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MEERA premieres in front of a sell-out crowd of 1,100

THE stage spectacular, MEERA The Production made its debut and world premiere in spectacular fashion at the Home of the Arts on Sunday evening. Boasting a cast and crew of more than 300, MEERA is the first effort from Aarti

Bajaj’s production house, Wild Dreamer Productions.

The production, which was written, directed and stars Ms Bajaj performed in front of a full house of 1,100 people, and was comprised of an entire cast of Gold Coast and Brisbane

performers.

Ms Bajaj said the show’s concept was 14 years in the making with rehearsals taking 18 months of sweat and tears. “I had the idea for the show 14 years ago but like all creative things, timing is everything,”

she said. “I had to take time to develop my style as an artist to fully realise that creative vision and I am so pleased with how it has come together. A bold love story, it draws its Continued on Page 4

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From the Publisher WELCOME to our November issue, yes, the year has flown by, may I first begin by wishing everyone the very best for this festive season, on one side we seem to be finishing our festive season while on the other hand we are beginning to dive into our festive season, whichever way you look at it, wishing you all the very best.

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Navrartri, Karwa Chouth , Duseherra ,Dhanteras, Choti Diwali , Diwali , Bandi Chor , Bhai Dojh , Annakut and the list goes on , someone rightly said that India is a land of festival, even when there is no festival we have a celebration. These festival and celebrations have always been there but of late they have become more prevalent and visible, thanks to social media, Wikipedia, community organisations etc. People are more enriched with information these days , in absence of a Brahmin , youtube comes to the rescue, on social media you will ﬁnd posts on almost any topic, you will ﬁnd pooja vidhis, mantras , strotams , how to… series; and the lot . A word of precaution is to take care of the source, you cannot blindly accept everything that has been posted, check the source, make sure it is from a credible source. All these sources are similar to many of our ancient scriptures , such as the Vedas, Upnisads, Puranas, Shastras,

Sutras etc – each and everyone explains the how to .. in every aspect of life , they have been our policies and procedures, code of conduct, terms of reference etc, nothing new , we still do the same in today’s world , but more so in the corporate world. And now to a controversial subject the statue of Unity, or is it?? , well has it really united everyone , going by the social media posts , we are, as we have always been, divided on the subject , some say it is a total waste on money , while others applaud the initiative. As the saying goes, a nation is as strong as it is united and as weak as it is divided .The fact of the matter is that in a democracy everyone has a right to his or her independent opinion. The problem is, often the opinion is not independent, without a person actually knowing it, he or she lets his or her the opinion to be inﬂuenced, the inﬂuence could be from the company he or she keeps, the beliefs and thoughts

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Parent Visa – Assurance of Support Not long after obtaining Australian permanent residency, the natural progression of a migrant is usually to ask if they can bring their parents over to live with them. It is difficult being away from family for many years pursuing study and work. It is most families’ dream to be together and offer love, care and support to one another. After all, blood is thicker than water. Most people are aware that there are a few kinds of parent visas and that some require large monetary ‘contributions’. However, not everyone realises that on top of the visa application charges, contribution amounts and professional fees, there is also an Assurance of Support (AoS) payable for parent visa applications. We would like to cover this in our topic today to give readers a better understanding of what the Assurance of Support is. The Assurance of Support applies to a few visa types but we will focus on its application to Parent Visas in this article. The AoS is essentially a monetary guarantee to the Australian Government that if a person’s parent or parents come to Australia on a parent visa, the migrating parents will not take any social security payments. The AoS is usually in the form a bank guarantee and if the Assurer is a person, he or she will need to pass an income test for the current and previous financial years. Social Security payments include, Austudy, Newstart Allowance, Parenting Payment, Sickness Allowance, Special Benefit, Widow Allowance, Youth Allowance, Rent Assistance and Crisis Payment. If a migrating parent claims any of the said payments, a debt notice will be sent to the Assurer to seek repayment of the paid benefits. The Assurer will then have to repay the debt from their bank guarantee but if the amount exceeds the bank guarantee, they will need to repay the debt from the bank guarantee and any other outstanding amount. The current AoS amounts for two adults are $7,000 for two-year periods and $14,000 for ten-year periods if the Assurer is an individual. If the Assurer is an organisation, the guarantee is $10,000 for two years or $20,000 for ten years. After the AoS period ends, the Assurer can ask for a release of the bank guarantee.

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Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association News GOLD Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) proudly celebrated their annual Navarathri (Dasara) Festival in grand style at the Albert Waterways Community Centre, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218 on 13th November2018. Hon. Sam O’Connor MP (Member for Bonney) and councillors from Gold Coast City Council Cr. Gary Baildon, Cr Bob La Castra, Cr Herman Voster were participated as Guests to honour the program. The programme was inaugurated with pooja and honourable guests lit the ceremonial lamp. Various cultural programmes including Bharathanatyam Dances,Odyssi style dance,Garba style folk dance, Carnatic Style Vocal Music, and Carnatic style instrumental music of Venna, Flute and Miridangam were conducted. Both individual artists and virtuosos from a myriad of art schools in Brisbane and Gold coast performed at the event. Art schools Easwaralaya Kalaikoodam Dance School, Arthavan’s School of Miruthangam, Madhura Vaani Isai Palli and Navarasa Dance Academy participated in the event. Devotees from the Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan Australia Inc. [Brisbane chapter] also participated in a folk dance.. The GCHCA President Dr Karthik Menoni assured that GCHCA is working hard to build the Hindu Cultural Precinct in coming months and he request the expression of interest from supporters to sponsor deities in the Hindu precinct. He also reminded that such magnitude of a project cannot be delivered by the community alone and wider participation from local council, state and federal government is vital, especially on the financial side, for the success of the project. The event concluded with a delicious vegetarian dinner sponsored by the Krish Indian Cuisine, the Indian Restaurant from Gold Coast (Robina, Worongary, Varsity Lakes). Dessert was sponsored by Coconut Lagoon Indian

