Javed (Viveik Kalra) is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the stubborn views of his traditional father. When a classmate and a new friend, turbaned Sikh Roops (Aaron Phagura) introduces him […]
”‹More new citizens, including migrants from India, will have the opportunity to become an Australian on Australia Day ”“ our national day. The new Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code ”“ released today ”“ will require councils to hold a citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. It also requires councils to introduce a dress standard for people attending citizenship ceremonies, […]
The Victorian Hindu community celebrated the 4th HOTA Forum Raksha Bandhan event on Saturday 14th September 2019 at the HSV Cultural Centre in Carrum Downs, Melbourne. This year the event was hosted by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) Melbourne, along with HOTA Forum custodians – Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc (VHPAU) ”“ Victorian Chapter. […]
PRIME MINISTER: Well he got me, Dame Mary, my great, great aunt would be very, very proud. Mr. President, First Lady Mrs. Trump, thank you so much Mrs. Trump for the amazing night you’ve created for us here. Ladies and gentlemen, friends, Jenny and I are truly grateful for this wonderful honour and the hospitality that […]
By Vijay Badhwar Na manjil ko, na rahguzar ko dekhte hain, Ajab safar hai ke hum humsafar ko dekhte hain This is Indian High Commissioner Dr A M Gondane summing up his three-year term (that he calls ”˜journey’) in Australia. “All of us are travelers in this world. Our journeys are what we make of […]
By Neena Badhwar Santram ek aisa shakhs hai jo aapke saath baat tau kar raha hota hai par andar uske dimaagh mein kuchh aur hi khurafaat chal rahi hoti hai. His outlook on life is unusual, most husbands would say ”˜Biwi se ladayi hui aaj’ but Santram has his own take on day-to-day skirmishes with […]
By Karam C Ramrakha Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, in his first official visit to Australia, signed Vuvalu (family) Partnership agreement in Canberra on September 16, covering economic, security and enhancement of people to people links between Fiji and Australia. The Fijian PM’s visit comes on the heel of last month’s meeting of Pacific Island […]
By Neena Badhwar Sri Om Care seniors Pennant Hills group took a trip to Turramurra Gurdwara today on Monday, September 16, 2019. Gurdwara welcomed them with open arms and served morning tea, and snacks to start the day as congregation gathered by the team of Sri Om Care. Harbir Pal Singh Bhatia from Turramurra Gurdwara […]
Criminals will soon be under the scrutiny of up to a thousand electronic eyes as the NSW Government rolls out high-definition CCTV to help protect local businesses in western Sydney. Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Attorney General Mark Speakman and Police Minister David Elliott today announced the first round of successful applicants from the Government’s $5 million […]
By Vijay Badhwar Ganesha Visarjana at the Sri Venkatesawara Temple in Helensburgh, started nearly three decades ago in Sydney, remains the premier religious event in the local Hindu calendar, nearly 10 thousand devotees attending the annual event. The festival has grown in popularity by each passing year. The pujas commence early in the morning and […]