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Monthly Archives: January, 2021

73 years apart ‘Killed again’: Mahatma Gandhi’s statue decapitated in hate-crime

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The statue of the tallest leader of India and Father of Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) was cut off at the ankles and...

Indian consulate official in Melbourne allegedly “assaulted” by anti-farm bill/anti-Adani protestor: See video

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In a viral video doing the rounds of social media, one of the 'Anti-Adani' and anti farm bill protestors can be seen assaulting an...

Do you know Mahatma Gandhi survived five assassination attempts?

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Mahatma Gandhi, regarded as 'father of the nation' in India, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948. He had once said, “If I’m...

Hijab made part of police uniform for Muslim female officers

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The hijab is now an official part of the New Zealand Police uniform with Constable Zeena Ali (30 yo) who has become the first...

Immigration department mistakenly emailed student and dependent partner visa extensions

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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has apologised after mistakenly sending emails informing people their visas had been extended. INZ's two emails before Christmas (23 December 2020)...

COVID-19: All international commercial flights to and from India are banned till…

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The Government of India on Thursday extended the ban on international scheduled commercial flights to and from India till February 28 amid the COVID-19...

“Parent Visa” holders can stay in Australia while applying for a new visa during COVID-19

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Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke, said the government intends to make changes to allow further temporary concessions for...

Are Australian universities over-reliant on fees from international students?

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A new report entitled 'Future development of the NSW tertiary education sector' primarily focussing on the state of university sector in the state has...

P S Karthigeyan gets a new appointment will leave Australia to be the new High Commissioner of Fiji

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Palaniswamy Subramanyan Karthigeyan Indian Foreign Services officer of the 2004 batch has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji.  Presently, Mr Karthigeyan...

These acts will spoil the image of Hindu and Sikh community in Australia

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In a TikTok video doing the rounds of social media, a group of young Indian men can be seen allegedly burning and then stomping...

Delhi tractor rally: Protester who died in crash returned from Australia

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The protesting farmer who died at ITO during Indian Republic day's tractor parade has been identified as Navreet Singh Hundal from the Rampur district...

How to keep your kids safe on social media?

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Proud parents and grand parents often like to post and share pictures of their kids on social media. Cyber criminals around the world are...

Is this the solution to youth crime in Australia?

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Unruly youths in Australia should be ordered to complete a compulsory national service or a military-style boot camp to minimise repeat offending. These views were...

Parents do you know about the new scheme providing ‘extra tutors’ to help your child in the school?

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Julie Sonnemann, Grattan Institute and Jordana Hunter, Grattan Institute School is back for 2021, and some students will get extra help this year. Students who...

Indian doctor got vaccinated without his wife: Their conversation is now viral on social media

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Recently, a Delhi-based senior cardiologist and Padma Shri recipient Dr K K Aggarwal got himself vaccinated against Covid-19 alone. He was live-streaming himself when he...

BREAKING: Queensland to open border to New South Wales next month

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that the state's border with NSW will open on February 1. "Credit to New South Wales. They got on top...

Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu flees on a bike as angry farmers confront him

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In a viral video, a group of agitating farmers can be seen confronting Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu. This was recorded while Deep Sidhu was doing...

Indian Australian Tanveer Sangha picked for T20 international squad, Paine retains captaincy for SA series

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Indian Australian Tanveer Sangha, the 19-year-old legspinner, who has been in fine form in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) for Sydney Thunder, was...

Anti-farm laws tractor rally turns violent, protesters wave flags from ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi

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Protesters agitating against the new farm laws entered the premises of Red Fort in the Indian national capital city and waved flags.A protestor also...

Ganesh Loke’s new song ‘Hamko Tumse’ goes viral

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Sydney based film producer Ganesh Loke has produced Bollywood/Indian movies Sarfaroshi, Shoor Aamhi Sardaar, and music albums as well as the Australian short film...

Australia approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

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Australia has approved the coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech, announced Prime Minister Scott Morrison."The Therapeutic Goods Administration has today provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech...

“Indian Australians vow to spread harmony, friendship and mutual respect this Australia Day”

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For the Indian Australian diaspora, Australia Day and the Indian Republic day in the first month of the year brings double celebrations. This year...

Hindu Council of Australia releases a video to celebrate Australia Day!

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India and Australia both celebrate 26 January as their national day. Hindu Council of Australia's Victoria chapter head Makrand Bhagwat told The Australia Today, "Australia...

Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal makes first appearance post-wedding

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Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal made their first appearance in front of the media post their marriage on Sunday. After the...

