For the first time in history, astronomers have observed elusive gravitational waves ”“ ripples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves, arriving at the earth from a cataclysmic event in the distant universe. This confirms a major prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1915 general theory of relativity and opens an unprecedented new window to the […]
Reports today that thousands of students have been left with huge debts and no qualifications after the collapse of yet another private training company, demonstrate why taxpayer funds must be prioritised for our TAFEs. “The vocational education and training loan system has been widely rorted by for-profit private training colleges,” said Meredith Peace, Victorian […]
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced today on February 11, 2016, the appointment of Ms Harinder Sidhu as Australia’s next High Commissioner to India. Ms Bishop said, “India is one of Australia’s closest and most significant partners in the Indo-Pacific region. It is our 10th largest trading partner and our two-way investment is worth over $20 […]
By Manju Mittal Ramsingh Charlie is Divya Dutta’s next film. Ramsingh Charlie was screened at the 46th International Film Festival of India ( IFFI ) directed by Nitin Kakkar National Award Winning film maker of “Filmistaan”. The film features Divya Dutta and Kumud Mishra in […]
”‹Adelaide researchers have developed a diet and exercise program which has proven to be highly effective in reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes, with an average 40 per cent reduction in medication levels. The diet incorporates an eating pattern that is very low in carbohydrates and higher in protein and unsaturated fats. The program […]
The public is being invited to have its say in an independent, evidence-based review of the 1.30am lockouts, 3am last drinks and 10pm takeaway liquor laws that will be led by a former High Court judge, Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice Troy Grant announced today. Mr Grant said the NSW Government had appointed former […]
Pawan Negi got the second highest bid at Rs. 8.5 crores Shane Watson’s 124 in 71 deliveries in the last T20 against India at the SCG may have influenced the India Premier League’s (IPL) bidders to go for him for the highest money offered to an overseas player […]
Lashkar Operative David Headley who has been held captive in an undisclosed location in the US has deposited Pakistani involvement in 2008 Mumbai attacks before a special court via video conferencing. He named Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed as the head of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and identified former Pakistani Army officers associated with the […]
Day 8: Vadakar to Thaliparamaba, 80km Pat Farmer has by now covered around 800 kms of his 4600 km run from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. He has to his credit world’s unique ultra marathon run which include his run from North to the South pole. He ran […]
For the first time ever, Vivid Sydney 2016 is lighting up Taronga Zoo, with a trail of spectacular installations including giant, luminous animal sculptures. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said Sydney’s world-famous Zoo is turning 100 […]