Acting is like creating magic, showing the impossible: Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch

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 […]

The Saint and the Pope: The tale of two Francises

The Saint and the Pope: The tale of two Francises

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, […]

Ladakh, where Buddhist spirituality, culture reign supreme

Ladakh, where Buddhist spirituality, culture reign supreme

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 […]

I wish we had better pay cheques: Zeenat Aman

I wish we had better pay cheques: Zeenat Aman

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 […]

Manmohini Indian dance school: Delivering quality training for Indian Classical Kathak Dance

Manmohini Indian dance school: Delivering quality training for Indian Classical Kathak Dance

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 […]

AAERI Celebrates 20 years in Melbourne

AAERI Celebrates 20 years in Melbourne

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: Telangana Jagruthi Floral Festival in Sydney

Bathukamma: Telangana Jagruthi Floral Festival in Sydney

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 […]

Indian and Australian Property Expo is Back!

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 […]