National January 2026

The road to Cherrapunjee winds through rolling hills, clouds drifting lazily across the landscape, and valleys so green they almost seem unreal. By the time we reached Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, the rain had settled into a gentle rhythm—soft, steady, and soothing. It felt less like arriving at a destination and more like stepping into nature’s own […]

Question: Why does my mind keep going all over the place and how can I control it? Sadhguru: Your mind does not go anywhere. It is here and thinking about something else, but still it is here. Neither you nor your body nor your mind go somewhere. They are always one composite whole. If you want to […]

By Ashwini Guru ji Our ancients, unparalleled in their understanding of the body, had deciphered the secrets to arrest aging. They understood that vitality and longevity arise naturally when the body functions according to its prakriti and is in a state of balance. Ayurveda states that ama, or undigested residue, is the root of imbalance […]
Local Government Areas across NSW will play host to 111 inspirational Australians on 26 January as the Australia Day Ambassador Program, the largest in the country, enters its 36th year. Set to take part in local events spanning the state, ambassadors for 2026 represent all facets of our community and what it means to be […]
Gaura Travel, Australia’s leading travel provider of affordable flights from Australia to India, has announced its New Year travel offering, giving travelers the opportunity to fly to India with fares starting from $499, along with an additional 5% off on return tickets. The initiative is designed to help Indians in Australia reconnect with family and […]

Thrissur The world’s longest handwritten Bible, stretching an extraordinary 100 kilometres, was unveiled by Cardinal Mar George Koovakkad at Thrissur in Kerala. The ambitious project has been jointly undertaken by the KCYM Thrissur Archdiocese and the Sacred Heart of Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Pilgrim Centre as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations. The […]

By Dr T. Selva The year 2026 is likely to be a diplomatically challenging period as nations grapple with widening economic inequalities and intensifying environmental crises. These pressures may strain existing alliances, leading to geopolitical tension and uncertainty. Yet this same global stress could also pave the way for new partnerships, particularly among countries prioritising […]

By Lakshmi Balasubramani Happy New Year Everyone! Hope you had a relaxing time with friends and family during the holiday season. Are you ready for the New Year and the opportunities it brings? The topic I want to touch upon today is our children’s higher education. While schooling is fairly easy and much in preparation for what […]

By Seema Lathker, Senior Art Of Living Teacher In the wake of the Bondi Beach tragedy, The Art of Living Foundation brought the community together through a free, public session of breathwork and meditation, creating a quiet space for solidarity, healing, and peace. Held on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at the Woollahra Double Bay Library, the World Meditation Day […]