By Neeru Saluja Sydney’s beloved poetess Rekha Rajvanshi’s book ”˜Mutthi Bhar Chandni’ was launched in Sydney amidst the Indian community. ”˜Mutthi Bhar Chandni’, her sixth book is a compilation of 51 ghazals in Hindi and Urdu, written beautifully by Rekha. For those who don’t know Rekha Rajvanshi, she is not only a poetess, but a […]
After ten years, Rajendra Moodley’s hit play The Perfume Garden is returning to the stage in Chapel Off Chapel’s Melbourne 2017 season. Opening night is on August 3, with Bollywood star Vishwajeet Pradhan; Anshu Amol Adrekar; Khema de Silva, Sacha Joseph and Rajendra Moodley as Anand. The Perfume Garden explores mother India’s integration into western […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Bravo England for lifting the Women’s World Cup [WWC] for the fourth time. Hearty congratulations to the Person of the Match, medium-pacer Anya Shrubsole for her super spell of 6 for 46. Congrats also to India for reaching the final and for looking a winner till the last 45 minutes of […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji As India takes on England for the World Cup today at Lord’s in London, let me give a short history of the global event. How many know that the first women’s World Cup was played in 1973, two years before the first men’s World Cup? England has won the women’s World Cup […]
Consulate General of India, Sydney in association with Study NSW will organise a briefing session for International Students from India studying in Sydney on Friday 25 August 2017, 3:45PM-6:00PM (2 hours) at Indian Cultural Centre, Level 2, 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000. During the session entitled “Stay safe and know your working rights ”“ A […]
”˜The Black Prince’, a film by Kavi Raz, is being released in cinemas today on July 21, is the story of Maharaja Duleep Singh, Punjab’s last king. Duleep Singh was the son of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, who was only five-year old when his mother Rani Jindan was banished to a palace in the outskirts of […]
Based on the true story of the last King of Punjab, one of the most powerful and prosperous Kingdoms of the 19th century before it was annexed by Britain. Black Prince is played by Satinder Sartaj, Punjabi actor, poet and singer with Shabana Azmi playing the role of his mother Rani Jind Kaur. After […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji It was an innings to remember. It reminded me of Virender Sehwag at his best and loftiest. I refer to India’s Harmanpreet Kaur’s hurricane 171 not out in the women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia at Derby, England. It was sensational as she belted 20 fours and seven sixes, her unbeaten 171 […]
Consulate General of India, Sydney, in association with India Tourism, Sydney will bring a taste of India to Martin Place (West), Sydney on 8th of August, 2017 from 11 AM ”“ 3 PM ”˜India Day’ is a free event to celebrate the diverse Indian culture and showcase the growth story of India. India Day will […]
Ram Nath Kovind has been elected as India’s 14th President, defeating Opposition candidate Meira Kumar, garnering more than 65 per cent of the votes in the Electoral College The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee received an overwhelming majority of votes from the country’s lawmakers. Mr. Kovind defeated Opposition candidate and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira […]