Powerhouse today announced a new exhibition presenting highlights from the museum’s expansive collection of Indian textiles opening on 13 August. Taking its title from Charkha (spinning wheel) and Kargha (loom), the exhibition will feature over 100 rare items that date back to the foundational collections of the Powerhouse acquired since the 1870s. In addition to […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Ayurveda means life and longevity knowledge. It is an alternative medicine system with historic roots in the Indian sub-continent. Therapies include herbal medicines, special diets, meditation and yoga. It was interesting meeting and talking with Ayurveda experts Prof Dennis Chang, Director / Professor of Pharmacology, National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) Health […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji It was indeed a slaughter. On her home ground, The Oval in London, a full strength England was slaughtered by India in the first One Day International (ODI) last night. India triumphed by 10 wickets with 188 balls in hand. The hero for India was her fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah who took […]
With less than 100 days-to-go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, the third and final instalment of the ‘This is the Big Time’ television campaign series has been released featuring India superstar, Rishabh Pant.The larger-than-life concept matches the scale of the event, the largest global sporting event to be held in Australia […]
As India’s biggest stand-up comedian and a Bollywood star, Vir Das has now crossed over to become a global comedy sensation, filling an international vacancy for an authentic Indian perspective and being hailed by Variety magazine as a Top 10 Comic To Watch. He is heading back to Australia for the first- time in over […]
Russell Peters returns to the global stage with an all-new world tour. The first phase of The Russell Peters Act Your Age World Tour started in 2021 and will bring the tour to Australia in March 2023 with shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. After building his new act in clubs across the United […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji Like all Indians I was disappointed, nay devastated, by India losing an unlosable Test at Birmingham on Tuesday. Imagine India amassing 416 runs in the first innings with dynamic centuries by Rishabh Pant (146) and Ravindra Jadeja (104) adding 222 runs for the sixth wicket. As a climax, tail-end batsman Jasprit Bumrah […]
By Manju Mittal Teej is an Indian festival, observed at the onset of the monsoon season in India. In Indian tradition it is a celebration that is dedicated to the God of Rain, imploring Him to bring the monsoon to India’s fields, so that the farmers can reap a bountiful harvest. Popularly known as ‘Teeyan’ […]
By Neeru Saluja Celebrity chef and restaurateur Sarah Todd has always been a favourite with her Indian fans. She rose to fame by making the humble aloo gobi in MasterChef Australia 2014 and is creating waves again on MasterChef Fans and Faves with her Indian culinary dishes ranging from bhelpuri, pork vindaloo, madras curry, crab […]
The coffee table book, “Challenges, Opportunities and Success” – a compilation of 75 Inspirational stories of Indo–Australians by Harmohan Singh Walia was launched on June 30, 2022, at the Consulate General of India, Sydney. The evening was organised by the Vivekananda Cultural Centre in the presence of Consul General Manish Gupta with emphasis on culture, […]