For renters, a good apartment has to do more than look practical in a photograph. It needs to work on an ordinary Tuesday morning, when one person is getting ready for work, another is studying at the table, dinner still needs to be made and there may be friends or family dropping by later. That […]
The Rocks and Circular Quay will transform into a Halloween destination from 29 October to 1 November, featuring outdoor horror movies, themed food, cocktail experiences, DJ performances and family entertainment. SYDNEY: Sydney is preparing for four nights of Halloween celebrations as Ghost in The Rocks 2026, billed by its organisers as Australia’s Biggest Halloween Street […]
Sydney’s popular outdoor cinema experience returns on 4 December with upgraded beds, blockbuster movies and a spectacular harbour-side setting. SYDNEY: Summer movie nights are set to become even more memorable as Mov’in Bed Cinema returns to Sydney on 4 December, introducing a brand-new waterfront location at Pyrmont Bay Park. Known for its unique combination of […]
Appointment to strengthen Fiji–India engagement, with jurisdiction covering Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka HYDERABAD: Dr. Ram Boddapati has been appointed Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Fiji in Hyderabad, with jurisdiction covering Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The appointment marks a significant milestone in his professional journey and offers a new platform to facilitate […]
More than $90,000 was donated in less than 30 minutes at the launch of the Australian Foundation for Disaster Relief (AFDR), held at Grand Royale on 18 October. The remarkable response marked a strong start for an organisation built around a simple belief: disasters do not discriminate, and neither should support. Among the dignitaries attending […]
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar There is a very well-known story in Vedanta of ten people who wanted to cross a river in a boat. After crossing the river, they counted themselves, but each person left himself out. Every time, their count stood at only nine people. They got worried, thinking that one person […]
Ireland’s Halloween Art Dark Trail will bring ancient Celtic traditions, storytelling and fire performances to Circular Quay from 19 October. Sydney’s Circular Quay will take visitors on a journey into the origins of Halloween this October, as Tourism Ireland partners with Ghost Festival to present Ireland’s Halloween Art Dark Trail, an immersive experience celebrating the […]
By Kumud Merani (A Senior Journalist and Retired Executive Producer, SBS Radio) With the Government of India renewing its request for the return of the Kohinoor from Britain, the diamond has sparked a debate shining through the Tower of London into geopolitical space. India believes the world’s largest diamond truly belongs to it. On the […]
By Kumud Merani – Senior Journalist and Retired Executive Producer/Broadcaster Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with “Ghatasthapana” and concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The literal meaning of Navratri is “nine nights.” During these nine days, devotees worship Goddess Durga in her nine forms. On the 10th day, […]
A sophisticated weekend affair featuring Italian-inspired savoury bites, delicate pastries, premium Dilmah teas and sparkling refreshments. For those looking to elevate their weekend dining experience, Vista’Mare’s Italian High Tea offers an inviting blend of European flavours, elegant treats and carefully selected teas. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, the experience brings together savoury delicacies, handcrafted sweets […]