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November Functions: Kantha Sasti Festival:

GCHCA is celebrating Lord Murugan Katha Sashti Festival on Saturday 10th November 2018. Prayer Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm followed by light dinner. Date: Saturday 10th November 2018. Venue: Community Centre Hall, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, QLD 4212

Monthly Bhajan:

GCHCA Monthly bhajan will be held on 16th November 2018. Prayer Time: 7.15pm – 8.30pm followed by light dinner. Date: Friday 16th November 2018. Venue: Community Centre Hall, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, QLD 4212

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For more information about GCHCA Hindu Cultural Precinct at Byth Street, Arundel, Gold coast, please visit the GCHCA website on www. GoldCoastHindu.org. You are also more than welcome to contact the association’s President, Secretary or Treasurer if you have any further queries. All tax-deductible donations ($2 or more) can be deposited into the following account: Commonwealth Bank Account: The GCHCA Building Donation Account BSB: 064-474 Account Number: 104 88 900 Web site: www.GoldCoastHindu.org. Email: gchcan@gmail.com

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Continued from Page 1 plot from a 16th century Indian tale of a princess who believes in her love for the Hindu god Krishna so much she’ll go against all norms of society for it. Ms Bajaj has made it her mission to bring this burst of colour to the Gold Coast and challenge any misconceptions about the art form. “I wanted to take all of the religious aspects out, and only focus on the pureness

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of love in the story,” she said. “Love is common for every living being, we all can have different religions and beliefs, but we all have one common expression, and that is love. “My goal is to break different boundaries using globalisation and modernisation, to shine a light on different cultures and art forms. “There is so much more to Indian dance, it is not properly propagated or

spread in the wider world. The Indian arts is more than just Bollywood.” Ms Bajaj said she flew to India to source costumes and jewellery to create an authentic feel to the production. The show features theatrical and musical numbers, with narration, opera singing and storytelling. The music in the show is composed by renowned maestros from India and features dance styles from ballet to Indian contemporary, African contemporary, tap, aerial, pole and Indian classical dancing performed by amateurs from all background and ages. 14 years in the making, Aarti plans to take MEERA around Australia and the globe. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio have been proud media sponsors of the event and congratulate the entire Meera Team on their unwavering dedication in delivering this wonderful production For more information, please visit: https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / M e e r aT h e P r o d u c t i o n and http://www. meeratheproduction.com Call 07 3865 6533

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Ramanandacharya By Awadhesh Sharma.

SHREE Ramanandacharya is the earliest prominent Vaishnav saint of Bhakti movement in medieval North India. According to his followers, he is considered to be an incarnation of lord Ram. The religious tradition established by him is known as Ramanandi Vaishnav Samparday. It is the largest single ascetic group not only in North India, but also in other parts of the country. Ascetic members are known as Vairagi, detached from family bonds. They follow a highly disciplined austere life. Grihasth, the householder members of the sect, take religious initiation from an accomplished Guru of the sect and abide by guidance given by the Guru. Legends surround Ramanandacharya’s birth and death. According to the followers of his Samparday, Ramanand was born on the seventh day of the dark fortnight of the month of

Magha Vikram Samvat 1356, Gregorian era 1300 AD. He disappeared from the earth by entering into Samadhi through meditation. Historically, there is no unanimity on accuracy about the time of his birth and death. It is assumed that Ramanand lived during the14th and 15th centuries. Dates of his appearance and death are derived from secondary sources. He was born in Prayag region of modern Uttar Pradesh to mother Sushila and father Punyasadan. According to traditional legend, the couple performed severe penance in Badrikashram, in the Himalayas, in their previous life. God, pleased with their devotion, appeared before them in the form of lord Ram and told them to ask for a boon. They requested a child. The lord granted the boon and promised to take birth as their son in their next life. The child born to

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Sushila and Punyasadan was the divine Ram, who was named Ramdata at birth. After his Yagyopavit Sanskar, the thread ceremony ritual, Ramdata went to Varanasi for his formal education. Varanasi was an important centre of learning at that time. There, he met Acharya Raghavanand, a great scholar of Vishishtha Advaita Vedanta philosophy. Ramanujacharya, a Vaishnav saint, had propagated the Vishishtha Advaita Vedanta Philosophy earlier. Raghavanand accepted Ramdata as his disciple and named him Ramanand. Some scholars consider that he studied Advaita Vedanta propounded by Adi Shankaracharya before becoming a disciple of Raghavanand. Nathpanthi school of Hindu philosophy also influenced Ramanand. Nathpanth tradition incorporates the religious

thoughts of Shaivism, Tantra and Buddhism. Ramanand disagreed with Raghavanand on some of the tenets practiced by followers of Vishishtha Advaita Vedanta. He eventually moved away from Raghavanand and started preaching his own philosophy. Ramanand became a well-known devotional Vaishnav teacher and was entitled Ramanandacharya. He travelled all over India to spread his philosophy through discourses and preaching. He was based in Varanasi and acted as a bridge uniting the philosophical thoughts of North and South India. He assimilated the philosophies of Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya and Nathpanth to suit the prevailing social and spiritual environment of his period. He promoted Bhakti, devotion to God. Rituals were meaningless if they lacked devotion.

