Asim Abbasi’s next, Barzakh, starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, makes International Premiere at Series Mania, Lille

Asim Abbasi’s next, Barzakh, starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, makes International Premiere at Series Mania, Lille

A Zindagi original, Barzakh is the only selection from South-Asia this year at Series Mania festival in France Filmmaker Asim Abbasi’s next, Barzakh, starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed and produced by Shailja Kejriwal, had its World Premiere at UGC Ciné Cité, Lille on Saturday 19th March as part of this year’s Series Mania Festival. In attendance were writer and director, Asim Abbasi; actors, Sanam […]

NSW Labor commits $110,000 to Bangladeshi cultural festivals

NSW Labor commits $110,000 to Bangladeshi cultural festivals

An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $110,000 to support Bangladeshi festivals and cultural activities in New South Wales. The funding for the Bangabandhu Council Australia will support the annual Boishakhi Festival in Sydney Olympic Park. This event attracts thousands of people and is the biggest Bangladeshi event in Australia, and one of the largest […]

WorldRemit Data: Inflation Forces Migrants to Reduce Remittances Despite Financial Hardship for Family Overseas

WorldRemit Data: Inflation Forces Migrants to Reduce Remittances Despite  Financial Hardship for Family Overseas

82% of remittance senders agreed that the cost of living for those they send money to has increased since the start of the year ● 45% of senders restricting remittances solely to immediate family members as a result of inflation ● More than half (54%) of remittance senders have taken up a side-hustle since the […]

Major quake shakes north India, triggers panic

Major quake shakes north India, triggers panic

New Delhi, March 21  Strong tremors, lasting for several seconds, shook most of north India on Tuesday evening, creating panic among the people. According to the US Geological Services, the 6.5 magnitude quake had an epicentre 40 km south by south east of Afghanistan’s Jurm. It occurred at a depth of nearly 190 km. India’s […]

Assam passes resolution against BBC documentary amid uproar

Assam passes resolution against BBC documentary amid uproar

Guwahati, March 22  The Assam Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking action against the BBC for its documentary on Gujarat riots — ‘India: The Modi Question’. The state Assembly witnessed an uproar over the controversial documentary, with Opposition demanding screening of the documentary inside the House. Raising the issue through Private Members’ resolution, BJP […]

SydWest Multicultural Services commemorates Harmony Week with big celebration in Blacktown

SydWest Multicultural Services commemorates Harmony Week with big celebration in Blacktown

SydWest Multicultural Services is hosting its annual Harmony Week celebration event on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2023 in Blacktown. The event is a celebration of inclusivity and diversity, where everyone belongs. The event will feature a delightful array of cultural entertainment including: Chinese Mandarin Seniors performing Welcoming the Bride dance […]

Women led brand and book launch headline AIBC’s International Women’s Day

Women led brand and book launch headline AIBC’s International Women’s Day

20 March 2023 Australia India Business Council (AIBC), the leading business council dedicated to promoting the bilateral trade and investment relationship between Australia and India, has chosen International Women’s Day to launch its new brand identity – a fitting beginning for the new logo given the historic all female leadership team of the council. The launch […]