Archive for: August, 2019

Developments in Kashmir set off chain of global reactions

By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhary With the Narendra Modi-led government revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution on August 5, the ”˜most dangerous place on earth,’ a remark made by former President Bill Clinton, has again become the centre of attention in South Asia With […]

Help New Gokula Farm, Cessnock Cows caught in the drought

Hare Krishna Food For Life Hunter Valley Inc., a charity, which also supports animal protection, seek your urgent help during this difficult drought period.  The lack of substantial rain in the Hunter Valley region for almost two years now is impacting our ability to feed our hungry cows. Says Kalia Krishna Das, “The lack of […]

Navratri Garba function on October 5 in Menai, Keep the date free!

Navratri Cultural Group invites all to a fun filled evening of action-packed Raas and Garba under the auspices of Shri Shiva Mandir of Minto. Popularly known in the community for about last 34 years as the “Menai Garba”, this function is organised by the “Community group for the broader community”. With music provided by a proven team of talented local artists, this is Sydney’s one […]

Queen with her family including the corgis at Madame Tussaud’s

August 26th is International Dog Day and for one day only, guests to Madame Tussauds Sydney will have the opportunity to meet and capture the perfect Royal selfie alongside three adorable corgis and the Queen. Mark Connolly, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Sydney said, “Following the addition of Meghan and Harry’s wax figures to the Royal […]

Ganesh Visarjan at Sri Venketeswara Temple Helensburgh on September 8

“Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum, Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam   Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet, Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye” Lord Ganesha always dressed in white represents purity. He is omnipresent with grey complexion like that of ash glowing with spiritual splendour. I meditate on the God who can destroy all obstacles in the material or spiritual path. As in the […]

The Telecon between Trump and Modi

Santram Bajaj US President Donald Trump felt compelled to offer his ”˜negotiating’ skills to PMs of India and Pakistan over Kashmir. He said in the joint Press conference with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan that  Modi had  also asked him to mediate over Kashmir – a bone of contention between the two countries and he […]

Australian Haryanvis celebrate Haryali Teej

Since its inception in 2018, The Association of Haryanvis in Australia has continued to make its presence felt across Australia through the NSW Chapter and the newly launched Victoria Chapter. The festival of Teej was celebrated in Sydney and Melbourne with great ostentatious display of colours, festivities, food and bonding amongst the Haryanvi families. Teej […]

India Australia’s next coal export hotspot

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed a new report which outlines  India’s potential as Australia’s greatest new thermal  coal  export market, potentially creating at least 4,000 new direct jobs in regional Australia. The Coal in India 2019 report, prepared by the Office of the Chief Economist, states that India’s rapidly growing demand for energy presents a golden […]

Vice-Chancellor attends historic graduation at SPPU in Pune

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell attended Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to present certificates to the first cohort of students to graduate from the Blended Bachelor of Science (BSc Blended) program. The BSc Blended program was jointly developed by the University of Melbourne and SSPU in 2016. The program provides opportunities for students to […]

University of Melbourne launches new India strategy

August 22 2019. The University of Melbourne, the number one ranked university in Australia and among the top 40 universities in the world, launched its five-year India strategy ”˜Engaging with India 2020-2024’ ”“ highlighting collaboration in health, water, law, cultural arts and postgraduate teaching and learning. The University’s strategy reinforces long-term commitments to strong Indian […]

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