Ashwin reaches out to an Indian fan who faced alleged abuse by a security guard at SCG

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India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his desire to connect with the Indian fan Krishna Kumar, who was allegedly racially profiled and abused by a...

Coronavirus: is it safe for kids to go back to school? Do you also have these concerns?

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Asha Bowen, Telethon Kids Institute; Archana Koirala, University of Sydney; Fiona Russell, University of Melbourne; Kristine Macartney, University of Sydney, and Margie Danchin, Murdoch...

Hanumanji brings ‘Sanjivini’ to Brazil to cure COVID19

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After India dispatched two million doses of Covishield vaccines to Brazil on Friday, Brazilian President Jair M. Bolosonaro has thanked India for the vaccines...

Street in Delhi to be named after late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput

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A proposal to rename a street in Andrews Ganj area after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been approved, said Abhishek Dutt, the South...

Million-dollar grant available to cyber tech experts based in India and Australia

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The $12.7 million Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership (AICCTP) grant is now open. The Partnership’s 2020 grant program (Grant Round 1) will consider proposals...

Do you know which countries you can travel visa-free with an Australian passport?

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The Passport Index, created by Arton Capital, has released a list of which passports are the most powerful in 2021. According to Arton Capital, a...

Hindi and Tamil to be taught in Western Australia schools

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Western Australia's Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery today announced the development of three new languages for WA schools. Pre-primary to Year 10 syllabuses for...

Five charged over stabbing of controversial Punjabi radio host

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A sixth man is about to be charged with the alleged attempted murder of 53-year-old popular Punjabi radio host Harnek Singh in New Zealand. Mr...

Do you know your ‘social media post’ can get your visa canceled

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Sarah Kendall, The University of Queensland Did you know you could be charged with spying if you connect with someone who turns out to be...

“We will never forget the sacrifices of the Indian team”: Cricket Australia tells BCCI

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After the conclusion of an eventful Test series, Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday penned an open letter to the Board of Control for Cricket...

It is ‘incredibly challenging’ to bring back international students in 2021, says Daniel Andrews

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said that the return of international students in large numbers in 2021 would be "incredibly challenging". Recently, Mr Andrews has...

BJP government renames Dragon Fruit to ‘Kamalam’

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Gujarat government has decided to rename Dragon Fruit to 'Kamalam' (Lotus fruit). According to Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the use of the word 'Dragon'...

Doing business between India and Australia should be made easy, says report

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Recently the Australia Economic Strategy Report 2020 was presented to Australia's High Commissioner to India Hon'ble Barry O'Farrell. The report has been prepared as a...

India conquers the “Gabba Fort”, wins series 2-1

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Fortress Gabba has been breached! What a chase. What a match. What a series. For the first time in more than three decades, Australia...

Is your child anxious about starting school for the first time? Here’s how you can help

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Mandie Shean, Edith Cowan University Starting school is an important event for children and a positive experience can set the tone for the rest of...

Makers of ‘Tandav’ extend apologies amid backlash over hurting religious sentiments

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Taking cognisance of the concerns expressed by viewers against his Amazon Prime Video-based show 'Tandav,' filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar on Monday extended apologies through...

From 22 January you can’t travel to Australia without this certificate…

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Are you planning to return to Australia? Do you know the steps involved in preparing a safe travel itinerary? Before you travel to Australia,...

Ind vs Aus: Siraj picks five to end hosts’ innings on 294, visitors need 328 runs to win

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India need 328 runs to win the fourth Test against Australia after Mohammed Siraj picked his first five-wicket haul to end the hosts' second...

Ind vs Aus: ‘A very special day that I will remember always’, says Sundar after heroics

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After heroics against Australia on day three of the fourth Test, India's Washington Sundar said it was a very special day and thanked his...

Life of Indian spy princess who fought Nazis to be made into a TV drama series

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Noor Khan was born on January 1, 1914, in the Russian capital Moscow. Her father, Inayat Khan, a musician and Sufi preacher, and mother,...

An appeal to Biharis living in Australia

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Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to Bihari entrepreneurs settled abroad. Mr Kumar has offered a hassle-free experience if the diaspora chooses to set...

WHO may introduce immunisation passports for international travel amid COVID-19 pandemic

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not rule out the introduction of immunisation passports for international travel if the situation with Covid-19 changes, Michael...

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Rain washes out the final session as Rohit’s wicket gives hosts a slight edge

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The third session on the second day of the final Test between Australia and India was lost to rain at The Gabba on Saturday....

Indian PM Modi launches world’s largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the country's vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus via video conferencing.Billed as the world's largest vaccination...

