Parul Paliwal with Inputs from Neha Kolape Despite its high and diverse immigration, enormous cultural and religious diversity contemporary Australia is a highly successful and well functioning multicultural society. Neha Kolape in a conversation with Mr. Robin Scott, Minister for Finance and Multicultural Affairs talked about the most discussed topic nowadays i.e. Multiculturism and what […]
Fawad Ahmed is unequivocal in his assessment of cricket’s role in his life. Simply, he says, Arriving from Pakistan in early 2010, having fled his home country for fear of persecution by the Taliban, Ahmed doesn’t understate cricket’s defining role in his new life in Australia. “I wouldn’t be here (in Australia). I came here […]
Dr. Khan’s life and achievements are profiled and the impact of his innovative work is recognized in an article in the Winter 2014 issue of the prestigious “Education About Asia” academic journal. The recognition is a great honor for Asia and particularly Pakistan and Bangladesh, where Dr. Khan’s innovations were first launched. Education About Asia […]
Adam Gilchrist and Jack Ryder to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and former Australian captain and selector Jack Ryder wereinducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame (ACHoF) at the 2015 Allan Border Medal in Sydney on January 27. The ACHoF was first proposed by the […]
25-year-old Almaliki was born in Iraq and came to Australia as a refugee with his parents and two brothers in 1997, fleeing Saddam Hussein’s regime. He picked up cricket while housed in Villawood Detention Centre as a child while his family awaited asylum in Australia. He watched on as Tamil detainees played cricket to pass […]
After tasting success with his Short & Sweet debut in Sydney, followed by rave reviews for his hit at Melbourne Fringe, Rajendra Moodley ‘Raj’ is taking his one man comedy show to a new level of shame and fame for this year’s Adelaide Fringe as he reclaims the name ‘Curry Muncher’. “Highly entertaining…” THE AGE […]
By JaideepSarin Chandigarh Having made his millions in the Canadian real estate market, Canada’s first Sikh billionaire, Bob Dhillon, feels India’s real estate market has a lot of potential if the government makes the right moves. “The Indian real estate market is a developer’s dream. It is fascinating. It can be the No.1 market for […]
New Delhi After a 49-day AAP government and President’s rule for nearly a year, Delhi will vote later this week to elect a new administration whose control has virtually become a two-horse contest between the BJP and the AAP. The Congress, which governed Delhi for 15 years and whose tally tumbled from 43 seats to […]
By Santosh Rao New Delhi If defending champions India have to be favourites to retain the ICC Cricket World Cup, which is only a fortnight away, they will have to quickly regroup and perform exceptionally well, more so after their dismal series performance in Australia. After 23 years, the mega quadrennial event returns to the […]
The third and largest phase of Fiona Stanley Hospital kick-starts tomorrow when the doors to the emergency department open at 7am, at the same time as the Fremantle Hospital emergency department closes, in a highly involved and complex transition. Premier Colin Barnett visited the State’s newest tertiary facility today as hospital staff put final preparations […]