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During the period of Ramanand, Indian society was crushed under foreign Islamic rule. Hindus ruling dynasties were divided and were unable to withstand onslaughts of foreign powers. The priestly class was incapable of leading Indian society spiritually and modernising social practices. A divisive caste system and segregation of society on the basis of various minor differences contributed to degradation of the social structure. Ramanand realised these discrepancies and worked to protect the ancient Sanatan Dharma. He developed and practiced philosophy that strove to unite all sections of the society and strengthen them to endure and survive in that condition. He decried the existing caste system. He was against any discrimination on the basis of caste, gender and religion. According to him, everyone was equal before God. He accepted followers from all castes and religions. Devotion to God was the only criteria for a person to become his disciple. He promoted unity and kinship among people to overcome difficulties. He performed miracles that astonished onlookers. He professed worship of lord Ram, the ideal human, whose character every person should try to emulate. Ramanand, being a Vaishnav Acharya, focussed on worship of Vishnu and his incarnations, but also appreciated other prominent deities including Shiva, Saraswati and Surya, as Ram did during his lifetime. His followers came from different backgrounds. Kabir, Ravidas and Naraharidas are some of his famous twelve influential disciples. Some of them became popular scholars in their own right and started their own philosophical schools. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was

impressed by Ramanand’s teaching. Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh’s holy book, contains a number of poems composed by Ramanandacharya. Tulsidas, the author of Ram Charit Manas Ramayan, is believed to be a follower of Ramanandi Vaishnav Samparday. Ramanand wrote devotional poems in the local language, vernacular Hindi. Books Gyan Lila and Yog-chintamani in Hindi are attributed to him. He also wrote works in Sanskrit, exploring the liberal Vaishnav tradition. He explained Sagun as well as Nirgun Brahma, God with and without attributes. Sagun Brahma remains the main object of worship for followers of Ramanandi Vaishnav Samparday. Ramanandacharya is known as Jagadguru, universal religious teacher, by the followers of Ramanandi Vaishnav Samparday. The term Jagadguru Ramanandacharya helps appropriately identify him as a founder of his tradition. The heads of Ramanandi Vaishnav Sampraday’s temples are normally addressed as Ramanandacharya. Other great personalities with the name Ramanand have also been popular. Ramanand Swamy was the spiritual Guru of Swaminarayan, the founder of Swaminarayan Samparday. Ramanand Sagar, a film producer, invigorated the story of Ram through Ramayan and produced other TV serials on spiritual topics. The teachings of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya about equality and kinship among all people remain important now as it was during his lifetime. More information on Hinduism will follow in the next edition of BIT. Awadhesh Sharma. Call 07 3865 6533

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Toowoomba Tamil Community Celebrates Festival of Lights FOR the fifth year in a row, the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House turned gold to mark the most widely celebrated Hindu festival, Diwali. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams hosted a community reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Tuesday evening to celebrate the occasion which was attended by Consul General of India in Sydney Mr B. Vanlalvawna, Dr GK Harinath, the chair of Multicultural NSW and many other dignitaries from the Indian community. Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian said, “I

think the lighting of the Opera House tonight demonstrates not just what a significant festival Diwali is but how much New South Wales, Australia, India, South Asia – all the subcontinental nations feel about one another. “It is a festival that describes all that is positive in the world, the virtues of life over darkness, good over evil and as human beings, let us aspire to make sure the goodness and the light always triumphs. “The deep meaningfulness of Diwali are things that all of us can appreciate, no matter what our cultural background, no matter which part of the world we are from, our

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ancestry is,” she said on the occasion. Diwali or Deepavali ‘the festival of lights’ is celebrated by the vast Hindu population living in Australia. Traditionally, families celebrating the event decorate their houses with lights and ‘Diyas’ (lamps or candles), representing the victory of good over evil, or light over darkness. Friends and families come together for meals and celebrate the festival over a period of five days, each day signifying a different meaning. It is also an auspicious time to buy cars, homes and jewellery as the festival celebrates Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.

THE Toowoomba Tamil community celebrated the “Deepawali” Festival on 3 November at Darling Heights State High School. It was the third consecutive and successful “Deepawali” celebration in this region. Around 150 people from Toowoomba and its surroundings attended this

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remarkable and fabulous festival. “Deepawali” means a long row of oil lamps, which are mainly put outside the house to welcome the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi and the lord Ganesha – the god of prosperity and the remover of obstacles. Though it is a most

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Chinmaya Mission Brisbane – September kids camp CHINMAYA Mission Brisbane conducted their very popular Children’s Camp for the second time this year, during the September school holidays. The Camp was run by Acharya/ Guru, Swami Shrikaranandaji, who flew over from Sydney along with parent volunteers to make it a memorable experience for the little ones. Swamiji also conducted various other events throughout the week such as the Adult Retreat, Youth Camps, Satsangs. For more information on upcoming events and classes, please visit http://www.chinmaya. com.au or email chinmaya. brisbane@gmail.com. Below is the recount of 8-year-old attendee, Rohit, in the form of a letter to his teacher who missed attending the camp this time. Hari Om Aarti Aunty, We missed seeing you at the camp this time, and so

my letter to you describing how awesome it was. My two days at the September Chinmaya Mission Kids’ camp were very much fun, and I got an opportunity to learn about Lord Vishnu’s avatars, Matsya and Kurma. On the ﬁrst day, we played a colour game and we learnt other people’s names. After that we split into our groups, and went through the camp rules. Each group had to pick a camp rule to perform as a small skit for the other

groups to guess what the camp rule was. Then, Swamiji told us a story of Kurma avatar. We had lunch, while we were having lunch, the sevaks were provided the story we were going to perform at the end of the camp. Then, we did practice on the skit we got from the sevaks. We then had indoor olympics. In the activity, there were small mini games such as musical statues. After that the ﬁrst day was ﬁnished. On the second day, we

did some yoga and it was all about more fun. After that we heard a story on Matsya avatar. After we had morning tea, we did arts and crafts. In arts and crafts, we made a little piggy bank that has both the avatars we studies in the camp. This was actually a turtle bank, signifying the avatars! Swamiji also put a special token blessing (to be redeemed at next camp

booking) to start off our money bank saving. We had lunch and for lunch we had plenty of pizzas and ice cream. After lunch, we did lots of practice of our skits. Our group skit was about Kurma avatar. In that skit, my character was called “Bali”. Then, the big performance happened and each team performed their skit. The winners announced and convocation

marked the completion of this year’s camp. Sadly, this was the end of the two-day camp. I loved the opportunity to have fun while learning the meaning and signiﬁcance and stories about the two avatars of Lord Vishnu, Matsya and Kurma. I cannot wait to attend the next BV children’s camp. Yours sincerely, Rohit Segu (8 years)

Fiji Senior Citizens Association of Queensland Dinner

FIJI Senior Citizens Association of Qld Inc, Annual Seniors Multicultural Dinner 2018 was held on 6th October at Coorparoo Secondary College, Coorparoo. Mr Surendra Prasad said as usual many diverse communities came together and again made the event a great success. The invited distinguish guests ,community leaders ,children and many other communities enjoyed the evening with delicious food and many different communities Cultural performances on the night. Mr Prasad said we have been running this event for last 13 years with the grant from Lord Mayors Suburban Initiative Fund and supported by the members and other communities.

