New York City’s new Mayor Bill de Blasio has named Ramanathan Raju, a respected Indian-American doctor, as commissioner of Health and Hospitals Corporation, the nation’s largest public hospital system. The mayor announced Chennai native Raju’s appointment along with Maria Torres-Springer, as Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services, with a pledge to deepen each agency’s connections to neighbourhoods […]
Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath, one of the youngest winners of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, India’s highest award recognising achievements of overseas Indians, says he has big plans for expansion of his healthcare business and India is on top of his list. “I feel highly privileged and honoured to receive this prestigious award. I am very grateful to the […]
Eyeing India as a long-term growth market, US-based retail giant Walmart says it is currently focussing on expanding its wholesale retail business in the country and would wait for further clarity on rules for entering the multi-brand retail business. We are excited about India and we continue to be so. We see the potential of the country […]
Premier celebrates Chinese New Year in Melbourne’s iconic Chinatown More than 250,000 people across Victoria identify with Chinese ancestry Victorian Coalition Government welcomes opportunity for Victorians to come together and enjoy our diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds The Chinese New Year, one of Victoria’s most anticipated cultural events, was today celebrated at a number of festivals […]
Melbourne’s tallest ‘skinny tower’ has been approved for Southbank at 73 storeys and 240 metres height Melbourne is a world leader in innovative skyscraper design and architecture High quality urban living in Melbourne’s central city helps make us the world’s most liveable city Minister for Planning Matthew Guy has today approved Melbourne’s tallest ‘skinny tower’ […]
Minister Smith opens Lemur Island at Melbourne Zoo Victorian Coalition Government invests $4 million into world leading exhibit that gets visitors up close and personal Continued Coalition Government investment into Zoos Victoria gives families opportunities to learn and enjoy new experiences Lemurs will have more room to ‘Move it, Move it’ after a new $4.4 […]
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 […]
New arts funding program invests $1.3 million in Victoria’s arts sector More than 2,200 Victorian artists will receive grants – more than a third will receive Victorian Coalition Government funding for the first time The Victorian Coalition Government is committed to strengthening the state’s reputation as an arts and cultural leader Minister for the Arts […]
The 2014 Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) program, website and marketing campaign was officially launched today by Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Peter Ryan. Running from 17-23 March 2014, the Festival will showcase the best in Australian fashion through parades, shows and exhibitions, along with a diverse cultural program of activities. The VAMFF Business Seminar […]
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 […]