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Yearly Archives: 2022

“Doctors wanted! Come to Australia!”: Dr Reddy retires after providing 50 years of medical service

With the lure of an additional $20 incentive, Dr Reddy made the long plane journey from India to Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia and has recently retired after 50 years of medical service.

Western propagandists continue to spin tales of Hinduphobic rhetoric

Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) their Australian supporters and collaborative organisations are spreading the malicious narrative of Muslim persecution in India.

Starry Saris lighting up Sydney’s Streets

Starry Sari Night is featuring a Sari showcase where models from diverse backgrounds are parading sari, lehenga, dhoti and kurta designs from local fashion shops.

Who are the ‘teal independents’ in the 2022 Australian federal election?

This is a loosely-tied group of 22 with past connections to either corporate or political establishments who are fighting this election against Liberal MPs in Australia's wealthiest electorates.

Australia-India join hands to identify and curb terror outfits and their proxies

Australia condemned the use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism in India. It reiterated its condemnation of terrorist attacks including 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot and Pulwama attacks.

Growing anti-Hindu smears by Greens must be condemned by Liberal and Labor

"Some local party officials, including those of South Asian backgrounds, turn a blind eye to the slander if it gives their preferred candidate a leg up. This is a mistake and only legitimises bigotry as a political weapon."

Indian-Australian community raises $200k for deceased couple’s children

Hems and Rama Batoula died in a car crash in India. The Indian-Australian community have successfully raised $200,000 and even sent one representative to India to help the two surviving children.

Western racism towards Indians is filled with jealousy, envy, and even a form of angst 

It is demonstrative of the fragility of certain people, their inability to digest the fact that echelons of power are no longer occupied solely by people who look like them.  

Pawankhind: A gripping epic celebrating unsung heroes of Maharashtra

'Pawankhind' is about a famous incident from Maratha history where Chatrapati Shivaji's life was in danger as he was surrounded by the enemy army of Adil Shah II in the Panhala fort near Kolhapur, Maharashtra. 

Morrison promises cheaper medicines as cost-of-living pressure grows

In the recent budget the Coalition invested over $525 million to make medicines more affordable for 2.4 million Australians by lowering the PBS Safety Net threshold from 1 July 2022, benefiting concession card holders and general patients. 

Former Australian PM Tony Abbott praises India’s manufacturing base

Tony Abbott is considered one of the key architects of the newly signed comprehensive interim free-trade agreement that permits zero-duty trade on several items.

Tourism Australia announces a new travel campaign inviting Indian tourists 

"There has never been a better time to hop on Down Under for a holiday, see the family, & watch the upcoming #T20WorldCup. We look forward to welcoming our friends soon!"

Australian companies should follow IP laws while expanding in India

On this World IP Day, it is important to understand importance of Intellectual Property in business growth and developing partnerships between Australia and India.

Public warning issued on making payments outside of building contract terms

Home owners in Queensland are urged to seek legal advice before making payments that fall outside the terms of a fixed price building contract under the guise of ‘contract variations’.

Taxi driver dies of drug overdose in Sydney’s popular park 

A taxi driver’s body has been discovered in Sydney's Centennial Park. According to police, the 34-year-old man had cardiac arrest after overdosing on a white...

‘Chamar Pop’ and Jat masculinity in contemporary Punjabi music

The article charts the emergence of Chamar pop and the role of caste in Punjab, especially cultural assertion and its roots in the state’s Dalit politics, particularly the Ad-dharmi movement.

Sydney’s Surjit Gujral who catered to world cricket’s biggest stars passed away

Surjit Gujral migrated from India in 1980, pioneered authentic North Indian cuisine in Sydney and counted Australian and international cricketers as regulars at his restaurant.

Indian entrepreneurs create Australian playground theme party venue

The play area, inspired by the time Sinaya spent in Melbourne, is based on the theme of Australian playgrounds that encourages the idea of kids being one with nature when it comes to play.

Swastika: An auspicious symbol deceitfully misrepresented

Those who know Swastika only as Nazi Hakenkreuz (Hooked Cross) may be surprised to learn that it is one of the oldest, most widely distributed religious symbols in the world.

Australian UAV Technologies signs MoU with India’s defence services startup

This is probably the first of its kind MoU between defence industry companies since the initial initiatives of the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement came into effect.

India allows duty-free imports of cotton from Australia 

India's textile industry has welcomed the signing of the Indo-Australia trade agreement and duty-free imports which would help gain high quality cotton produced by Australia.

The Kashmir Files: Why it’s not a dishonest propaganda film

Everyone is still talking about it and everyone wants to watch it - not because it is entertaining but because it is educating a whole generation about the truth.

Why is Baisakhi/Vaisakhi celebrated and on What Date?

“Compartmentalization into Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina and Sikhs in terms of celebration of cultural events is a recent phenomenon, only about 200 years old."

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