We have kept the cost down to allow the grass root people to come and to socialise, integrate and enjoy the evening with other communities and understand each other’s culture. The event is aimed to bring communities together and we are pleased to say that our effort in bringing many different cultures together was extremely successful . We have observed that this event has made Significant Deferences in thinking of people about diversities in unity as one nation. While we know there are some other community organisations are doing this type of events but we believe that Other community organisations to do the same as this will bring our country very multicultural and harmonious nation.

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Absolute attachment is realization

Sadhguru, Isha Foundation

MANY so-called spiritual teachings are given that essentially say, attachment is bad, so do not get attached to anything. These kinds of teachings and misunderstandings have come because of the pain people go through with attachment. Teachings of detachment and being desire-less come because of the fear of entanglement. Entanglement always

creates pain and suffering within a person. So, somebody gave this foolish solution – be detached. According to them, the solution for life is to avoid life! If someone wants to avoid life, you have to choose death! It is very simple. Being alive but wanting to die and not dying is going to be torturous. If you want to live, you need involvement. You do not have to really work on your attachments with people around you. You need to work with your attachment to your own body because it is only when you are deeply attached to your own body that you get attached to

somebody. The bondage with the body is deep and that is the source of all attachments. If you release yourself from this, you are free from everything. If you are not attached to your own body, you can be deeply involved but unattached. Teachings that say “Do not get attached” are not going to work unless it is experientially clearly within you that “this body is not me.” So, you do not have to go on searching for nonattachment somewhere else or distancing this and that in your life. You simply need to know how to distance yourself from your own body. Yoga is a

complete science, a tool and technology to bring about this sense of separation and freedom from the accumulation of the body. Whether you like it or not, in your breath, body and being, you are in an inseparable attachment with the whole. So, do not hesitate about attachment. Do not listen to all those teachings about detachment. Right now, with all these teachings that attachment is bad, you are hesitating to be involved. Freedom will not come because you make yourself exclusive. Freedom comes only by including everything as a part of yourself. If you

include everything as a part of yourself, then you will have no identity left; that is yoga. Yoga means attachment. When you get attached to the whole Existence, you are in yoga. Or when you realize how inseparably you are attached with the Existence, that is your Vishwaroopa – Universality. Let your attachment be

indiscriminate. It will lead to bliss. It is selective, prejudiced attachment that causes pain. The beauty and the grandeur of life is known only to one who is indiscriminately and absolutely involved with all that is. This will not only make you attached to everything, but also dissolve the small self that you have created.

Ranked amongst the fifty most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, visionary and bestselling author. Sadhguru has been conferred the “Padma Vibhushan” by the Government of India in 2017, the highest annual civilian awards, accorded for exceptional and distinguished service.

The Gentle Revolutionary: Ela Bhatt and the Self Employed Women’s Assoc. By Indrani Ganguly CHANGE, to be real, has to come from the people; it cannot be trickled down, imported, or imposed. As a country, we can create a climate for change if we can put our trust in the people. change if we can put our trust in the people. For that, everyone must have a voice. The poor…especially need to be heard.” Elaben Bhatt, We Are Poor but So Many: The Story of Self-Employed Women in India, Oxford University Press, 2006 I first met Ela Bhatt in 1988 when I was working for a non-government organisation as head of the research and publications branch. She wanted assistance to edit a report commissioned by the Indian government on self-employed women and women in the informal sector. I am still grateful to be nominated for this task as it gave me the opportunity to work with one of the most remarkable pioneers and entrepreneurial forces in grassroots development and I remain ever-keen to share her story. The report was published as Shramshakti. Ela Bhatt, or Elaben, meaning ‘Ela my sister’, was born in 1933 to an educated middle-class Gujarati family. She was deeply influenced by Gandhian philosophies on non-violence and self-reliance for the poor. In Elaben’s own words, ‘I grew up in the time around India’s independence, in the aura of a country fighting for its freedom. It was a heady and idealistic time, and we were all infected with a spirit of optimism, and the spirit of Gandhiji. We were rebuilding the nation, looking to a more just society. It was a time when many of us were going to the villages to live there. We were a generation that had no confusion in our minds as to how to do things. Gandhiji had shown the way. This atmosphere infused politics and the way we did things.’ Like Gandhiji, Elaben was trained as an advocate. She began her career as a teacher

and, later, a legal expert for the Textile Labour Association in Ahmadabad. It was during this period she realized that self-employed women were denied many of the entitlements and privileges accessible to their male counterparts and decided to organize these women to advocate for their well-deserved rights. To quote her again, ‘...as I worked with the unionized labour, of the much larger labour force that was outside the purview of the protective labor laws, of any form of social security, access to justice, access to financial services, anything. That tugged at my heart. And those people were unorganized and had no strength to act to seek remedies. Women predominate in the lower strata of employment’. Thus began the journey to organise selfemployed women to fight for their rights. Elaben founded the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in Gujarat, India in 1972. SEWA began as a trade union to organise self-employed women workers for full employment. Full employment means employment whereby workers obtain work security, income security, food security and social security (at least health care, child care and shelter). In 1973, SEWA members formed the Cooperative Bank of SEWA to build assets, save, and borrow. The idea was triggered by a thought of one of SEWA’s members who said, ‘We may be poor, but we are so many. Why don’t we start a bank of our own? Our own women’s bank, where we are treated with the respect and service that we deserve.’ SEWA bank offers an wide range of financial products tailored to women including savings, recurring deposit, pension, loan, fixed deposit, and insurance. SEWA now offers many other services including facilitating access to health care, child care, access to legal services, capacity

