AIBC NSW Chapter officially farewells Consul General of India, Sydney, Mr B.Vanlalvawna. By Neena Badhwar It was a farewell with a difference. To a Consul General in Sydney who is humble yet very focused on the job that the Government of India had assigned to him. And equally to his wife Dr. Rosy L Khuma, […]
President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards on 28 eminent personalities and two organisations of the Indian diaspora for their contributions and achievements in various fields, in Varanasi on Wednesday, 23rd of January, on the concluding day of the three-day diaspora conclave. According to a list provided by the External […]
It almost 130 years ago that Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister, appreciated the potential of Australia’s relationship withIndia. Travelling to the subcontinent in 1890”“91, he saw our nations’ proximity as opportunity, and predicted the distance between us would diminish year by year. Today, the truth of Deakin’s words can be seen in the economic, […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji First there was Don Bradman. Then arrived Sachin Tendulkar on the batting crease. And now we have Virat Kohli, the new invincible. King Kohli is successful as a batsman and more so as an inspiring leader. After defeating Australia in Australia in both Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs), he started the […]
Consulate General of India, Sydney cordially invites you to celebrate “70th Republic Day of India” on January 26, 2019 (Saturday) from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Level 2, 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 2000. Doors will open at 8:30 AM. The Consulate looks forward to your presence at the event. Kindly register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/indias-republic-day-celebra”¦ Entry to the event is free. More details in the attached […]
By Neena Badhwar ”˜Manikarnika ”“ the Queen of Jhansi’ in cinemas from January 25 When Sadguru visited sets of ”˜Manikarnika ”“ The Queen of Jhansi’ at the invitation of Kangana Ranaut, he said to the press, “Jhansi Ki Rani is a heroic figure in India and definitely if her story is being told through cinema […]
“Thai Poosam” is a sacred Hindu festival that is celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil.The day of Thaipusam is observed annually during the ”˜Pusam’ star in the Tamil month of ”˜Thai’.The Thaipusam festival assumes immense significance since it celebrates the day when Goddess Parvati presented the Divine ”˜Vel’ to Lord Murugan to […]
By Shreena Hronsky In how many movies have we seen heroes running up to their mehboobs with roses in their hands to celebrate Valentine’s Day ? Come to think of it, exactly how is romance portrayed on the big screen ? Does art imitate life when it comes to romance ? Or what we see […]
‘From Bradman to Kohli’ – Best of India-Australia Test Cricket Author: Kersi Meher-Homji Publisher: The Cricket Publishing Company PP150; Price $45 Postage $10 Kersi Meher-Homji is a cricket writer and historian, statistician, as well as a scientist, – a rarity all rolled in one. Cricket has been his passion since his childhood days (talk of […]
Here is a list of Indian film releases during January and February… January 25, 2019 Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi 25 January 2019: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is an upcoming Indian historical biographical film based on the life of Maratha Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. It is directed by Krish and Kangana Ranaut and […]