The Indian people of Australia are no strangers to AIII and their various activities to promote Indian presence in Australia. From as far back as 2002, they’ve been organising events around Indian festivals. We went to their Holi Fair this year and came away being mighty impressed. The piece has the full summary. The Australian...Read More
Made in India brings you a roundup of all the exciting Diwali events that happened all around Australia in 2015. In this article, we take you to the Sydney event which happened at Martin Place and Parramatta Park, and also to the lighting of the Opera House. It’s that time of the year again where...Read More
Made in India brings you a roundup of all the exciting Diwali events that happened all around Australia in 2015. In this article, we take you to the happenings of Melbourne. Melbourne has never been a stranger to grand Diwali celebrations. This year was no different. Here is a roundup of all the events that...Read More
Made in India brings you a roundup of all the exciting Diwali events that happened all around Australia in 2015. In this piece, we take you to the Brisbane event which happened at King George Square. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over Australia. In this article, we bring you the roundup of events...Read More
Made in India brings you a roundup of all the exciting Diwali events that happened all around Australia in 2015. In this piece, we bring you the details of the Diwali Melas organised in Adelaide and Perth. The Indian Australian Association of South Australia (IAASA) organised a one-day event for Diwali on 26 October 2015...Read More
In this edition of Made in India, we’re saying hello to March. A sixth of the year is already done, the shortest month of the year is already behind us, and very soon we’ll be wondering where the first half of the year went. If you feel that way, don’t fret. If it’s passing by...Read More
Even to the most cynical of cynics, the first day of January every year ushers in hope. Yes, it’s an artificial landmark brought about by usage of a randomly chosen 12-month calendar which has come down to us from Roma times. Yes, it doesn’t have any practical value whatsoever – for in reality, it’s just...Read More
Hindus in Melbourne come together to celebrate Diwali
The otherwise dull Federation Square in Melbourne came back to life on an overcast day when people thronged the place wearing colourful Sarees to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by Hindus specifically on a scale as large as that of Christmas. The festival since the ancient times...Read More