Archive for: June, 2019

In conversation with Nick Martin director of Fred Hollows Foundation

By Manju Mittal The Fred Hollows Foundation was established in 1992 by eye surgeon Professor Fred Hollows. The foundation has helped treat and prevent avoidable blindness and other vision problems for more than two million people in Australia and 25 countries around the world. As a writer and working in the disabilities services Industry, Fred […]

The only unbeaten side, India aims for her third World Cup

By Kersi Meher-Homji India is marching ahead aiming for her third Cricket World Cup (CWC). They had won her first CWC in 1983 in England and her second in India in 2011-12. Out of 10 teams competing in the current CWC, India remains the only unbeaten team. Among other top teams, Australia has lost to […]

Multicultural children perform in ‘Wizard of Oz’ on August 4

Children from fifteen cultural backgrounds will weave elements of their music, dance and costume into a fascinating adaptation of Frank Baum’s evergreen story of the Wizard of Oz in a stage production to be presented on August 4th this year. The multicultural Wizard of Oz Interactive Show at the Revesby Workers Club Auditorium will celebrate […]

Two classy performances at Bunji Place not to be missed

Guru of Chai July 23, 24; Venue: Bunjil Place Studio Beginning as a chai-wallah at an Indian train station, Jacob Rajan weaves a solo tale playing 17 different characters. Guru of Chai is not to be missed! In the swirling buzz of a railway station, a young girl is abandoned and brings the place to […]

Our doctors enjoy ”˜A Touch of Pink’ and raise $10000 for Cure Cancer Australia

By Neena Badhwar Australian Indian Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA) organized an entertaining and informative evening “A Touch of Pink” to raise funds for Cancer Research.  In its 37th year now the organization flaunts many young doctors locally educated and trained along with community stalwarts who make up well established and well known GPs and Specialists. […]

Sydney siders join the world on Yoga Day

By Vijay Badhwar Thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Yoga has now gained recognition worldwide with June 21 now internationally observed for getting together for Yoga to bring a universal awareness for its physical and mental benefits for practitioners. Now in its 5th year, the Vivekananda Cultural Centre of the Indian Consulate in […]

Shami’s hat-trick behind India’s last-over thrilling victory

By Kersi Meher-Homji I was complaining about no thrillers in the current Cricket World Cup (CWC). But last night saw two thrillers as India beat Afghanistan by 11 runs with only a ball to spare at Hampshire and New Zealand defeated West Indies by five runs with only six balls in hand at Manchester. The […]

Friends pool in to support Shyla and her ailing father Captain Shekhawat

By Manju Mittal A Fundraising event  titled ”˜Fundraising Afternoon Tea for Shyla’s Education’ aimed at supporting young Shyla, was held on Saturday June 15, 2019 at Bella Vesta.  We all live an ideal dream of a world full of hope, happiness with homes filled with laughter of family members around us. Our children form the basis of that […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle join Madame Tussauds Sydney!

Sydney.  The wait is over! This July, get ready to roll out the red carpet as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex touch down at their new home and join the rest of the Royal family at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Inspired by the most iconic looks from their recent visit to Australia, Prince Harry and […]

India on her way to Cricket World Cup Semi-final

By Kersi Meher-Homji The Cricket World Cup 2019 is half way through and only two countries have remained unbeaten: New Zealand and India. As on today the 21st June, the top four teams are: Australia 10 points from 6 matches (5 wins, one loss), NZ 9 points from five matches (four wins, no loss), England […]

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