in his […]

GOPIO takes seniors on a cruise of Sydney harbour

By Manju Mittal GOPIO organised a great outing on April 7 taking our Indian seniors for a cruise on the harbour. They all boarded it from Woolwich wharf. It was a packed event though there was plenty of space for all and a great day to take great pictures on a balmy day. Basking in […]

Holi Hullad Charity Night collects funds for 350 eye cataract operations!

    Rekha Rajvanshi watches as senior Mrs Tolani, Chandru Tolani’s mum lights diya on the night. Chandru donated 101 Cataract eye operations. By Neena Badhwar Philanthropy ”˜is a desire to improve the welfare of humanity’. In Australia, philanthropic collections amount to around $11 billion annually and volunteers contribute some 836 million hours annually, according […]

Did you know this?

  That door-knockers and telemarketers are subject to national laws governing unsolicited consumer agreements that give consumers a 10-day cooling off period in which the sellercan’t demand payment and that the consumer can change their mind. Door-to-door sellers must clearly explain upfront the purpose of their visit and provide identification. Sellers must leave or hang […]

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