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Monthly Archives: February, 2021

Take a virtual tour to see 12 million Australian insect specimens

Did you know that insects make up more than 70% of Australia's biodiversity? The team at the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) in Canberra, ACT,...

Indian government’s tough guidelines on nudity and other issues on social media & digital platforms

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITY) has announced its draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, for...

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Axar, Ashwin script India’s 10-wicket win, take 2-1 lead

Riding on brilliant spells of spin bowling from Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin, India registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win over England in the pink-ball...

Who was Gangubai Kathiawadi?

On the occasion of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 58th birthday, Gangubai Kathiawadi teaser has been released by the makers. The movie is based on the life...

Do you think the North-South divide in India is real?

During his public meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stirred controversy. He compared his experience as an MP from Wayanad to that of Amethi. Rahul...

Should Ayurvedic doctors be allowed to perform surgeries?

Indian union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik told News agency PTI that there is no concept of "mixopathy." He asserted that ayurvedic practitioners are also trained...

World’s largest cricket stadium named after Narendra Modi

The world’s largest cricket stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was inaugurated on Wednesday by the President of India...

Indian-origin woman tortures 24-year-old maid to death

A 40-year-old Indian-origin woman in Singapore has pleaded guilty to torturing her 24-year-old Myanmarese-origin maid to death. The prosecution told the court that Gaiyathiri...

Facebook is back! Australian government makes media code amendments

Last week, in a shocking move, Facebook blocked all news on its platform in Australia. This also inadvertently blocked information and government pages. The Australian government...

Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar bag Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for ‘Best Actor’

Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar bagged Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for 'Best Actor' in the prestigious award ceremony held on Saturday.The star-studded night...

WHO says Patanjali’s COVID medicine “Not Reviewed”

Coronil, developed by yoga guru Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved has run into a controversy over claims of certification. It is a medicine that claims to boost...

Indian national anthem played in the state assembly for the first time in 60 years

Almost 60 years after Nagaland attained statehood, the Indian national anthem was played inside its assembly for the first time. This historical event took place during the commencement of...

‘3 Idiots’ fame innovator builds solar-heated tent for Indian army at Galwan Valley

World-renowned Ladakh-based engineer & education reformist Sonam Wangchuk has built a solar-powered military tent for the Indian Army at the Galway Valley. Wangchuk built a...

Australia returned couple build India’s largest sustainable plant farming business

 Sachin Dabarwar (CEO) and Shweta Darbarwar (CMO) of Simply Fresh, an agritech startup, are good examples of talented Indians returning from abroad to uplift India with...

Aren’t we master of “Jugad” even in Australia

Most of us would have memories of doing duty to protect mango, chili, lemon, and other fruit-vegetables when grandma or amma would make "Aachar'(pickle)....

Indian ‘Ekalavya,’ Australian Guru

16-year-old leg-spinner from Nagaland, India, Khrievitso Kense is now ready to play in the big league. He is excited to be part of the Indian Premier League's players'...

Do you want to see your story on the Australian screen?

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), is launching the Emerging Screenwriters’ Incubator. It is nationwide initiative to support the development of diverse fiction writing talent in the Australian...

Please do not use the terms ‘mother,’ ‘father’ and ‘breast milk’

Australian National University (ANU) based researchers have suggested getting rid of traditional words such as “mother”, “father” and “breastfeeding.” According to ANU Gender Institute’s Gender-Inclusive...

Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: India sets a target of 482 runs for England

Ravichandran Ashwin's scintillating century and early wickets helped India to dominate on day three of the second Test against England after setting a 482...

Wealthy Indians top the list for ‘residence’ or ‘citizenship’ by investment programs

In 2020, wealthy Indians once again topped the list of those making enquiries for ‘residence-by-investment’ or ‘citizenship-by-investment’ programmes. As per ‘Global Wealth Migration Review’,...

Indian bakery makes 48-ft-long Ram Setu cake

A cake shop in Surat, Gujarat, India, made 48-foot-long cake dedicated to Ram Setu. It is believed that Ram Setu (Rama's Bridge also known as...

COVID is keeping us in our homes, but what makes working there success or failure?

Abbas Shieh, Islamic Azad University and Robert Freestone, UNSW The industrial revolution transformed cities, resulting in places of residence and work becoming more distant than...

‘Private Singh is a weapon’

The 7th Combat Brigade of the Australian Army based at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, Queensland, recently shared a Facebook post. The role of the 7th...

No international passengers allowed into Victoria

Victoria’s hotel quarantine system has been halted once again by Premier Daniel Andrews. All international arrivals will cease from Saturday, spokeswoman for the Premier...

Indian nationals can now renew International Driving Permits in Australia

The Indian High Commission in Australia has recently announced that it will start accepting applications to re-issue International Driving Permits to Indian nationals. The...

Canada finally calls India for COVID vaccine

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau that India would do its best to facilitate supplies of COVID vaccines...

Indian customs find drugs hidden in lehengas bound for Australia

A consignment of lehengas with intricate work of the colourful designs had hidden drugs. A lehanga is a full ankle-length skirt worn by Indian women,...

What is wrong with quarantine hotels? Is it time to move hotel quarantine out of cities?

Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia Victorians awoke to news this morning that another hotel quarantine staff member has tested positive for COVID, this time...

“Committed to rules-based international order”: Indian PM Modi speaks to US President Joe Biden

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden while expressing their commitment to a rule-based international order, discussed their shared priorities...

COVID19: Federal Government confirms ‘digital vaccine certificate’ system on smartphones

The Australian federal government has revealed its plans for digital coronavirus vaccine certificates.Under the plan, Australians who are inoculated against COVID-19 will be able...

PM Scott Morrison expresses support to India after Uttrakhand glacial collapse

After the devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand following a glacial collapse, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday expressed support to India during the aftermath...

Sydney Sixers win second successive BBL title

James Vince's blistering 95 and disciplined bowling helped Sydney Sixers to beat Perth Scorchers by 27 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) final...

Australia to increase international passenger arrival numbers from 15 February

Australia's National Cabinet met on 5 February 2021 to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and management of Australia’s borders in...

India donates COVID19 vaccine to Rihanna’s home country

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 100,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca anti-coronavirus vaccine. Recently, the Barbadian singer Rihanna has tweeted...

USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia deported to Australia

University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia has been deported from Fiji to Australia. Professor Ahluwalia and his wife, Sandra Price, were detained...

Post COVID-19 India will emerge as a global powerhouse that it once was, says global strategist

In an exclusive interview for The Australia Today, Dr. Peter J. Middlebrook, a well-known Geo-strategist, Political scientist, Development economist, and Philanthropist spoke with senior...

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