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Alex Hawke and Dr. Jaishankar discuss Indian diaspora in Australia

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke MP joined with Indian External Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today to discuss challenges and opportunities for Australia’s growing Indian diaspora, and to engage with members of the Indian Australian community in Victoria. Ministers met ahead of the fourth Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting to discuss […]

‘Sardar Udham’ makes it to the finalists in AACTA

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has today revealed the nine nominated productions in the running for the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Asian Film. The Best Asian Film Award is the cornerstone of AACTA’s International Engagement Program, which celebrates the work and expertise of Australia’s closest northern Asian neighbours. Now in […]

Badhai Do is sensitively dealt on a taboo subject

Badhai do revolves around the story of Shardul (Rajkumar Rao)l and Sumi (bhumi Pednekar), who are closeted members of the LGBTQ+ community, living together as roommates after they agree to get into a ‘marriage of convenience’. The film shows how an individual’s sexual orientation defines and decides their fate in the society. While Shardul, a […]

Neeru Saluja interviews actress Huma Qureshi

In a candid conversation, Neeru Saluja talks to actress Huma Qureshi about her upcoming web series on ZEE5 ‘Mithya’, her Hollywood debut in ‘Army of the Dead’, how she sees herself in women-led stories while managing not to be stereotyped.

India thrashes West Indies by six wickets

By Kersi Meher-Homji India under new captain Rohit Sharma has started the One Day International [ODI] series on a high by beating the touring West Indians by six wickets at Ahmedabad with 22 overs in hand. A massive victory. Sent in to bat the Windies started shockingly, losing 7 for 79. They were rescued by […]

R n R bowl sensationally and India’s Under-19s lift World Cup for a record fifth time

By Kersi Meher-Homji It was a night to celebrate as India’s under-19s defeated England’s under-19s by 4 wickets yesterday at North Sound, Jamaica. India’s R n R were their deadly weapons as quickies Raj Bawa (5 for 31) and Ravi Kumar (4 for 34) bowled out strong England for 189. Actually 189 was a recovery […]

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment to help if you are unable to work and earn an income because you or someone you are caring for has to self-isolate or quarantine due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You must be self-isolating or quarantining for one of the following reasons: You must live in the […]

कहानी कान की, करे कोई भरे कोई! … संतराम बजाज

आप में से शायद ही कोई होगा जिस के बचपन में कान नहीं खिचे या बड़े होने पर दूसरों के कान खींचने का मौका नहीं मिला| घर में हों या स्कूल में, छोटी मोटी शरारतों पर अक्सर कान पकड़ कर एक हल्का सा मरोड़ा दिया जाता था या फिर आप को ही अपने दोनों कान […]

Australia welcomes return of international students

February 4, 2022. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke MP, today announced strong arrival figures for International Students and Working Holiday Makers, in recent weeks. “Australia is open for business. We are welcoming back increasing numbers of International Students, Backpackers, and Skilled migrants,” Minister Hawke said. “Visa application rates have surged […]

India enters the Final of Under-19 World Cup by beating Australia

By Kersi Meher-Homji India has entered the Final of Under-19 cricket World Cup for the fourth time in a row. Last night they defeated Australia by 96 runs at Coolidge, Antigua, West Indies. Thanks to a whirlwind partnership of 204 runs for the third wicket between skipper Yash Dhull (110 runs with 10 fours and […]

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