By Kersi Meher-Homji Australia’s consistent opener Alyssa Healy’s monumental innings of 170 in the Women’s World Cup final at Christchurch on Sunday was one of the most awe-inspiring innings I have witnessed. She hit 26 ferocious fours. England bowlers just did not know where to pitch the ball at Healy. Her spectacular innings was cheered […]
WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin citing ‘deficiencies’ The World Health Organization on Saturday suspended supply of Bharat Biotech’s Covid vaccine, Covaxin, through UN procurement agencies and recommended to countries that received the vaccine to take actions as appropriate. WHO didn’t specify what actions the countries need to take. “This suspension is in […]
By Neena Badhwar The stand out Indian community is bespoke as a success story among migrants in Australia, a cause célèbre for politicians on stage in admiration of multiculturalism. The underlying reason for the community being held in such high esteem is that Australia initially restricted immigration from the subcontinent only for professionals such as […]
बोध कथा एक बार अर्जुन ने कृष्ण से पूछा, “माधव! ये ‘सफल जीवन’ क्या होता है? कृष्ण अर्जुन को पतंग उड़ाने ले गए। अर्जुन कृष्ण को ध्यान से पतंग उड़ाते देख रहा था। थोड़ी देर बाद अर्जुन बोलै, “माधव! इस धागे की वजह से पतंग अपनी आज़ादी से और ऊपर की ओर नहीं जा पा […]
After the 4 international shows in Australia by Sydney’s Sai Creative Arts Network (SCREAN) and two local shows ‘Jashn-e-Ghazal’ local production in December 2020 and “Sansaar Sufiana” Sufi Musical Concert in April 2021, they are back again with unique concert ‘Remembering Yash Chopra: Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me’ Musical evening featuring Sydney’s talented musicians and […]
· Interim Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade agreement (IA-ECTA) reached. · Reduces or eliminates tariffs and sets new quotas for key agriculture commodities · Entry into force in the second half of 2022. · Australia and India will look to finalise a comprehensive agreement by the end of the year to secure even broader outcomes on agriculture Australia and […]
By Sumathi Krishnan Crisp footsteps, Adorn anklets Proclaiming that old, Grown anew With a sway of Musicians wands Sing a story of two women wronged So saying the poet, Draws the last line Of not a woman’s heart left pining Or A burning city of hatred But a woman who makes her peace Standing tall […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji We thought India was in the Women’s World Cup semi-final when India’s off-spinner Dipti Sharma had South Africa’s Mignon du Preeze caught in the deep in the final over. But no! The umpire called it a no-ball as Dipti’s front foot heel was a millimeter out of the crease. After about dozen […]
Reviewed By Vaanie Krishnan Stay Woke – 27th March 2022 – Previews 3/5 stars On Sunday 27th March at 6:30pm I had the privilege to do what many married 30 year old’s do these days, drag my husband to a play. Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s progressive 2022 program had blown me away once already with 7 […]
दक्षिण अफ्रीका का राष्ट्रपति बनने के बाद एक बार नेल्सन मंडेला अपने सुरक्षकर्मियों के साथ एक रेस्त्रां में खाना खाने गए । सबने अपनी अपनी पसंद का खाना आर्डर किया और खाना आने का इंतज़ार करने लगे। उसी समय मंडेला की सीट के सामने वाली सीट पर एक व्यक्ति अपने खाने का इंतज़ार कर रहा […]