1 MAY 2024 Netflix unveils visionary director Sanjay LeelaBhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Offering a spectacular glimpse into the world of pre-independence India, every frame is steeped in intrigue, passion, and drama, setto captivate audiences from today, only on Netflix. To mark the release of Heeramandi, Netflix hosted glittering preview screenings in Sydney and Melbourne, […]
24 April 2024: Crown and MasterChef Australia have today partnered to announce a unique dining experience, bringing ALUMNI to Crown Melbourne from next month; a limited time only restaurant set to showcase the diverse talents of MasterChef Australia alumni cooks. The 16th season of the hugely popular reality show will see a rotating cast of […]
On a certain day, Shankaran Pillai’s wife was particularly incensed at her husband. So she made some soup and added five extra spoons of chilli and served it to him. It was steaming hot and she wanted to see what would happen. She wrung her hands. But he was reading the newspaper. Then she said, […]
By Dr T. Selva “Why pray? What’s the purpose?” These inquiries often surface among the younger generation, who attribute their achievements solely to hard work rather than prayer. Belief in prayer is personal, yet connecting with a higher power holds value. This spiritual foundation serves as a guiding light, bolstering our pursuits. While the necessity […]
By Vijai Singhal Madam Bhikaji Cama was one of the pioneers in India’s freedom movement. She was born in 1861 in a wealthy Gujarati Parsi business family of Sorabji Framji Patel and Jaijibai Sorabji Patel. She received her early education in Bombay (now Mumbai). She was a very disciplined and assiduous student. She was influenced […]
By Ameya Nagarkar Whenever I’m teaching a new formula or theory there’s always one student who asks, “But Mr Nagarkar, how does this apply in the real world?” It’s one of my favourite questions because I’ve got plenty of answers: there would be no aeroplanes without Newton’s laws of motion, no cruise control in your […]
To honour the sacrifices made by the ANZACs of Indian descent during World War 1, the Australia India Cenotaph Committee, a project of Hindu Council Australia, Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch, 202 Army Cadet Unit – Blacktown, and Hornsby Shire Council held the ANZAC Day service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook on April 21. The service commenced […]
A vision screening campaign, launched today at Valluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, in Chennai, promises to bring hope and clear vision to underprivileged residents in several locations in Chennai. Led by a fully equipped mobile eye unit with state-of-the-art vision screening and diagnostic facilities, the campaign will significantly enhance and strengthen IVI’s capabilities to expand coverage. The […]
The leading exponent of Kathak, Pandit Rajendra Gangani, performed live at Parade Theatre, NIDA, on Saturday 6 April, as part of Kathak Mahotsav, staged by Sydney-based Swastik Institute of Dance. “It is one of the most incredible shows I have ever seen in my life,” said spiritual leader Bai Sheetal Shaant Anant, one of the […]
Aries As May unfolds, Aries, the stars beckon you to embrace your inner warrior. A surge of energy from the Sun’s transit will fuel your confidence. Mars, your ruling planet, enhances your assertiveness, propelling you with momentum in work-related projects. Venus’s soft rays nurture your relationships, suggesting a time for romantic renewal and deepened connections. […]