The story of SEWA

Elaben joining hands with women workers

building and using modern media such as video to spread its message and gain support. Elaben faced many obstacles in her work as she challenged the views and ambitions of her counterparts about closing the gap between rich and poor. Today she is acknowledged and inspired many other visionaries and organizations not just in Gujarat or even India but around the world. Elaben is one of the Global Elders and is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, the alternative Nobel Prize. You can learn more about Elaben and SEWA on http://www.sewa.org/ and from her book, We Are Poor but So Many: The Story of Self-Employed Women in India. The Hansiba Museum in Ahmedabad showcases the arts and crafts by women from many communities. You can also buy the beautiful crafts from SEWA members at the Hansiba outlets in New Delhi and Ahmedabad (http:// www.hansiba.in/home.html) To end with Elaben’s own words: ‘Inner peace is important, but I have always felt that living a daily life with peace is the end. So in

Hansiba shop front Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi

reality individual peace and global peace are not separate. They are one and the same. … Poverty and violence are not God made, they are man-made. Poverty and peace cannot coexist. Through women, what exists and is real, what is traditional, historical, modern and cultural, given the opportunity, is upgraded. That is what the challenge to bring peace is about.’

Tag der Deutschen Einheit – Day of German Unity THE celebrations of the Day of German Unity were a highlight during Brisbane German Week 2018. More than 220 invited guests came to the Porsche Centre Newstead and were greeted by a display of cars reflecting the German national colors. Prof Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brisbane, (speech available here) opened the event by stating that unity is not a state, but an endeavour requiring ongoing ambition, attention and inter-generational commitment. Unification occurs at the interplay of

opportunity and obligation. He then referred to the Day of German Unity as a rich source of inspiration for the growing relationship between Australia and Germany. A societal value needs to complement economic, political or scientific narratives and while similarities are a solid foundation, it is the careful integration of complementary strengths that creates the unique value of a relationship. In his address, Mr Michael Mueller, the President of the Bundesrat and Governing Mayor of Berlin, (speech available here) emphasised that “Berlin stands for

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German reunification. {…} for the freedom that was regained and for the end of a dictatorship.” As a result, Berlin has become a city of freedom, freedom that facilitates individual and corporate creativity, but also forms a haven for higher education and research. Mr Mueller than quoted the theme of the celebrations of the Day of German Unity in Berlin “Only with you”, also a reference to the strong believe in the AustralianGerman relationship. The Honorable Cameron Dick, MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, representing the Premier

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North and South Pastor Joseph Dass

DEAR READER, it is our joy to bring to you the word of God. In this life we all have the good times and the bad times, the summer season and the winter season. Some of these seasons are more difficult than others. We call these the seasons of trials, testing, struggle and temptation where our character and personality are being established and our faith in God is being reinforced. Oftentimes it looks like we take one step forward and two steps backwards. The danger is when we start

thinking that life is always going to be that way. Even in your summer seasons, you will start looking for things to go wrong. Today, God wants to bring us to a place of stability, where we remain strong in Him. Jesus said “I am the vine. You are the branches. If you abide in Me, you will bear much fruit and your fruit will remain.” The word remain means to be stable, fixed and unmoved by circumstances. When you build your life continually abiding in Him and His word, then He will make you strong, stable, firm and secure. In the scriptures (2Kings 4, verse 8-37), we read of a woman from Shunem who had convinced her husband to make a small room on top of her house as a resting place for the

prophet Elisha, every time he passed by. Elisha figured she had wanted something done for her in return. She was child less, so he promised her a son. After all these years of going through life childless, she had her doubts and did not believe in having a baby. But the promise remained and soon she had a son. Every time she would go through trials and tests, she would remember the promise and faithfulness of God. When he had grown, her God-given son died on her lap. Without hesitation, she saddled up her donkey and went to Elisha for help. When he saw her coming, Elisha said to his servant, “look, there is the Shunamite. Run at once to meet her and say to her, is all well with you? Is all well with your husband? Is all well with the child?” And

she answered, “all is well.” After years in waiting, what looked like impossible, she finally had a child. She realised that living a life of “up and down” was over for her. She won’t allow circumstances to determine what kind of a day she was going to have. No longer was she going to let the enemy steal her peace and joy plus the kind of life she was going to have. Her life was now dependant on her identity and who God said she was. Here are 3 things we can learn from her. • Every day brings a choice. You can either practice pain or practice joy. The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” What you do many times will help you do something very well. Set aside some time each day practicing joy by thanking and praising God for your life, family and friends. Send someone a message

of hope, love and encouragement. Even in her moment of difficulty, she came with a good word for Elisha the prophet. • God doesn’t give us what we can handle in our strength. He helps us handle what we are given, through His strength. Everything we have in life are given to us and the Shunamite women understood this principal. We are called to be good stewards of all creation around us. So, your worth and value is not dependent upon what you own or possess but what you do with what you have. And remember your heavenly Father who loves you and values you greatly. • Always send your words towards north and not south. Instead of sending her words downwards and saying, “I am fearful, worried, upset

and angry”, she sent her words upwards and said, “all is well.’’ Where you send your words to will one day get you there. Have a vocabulary list of words that you can speak everyday over your life like, “I am well, healthy, happy and blessed.” Soon you will find yourself living in the land of wellness, good health, joy and blessings. As for the Shunamite woman, her dead son was brought back to life. Let us pray, “Dear heavenly Father, I thank you that you are always good and faithful to me. Thank you for directing my steps as I choose to remain in you follow your leading in everything I do in Jesus’ name, Amen.” God bless you. Ps Joseph Dass josephdass@optusnet.com. au

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Missile man’s mission will be accomplished soon!

