New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has put on hold the execution of Nithari killings convict Surender Koli by a week. A bench of Chief Justice-designate Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Anil R. Dave passed the order in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, suspending Koli’s execution on his appeal. Koli was represented […]
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Monday took stock of the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir as over 20,000 persons were rescued from different parts of the state. A home ministry release said the NCMC meeting, chaired by Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, was informed that over 20,000 people have been […]
FIAV celebrated multi-cultural gala dinner in great style at Grands on Princess Mulgrave in the presence of the premier of Victoria Dr. Dennis Napthine, the leader of opposition Mr Daniel Andrews, The Minister of Multi-Cultural Affairs and citizenship & planning Hon Matthew guy and a number members of parliament, community leaders and community groups from […]
“India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astricted materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!” Mark Twain (1835-1910) FIAV is proud to bring enchanting Indian history in […]
Tulsi Indian Restaurant located at 74 Station Street Somerville has won the Indian and Subcontinent category in the Victoria Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence 2014. Business owner and member of Restaurant & Catering Australia, Devendra Singh says “our whole team at Tulsi is very proud of this achievement. It validates the […]
Punching above one’s weight keeps surfacing on a regular basis. This phrase has again resurfaced over the last few weeks, the think tanks especially the right wing variety talk about it a lot. It is used in connection with Nations military contributions, as well, as in the sporting arena. When a country, with a small […]
It has been 68 years since India gained independence on August 15, 1947. To celebrate this occasion State Labor Member for Narre Warren South Judith Graley MP joined with the Consul General of India, Mr Manika Jain at a special reception. Ms Graley attended the celebration on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition Daniel […]
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, Matthew Guy has applauded the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Commonwealth will not proceed with proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). “The Victorian Government believes that this is a victory for common sense,” Mr Guy said. “The Commonwealth’s decision vindicates the Victorian Government’s public support of the […]
Sydney Shakti Temple is proud to host the 2014 Navaratri festival from September 24 to October 4 at their premises at 271 Old Windsor Road, Old Toongabbie. Dedicated to the Goddess Durga, Navaratri is a colourful and spiritual nine night, ten-dayfestival, which celebrates each incarnation of the divine Goddess. During this time, devotees are blessed […]
We should be proud to live in the state of New South Wales (NSW). The state of NSW contributes more than 30% of the Australian gross domestic product. In terms of population, NSW is the home to more than 32% of Australia’s total population. In addition, almost 28.3% of its population is born overseas as […]