The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) returns this year between 14-27 August with a full program of events exploring and celebrating the theme of “Equality”. Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, joined IFFM director Mitu Bhowmick-Lange, and returning Festival ambassador and renowned Indian star, Vidya Balan, to announce this year’s key components. The theme […]
You can copy the style, but you can never steal away the essence of something! True that! My search for some authentic South-Indian food just made me realize that when it comes to the regional cuisines, it is almost impossible to get that very taste anywhere else. Of course there are a zillion restaurants that […]
Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has crowned iconic ex-cricketer Shane Warne and Bollywood star Pallavi Sharda as the King and Queen of Moomba, as Australia’s largest free community festival prepares to burst into life over the Labour Day long weekend. More than one million visitors are expected to flock to Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens […]
The Acting High Commissioner of India to Australia, Manika Jain launched Ashis Ray’s CRICKET WORLD CUP: THE INDIAN CHALLENGE in Melbourne recently. Jain congratulated Ray on writing the book and Bloomsbury for publishing the work. “I have great pleasure in launching this book in Australia,”. Kate Cubitt, Managing Director of Bloomsbury Australia said,“Bloomsbury is very […]
One of the World’s leading and most acclaimed Yoga master, Swami Ramdev conducts his popular and successful Yoga Workshops in India and various other countries. These Yoga Camps are attended by thousands of participants, broadcasted live on television and watched by millions of people around the world, in more than 177 countries. All Yoga workshops […]
Melbourne, Feb 15) The squeeze is on for places in Australia’s one-day side and Mitchell Marsh is in no doubt that Shane Watson remains a crucial part of the co-hosts’ quest for a fifth ICC World Cup title. Australia’s selectors will have plenty to ponder about in the coming weeks as they attempt to fit captain […]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA; ICC Cricket World Cup fans flocked to Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl this evening as Tina Arena, Jessica Mauboy, Daryl Braithwaite, Nathaniel and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Musical Director Chong Lim officially opened the tournament. The opening event included a spectacular fireworks display and multicultural performances reflecting the diversity and excitement of […]
In 2014, the number of Victorians who donated their organs at death reached 117,exceeding the previous record outcome of 110 deceased organ donors in 2013, according to the latest national data released. This is the highest ever annual outcome for any state and territory in Australia. DonateLife Victoria State Medical Director and National Medical Director […]
Melbourne, Feb 4 Australian opening batsman David Warner on Wednesday backed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to star in the World Cup but wants him to show more patience in his innings. Power-hitting batsman Maxwell scored 95 runs and took four wickets in last Sunday’s One-Day International (ODI) tri-Series final victory against England. Warner, though, admitted he […]
Parul Paliwal with Inputs from Neha Kolape Despite its high and diverse immigration, enormous cultural and religious diversity contemporary Australia is a highly successful and well functioning multicultural society. Neha Kolape in a conversation with Mr. Robin Scott, Minister for Finance and Multicultural Affairs talked about the most discussed topic nowadays i.e. Multiculturism and what […]