This new resource centre aims to foster a knowledge exchange between India and Fiji, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to enhancing educational and cultural connections through his 12-Point Action Plan outlined at the recent FIPIC Summit.
These awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate those who have played a pivotal role in enhancing Australia’s relationships with Asia, particularly from Australia’s Asian communities.
The lake renaming follows consultations with Sikh community leaders and local traditional owners, celebrating Victoria’s 91,000-strong Sikh population.
The exhibition brings to life Australia’s ancient songlines—oral traditions passed down through 65,000 years by First Nations people to map histories, tribal routes, and ecological knowledge essential for survival in the Australian outback.
Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu Vedic festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in Nepal.
This might be why ancient religions – such as those in Egypt, Greece, the Middle East, India, Asia, and Central and South America – involved Sun worship.
A move that would grant expanded powers to police and military forces and could introduce curfews, movement restrictions and tighter controls on public expression.