Archive for: August, 2015

Australia-India Institute expands to the Sub-Continent

              The Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Christopher Pyne, has officially opened a special extension to the Melbourne-based Australia-India Institute during a visit to the site today in New Delhi. Mr Pyne said expanding the Institute to the subcontinent will help strengthen the growing education and research […]

New facilities to enhance joint Australian and Indian research venture

    The Minister for Education and Training Minister, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP officially opened new facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)-Monash Research Academy today in the Indian city of Mumbai. Mr Pyne said the new building would enhance strategic research collaboration between the Institute and Australia’s Monash University. “The Australian […]

Adam Gilchrist Australia’s first education ambassador to India

              Prime Minister Abbott on Adm Gilchrist on becoming education ambassador to India: “I am really pleased Adam Gilchrist has taken on the role as Australia’s first Education Ambassador to India. Adam will help ensure that Australia continues to be seen as a high quality provider of education. The […]

When Mr India visited Australia!

    By Neeru Saluja He’s been ruling the film world for four decades and still going strong. He’s famous in Bollywood and Hollywood but considers himself a drop in the ocean of world cinema. Even at the age of 58, he’s unstoppable. An actor, a producer, a father, our very own Mr India ”“ […]

Modi in UAE

                  By Dr Utpal Kataky from  Dubai     As soon as the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s   two-day  visit to UAE was announced, on-line registration by the Indian  diaspora to attend a rally had started. In  Abu Dhabi, on the 16th, the P.M. had a […]

Suvra Mukherjee, India’s first lady no more

            Behind every successful man there is a woman. President Pranab Mukherjee was lucky to have two. Late Prime Minister India Gandhi was the pivotal force during his formative years in politics. And for nearly 60 years, Mukherjee’s silent source of strength was none other than his wife Suvra Mukherjee. […]

Australians quite generous in response to humanitarian cause

Australian aid and development sector celebrates the generosity of Australians and their willingness to support people and communities in the face of natural disasters and conflict. “When it comes to global humanitarian crises, Australians are generous and compassionate in helping people in need,” said the Executive Director of the Australian Council of International Development, Mr […]

Migration helps boost Australia’s GDP

. Migration plays a critical role in Australia’s present and future economic wellbeing and will boost Australia’s GDP per capita by 5.9 per cent by 2050. . The settlement of migrants and refugees can have economic and social benefits for Australia as a nation as well as for individual communities. . The spouses of skilled […]

Telstra wows Melburnians with Bollywood dance comp

                Imran Khan (official),  Kangana Ranaut  & Nikhil Advani judged a group of talented dancers from all across Australia! Kiku Sharda brought some extra fun to the day, and also met some lucky Telstra Air competition winners! Congratulations to all the dancers and winners!  ”ª#”Žmastimoments     Alister […]

Warning on travel bookings !

    Following the recent collapse of travel agent businesses in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia, the NSW Fair Trading Commissioner has issued cautionary advice to consumers making travel arrangements. In these instances consumers who paid cash for travel services lost their money when the agent failed to pass funds on to suppliers or […]

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