Featured, Political
Sydney Peace Prize will boost my drive to work hard:Vandana Shiva
By Ashok Kumar Vandana Shiva, the Dehra Dun girl, who started her campaign for environment protection and human rights with the Chipko Movement in her native Uttaranchal, has come a long way to be rightly selected for the prestigious Sydney Peace Prize. The announcement was made on Monday by the Sydney University. The Indian Sub-continent [...]
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Death of two Indians: Govt should prove it’s not racial
The brutal killing of two Indians, Nitin Garg and Ranjodh Singh in Melbourne and Griffith, respectively, last week has revived the debate that whether the attacks were racially motivated or just a law and order problem. In both the cases, it is not good for the image of the Australian Government. The attacks are happening [...]
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Feng Shui: Can Someone’s Clutter turn into Someone else’s treasure?
By Roseline Deleu Who does not enjoy browsing in pre loved shops in search for a good bargain? Keep in mind that the 2nd hand goods are carrying subtle energies, storing memories of their previous owners, their moods, their vibrations, their energies, their laughter, their joy too of course! Displaying pre-loved items in your home [...]
Featured, Sports
India is Number One in Test Cricket
After over 77 tests and remaining minnows for several decades, India today became the number one team in Test rankings following it victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the third and final cricket Test to clinch the three-match series by a 2-0 margin. Needing just four wickets to record an emphatic [...]
Featured, Sub-continent news
Crossing the inflation hump
By Ashok Handoo The latest inflation figure in the country has slipped down the 12 per cent mark which, if nothing else, should at least give a psychological relief to the people; the same way as a mere marginal increase in the inflation rate would ring the alarm bells in the media leading people to [...]
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Quarantine warning on sweets in festival season
Posted on 17 July 2010
Being separated from loved ones during Rakhi can be difficult and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) acknowledges the unique bond shared by siblings and loved ones overseas, and the importance of celebrating Rakhi on time. So they urge you to make overseas family and friends quarantine-aware to avoid delays with the arrival of [...] Continue Reading
Political
Federal Elections on Aug 21
Posted on 17 July 2010
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has set the election date for August 21, after meeting with the Governor-General earlier this morning to request she dissolve parliament. In the press conference, Ms Gillard acknowledged she did not come to power as the elected leader. “Today I seek a mandate from the Australian people,” she says. Ms Gillard [...] Continue Reading
News
Rupee gets a face
Posted on 16 July 2010
The Indian rupee will have its own symbol, a mix of the Devanagri ‘Ra’ and Roman ‘R’, to become the fifth currency in the world to have a distinct identity. The new symbol, designed by IIT post-graduate D Uday Kumar was approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday. The rupee will join the elite club [...] Continue Reading
Entertainment
The Waiting City — made in Calcutta
Posted on 13 July 2010
By Ashok Kumar The DENDY cinema auditorium in Circular Quay dazzled under the shine of Aussie stars Radha Mitchell and Joel Edgerton where the Sydney premiere of their new film The Waiting City on last Monday night. The Claire McCarthy-directed film was shot entirely in Calcutta for six weeks, thereby reversing the trend of Bollywood [...] Continue Reading
Sports
Sakshi brings millions for Dhoni
Posted on 13 July 2010
With marriage to Sakshi Singh Rawat, Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become richer by $US42 million ($48 million). Dhoni has, according to media reports from India, signed the richest marketing deal in the sport’s history, earning him US $ 42 million for over two years. Dhoni, 29, has signed up with an Indian [...] Continue Reading
News
UNSW Indian students Assn. institutes cultural awards
Posted on 08 July 2010
UNSW Indian Cultural Association awards – 2010 UNSW Indian Cultural Association is introducing awards in 3 following categories to be awarded on a very special occasion on September 1, 2010. 1. Best UNSW International Indian Student academic achievement award 2. Best visionary article award- Article about India 3. Best visionary article award – Indian students [...] Continue Reading
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