We’re all in this together! By Shreemmate Narayanan

“CHARACTER is like a tree and reputation is like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing…” This is a famous quote from the people’s president of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. This “missile man” continues to live in our thoughts and he is close to our heart. To celebrate this great man’s birthday, on the 28th of October at Ipswich’s Shapcott Park, The Life Tree Movement Group were planting trees to honour Dr Kalam. The Life Tree Movement Group began in 2015 after the unexpected loss of Dr Abdul Kalam. However, he

had left us with his dream to be fulfilled. His dream was to see that this world would become pollutionfree and that there would be a clean future for the next generations. To continue his dream and give meaning to it, the group began to plant trees. The group aspire to plant 10,000 trees within 10 years and so far, 1037 trees have been planted in a span of four years. The tree planting ceremony began with a minute silence to remember the significant people who had contributed and dedicated their lives towards improving the community. Then, it was down to business… planting the trees. The event was well-attended, with over

60 people present, planting away. A wide variety of native plants were planted near the Bremer River. Once the trees were planted, some youngsters had presented their speeches about trees. Shreenithyaa had presented a speech that really moved the gathering. She had told the story of how a 78-yearold man had collapsed and that for receiving oxygen treatment for 24hrs, he had to pay $500. The man cried, and the doctor told him to not worry and that he can pay the amount in small amounts. However, the answer that man gave really brought it to perspective. The man said that he has been breathing God’s air for

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

78years free of charge and asked how much he’d have to repay for breathing all that air. This was a highlight and made me think about how we are taking oxygen for granted. This is another reason for which we must rise and unite to plant more trees. Another young girl Janani had explained to the crowd of how much support should be given towards such causes to benefit the world. She had made a point that people were not following through in planting trees and that people must become aware of this.

“The best leaders have a high consideration factor. They really care about their people.” This quote signifies the qualities that Mr Sripathy Kathiresan possesses. He truly inspires me as well as the younger members of the community to create change and be the change to benefit the future. I commend him for his efforts and hope to follow his footsteps. To bring this idea to reality, the Ipswich City Council really helped us. We are truly grateful that they have been providing us with the trees year after year, free of cost. We thank them from

the bottom of our hearts for doing this for us. “Trees are a poem the earth writes across the sky. Humanity cuts them down for paper so we may record our emptiness.” Dr Kalam had also preached for all of us to plant ten trees each so that we can help to eradicate pollution and climate change. Let us all endeavour to plant ten trees because every time we plant a tree, they are giving us a chance at living. For those who would like to join us on our journey, please contact me, Shreemmate Narayanan on: 0431 341 677.

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Salangai pooja 2018 a great success THE Salangai pooja 2018 held on 3rd November conducted by Lalithakalalaya School of Bharatanatyam in Brisbane was a grand success. In Bharatanatyam, Salangai(Anklet) pooja is a special prayer and performance by students who have been learning Bharatanatyam for a few years and attained a good understanding of taalam(beats) and is a preparation for their arangetram. 10 students who had been learning this classical dance for the past 3 years were selected and given special training to showcase their talents to over 400 people. Accompanied by their colorful costumes and adornments, the young dancers showcased one of their best performances supported by Guru Smt. Padmalakshmi Sriram ( Nattuvangam) and live music by musicians Mrs. Susmitha Ravi(Vocal), Mr. Arthavan Selvanathan(Mridangam),

Mr. Aswin N a r a y a n a n ( Vi o l i n ) and Mr. Muralidharan Ramakrishnan(Flute). The live music enhanced the aural quality of this exquisite performance. The event started with the inaugural prayers for the Salangai(anklets) by Vasu uncle and the parents tied the anklets for the 10 performers. As the first performance, the students danced for the Dhyana Shlokam in Praise of Lord Shiva, the Lord of Dance which means that “We(Dancers) bow to the Lord Shiva, whose body is the whole Universe, whose speech is the entire world’s languages and whose ornaments are the moon and stars”. Following it was the Alarippu (meaning flowering bud) which is an invocation piece based only on rhythm, symbolizing the offering of respects to God, Guru(teacher) and the audience. Following it was the pushpanjali and jathiswaram. A “Jathiswaram” is a pure

dance presentation, devoid of any abhinaya (emotions), in which, intricate sequences are fused with repetitive musical notes. The dance deals with the execution of adavus (basic steps) and mudras (hand gestures), combined in definite groups. Jathis (rhythmic pieces danced to narrated syllables) are executed combining swara passages (musical scores) in a particular raga and tala. The Salangai pooja students beautifully danced to the tunes of “Bho Shambho” composed by Dayananda Saraswati set in Revati Raagam with Aadi Taalam praising Lord Shiva. As a finale performance, dancers mesmerized the audience by dancing for a Kavadi Chindu with Kavadi and peacock feather as their props in praise of Lord Muruga. A kavadi consists of two semicircular pieces of wood or steel which are bent and attached to a cross structure that can be balanced on the shoulders of the devotee. It is often

decorated with flowers and peacock feathers (the vehicle of God Murugan) among other things. Special performance by little kids dancing to the tune of Mahishasura mardini added more graceful to the occasion. The dancers concluded the recital with Mangalam, an auspicious ending, where they do the salutations to God, Guru and the audience to conclude the recital for their blessings. This was a free and reserved event but

the dinner pack was on sale with part of the proceeds would be donated to the education of economically poor girls’ in India. Hardwork and dedication by the students was well received by the audience and they also appreciated the efforts put in, to make the event memorable for everyone. We would like to express our gratitude to our Chief Guest Mr. Umesh Chandra, Editor of Brisbane Indian Times, for his unconditional

support and encouraging words to the students. Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who took personal responsibility to make this event outstanding and leaving us with lasting impression. We are gearing up for our next event on 17th November with nearly 100 students performing on the stage, will definitely make the evening special. Contact the organizer for tickets on 0406 860 078.

