By Kersi Meher-Homji Oh what a thrashing! India defeated newcomers Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs in two days yesterday (15 June). Many records were broken in this Test at Bengaluru. India batted first and amassed 474. Openers Shikhar Dhawan (107) and Murali Vijay (105) put on 168 runs for the first wicket. […]
NSW has once again demonstrated it is the home of musical theatre, with the ultimate trifecta of blockbuster productions secured to open in Sydney. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall and Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said Chicago, Saturday Night Fever and the Australian premiere of Waitress was secured exclusively for Sydney […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji After a prolonged rest India will resume Test cricket today (14th June) against Afghanistan at Bengaluru. India should not underrate newcomer Afghanistan as they are on a winning streak defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in one-day internationals this month. Afghanistan are the 12th country to play Test cricket. Last month ago, Ireland became the […]
By Noshir Irani Indo-Australian Cultural Society (IACS) members celebrated Mr. R. K. Ram’s 90th birthday recently. He was one of the past president of the society now looked upon by all as a father figure with fine personality. Some of the past presidents of the Indo-Australian Cultural Society (IACS) met for an informal […]
By Vijay Badhwar Ray Williams, NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, and Education Minister, Rob Stokes, announced an evaluation programme for community language schools to achieve better outcomes that align with economic benefits that follow in the long run with bi-lingual or multi-lingual workforce in the state. Nearly 35,000 students access community languages classes out of school […]
By Kanaka Ramakrishna June 4th is the birth anniversary of our beloved Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. What we know about the Mysore Maharaja? The day marks 134th Birthday of His Highness Sri Sir Krishnaraja Wodeyar – IV or Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the 24th Maharaja of Mysore. Why is he important to us? Let’s have a quick […]
By Rekha Rajvanshi and Neena Badhwar One when heads to Concord Function Centre it is mainly to attend an event, a dinner or a celebration of marriage, birthday or a party just for the sake of it. As you enter the venue it welcomes you with a smile, its calm, cool ambience. Slowly as you […]
A packed theatre at Revesby Workers Club on Sunday (June 3) was thrilled by a unique presentation of the ever-popular Wizard of Oz musical, presented by the Children’s Festival to celebrate 20 years promoting multiculturalism. Dancers from the Silambam School of South Indian Classical Dance and from Bhangra Instyle were integral part of the […]
Turmeric Adulteration Bulletin Published by ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Bulletin focuses on adulteration of turmeric with related species, artificial colorants, and the addition of synthetic curcuminoids to turmeric extracts AUSTIN, Texas (June 4, 2018) ”” The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Bulletin on turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome and […]
As part of IDY 2018 celebrations, Indian Cultural Center, Consulate General of India, Sydney has organized several pre-yoga day sessions leading to the official International Yoga Day celebrated every year on June 21. Do join in activities and live a healthy, happy and harmonious life by bringing yoga into your daily routine and form associations […]