Centre Should Come Clean On ‘Secret’ Meet With Sharif: Congress

Centre Should Come Clean On ‘Secret’ Meet With Sharif: Congress

New Delhi, Congress on Wednesday asked the government to come clean on the reported “secret meeting” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SAARC summit in Kathmandu last year.  The Congress also wanted to know from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government if issues of concern had […]

Rains, Floods Devastate Chennai; Rs.15,000 Crore Loss Estimated

Rains, Floods Devastate Chennai; Rs.15,000 Crore Loss Estimated

Chennai/New Delhi, Life in the Tamil Nadu capital was crippled on Wednesday as fresh downpour worsened an already disastrous flood situation, posing danger to thousands of people in low-lying areas. The financial loss may exceed Rs.15,000 crore, an industry lobby body said, as weather forecasting agencies predicted heavy rain to continue for at least the […]

The Emango Cup 2015

The Emango Cup 2015

The EMANGO CUP is a Quadrangular Cricket limited overs tournament between the Manglorean Catholic Association of Sydney (MCAS), Australian Residents Anglo Indian Association (ARAIA) and Goan Overseas Association-NSW (GOA)& Sydney East Indian Association (SydEI). THE EMANGO CUP is an initiative from all four associations with an aim to foster social bonding between the communities. The […]

Pat Farmer To Run Length Of India

Pat Farmer To Run Length Of India

RUNNING THE LENGTH OF INDIA India South to North 1 man 60 days 4600km CANBERRA, : Australia’s ultra-marathon running legend, Pat Farmer AM, today announced he will run the length of India, covering 4600km in 60 days.  The Spirit of India Run will begin on 26 January 2016 – a significant date for both countries, […]

Stronger foreign investment regime comes into force

Stronger foreign investment regime comes into force

The Turnbull Government’s robust new foreign investment regime comes into force today, providing stronger enforcement and a better resourced system with clearer rules for foreign investors, Treasurer the Hon. Scott Morrison announced today. “The Government welcomes foreign investment that is not contrary to our national interest. Without foreign investment, production, employment and income would all […]

Exports support growth in September quarter

The powerful contribution Australian exporters are making to economic growth has been further highlighted in the latest figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said. Mr Robb said the figures show that net exports are expected to contribute a healthy 1.5 per centage points to real […]

Australian start-up turns superfood into superbug fighter

Australian start-up turns superfood into superbug fighter

The company hopes the range of topical lotions and washes, called Bio3 Guardian, will provide their main revenue stream and has plans to take the innovation to the global healthcare market.  According to independent tests, the products are fast-acting and effective at killing golden staph (Staphylococcus aureus), a prevalent superbug that led to 1621 hospital-acquired […]

New Colombo Plan 2016 Scholars announced

New Colombo Plan 2016 Scholars announced

One hundred of Australia’s best and brightest undergraduates from 26 universities have been awarded highly prestigious Scholarships under the New Colombo Plan, which gives them the opportunity to live, study and work in the Indo-Pacific region in 2016 for up to 12 months.  The Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP and the […]