Government To Reward Paralympic Medallists

Government To Reward Paralympic Medallists

Australia’s Paralympic athletes receive payments for winning medals at the Tokyo Games in line with the payments to our Tokyo Olympic medallists. The decision ensures Paralympics Australia can recognise the champion Paralympic athletes in line with payments made by the Australian Olympic Committee to medal-winning athletes in Tokyo. Australia is eighth on the overall medal […]

Financial Assistance Extended for Tenants and Landlords

Financial Assistance Extended for Tenants and Landlords

The NSW Government has announced an increase to the Residential Tenancy Support Package to up to $4,500 per tenancy and an extension to the eviction moratorium until 11 November 2021, giving increased security to residential tenants impacted by COVID-19. The Residential Tenancy Support Package will now provide payments of up to $4,500 per tenancy as […]

Chaukori: A paradise-like experience for nature lovers

Chaukori: A paradise-like experience for nature lovers

Nestled in the lofty peaks of the Himalayas with jaw-dropping views of majestic Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and the Panchachuli peaks, this hill station of Pithoragarh district can spellbound any soul to stay there forever. Indeed it is one of those special places that can immerse one into the relish of nature. Surrounded by the […]

Indian origin girls in Johns Hopkins’ world’s ‘brightest’ list

New York Indian origin girls — New Jersy-based Natasha Peri (11) and Dubai-based Priyamvada Deshmukh (12) — have been named in the worlds “brightest” students list based on results of above-grade-level testing of 19,000 students across 84 countries, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), a part of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, […]

Enjoy regional flavours of biryani from across India

Enjoy regional flavours of biryani from across India

By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe For foodies, biryani is an emotion that one can relate to. Marriott International has united the flavours and aromas of Biryani from regions across the country under a single menu – celebrating the emotions that come along with India’s most loved dish by introducing 40 variations as a special treat for all Biryani enthusiasts. […]

Indian American Instagrammer wants ‘curry’ cancelled, triggering debate on origins of the word

Indian American Instagrammer wants ‘curry’ cancelled, triggering debate on origins of the word

By Sourish Bhattacharyya New Delhi The food world is savouring its first big ‘cancel culture’ moment. When California-based Instagram influencer Chaheti Bansal made an impassioned plea to “cancel the word curry” on a video she posted on the social media platform on August 9, little could she have known that it would garner more than […]

Queensland to host Commonwealth Bank Women’s Series against India

Queensland to host Commonwealth Bank Women’s Series against India

Queensland will host the Commonwealth Bank Women’s Series against India with Cricket Australia announcing the multi-format series schedule change amidst the challenges posed by state border restrictions and the COVID pandemic. The three One-Day Internationals will start in Mackay on September 21, with the day-night Test and three T20 Internationals to be played at Metricon Stadium […]

Nominations open for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

Nominations open for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

Victorians are encouraged to honour the remarkable people and organisations that help make our state a multicultural success story.  Victorians can be nominated for either paid or voluntary work, and award recipients will be honoured in a ceremony hosted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission later in the year. There are 15 categories, covering Categories such […]