Paan: From Traditional Usage to Effects on Health

By Raji Jayadev Accredited Practising Dietician Betel -quid or Paan in Hindi is a preparation combining betel leaf with slaked lime (chunnam or choona) paste and areca nut with or without tobacco. It is also known as beeda in Hindi, thaambola in Kannada, thambulum in Tamil and tambulam in Telugu. Paan is very popular in […]

Saturn Turns!

Celeb Astro-Numerologist ‘Sanjay B Jumaani’ shares some valuable information on Saturn or Shani: We’d suggested readers to write ’15 {1+5=6, Venus, Harmony} instead of 2015 {2015=8, Saturn or Shani, Lord of Trials}. When all was hunky-dory with the Indian Stock Markets and even the Global economy, we had warned of tough times ahead in the […]

GOA-NSW celebrated Feast day of St. Francis Xavier

GOA-NSW celebrated Feast day of St. Francis Xavier

Goan Overseas Association (GOA) – Sydney in Australia celebrated the feast day of St. Francis Xavier on 29th November, 2015 at the Our Lady of Queen Peace Church, Greystanes. “GOA- Sydney since its inception 39 years back has always celebrated the feast day of our Patron Saint maintaining the strong bond of Goans with St. […]

Energy Drinks and Youth

Energy Drinks and Youth

By Sargun Bhatia Energy drinks have been a part of society for a long time. However, in the recent five years, there has been a rapid rise in the sales of energy drinks, particularly in teens. This industry has become worth over $49.9 billion dollars over the last few years. Energy drinks are advertised toward […]

Akhil Australia Marathi Sammelan 2016

Akhil Australia Marathi Sammelan 2016

By Dr Rajiv Padhye  and Dr Swati Muzumdar  The on-line sale of tickets to be a part of the Akhil Australia Marathi Sammelan 2016 and its various programs has commenced from 1st December, 2015. More than half of the seats (of total capacity) have already been sold out!! Please visit the website – aams2016.org to purchase tickets. The […]

Best and brightest Year 12 students for 2015 announced

Two hundred of Western Australia’s top public secondary school students have been rewarded for their outstanding academic and vocational achievements. Education Minister Peter Collier announced the winners of the State Government’s Best and Brightest Award for 2015. “These students have achieved excellent results in their schools and are likely to be high achievers in the […]

Kohli and Kuruvita in Action at Upcoming ODI Series

Kohli and Kuruvita in Action at Upcoming ODI Series

While Virat Kohli lights up the field during the upcoming Victoria Bitter One Day International (ODI) Series between Australia and India, celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita will be lighting up the taste buds of fans through the Field of Flavours food markets at the Perth, Melbourne and Sydney matches in the series. Created with the help […]

Conference of World Religions held in Australia

Conference of World Religions held in Australia

The Conference of World Religions was held in Melbourne on 29th November, 2015 under the auspice of Ahmediya Muslim Community of Victoria, Australia. The conference was a grand success with huge attendance applauding the galaxy of various religious leaders on the same platform. Learned dignitaries including Mr. Michael Wells (Buddhism), Rev. Phillip Manktelow (Christinity), Pandit […]