Live Easy Social, a heartwarming initiative by Scalabrini Communities, is transforming the lives of older adults across multicultural communities in South West Sydney—bringing people together through fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. Launched in September 2024, Live Easy Social has already welcomed over 165 seniors to 14 events, helping them reconnect with their community, build new […]
August holds deep significance for Indians. It’s a month filled with pride, nostalgia, and a sense of belonging. For many, it means watching the Indian flag rise at the Red Fort, sharing a patriotic moment with loved ones — even if from afar. Recognising the emotional pull of Independence Month, Gaura Travel is making it […]
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal Backpackers on a shoe-string budget who want to mingle with nature and see rare flora and fauna not found anywhere in the world — and those who have emotional attachment or want to learn more about the battles between the Japanese and Allied forces during World War II — have been […]
By Somrita Ghosh Chopta (Uttarakhand) The clouds kissed the mountain peaks; the sun played hide and seek, peeking out at times from behind those clouds, its rays cutting across the edges of spruce trees that stood tall in the valley, making their way to reach up to me. It kept raining while I was travelling […]
By Somrita Ghosh Jodhpur The city’s blue-painted walls, the dark golden-yellow Mehrangarh Fort basking in the sun as it kisses its walls, the beginning of the Thar desert, the land of chivalrous Rajputs and Jodhpuri pagris — welcome to Jodhpur. In this historic city stands Umaid Bhawan Palace, perhaps the last of India’s great palaces […]
New Delhi Sport metallic dual tones or go bright with orange — do it the film industry’s fashion icons’ way to up your fashion quotient. It might seem like a big faux pas to team gold with silver. But metallic embellishments, sequins and plenty of sparkle, with minimal make-up, rocked the look last year. For […]
In a bold move to combat rising knife-related violence, the Victorian Government has officially announced a statewide ban on the sale and possession of machetes, with serious consequences for non-compliance. Starting 1 September 2025, it will be a criminal offence in Victoria to own, carry, use, buy, or sell a machete without an approved exemption. […]
The Indian government on Wednesday said it has taken note of US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India’s exports starting Friday, and is studying its implications. The Commerce Ministry said in a statement that India and the US have been engaged in negotiations on concluding a fair, balanced, […]
Brisbane Festival has unveiled its most expansive and city-shaping program to date, in a dynamic celebration of art, culture and community. The blockbuster 2025 program invites audiences to experience the city anew — from towering whale bones on the river to a world premiere dance trilogy, and bridges reimagined as vibrant works of art. In […]
New Delhi, July 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a forceful address to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, defended Operation Sindoor as a decisive and historic counter-terror mission that not only dismantled Pakistan-based terror infrastructure but also exposed the political opportunism of the Opposition. Rising to speak on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi declared, “I stand […]