A New South Wales Government Minister says that teaching children community languages could guarantee their economic future, in an ever-changing, unpredictable world. The Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, a former Minister for Multiculturalism, was launching a Macquarie University research paper on the value of community languages to the future of New South Wales. The […]
By Aisha Amjad On September 28, 2019 Sydneysiders were treated at Sydney Olympic Park, Quay Centre to a dazzling display of audio visual brilliance through pyrotechnical perfection, electrical energy and a sensational stage set up. The arena resounded with Rahat’s soul soothing sufiyana songs, classical qawwali’s, and mesmerising music. The full house were brought to […]
By Deepa Damle On the 1st of November 2019, Urban Desi organised a Diwali party….and it was a sparkling event indeed….with one of Bollywood’s stars lending her sparkle. Yes indeed…the vivacious, graceful, stunning Kareena Kapoor Khan, was the chief guest and did not disappoint. The event was at The Grand on Cathies, and complimented with […]
The Indian Crescent Society of Australia (ICSOA) organised an interfaith forum “ The place of Interfaith dialogue in a culturally diversified Australian context” on Friday 15 November 2019 at the NSW Parliament House. The event was attended by diverse ethnic groups and a group of people of faith as well as atheists. Faith speakers represented Jews, […]
Sydney-based Swastik Productions stages one of the most successful shows, Taj Mahal: A Timeless Love Story , at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. Dazzling costumes, sweeping dance performances, foot-tapping music and a tale of love as immortal as time itself brought Taj Mahal: A Timeless Love Story to life at Sydney’s Riverside Theatre in Parramatta […]
Costa Brava The Costa Brava, a coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, is popular for its pristine beaches and bays against the scenic backdrop of heavily wooded hills. One of the most stunning coastlines in the country, this unexplored region is only a 2-hour drive from Catalonia’s culture-soaked capital of Barcelona and just a […]
Dr Neeraj Sharma from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney — considered one of the global leaders in the use of neutron and X-ray scattering methods to study materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries – has won the ‘Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences)’. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian honoured 35-year-old Dr Sharma, […]
The Khandavala dynasty of zamindars, were rulers of vast territories that were part of the Mithila region, now divided between India and Nepal. By Shona Adhikari The Khandavala dynasty of zamindars, were rulers of vast territories that were part of the Mithila region, now divided between India and Nepal. Their territory grew from strength to […]
BY BAIDURJO BHOSE New Delhi The first six overs in a T20 game is considered the most crucial as both the batting and bowling team look to grab early advantage and with the World T20 in Australia less than a year away, India opener Shikhar Dhawan is very clear that for him it will be […]
BY PUJA GUPTA New Delhi Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, known for his show “Turban Tadka”, believes that a chef should always try and retain the Indianness of the food even if it is presented on an international level. “A lot of chefs believe that Indian traditional food is not presentable. The way a ‘palak paneer’ […]