Archive for: June, 2019

Small steps can help make a giant leap for India

Indian Government’s ambitious scheme to provide electricity to every household in the country has achieved remarkable success with 15 states reporting 100% electrification. Saubhagya ”“ Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana was launched in September 2017, with an objective to provide access to electricity to all the remaining households in the country. As many […]

It was a special 2-day workshop for super mums and dads in our Indian community

By Neena Badhwar It was an opportunity to meet super mums and dads in our Indian community in a 2-day workshop organised by the Positive partnerships, an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Education & Training. The workshops were held on two Saturdays in the month of May, May 18 and 25, 2019 […]

Dhawan hits a “dham-dhamadham” ton and India conquers Australia

By Kersi Meher-Homji The Australia-India clash in London last night was predicted as an exciting match between two recent World Cup champions; India the winners of 2011 World Cup and Australia the winners of 2015 World Cup. And so it turned out. I watched it till 3.30 am EST without one yawn, so fascinating was […]

Remember Manju Bhargavi: the Sankarabharnam actor was in Sydney recently

By Neena Badhwar Telugu cinema lovers would remember Manju Bhargavi who acted in a well known classic Sankarabharanam (The Jewel of Shankara), a film which won many awards including four National Film Awards and five state awards. Directed by K. Viswanath this musical film made S P Balasubramnaim and Vani Jeyaram both famous with music […]

This wonderful couple passing on the spirit of yoga to Sydneysiders

By Sudha Kumar Spirit of India (NSW) Inc. (http://www.spiritofindia.org/) is a not for profit organisation that was established in Sydney, Australia in May 2004 under the able guidance and inspiration of Mr. Vijay Patankar of Shri Ambika Yog Kutir, Thane, India.  The organisation was conceived with a vision to make every person take responsibility of their well-being […]

5th International Yoga Day workshops and events by the Indian Consulate General, Sydney

5th International Yoga Day workshops and events by the Indian Consulate General, Sydney International Yoga Day Celebrations by the Indian Consulate General, Sydney has been organizing various Yoga, Mindfulness, Heartfulness Meditation, Holistic Wellness Workshop Sessions leading to the final celebration on June 21 when Consul General, Sydney invites all to a free event on June […]

Ramadan Eid Fair in Sydney unites all from different faiths

By Manju Mittal The annual event Ramadan Eid Fair organised by Sashi Lal on June 1, 2019 at Whitlam Centre Liverpool, was a crowded event. People started to trickle in from mid day and families, friends, community all slowly building up in numbers as the evening progressed. Many VIPs graced as guests at the program […]

Bharat: Entertaining yet an emotional journey for those who lived through partition

by Gita Malik Bharat,  is an interesting film by Ali Abbas Zafar in flashback mode. A brave start for Salman Khan, to appear as a 70 year old Bharat with the grey hair, courting a mature stature. Of course he still has many instances to demonstrate his strength of mind, and body  during the movie. Starting […]

India wins thanks to Rohit Sharma’s splendid century

By Kersi Meher-Homji India’s first match of the Cricket World Cup 2019 was not a thriller but had many highlights to keep a cricket lover awake till 3 am EST. South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and batted. He must have regretted the decision as his team lost five wickets ”“ including […]

One had to be there to experience the thrill at Swar Taj singing competition 

SWAR TAJ is the biggest Bollywood Singing Competition held in Australia. The aim of this event is to create an opportunity and a platform to engage talented singers from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Fiji who are currently living in NSW. Proudly presented by Sydney Bollywood Melody Group (SBMG), Anil Pardeshi, Sanjoy Ray thanked the […]

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