A re-elected Morrison government will provide the Hindu Council of Australia with $250,000 for much needed upgrades to their kitchen and dining hall, which will help to expand their ‘Karma Kitchen’ program. The Hindu Council established their ‘Karma Kitchen’ in 2015, serving up freshly cooked vegetarian meals to the homeless, elderly and those in need. […]
The NSW Government has set an ambitious target to recognise at least 2,500 of the most talented teachers across the state at the highest levels of national accreditation. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, today announced a streamlined process to apply for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation in NSW, along with a target […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji I still can’t believe that famous Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds is not alive. He died after a car crash near Townsville, Queensland two days ago. He was only 46. Nicknamed Roy, he was an aggressive right-hand batsman and bowled off-spin or medium pace. He was an exceptional fielder with Ricky Ponting rating him […]
A report by Macquarie Univesity claims that the Covid pandemic has taught New South Wales that community languages are valuable for public health and social cohesion. The report entitled: What are languages worth? Community languages for the future of New South Wales 2022 was launched tonight by the Minister for Multiculturalism, Mark Coure, at a […]
Indian writer Geetanjali Shree’s novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ – translated from her Hindi novel ‘Ret Samadhi’ by Daisy Rockwell, has made it to this year’s short-list for Booker Prize. Geetanjali Shree is originally from Uttar Pradesh, and is an author of three novels and several story collections. Her work has been translated into English, French, […]
By Manju Mittal Harman Foundation, a Sydney charity organisation focussed with supporting people facing with domestic violence, the foundation is determined to help every person affected and provide a cushion of comfort and safety. The Foundation organised a Gala fund raiser annual dinner “Light and Hope” on April 29, 2022 at Bowman Hall, Blacktown. The […]
A report by Macquarie Univesity which claims that the Covid pandemic has taught New South Wales that community languages are valuable for public health and social cohesion will be launched this week in State Parliament. The report entitled: What are languages worth? Community languages for the future of New South Wales 2022 will be launched […]
The Sydney Film Festival announces a program of 10 essential features by the visionary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, as selected by David Stratton. Audiences can see the films as part of the 69th Sydney Film Festival (8-19 June). Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley said, “Satyajit Ray is one of the world’s most revered filmmakers. […]
The India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) platform, supported by Investment NSW and Austrade, in its 9th annual award ceremony and forum, showcased a 12-month long campaign that culminated on April 29 with the platform bringing together 1000 key influencers and bi-lateral leaders from across two countries. It conducted a Global Leaders Forum with […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji It was a birthday of mixed fortune for Rohit Sharma, the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI). He was dismissed cheaply but his team won by five wickets in the final over. It was something to celebrate as MIs had lost their first eight matches. Sent in to bat Rajasthan Royals scored 6 […]