FICQ celebrates a ravishing Diwali Festival at the heart of Brisbane City THE CITY of Brisbane was lit with the grandeur of the eighth Diwali Celebration of The Federation of Indian Communities Queensland (FICQ) on October 26th. The magnificent festival of lights combined authentic Indian performances along with a wide variety of Indian delicacies. Diwali, the significant celebration in India and celebrated over different nations on the subcontinent and around the globe. It is an occasion to celebrate with family, companions and community featuring empathy, compassion, concordance, resistance and regard - values that reverberate with the Indians. The showground of Diwali, the festival of lights saw the true depiction of goodness winning over evil and light over darkness. The 11 am to 11 pm program schedule was fun filled with cultural programs, Citizenship Program, a majestic VIP reception with dignitaries, a formal function and fireworks. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar The Great Khali, the heavyweight wrestling champion fascinated the audience’s attention. The official ceremony began with Aunty Delmae Barton’s Welcome to the country, followed by the speeches by Premier’s representative Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP,

representative of the Prime Minister Mr. Trevor Evans MP, representative to High Commissioner of India, Mrs. Archana Singh, leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly of QLD Mrs. Deb Frecklington, representative to the Lord Mayor, Councillor Angela Owen Taylor, FICQ Patron & Advisor and AIBC chair Dr. Jim Varghese and concluded by the festival coordinator Mr. Navin Kumar. The Skylighter Fireworks Team amused the city with the splendour of lights! The FICQ president Dr. Ram Mohan stated that it is highly appreciated if more youth co-operation exists in community events. Kairali, a prominent association of Keralites handed over a cheque of $4000 to FICQ before Minister Anthony Lynham

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and Councillor Angela Owen. The noble fundraising event, Care For Kerala mission, a hand in hand project idea initiated by Dr. Chaithanya Unni led by FICQ under the leadership of Dr. Ram Mohan combining all Malayali Associations in Queensland for the Kerala Flood Relief. The pilot mission gained triumph with the kind co-operation and generous contributions of the members. The distinguished Honorary Indian Community Ambassador of the year for 2018 award was presented to the powerhouse of immense support to all Indian communities Councillor Angela Owen Taylor. The culture enthusiast herself has visited Golden Temple and innumerable

traditional events of India. Cr. Angela Owen over the years has stood by Indians at the time of worst crises and following the death of Manmeet Alishar. Working as part of multicultural organisations she has actuated youth education programs and rehabilitation programs in prisons. Robin Jaggessar, Head

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of the InTech Institute of Technology has won the Raffle Auction for Queensland Drought Relief on $ 4400 dollar organised by Target Travels with Singapore Airlines. The FICQ committee thanked Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council for their unconditional support to promote

multiculturalism. The committee also conveyed their deep gratitude towards the Australian and India Media as well. The prime sponsors Bendigo Bank and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers had remained in the forefront, supporting in every way possible to make the event a monumental success. Call 07 3865 6533

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Arya Mahasamellan Brisbane 2018 - Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Qld ARYA Mahasamellan Brisbane 2018 is scheduled from November 30th till December 2nd. I welcome you all to participate in this event. There is no entry fee, and all the meals will be provided. The program starts at 7.45am with Havan and breakfast /morning tea is served at 8.30am. The program continues till 7pm on Friday and Saturday and finishes at 3.30pm on Sunday. Lunch and dinner are provided all days. The event will be held at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre - 198 Learoyd Rd, Willawong. The Vedic scholars are attending from India and USA, the program also includes local/interstate presenters. Both Hindi and English language will be used in presentations/speeches. The Arya Mahasamellan Brisbane is a signature event and has been highly anticipated event for members of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland. The international Arya Mahasamellan held in Sydney in 2015 initiated the continuity of Arya Mahasamellan’s in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. We attended the Arya Mahasamellan in New Zealand in 2016 and it was very well organised by all the New Zealand Samaj’s. In 2017 the Arya Mahasamellan was supposed to be held in Fiji, but due to unseen circumstances Fiji could not host it so Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Australia undertook the event and was another success. It was announced during the International Arya Mahasamellan that New Zealand will host in 2016, Fiji in 2017 and Brisbane, Australia in 2018. The theme for this year’s Arya Mahasamellan is “Vedas for Peace and

Empowering humans in daily lives”. The Vedas is manual for mankind and people who read and recite it are the ones who achieve the righteous path in their lives. In today’s world there is so much stress, sicknesses, unpredictable weather and chaos. The problems stated can be easily resolved if people adhere to Vedas and its teaching’s. During the Ved Prachaar Acharya Prabha Mitra ji made a very commendable comment about Vedas, he said that we humans’ study at university to learn how to earn money, but we do not know how to live the life. In the Vedas life management has been stated and it tells us how long you need to earn; how much time you have to give to your family and then how much time you have to give to your community. The theme is befitting to the life management in Vedas and I am sure if we make a start from today, we will be able enlighten ourselves and attain Moksha. The Arya Mahasamellan is such an event which brings all together, where we all share the true knowledge. The deliberations at the Arya Mahasamellan paves the way for our youths, our future, to meet each other and attain common goals in life. The life management is a crucial tool for one’s success, not only materialistically, but spiritually as well. The Arya Mahasamellan’s has been a worldwide event, where participants meet and share the fellowship, and learn righteous path stated by Swami Dayanand Sarawati. I once again wholeheartedly invite you all to a rewarding Arya Mahasamellan Brisbane 2018.

