Together We Can, Together We Will: Labor Women’s National Conference 2017

Together We Can, Together We Will: Labor Women’s National Conference 2017

Three hundred and seventy women participated in Labor women’s conference held in Adelaide National Wine Centre on 16-17th June 2017 which was hosted by South Australian Labor wing. Women from around the country attended the conference which included women Minsters, MPs, branch members and union representatives. From NSW nearly 40 women had participated. The conference […]

UNUSUAL SONS OF LORD SHIVA – Story of Andhakasura

UNUSUAL SONS OF LORD SHIVA – Story of Andhakasura

By Dr Arundhati Hoskeri Shiva is a great ascetic who always shut his eyes towards world and worldly affairs. He was always in a blissful state for he never required any external stimulation to remain in that ecstatic state. But Devi or Parvati or Shakti was his loyal concert and wanted to raise a family […]

Chithirai Kalai Vizha kicks off with Grandeur

Chithirai Kalai Vizha kicks off with Grandeur

Varnam Cultural Society (QLD) Inc. kick started the Tamil Month of Chithirai in a grand manner with a Grand Chithirai Kalai Vizha New Year Celebrations at St. John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake. The event started in a Traditional manner with the lighting of Deepam (Lamp) by distinguished guests including Mr. Steven Minnikin MP Shadow Minister […]

Indonesian Women Community observed Kartini Day In Brisbane

Indonesian Women Community observed Kartini Day In Brisbane

Indonesian Women community celebrated their important day called Kartini Day which was held on 21 April, 2017 at Jakarta Indonesia Restaurant, New Farm.  Kartini Day is very important for Indonesian women, as RA Kartini is one of Indonesian women heroes who fought for women’s emancipation or equal rights with men. The organiser, Ms Vera Pottinger […]

BRISBANE’S FIRST AFRICAN AUSTRALIAN FASHION SHOW

BRISBANE’S FIRST AFRICAN AUSTRALIAN FASHION SHOW

By Reena Augustine In celebration of Mother’s Day 2017, Red Carpet Functions and Tuntifady Designs presented the first ever African Australian fashion show at Rocklea Showgrounds on 13 May. The show was aimed to bring more exposure to a number of beautiful African inspired collections, showcasing the talents of young African Australian designers. Models of […]

Adakar Presents “Shri Shri 420”: An Introspective Comedy for the whole Family

Adakar Presents “Shri Shri 420”: An Introspective Comedy for the whole Family

After the tremendous success of its previous major productions, Adakar Theatre and Cultural Group returns to the Sydney stage with “Shri Shri 420:” a fresh, innovative play which examines through a comedic lens the social interactions that shape our lives. Adakar is a Sydney-based community theatre and arts group has established itself as a creator […]

Ayurvedic Guide to Winter

By Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari Vibrant Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Gold Coast Now the hot summer and the dry autumn is over, we can take a deep breath, and welcome the winter season. The days are still getting shorter and nights longer. As the temperature drops down, and the cold of winter settles in, we are […]

MBPC Australia celebrates Maharashtra Day 2017 in Melbourne

MBPC Australia celebrates  Maharashtra Day 2017 in Melbourne

Maharashtra Businesses and professionals council Australia (MBPC Australia) celebrated Maharashtra Day 2017 with elegant Business Networking Gala Dinner in Melbourne at The Thornbury Theater on 5th May 2017. Prompted by the vision of strengthening  business and professional ties between Maharashtra Community in Australia and other countries, MBPCAustralia is enabling many realize their dream. In addition […]

Lord Shiva in Indian religion

By Dr Arundhati Hoskeri Educationalist, Mythologist and Motivational Speaker Let’s understand the etymological meaning of word Shiva. Sham karotiitishiva, in Sanskrit  sham means auspiciousness, Karoti means to create, meaning the one who creates auspiciousness is Shiva. If this is true then why is Shiva called a destroyer or ‘Pralaykarak’? Shiva destroys the world  but it […]