Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861”“1946) was posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna on December 24, India’s highest civilian award along with former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Malaviya was an Indian educationist and politician notable for his role in the Indian independence movement and his espousal of Hindu nationalism. He was respectfully addressed […]
Christmas is an occasion when people share their happiness and spread joy all around. It is the time to reflect back on year that went by and remember all those occasions that one enjoyed. The spirit of Christmas makes us all feel how blessed we are and thus celebrate it with a […]
As the frequency of overseas trips continues to rise among Australians, the Department of Human Services is reminding customers to do their research before they travel overseas. Department of Human Services spokesperson Scott Anderson said from 1 January 2015, changes may impact Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders, students, Australian Apprentices and Disability Support Pension […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji The Brisbane Test last week appeared as if Australia was playing Australia. India bowled like Australia with three quickies trying to imitate Dennis Lillee and Mitchell Johnson. Some of them sledged like the Aussies but not subtly like them. Mitchell Johnson It was a revelation to watch Umesh […]
Consulate General of India Sydney Introduction of Biometric Data Collection and Appointment for physical submission of application for visa and other services from Jan. 1, 2015 1. The Government of India is rolling out Biometric Data Collection for Indian Visa globally and has already implemented this in several countries. This is part of the larger […]
The South Asian women’s network, SAHELI, provided food and helped facilitate Settlement Services International (SSI’s) end-of-year Community Kitchen for asylum seekers. SAHELI’s group of volunteers has recently been working closely with SSI, supporting social and cultural events, including Diwali celebrations, for SSI’s clients of South Asian heritage, as well as promoting health information and […]
The grains of India’s past and future Hanif Khan from Northern India has spent the past six months in rural New South Wales, Australia, learning how to breed wheat that is more resistant to rust – a disease which can cause widespread losses in wheat crops. A recipient of an Australia Awards Endeavour Research Fellowship, […]
Sydney community also needs this much needed aged care service as we now age…we should take a leaf out of Victorian chapter and do something here as well… Message from Vasan Srinivasan, Melbourne On behalf of the Australian Indian community in Victoria, it is with great pleasure I wish to announce the approval of […]
By Subhashini Channa It was a proud and memorable moment indeed for AHIA (Australian Hindi Indian Association) when the past Presidents, the present committee members and the members of this Association, gathered together for an evening of dinner and entertainment to celebrate a milestone event in the history of AHIA, 20 years of its service […]
By Neeru Saluja Kanika Kapoor has become a singing sensation overnight. Within a week, the song ‘Baby Doll’ from Ragini MMS 2 became a hit across the country. While actress Sunny Leone sizzled on screen with her oomph, singer Kanika was flooded with offers from Bollywood. But the singer who was raised in […]