Jagdish Chaudhry (Sydney), Co-ordinator Bhartiya yog sansthan in Australia, Sydney has been awarded the 2013 NSW Volunteer of the year Award. In recognition, the award showcases active individual/seniors, who have shown dedication and initiative in this work and have positively contributed to the non-profit organisations for which they volunteer. At present yog centres are at the Hindi Schools […]
Can I too add my welcome to country. Can I acknowledge: Mr Surinder Datta, Deputy High Commissioner of India; Professor Nihal Agar; His Excellency Mr Rudra Kumar, Nepal, Ambassador, Embassy of Nepal; Mrs Cheryl Brown-Irava; Members of the Diplomatic Corp; Executive Members of the Hindu Council of Australia; to my many Federal Parliamentary colleagues here […]
More Australians will shop on the internet this Christmas, but a consumer advocate warns the increase in online trading could bring out more fraudsters looking to prey on time-poor and budget conscious consumers with schemes to not only take money, but personal information for purposes of identity theft. Graham Doessel, Non-Legal Director of MyCRA Lawyers, […]
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the world, yet a Pap test every two years can reduce the risk by 90 per cent. A Pap test is a simple check that looks for cell changes on the cervix. Cell changes may lead to cervical cancer if not treated. According to […]
IFFM AMBASSADOR- THE ONE AND ONLY The transcendent Vidya Balan, winner of National Award, Cannes jury member and the most global face of the changing landscape of Indian Cinema stepped in to become the festival’s brand ambassador giving the festival much depth, popularity and warmth. IFFM PROGRAMMING: OVER 90 REMARKABLE FILMS IN 2 YEARS!! In IFFM 2012 the festival screened over 35 films […]
There are quite a few options available for money transfer to and from Australia and India. But choosing the right one is a head scratching experience. Most of us are prone to “whatever”. Two of the most popular modes for transfer of money are: 1. Banks: It is straightforward and can be done online or […]
On Sunday 24th November 2013, the Melbourne Airport Golf Club (MAGC) hosted ninth edition of the Indian Open this year which showcased the talent of around 120 players from all backgrounds and had a special guest pro golfer Craig Spence; PGA Tour of Australasia winner of 1999 Ericsson Australian Masters. Incidentally Melbourne Airport Golf Club […]
Mr. Deepak Kumar Sharma is the Vice President, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Harnath Sithamraju: Can you please elaborate on your relationship with OIFC? Deepak Kumar Sharma: Ministry of Overseas Indians and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as a Partnership to engage Indian Diaspora started OIFC and one of the reasons Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Kotak) […]
Mr. Dilip Chenoy is the MD & CEO of National Skill Development Corporation. Harnath Sithamraju: How will the Indian Skill developments Industry benefit from participating in this event? Dilip Chenoy: Australia has a very well developed skill industry and India is evolving a system where we are asking the employers to lead the industry in […]
Shri Vayalar Ravi, Hon’ble Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Harnath Sithamraju unveiling the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. For the first time Sydney hosted a major event by the Government of India – the Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Dignitaries and Ministers from India, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and various Pacific nations had attended and participated in the […]
