By Raj Natarajan When I left India to migrate to Australia 32 years back, one of my biggest worries was not whether I would find a suitable job or find a reasonable accommodation but whether my children would lose the cultural links with our mother land, India. I think every Indian migrant, probably, goes through […]
On 22nd February Riverside Theatres will present Spice Night, an evening of trailblazing, queer comedy from across Asia, as part of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Asia boasts the boldest, fastest growing, standup comedy scene in the world right now, Spice Night features four out-proud-and-hilarious Asian comedians who are breaking the rules […]
New Delhi The last decade has witnessed a true transformation of Indian weddings, reinventing tradition with a mix of personal expression. From bold pops of colour, innovative mandap ideas, statement sangeet performances, a dizzying array of food and beverages to unique invitation ideas, the ebig fat Indian wedding has received a makeover. What enabled this […]
BY PUJA GUPTA New Delhi India has a diverse culinary culture. Every state has a different cuisine to offer and a story behind it to tell. Dhansoo Cafe brings together the taste and stories behind the culinary specialties of almost all Indian states under a roof. Situated at at Sangam Courtyard, the place offers Indian […]
BY SHONA ADHIKARI New Delhi This is about Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, the gateway to the southern part of India. Like other cities in India Chennai too has had to change but interestingly, this large and undoubtedly splendid city, despite its ever growing population, it always seems to have room for more. Its […]
BY SHONA ADHIKARI New Delhi Dotted with majestic forts and palaces, deserts and colourful people, Rajasthan is famous for a great many fascinating and interesting festivals. Each festival has its own significance and legends – tales that can keep you entertained forever! Coming up at the end of this month is Rajasthan’s 2nd largest Cattle […]
Chandigarh This is a kind of a success story which everyone dreams of, but there are a few like 26-year-old Shivjeet Bharti, who can make dreams come true against all odds. One of the 48 students to clear the Haryana Civil Services (Executive) examination (HCS), Bharti is one among the many who come from a […]
Mumbai Actress Sara Ali Khan says she feels proud to be Saif Ali Khans daughter, and hopes she will get the opportunity to prove herself in the film industry. “Honestly, I am still Saif Ali Khan’s child and that will never change. It (being Saif’s daughter) is a tag I am proud of, so if […]
The grants are part of the Australian Government’s commitment to provide $10 million over two years to community language schools to help young Australians learn another language. Through stream two, community language schools can apply for funding of up to $25,000 for projects that build the capacity of the community language sector across Australia, such as the development of teaching resources and professional development programs. Community language schools are encouraged to partner with language associations or organisations, such as universities, institutes and consultants to deliver these projects. Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said learning a language other than English helps prepare students for a workforce which is increasingly global and competitive. “Community language schools play an important role in helping to build strong communities and strengthen our social cohesion,” Mr Tudge said. “We want more children and students learning a second or third language, which will in turn have positive impacts well into the future.” About 1000 community language schools across Australia may be eligible for the grants. These schools specialise in 69 different languages and teach more than 100,000 school‐aged children. Applications for stream two close on 6 March 2020. Applications for stream one opened in December 2019, and close 17 February 2020. Under stream one, eligible language schools that apply for funding will receive a base payment of $1,500, as well as a per capita amount of funding based on student enrolment numbers, capped at a maximum of $30,000 per school per year. For more information about the Community Languages Multicultural Grants Program and how to apply, visit the Community Grants Hub website at www.communitygrants.gov.au.
BY KARTIK BAJORIA New Delhi The 26th of January marks a very special day in our calendars. For Indians in India and the world over, our nation’s Republic Day symbolizes all that our great, free, democratic, secular nation stands for and embodies. Values that we sometimes take for granted. Privileges, that we ought to […]