Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka known the world over as the ‘city of palaces’, is decked out to welcome its new king, with elaborate preparations in place for the coronation of the erstwhile royal family’s scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodiyar on Thursday as the 27th titular head. For the coronation of the new king […]
Over 70 percent of the glacier volume in the Mount Everest region in the Himalayas could be lost in 85 years if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, a new paper suggests. It also indicates more flood risk in the future in the Kosi river downstream from Nepal to India. The paper, “Modelling glacier change […]
The idea stemmed from a basic problem that they, like most other students and budget travellers, face while travelling – finding a safe, clean, and affordable place to stay in a good location. So, what did this group of management and tech students do? Brainstormed their way into launching India’s first backpackers’ hostel which provides […]
The Indian envoy to Sweden has warned Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter to edit references to the Bofors controversy made by President Pranab Mukherjee in an interview else the presidential visit to Oslo was “at risk of being cancelled”, according to the daily. But Dagens Nyheter refused to oblige Indian envoy Banashree Bose Harrison and went […]
While shifting to Melbourne years ago, I had some good plans to discoverthe most sought-after Victorian tourist hotspots. An independenttraveller from the start, I overlooked the idea of guided tours andpreferred going behind the wheel when exploring the famed Great OceanRoad. That was until a friend recommended Aussizz Travels day tourthrough the complete stretch of […]
About 1000 high schools of various traditions, cultures and backgrounds are brought together annually in groups of 100 under the rubric of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ “Respect, Understanding, Acceptance” schools harmony program. The objective of the program is to foster respect for diversity across all colours and faith groups, with a strong anti-racism […]
Queensland Multicultural Week is the state’s largest celebration of multiculturalism and this is your opportunity to celebrate who you are. This year the week will be held from Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 30th August 2015 and includes events and activities across Queensland that celebrate inclusion and harmony. Find out all the details online- The […]
Chandigarh born Shriya Gupta, a current student of Bachelors of Commerce studying at Deakin University, Australiarepresented Australia as the Minister of Finance at theG20 Youth Summit held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany. Currently perusing her major in Accounting and Finance, she has been very active throughout her school and university life. Shriya is working as the […]
The art-house unique comedy ‘Midnight Delight’ emerged as the big winner earning top honors bagging the Judges Choice Best film of the festival 2015 award at the inaugural Cannabis Film Festival from May 1 to 3 held in Humbodlt county, California also known as the marijuana heartland of the USA. Rohit Gupta’s 85-minute comedy ‘Midnight […]
The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia (TFYDFA) of Lions Club held a Media Launch for the Lions Club International 2015 Annual Charity Ball at Sydney’s Emperors Garden Restaurant in Chinatown on April 30. A crowd of distinguished guests and media attended the luncheon including, The Hon Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley and Burwood […]