By Neena Badhwar Dadi Janki, Rajayogini and administrative head of the B K Raja Yoga Centres across the world, passed away at the age of 104. She breathed her last at 2 am on Friday at a hospital in Mount Abu suffering breathing problems and stomach related issues for the last two months. I had […]
Compulsory Shut-downs The Prime Minister announced there will be strict new social distancing and travel measures put in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus: Social and other public gatherings have been significantly restricted. The following venues are now restricting from opening: Pubs, registered and licenced clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels […]
As at 8pm, Friday 27 March 2020, an additional 212 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed, since 8pm 26 March, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in NSW to 1,617. Confirmed cases (incl. interstate residents in NSW health care facilities) 1,617 Cases tested and excluded 84,907 Total 86,524 There are currently 147 COVID-19 cases […]
By Vijay Badhwar Justice prevailed. Finally, after seven long years. Four men found guilty of rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapist intern, Jyoti Singh, popularly known as Nirbhaya (fearless), were hanged early morning at 5.30 am on March 20 in Tihar Gaol in Delhi bringing to conclusion a seven-year-long trial. They were: Akshay Kumar […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Readers think that I am a cricket nut specializing in statistics and figures. True. But I am also a research Virologist, retired now. It seems panic has spread the pandemic faster than Coronavirus. That word is on everyone’s lips. Well, not literally, as kissing is forbidden these days! I heard a […]
By Vijay Badhwar Some 40 Delhi IITians, from generations spanning five decades, hosted a reception for the visiting Director Prof V Ramgopal Rao at Zaaffran Indian Restaurant at Darling Harbour on 13 March. Prof Rao updated on the latest news from India’s premier institution – its changing emphasis from merely being a technology institute to […]
Here’s a list of events happening in the year from March 2020 to November 2020, the list compiled by Manjit Singh Chopra of Fame Events, do make a note in your diary, can even book tickets by visiting their Facebook page. (There is a disclaimer though that the list is based on the information […]
Milli Dakshin with proud parents Bindi Shah and Susan Day It is good to see champions from the Indian community being recognised for all the worthwhile work they do for the benefit of community in Australia. It was a proud moment for Khushi and Milli Dakshin who received The Young Champion Award, Bindi Shah along […]
By Neena Badhwar When one attends a ”˜Unity Bollywood Concert’ the feel is totally different. It is held at Worker’s Club in Blacktown. One walks through the dining hall with hundreds of people, families, children eating, drinking together from a buffet that offers over two dozen variety of dishes, a Chinese restaurant […]
By Sudha Kumar ”˜Re-imagining Dance – Brown bodies on the global stage’ – An evening of conversation and classical dance performances. Where dance was reimagined by three women artistes – Dr. Mallika Sarabhai, Dr. Anita Ratnam, and Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh who have made a significant mark in the world of Indian classical performing arts and […]