Highlights of Interim Budget 2019-20

Highlights of Interim Budget 2019-20

New Delhi, Highlights of Interim Budget for 2019-20: Tax 1. Within 2 years, tax assessment will be done electronically 2. IT returns processing in just 24 hours 3. Minimum 14% revenue of GST to states by Central government 4. Custom duty abolished from 36 Capital Goods 5. Recommendations to GST Council for reducing GST rates […]

NO SHOES CAMPAIGN: WALK SOLE 2 SOUL

NO SHOES CAMPAIGN: WALK SOLE 2 SOUL

By Swami Shrikarananda Chinmaya Mission Australia (Sydney Division); a spiritual organisation based in Castle Hill, has launched its inaugural “No Shoes” campaign encouraging people to ditch their shoes four hours, and participate in activities including walking, running and yoga to raise funds for the disadvantaged. Whether it is shopping for a pair of new school […]

Bhoomi restaurant – the newest Indian offering from the restauranteurs behind the Jewel of the Bay and The Spice Room

Bhoomi restaurant – the newest Indian offering from the restauranteurs behind the Jewel of the Bay and The Spice Room

The latest dining destination to open its doors in Glebe is ‘Bhoomi’, a contemporary Indian restaurant paying homage to Mother Earth. Bhoomi is the latest creation of passionate restauranteur Indrani Matta and is situated in the historical location previously occupied by the reputed Darling Mills restaurant in the heart of Glebe. Bhoomi’s inspired dining experience […]

INDIA WINS A HISTORIC CRICKET SERIES

INDIA WINS A HISTORIC CRICKET SERIES

BUT AUSTRALIAN FILM INDUSTRY EMERGES AS SILENT WINNER OF THE SERIES India recently won a historic five-day series in Australia, but given the number of TV Commercials and brand shoots which moved to Oz to film with the Indian cricketers, Australia’s film industry has emerged as a surprise winner, thanks to the Indian cricketers and […]

AITTC signs a MOU with NEITO to open India’s North East Frontier for Australians

AITTC signs a MOU with NEITO to open India’s North East Frontier for Australians

By  Sandip Hor As per data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), India features as one of the most popular destinations for Australian travellers. However travel to the eight North Eastern states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim – each of which is gifted with a diverse range […]

Gandhi remembered on his death anniversary

Gandhi remembered on his death anniversary

New Delhi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. “On Martyrs’ Day, we gratefully remember Mahatma Gandhi and the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their all for our Independence,” the President tweeted. Modi said: “We reiterate our […]

Little blue penguins stolen from New Zealand nest

Little blue penguins stolen from New Zealand nest

Wellington,  Three little blue penguins have been stolen from their burrow in New Zealand. One of the penguins died in the process and was left behind, but two were taken away, conservation officials said. Two men were seen using a crowbar to prise rocks off the burrow of the smallest breed of penguin, in Hawkes […]

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issued ED notice

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issued ED notice

New Delhi, The Enforcement Directorate has issued a show-cause notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for alleged violation of foreign exchange rules involving Rs two crore, officials said on Wednesday. The notice, issued on Monday, has been served in a case that pertains to the seizure of undeclared US dollars from him at […]

Indian charged with possessing child porn in Australia

Indian charged with possessing child porn in Australia

Canberra, A 32-year-old Indian national has been charged in the Australian city of Perth after he was allegedly caught at an airport with two phones containing child pornography videos and other objectionable material, the media reported. The unidentified man was due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 9News.com reported. Australian Border Force (ABF) […]