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2018, year of the rose: Tropfest calls for entries
By PT News Service at October 4, 2017 | 2:46 pm | 0 Comment
Tropfest is Australia’s biggest and most prestigious short film festival and one of its most iconic cultural events. Founded in 1993 by film director John Polsonas a small screening for family and friends at Sydney’s Tropicana Café, the Festival now attracts a huge national event audience annually. The event is hosted in Parramatta, Sydney and is a unique more...
Kausthub Krishnamurthy wins Colors ‘Talent Hunt Australia’ – 2017
By PT News Service at October 3, 2017 | 11:09 pm | 0 Comment
Talent has no boundaries, what it needs is just a platform and that is what Colors Talent Hunt Australia 2017 was all about. Colors organized Talent Hunt Australia in conjunction with the Elegant creations, to give a platform for Australian talent to be showcased around the globe. The event was held on September 23, 2017 at Grand Marion, Parramatta wherein a large more...
‘Sharing with others’
By PT News Service at September 28, 2017 | 10:41 am | 0 Comment
There is nothing more beautiful than the joy of sharing and this is what ‘Caring and Sharing’ dinner by GOPIO North West (NW) is all about. An event was organized on September 16, 2017 at Bowman Hall, Blacktown by GOPIO North West which was attended by over 400 attendees. As the name suggests ‘Caring and Sharing’; this event is all about care and share as the more...
Hindi Divas celebrated in Sydney
By PT News Service at September 26, 2017 | 12:45 am | 0 Comment
Indian Consulate Sydney hosted Hindi Divas on September 16, 2017 at The Indian Cultural Centre. Rekha Rajvanshi of ILASA Inc. organized the program, which had three sessions. There were different sessions during the programme which included ‘Hindi literature in Australia’ and ‘Hindi Teaching in Australia and challenges’ . The program started with more...
‘Rafi continues to rule hearts’
By PT News Service at September 26, 2017 | 12:35 am | 0 Comment
Legends never die; they live forever and leave footprints which others follow for generations. One such legend was Mohammad Rafi, who died at a very young age, but even after 37 years of his death; his fans,followers and music lovers adore him and try to follow his style of singing. Rafi’s unforgettable songs will resonate in the air for long and long years to more...
‘Remove hate from the debate’ website launched
By PT News Service at September 20, 2017 | 6:52 pm | 0 Comment
Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams today launched the website, Remove Hate from the Debate, which hosts positive tools and techniques to help young people identify hate speech and understand how to best respond. Recent data shows 53 per cent of people aged 12 to 17 in Australia have seen or heard hateful comments about cultural or religious groups more...
Artisan’s House Market: Mumpreneurs on a Market roll
By Shveata Chandel Singh at September 20, 2017 | 11:18 am | 0 Comment
On 17th September 2017, Indian Mumpreneurs organized their second Artisans House market at Parra Villa Function Lounge which was a great success with 26 stall holders showcasing their products and services. Mouthwatering Indian food and brilliant dance performances added zest to the day. Doors opened at 11 AM and crowd started to drop in. By afternoon, the venue was more...
Operation Insaniyat – India extends assistance to Bangladesh on account of refugees influx
By PT News Service at September 19, 2017 | 11:01 pm | 0 Comment
In response to the humanitarian crisis being faced on account of the large influx of refugees into Bangladesh, Government of India has extended assistance to Bangladesh. The relief material consists of items required urgently by the affected people, namely rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, biscuits, mosquito nets etc. The relief more...
Confluence: A Festival of India in Australia announced for 2017
By PT News Service at September 18, 2017 | 11:58 pm | 0 Comment
Australia’s largest cultural festival, Confluence: A Festival of India in Australia is set to return in September 2017 after a remarkable inaugural year in 2016. Amassing a total footfall of 91,500 attendees spanning across seven cities last year, Confluence featured over 162 performers who sold out 31 different shows. Confluence is recognition and celebration of more...
Licence changes for new drivers
By PT News Service at September 16, 2017 | 11:07 pm | 0 Comment
Changes to the Graduated Licensing Scheme will ensure learner drivers are safe on NSW roads. The scheme helps new drivers gain experience and become a safer driver over a four-year process. From 20 November : Learner drivers will have to complete the Hazard Perception Test before they can take the driving test P1 drivers will no longer have to complete the more...
