The IIT Kanpur – La Trobe University Research Academy will boost both organisations’ research capabilities and bring together La Trobe and IIT Kanpur experts to create a globally recognised centre for research. The Research Academy will be based in Kanpur, with a strong presence at La Trobe’s Australian campuses for visiting Research Academy staff and […]
PhD research student Gopika Kottantharayil Bhasi, from Thrissur in the southern state of Kerala, was chosen from more than 800 Indian women and received the four-year scholarship to La Trobe University at a ceremony in Mumbai attended by La Trobe Chancellor, The Honourable John Brumby AO. The La Trobe-funded PhD scholarship and La Trobe’s relationship […]
Joint Secretary Tarika Roy and Under Secretary Sanjay Singh from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD) in India are visiting the University of Melbourne this week to advance a number of collaborations, including a co-designed community-based disability course. Developed in partnership with DEPWD and the University’s Melbourne Disability Institute, the unique course […]
Victoria is the first Australian state to partner with the world’s biggest film industry with the launch of an Australian-first initiative to attract some of India’s biggest blockbusters to the state, reinforcing Victoria’s position as a premier production destination The $3 million Indian Cinema Attraction Fund will encourage large-scale Indian film and television projects to […]
The University of Melbourne, the number one ranked university in Australia and among the top 40 universities in the world, launched its five-year India strategy today ‘Engaging with India 2020-2024’ – highlighting collaboration in health, water, law, cultural arts and postgraduate teaching and learning. The University’s strategy reinforces long-term commitments to strong Indian partnerships, joint […]
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s “Gully Boy” and Sriram Raghavan’s “Andhadhun” have bagged top nominations at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), 2019. The films are in the race to win the Best Film at the festival. Also, actors Ranveer Singh and Ayushmann Khurrana, who wooed the audience with their performances in “Gully Boy” and “Andhadhun” […]
Global icon, multi-award winning actor, producer and women’s equality advocate, Shah Rukh Khan, will be awarded La Trobe University’s highest accolade during his visit to Australia for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). La Trobe is the first Australian University to award Mr Khan with an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters (honoris causa), in […]
Real Music happens when the Soul sings and the Soul listens – This is truly believed and practiced by Sudhanshu Sharma, an internationally respected Indian Musician, Teacher and Performer.His singing is marked by a serene and reposeful elaboration of the Raga, away from the ostentation and showiness that usually grips a musical performance. He seeks […]
Brides of Asia’s much anticipated show the “Beauty and the BMW” launches in style at the Raffaele Ciuca Bridal in Melbourne in Association with Melbourne BMW. Nowman Kareem the founder of Brides of Asia and the creative director behind the show is working on his magic to make a difference in the fashion world and […]
Police and emergency services are investigating a shooting in Prahran on Sunday morning. Investigators believe multiple people were shot outside a night club near Little Chapel Street and Malvern Road about 3.20am. Four people have been transported to hospital. A 28-year-old man and a yet to be identified man are both critical. A 50-year-old man […]