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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...
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...
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...
Indian High Commission lodges ‘diplomatic complaint’ over the lamb ad portraying lord ‘Ganesha’
By PT News Service at September 12, 2017 | 12:14 am | 0 Comment
High Commission of India, Canberra, taking note of the protests of Indian community in Australia, have made a demarche to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Communication and Arts and Department of Agriculture bringing to their notice an offensive advertisement by Meat and Livestock Australia that hurt the religious sentiments of the Indian more...
FIAN celebrates Indian Independence Day in Sydney
By PT News Service at August 21, 2017 | 1:15 am | 0 Comment
Federation of Indian Associations of NSW (FIAN) organized ‘India Day’ event to celebrate Indian Independence Day in Parramatta Park on Saturday, August 12, 2017 which was attended by around 15,000 people.This was FIAN’s 3rd India Day’s event. << Several ministers, MPs, MLCs, Councilors, community leaders, representatives from Indian media, and SBS were more...
CGI Sydney celebrates International Yoga Day
By PT News Service at July 4, 2017 | 2:27 am | 0 Comment
Indian Cultural Centre at the Consulate General of India, Sydney have conducted a series of Yoga promotion activities like workshops, lecture demonstration, seminars and discussions as part of International Day of Yoga, 2017 celebrations. Three Yoga workshops / talks were hosted at the Indian Cultural Centre wherein topics related to body types, balanced diet for more...
RSL Blacktown war memorial puts up photograph of Indian army
By Shveata Chandel Singh at June 11, 2017 | 11:32 pm | 0 Comment
The Indian army had played a great part in Gallipoli and thousands have sacrificed their living while fighting there. As per the historians, almost 1400 Indians died and more than 300 were wounded at Gallipoli while fighting along with Australian soldiers. To honour the sacrifices of Indian Army men, a photograph of the Indian Army was added to the war memorial of RSL more...
SAFAL celebrates diversity of South Asian communities
By PT News Service at June 3, 2017 | 4:30 am | 0 Comment
The Australian South Asia Forum Inc. (ASAF) organised the world’s first integrated South Asian Film, Arts & Literature Festival (SAFAL Fest) on 20 and 21 May in host partner Macquarie University’s North Ryde Campus in Sydney Australia. The festival celebrated and showcased the richness and diversity of South Asian arts, culture and literature bringing together more...
