Archive for: January, 2017

“I’m a destiny’s child,” says the humbled lion Saroo Brierley

Saroo Brierly, young Sunny Pawar and Dev Patel By Neeru Saluja In India, around 80,000 children go missing every year. Most may never be found. In 1987, five-year old Saroo found himself lost in the slums of Kolkata. But luck favoured him, as he was adopted by Hobart couple John and Sue Brierley and grew […]

Community invited to India’s Republic Day flag hoisting at the Indian Consulate General in Sydney

  Consul General of India invites Indian community in Sydney to Indian Republic Day celebrations on 26th January 2017 from 9am to 10.30am. The program includes singing of national anthem of India with Consul General Mr. Vanlal Vawna reading President of India’s speech followed by cultural programmes and light refreshments. Address: The  Consulate General of […]

Australia Day 2017 program and free concert announced

A stellar program of events, entertainment and family activities to take place on 26 January was unveiled today by the Australia Day Council of NSW with the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, John Ajaka. The 2017 Australia Day program pays tribute to the country’s traditional land owners and celebrates the many cultures that make up the […]

At the peak of his success, Mike Baird quits politics

By Vijay Badhwar NSW Premier Mike Baird made a shock announcement to resign from politics this morning on January 19, in a hurriedly convened media conference. Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian will act as premier until the new leader is elected in a ballot. It was an emotional departure […]

Parramasala 2017 announces its dates March 10 to March 12, 2017

  Parramasala Dancer Photo Credit Ali Mousawi Prince Alfred Square     ●       Parramatta river foreshore     ●       Riverside Theatres  www.parramasala.com Parramasala, one of the biggest celebrations of cultural diversity in NSW, is being staged during Multicultural March in 2017. From Friday 10 March through to Sunday 12 […]

Mike Baird takes a bow

Parting statement from  Mike Baird announcing his resignation     As I have reflected on the approaching halfway mark of our current term of government, and the opportunity it presents to refresh the Cabinet team, I have decided that this is the perfect time for me to hand the reins over to a new Premier. […]

High school scholarships of $1000 a year for struggling kids offered by the NSW government

More students from disadvantaged families will have the chance to pursue higher education with the NSW Government’s expansion of a successful scholarship scheme. Minister for Family and Community Services Brad Hazzard said the FACS High School Scholarship Program now offers $1,000 a year to students in Year 10, 11 and 12 as well as those […]

India, U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Cybersecurity

India-CERT Signs an MoU with US-CERT India and USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT- In) under the Ministry of Electronics nd Information technology of the Government of India and the Department of Homeland Security, Government of the United States of America on cooperation in the […]

Anxious about travelling? Leave your baggage at home

If you’re feeling anxious about travelling this summer, then it’s time to give yourself a break and take a holiday reality check. Anxiety or stress levels can rise in the lead up to long-awaited annual leave, so it is important to manage expectations of holidays and travel. Hectic travel preparations, financial pressures, long drives, crowded […]

Sydney scores top marks with international students

Nine out of 10 international students recommend Sydney as a great place to live and study, according to new research. The City of Sydney’s international student wellbeing survey also revealed the vast majority of respondents felt safe in Sydney, and that Sydney’s culturally diverse community provide them with a valued support network. The City’s survey […]

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