INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016 It is my pleasure to greet members of the Indian community of NSW celebrating Independence Day on 15 August. There are more than 138,000 people of Indian heritage living in the State who make valuable economic and cultural contributions to our peaceful and harmonious society. The […]
Conference theme: “United communities, United Australia” The Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia (VHP Australia) believes in the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (world is one family) and has been actively serving the community to this end. VHP Australia has been organising national conferences for the past four years. These conferences have been successful in providing a […]
Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka today announced funding is available for projects which celebrate cultural diversity and help bring the community together. The 2016-17 Unity and Celebration Grants, which form part of the Multicultural NSW Grants Program, provide funding for projects which help unite local communities, promote social cohesion and showcase the benefits of […]
Mind Blowing Films takes you back to 2016 BC and the ancient world of the Indus Valley in the sweeping historical and romantic epic release of the film MOHENJO DARO starring HrithikRoshan and Pooja Hedge. Rounding out the month of August is the premiere of MAIN TERI TU MERA, a Punjabi romance starring Roshan Prince […]
By Neeru Saluja It’s a story of three ordinary women from a dry remote village. A widowed mother, a vivacious but abused wife and an exotic dancer. Though they live separate lives, their friendship and struggle against the oppressive traditions of the village brings them together. As they break free, director Leena Yadav […]
By Manju Mittal Padamshri Kumar Sanu, the most prolific singer of Bollywood who ruled our film industry during the 90s with his voice that has been a sensation across the country since the time he set foot in the Industry, was in Sydney with Sadhana Sargam to perform a live concert. After his first […]
The twin fish, state symbol of Uttar Pradesh and commonly found on ancient buildings of Ayodhya, is the biggest clue to the link and the route undertaken by Kaya (Kara/Gaya) royals to Korea (and Japan). The Atharva Veda called Ayodhya “a city built by gods […]
Ricky Chugha will run for Griffith City Council in September on Christine Stead’s ticket. Picture: Stephen Mudd. As announced today on August 4, 2016, Kulwinder Singh Chugha under the Ballot name Ricky Chugha is standing from Griffiths for Griffiths Council and Mathuranatha Das from the […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji It looked only a matter of time before India won the second Test in Kingston to take a 2-0 lead in the four Test series. India held a huge 304 run lead thanks to centuries by opening batsman Lokesh Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane. Off-spinner […]
Spirit of India celebrated the International Yoga Day on June 26 at the Dundas Community Centre with enthusiastic participants casting away the early morning chill doing 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar. The Namaskar was punctuated by Srinivas chanting and commentating on relevant Gita verses and their meaning […]