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Events like Commonwealth Games have given rise to sport in India : Arjun Kapoor
By PT News Service at April 9, 2018 | 12:43 am | 0 Comment
Bollywood superstar Arjun Kapoor attended Longines Record Club at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast 2018), showing his support for the Indian team. Kapoor said the power of sporting events such as Gold Coast 2018 and the rise in sports other than cricket in India has created a greater sense of community. "It's creating that feeling of rivalry, it more...
Harman Foundation raised $54000 through fundraising dinner
By PT News Service at February 22, 2018 | 11:35 pm | 0 Comment
Harman Foundation hosted their second annual fundraising dinner on February 10, 2018 at Bowman Hall in Blacktown which was attended by over 550 people. Harman Foundation’s mission is to provide free confidential, non-judgmental support to families and individuals in crisis. Since its conception in 2013, Harman Foundation has established a 24/7 helpline, a more...
Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79
By Agencies at December 5, 2017 | 1:15 am | 0 Comment
Veteran Hindi film actor Shashi Kapoor passed away on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 79 He is survived by his daughter Sanjana, and sons Kunal and Karan Veteran Hindi film actor Shashi Kapoor passed away on Monday after prolonged illness, according to media reports. He was 79. "Shashi Kapoor expired at 5.20 pm on December 4 at Kokilaben Hospital, here," Dr more...
Pandit Rajendra Gangani creates ‘Kathak magic’ in Sydney
By PT News Service at November 8, 2017 | 12:24 am | 0 Comment
Maestro Pandit Rajendra Gangani, one of the most revered classical artists of India, is popularizing Kathak and widening its repertoire without meddling with the classical framework of the form. Rajendra Gangani belongs to Jaipur Gharana and is seventh scion of the lineage. An accomplished artist, Rajendra Gangani wears many roles, a guru, performer, choreographer, more...
SSIA celebrates Diwali with fervour
By PT News Service at October 22, 2017 | 3:06 am | 0 Comment
The Diwali fervour has not settled down in Sydney with many Diwali celebrations still going on in the town. It won’t be wrong to say that this whole month has been dedicated to Diwali celebration with lots of Australian organisations also coming forward and organising Diwali parties giving a perfect example of multiculturalism in Sydney. Sapphire Centre was 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...
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...
