By Manju Mittal Sydney came alive on Friday February 22, 2019 with ”˜Sahir ki Yaadein’ presented by Rajeev Kapoor at the Parravilla Function Centre, Parramatta. In this concert stars of the evening Shobha Ingleshwar, Lalit Bunty Bhatia and Sirisha Telugu paid a musical tribute to the legendary poet and Lyricists Sahir Ludhianvi. Packed audience lapped […]
By Vijay Badhwar India has successfully mobilised international diplomatic pressure on Pakistan following the deplorable terror incident in Pulwama which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel on February 14. China, even, seems to understand India’s pain, although, still, there are no sign of its change of heart not to veto the move in the […]
By Melvin Durai Sometime in the 1990s, I started growing a beard and have maintained it since then, except for one or two lapses. The last time I shaved it off, my wife and kids screamed in unison: “Grow it back! Grow it back! We can see your face!” The nice thing about having a […]
By Neeru Saluja The 2008 devastating terror attacks on Mumbai shook the nation, but not the spirit of their target ”“ the Taj Hotel. As the Jihadi terrorists lay siege to the iconic Taj Palace Hotel, the staff put their own lives at risk to save their guests. It is this scenario that forms the […]
By Devaki Parthasarathy And once again, you leave the theatre wondering if the role of Murad was written with Ranveer in mind, or did he just morph into the role and wear it like a second skin”¦. a soul stirring, thought provoking, mind blowing performance by this Sindhi boy! Tracing the trajectory of a slum […]
By Vijay Badhwar from Delhi Normally full-of-life (even chaotic) Delhi is all shuttered down today on February 18, four days after one of the worst terror attacks in India. This is to express public solidarity and a clarion call against terrorism that is affecting all humanity.The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) lost 40 of its […]
Parramatta is set to be transformed into a rich playground of cultural wonder when Parramasala returns with a bumper program featuring pumping live music, workshops for the whole family, incredible dance, delicious world delicacies and the iconic opening street parade. Running from Friday 15 ”“ Sunday 17 March, the 2019 program features the very best in international and […]
By Sudha Kumar Perth International Art Festival has Ochre Contemporary Dance Company, Perth, and Daksha Sheth Dance Company, India, together bring to us ”˜Kwongkan’. Ochre Contemporary Dance Company is regarded as one of Australia’s leading physical theatre companies. Daksha Sheth Dance Company is one of India’s leading dance companies, having toured internationally for 25 years. ”˜Kwongkan’ journeys […]
By Manju Mittal Appurv Gupta an IT professional and the Indian stand-up comedian by passion, came to Sydney with his gifted talent to perform live for the Sydneysiders on February 9, 2019 at Carlingford Community Centre. Appurv Gupta is considered as one of the best comedians in India. Owner of JRPM Events Rachit Dhingra and […]
By Ritu Ghai The gastronomic glory of Delhi comes from its rich past and mixed culture imbued in every dish served here. Right from Mughlai dishes to North Indian cuisines and street food variety, Delhi has a taste for every palate. The three most popular street food in Delhi are Chole Bhatura, Chaat and Gol […]