WhatsApp postpones privacy update plan amid rising concerns

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WhatsApp on Friday announced that it has postponed its planned privacy update, which will give users more time to review the policy and accept...

Indian restaurant owner tries to send the samosa into space

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An Indian fast-food restaurant owner in Bath called Neeraj Gadher tried to send samosa and a wrap in space. However, the package landed in France. Gadher,...

Why Vic, QLD, and NSW are managing COVID outbreaks in their own ways? And how all are world-standard

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Hassan Vally, La Trobe University It hasn’t been the start to 2021 many of us wanted. In the past three weeks Victoria, Queensland and New...

Do you know about these new penalties for travellers who don’t declare high-risk biosecurity goods?

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Australia has strengthened its biosecurity laws with new increased penalties. This applies to travellers who fail to declare high risk biosecurity goods at the Australian...

An Indian-origin man’s small initiative to replace plastic bags in Australia

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According to WWF Australia, on average, Australians use 130 kg of plastic per person each year. And only 9% of this usage goes into...

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention is ‘great opportunity’ to interact with diaspora, says PM Modi

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Ahead of the inauguration of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention today on January 9, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that...

Bollywood icon Kangana Ranaut: ‘Why am I being tortured’?

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Distressed over the "torture" she has been receiving after her comments on the ongoing farmers' protest, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut on Thursday urged the...

To counter ‘Fake News’ India offers a free domain in 22 Indian languages

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The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) on Friday announced that it will offer a free Internationalised Domain Name (IDN) in any of their...

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Visitors strike as Smith stands tall

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Steve Smith's half-century enabled Australia to cross the 200-run mark despite losing three wickets on the opening session of day two of the third...

India, Australia will gain from expanded trade of lithium resources, says Aus High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell

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Australia and India both gain from the promise of expanding trade in lithium resources, said the Australian High Commissioner, Barry O'Farrell on Thursday.While speaking...

Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan directs states to be vigilant against rumours on COVID-19 vaccine

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In a bid to conduct the smooth implementation of a second dry run on the COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Indian Health Minister Dr. Harsh...

Priyanka Chopra breaks UK’s strict COVID lockdown, neighbours alert police: Report

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Bollywood star and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jones was allegedly caught flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules in London. Miss Chopra is in the UK for...

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Lucky Pucovski and gritty Labuschagne put hosts on top

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Riding his luck, debutant Will Pucovski combined with Marnus Labuschagne to put Australia on top on the first day of the Pink Test against...

New-season of Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Family Man’ to release on Feb 12

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After announcing the second season of his much-loved Amazon Prime Video-based show 'The Family Man' as a New Year gift to fans, actor Manoj...

Why most of Australian University’s leadership lack diversity?

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Siew Fang Law, University of Melbourne and Gwilym Croucher, University of Melbourne Australian universities are diverse places. They are a mix of students, staff and...

World leaders call for an orderly, peaceful transfer of power in the US

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Condemning the violent situation that unfolded at the US Capitol in Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning said the democratic process...

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Siraj dismisses Warner, rain curtails the first day

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Rain forced an early lunch on the first day of the third Test between India and Australia on Thursday here at the Sydney Cricket...

New global ranking system shows Australian universities are ahead of the pack

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Nicholas M Fisk, UNSW and Ian Jacobs, UNSW Whether it’s purchasing power parity or the Happiness Index, global comparisons require benchmarking. Sport does this well...

US President Trump’s Twitter and Facebook account locked after comments on Capitol Hill riots

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In a big move, the microblogging site Twitter on Wednesday (local time) decided to lock US President Donald Trump's account in wake of the...

US Congress to continue Biden’s presidential certification despite violent protests

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Katrina Kaif kick-starts gym session with ‘leg day’ inspires fans to stay fit

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Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif on Wednesday shared a power-packed video of her leg workout session, inspiring her fans to workout in order to stay...

India approves two COVID-19 vaccines of SII and Bharat Biotech

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COVID-19 vaccines of Serum Institue of India and Bharat Biotech have been granted permission for restricted use in emergency situation, said Drugs Controller General...

Adelaide’s Medical Sciences student, Shrutika Mane crowned Miss India Australia 2020

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Shrutika Mane, 20 years student of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide has been announced as the Raj Suri Miss India...

Ind vs Aus: T Natarajan replaces injured Umesh Yadav in the Sydney Test squad

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India fast bowler T Natarajan has been added to the Test squad for the remaining two Test matches against Australia. The left-arm pacer has...

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