The Lakshmi-Vishnu, Durga Mahisasuramardini, and the Dancing child-saint Sambandar, which originates from the Chola dynasty, are just a few of the fourteen artifacts which Australia will return to India. The art pieces were brought between 1989 and 2010, thirteen of which are from an Indian dealer in jail. The Senior Lecturer at the Center for...Read More
For the first time in years, the number of visa applications by Indians living in Australia has risen by 30%. These applications were submitted by Indian-Australians residing in Australia who wish to bring their parents to the country. Currently, there is a visa restriction imposed on travellers from India because the country is battling a...Read More
Anne Hollonds who is the National Commissioner for Children in India has instructed the federal government of Australia to intensify its efforts to take over 200 stranded Australian children back to their home country. There are some good Samaritans too who are prepared to help these children. Many of these stranded children being catered for...Read More
Pardeep Singh Tiwana, at the age of 51, has become the first Indian to be appointed as a judge in Australia. More specifically, the County Court of Victoria. Born and raised in the UK, Tiwana completed his law degree at the University of Wolverhampton. He completed his barrister studies at Lincoln’s Inn, where he was...Read More
Australia’s public Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is a hybrid-funded broadcaster with approximately 80% of its funding derived from the government. Popular among the Indian diaspora community, it provides multicultural coverage across Australian states. It comes as a surprise that the diverse publicly funded broadcaster has come under repeated scrutiny for workplace bullying and more. Pallavi...Read More
On June 15, 2021, the Parramatta City council approved the campaign to promote parts of the famous Sydney suburb, Harris Park, as “Little India.” The members of the Indian community residing in Harris Park celebrated this announcement on June 16. The council’s decision to promote parts of Harris Park as “Little India” was capitalised on...Read More
Australia’s Covid-19 restrictions have greatly affected wedding processions for Indian Australians. Most Indian families have had to either postpone their wedding or cut down on their wedding programs due to restrictions on social gatherings due to Covid-19-related uncertainties. These coronavirus restrictions have not only affected the families emotionally but also affected wedding-related businesses and suppliers....Read More
Johannah, aged 5, says goodnight to her mother. Unfortunately, it’s through a computer screen. They are 9100 Kilometers apart, and Drisya has not hugged her daughter for 18-months now. Johannah is one of 173 children stranded in India, unable to enter Australia due to restrictions and rules on minors flying alone. Johannah lived with her...Read More
The Victorian government has provided $300,000 to the Hindu society through various grants in the past seven years. Recently, it has committed to providing an additional $500,000 to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in Australia; these funds will be used to build multipurpose halls at the temple in Carrum Downs....Read More
The Indian community in Victoria has some good news to celebrate. They will now have access to a multipurpose community hub in Victoria, home to many Indian migrants. One of the Australia India Community Charitable Trust (AICCT) trustees, Mr Karan Gandhok, stated that this step is a ‘milestone moment’ for the Indian community. “We have...Read More
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