Day 01 – Negombo No matter how many times you may have crossed oceans and/or continents, finally arriving at your destination in a different country is always going to be exhilarating and filled with endless possibilities. The flight is going to be tiring no matter how long it’s been, so it makes sense to stay […]
Striking displays of colour and creativity have lit up streets and started conversations across communities in Blacktown City Council’s Diwali Lights Competition. Residents decorated their homes with imagery and floral arrangements as they celebrated the ancient Hindu festival marking the victory of light over darkness. Rangoli artworks, often taking the form of a lotus flower, […]
In a testament to the growing bond between Australia and India, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Federal Opposition, met with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister for External Affairs, in Canberra today. The meeting underscored the significance of the strategic partnership between the two countries, with discussions centered on trade, security, and fostering […]
New Delhi, Nov 6 Top tech industry leaders on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his resounding victory in the US election. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on X social media platform that “we are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring […]
New Delhi, Nov 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in a telephonic conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump said that he is looking forward to working closely together once again with the Republican Party leader who emerged victorious in the Presidential elections by defeating his Democratic Party rival Kamala Harris. Taking to X, PM […]
The Australian Centre for Indian Cinema announced an initiative to celebrate Indian cinema in Australasia with Australia’s first and only National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA). The festival will commence from February 13, 2025 and will conclude on February 16. The NIFFA will see a weekend of celebrations and screenings around Australia in Sydney, […]
Six & Out is a unique Australian rock band composed of former New South Wales cricketers, including Brett Lee, Shane Lee, Gavin Robertson, Richard Chee Quee, and Brad McNamara. Formed in the late 1990s, the band blends their passion for music with their cricketing careers. Brett Lee plays bass guitar and also provides vocals for […]
Edith Cowan University, led by Professor Loretta Baldassar, is launching an important research initiative called Befriending with GENIE. This project aims to improve social connections and access to services for older Australians living with dementia. It is part of a nationwide effort to support individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, including the Indian community, […]
People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier lambasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leaders Jagmeet Singh and Pierre Poilievre for their responses to a recent attack on Hindu temples and devotees in Brampton. Bernier alleged that the leaders refrained from identifying the attackers as Khalistanis, citing concerns over offending their voter base. […]
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has penned his thoughts about Diwali indulgence, in which he shared that the “resistance to consumption that was being deliberately avoided, was broken due to unavoidable circumstances”. Big B took to his blog, where he wrote: “Another Sunday gone by .. and the resistance to consumption that was being deliberately avoided, was […]