By Natalia Ningthoujam Hong Kong Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays a surgeon-turned-sorcerer vested with powerful magical powers and skills in “Doctor Strange”, has compared magic with acting. He says it’s all about making what you watch seem possible, even though it is not. Doctor Stephen Strange, his character in Marvel Studios’ film, was a […]
By Vikas Datta The venerable sages of India, the Buddha, Jesus, Prophet Muhammad, Guru Nanak — the founders of all major religions — were all known to spurn material comfort and stress compassion for the weak and safeguarding nature, but not many of their followers emulated them. One who did unreservedly was this Christian saint, […]
By Sugandha Rawal Megastar Amitabh Bachchan “running around in his glasses and beating up bad guys” long stayed with Tom Hanks and defined the world of Indian cinema for him. The Oscar-winning actor says the vast expanse of Indian cinema and different storytelling techniques still remain a mystery for the West, with only Bollywood making […]
By Vishal Gulati Ladakh — once the hub of the ancient Silk Route — is aptly described as a place where Buddhist spirituality and its ancient culture reign supreme amidst virgin nature. It’s a cold desert in northern India, dotted by tiny hamlets spread over the Himalayan peaks adjoining Tibet, where one can simultaneously have […]
By Nivedita New Delhi She was the diva, one of the highest-paid actresses of her time in Bollywood. But personalised vanity trailers, better pay cheques, time professionalism and corporate ethos are aspects of movie-making today which Zeenat Aman wishes were prevalent when she was at her career’s peak. The actress, who revolutionised the concept of […]
Kamini Saberwal, a Melbourne based part time model and painter, full time HR professional and a doting mother to a toddler was conferred with Mrs India Australia 2016 award by Karisma Kapoor, the Chief Guest at the glorious beauty pageant night which was held in Sydney. Ask her what made her participate in Mrs India Australia […]
Manmohini Indian Dance School founded by Mohini Joshi Bordawekar in 2009 is the premier Kathak dance institution training many students of different ethnic backgrounds from all parts of Melbourne. The institute’s success can be gauged by the fact that it has four branches (Glen Waverly, Donvale, Mernda and Laverton) delivering authentic Indian classical dance. The dance […]
The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 19th October, 2016 at a grand event in Melbourne. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Prof Tom Calma, Chancellor, University of Canberra , Ms. Manika Jain, Consul General of India Melbourne, Ms Alice Maclean, Director, Student and Graduate Visas, Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), […]
Bathukamma the floral festival of Telangana was celebrated with great show at the Sydney Baha’i Center on 8th October, 2016. The event was organised by Telangana Jagruthi Australia Chapter and more than 1000 Telanganite’s living in New South Wales (NSW) State of Australia attended this mega event. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mrs […]
After serving Sydneysiders for over nine years, India Events and Sumo Globalare, once again bringing you an opportunity to gain access to properties from India and Australia This exhibition is going to be a one stop shop for the investors wanting to get an in-depth understanding of the Indian or Australian Property Market. There will […]