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I N V I TAT I O N Tuesday 20th November 2018 @ 10am Modern Indian Kitchen Cooking Event

Indian cuisinecomprises many different regional dishes and cooking styles. But how do you combine the traditionalIndian art of cooking with the latest cooking technology? We would like to invite you to our exclusive Modern Indian Kitchen Cooking event. During the event, you will have the opportunity to learn how to save time, space and energy costs whilst increasing yield. Our special guest, Chef Raymond Prasad from Miss India, will also share his experiences as to how modern cooking equipment has helped him grow his business to over 25 stores. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from his success. Featuring demonstrations from world class brands, including the RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter®, VarioCookingCenter® and Lincoln Conveyor Ovens. Register now to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

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FEO receives a total of 1,693 Postal Voting envelopes as of today By Navitalai Naivalurua

The Fijian Election Office has received a total of 1,693 Postal Voting envelopes as of today. The Deputy Supervisor of Elections Karyl Winter says the verification of the postal transmission envelops is a critical step for the 2018 general election postal ballots before they are counted on election day. The transmission envelopes has the secret envelope and ballot papers inside. Local postal now stands at 10,040, overseas stands at 1,187 making total number of postal applications 11,227. The deadline for receipt of Postal Ballots by the Fijian Elections Office is no later than 6:00pm on Election Day. Deputy Supervisor of Elections Karyl Winter also explained the process of verification where it begins at the box where they receive those postal votes. The transmission envelopes are then removed and packed into batches of 10.

These batches of 10 are then taken to the verification team where they are scanned into the Fijian Elections Office EMS systems. Signatures or thumb prints are also certified and the verification officers stamp and signs each envelope. Those that are approved are put in the approved tip box and those that are rejected are placed in the rejected tip box. The rejected votes are then taken to the Supervisor of Elections who will take a second look at those rejected transmission envelopes and make the decision based on which envelope fits the criteria of postal voting. The approved transmission envelopes are opened and the secret envelopes are removed and packed into batches of 50. When it reaches 500 secret envelopes they are placed into the ballot boxes and sealed. The Supervisor of Elections then has to print the labels for the Protocols of Result and the Record Book.

The Deputy Supervisor of Elections Karyl Winter

The sealed numbers and other necessary information are written into the record books which is then placed in a envelope. The ballot boxes are then transported and put in secure containers until on election night where counting will start.

The Deputy Supervisor of Elections also highlighted that the Fijian Elections Office values each and every vote, so the Fijian Elections Office have a strict process in place for each stage of the verification process.

Bainimarama is known for getting what he wants, but this failed when he was not able to change the ﬂag - Kepa By Apenisa Waqairadovu

PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is well known for getting what he wants but unfortunately this failed when he was not able to change the national flag. This was stressed by Leader of Opposition and SODELPA Candidate Ro Teimumu Kepa during a campaign meeting at Matanagata Village in Vatukoula last night. Ro Teimumu acknowledged former SODELPA Youth Leader Pita Waqavonovono and former SODELPA Candidate Mick Beddoes saying that they were the reason behind the rejection of the proposal.

Ro Teimumu says that she is still proud of the support from the two former SODELPA members. The Leader of Opposition says that Waqavonovono and Beddoes were instrumental in collecting signatures to stop the Prime Minister from bidding for a new flag. Meanwhile Ro Teimumu has stressed that other small parties in this general elections do have people who have the knowledge and can carry out the job however the votes could be wasted since they are small parties. Leader of Opposition and SODELPA Candidate Ro Teimumu Kepa and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama

No voter names missing from Nacamaki Village - Saneem

FijiFirst General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum speaking at Koronivia

Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem By Faria Begum

There was no voter names missing from Nacamaki Village. This has been clarified by Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem. This is after The Fiji Times had written an article about a voter’s name missing from the voter list. Saneem however says the name written in the article is Tavite Burelevu but his actual real name is Tavite Naqarase. The article claims that the said man after

Sayed-Khaiyum stresses to people that they have to live a life of respect and dignity

finding out that he was not listed for voting at the said polling venue, cut up his voter card. Saneem had showed everyone present at the press conference a copy of the voter list and the said man’s voter card which showed that the man’s name was Tavite Naqarase and his name was also on the voter list for the polling venue. The Supervisor of Elections has also said that the presiding officer at the polling venue confirmed that no one of the said name had come to the polling venue to vote.\

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FIJIFIRST General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has stressed to the people of Koronivia, Nakaikogo and Lokia that they have to live a life of respect and dignity. While speaking in a campaign meeting at Nakaikogo Primary School last night, Sayed-Khaiyum stated that when SODELPA stood up in Parliament and uttered racist comments and said those men who did not have circumcision are not close to God and not man, NFP’s Biman Prasad, Prem Singh and Pramod Chand’s mouths were shut and it was FijiFirst candidates who spoke out.

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He says it was FijiFirst who spoke about the 1987 and 2000 coups and what was done to the women as some women were forced to cook while being naked. Sayed-Khaiyum told the people of Koronivia, Nakaikogo and Lokia that when he had spoken about these things, some had made fun of him. NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad says Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is only doing this to get Indo Fijian votes. Prasad says he has spoken out a lot during the 1987, 2000 and 2006 coups. Call 07 3865 6533

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Polio Day celebrated by District 9630 Rotarians ROTARIANS from district 9630 led by District Governor Jitendra Prasad celebrated POLIO day with a sea of red walking through the City to Southbank. The story bridge was also beautifully lit with RED and gold marking the POLIO day. We are “this close” to eradicating Polio from the face of earth! Only 20 cases in the world left and Rotary proudly vacinates millions of children each year and have achieved these results. Our world will be declared POLIO free and our future generations will not see the disease in their lifetime. That is our goal and we are again THIS CLOSE!

Facts on polio • Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries • Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under 5 years of age. • 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis. Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized. • Cases die to wild poliovirus have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated 350 000 cases then, to 22 reported cases in 2017. As a result of the global effort to

eradicate the disease, more than 16 million people have been saved from paralysis. • As long as a single child remains infected, children in all countries are at risk of contracting polio. Failure to eradicate polio from these last remaining strongholds could result in as many as 200 000 new cases every year, within 10 years, all over the world. • In most countries, the global effort has expanded capacities to tackle other infectious diseases by building effective surveillance and immunization systems.

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Movember 2018 Rotary Club of Brisbane International have joined the MOVEMBER cause as well. With up to eight candidates including males and females who will be either growing a mow or walking 60km (ladies).

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Ayodhya Breaks Guinness World Record with Diwali Lighting of Over 300,000 Diyas AYODHYA — The northern Indian city of Ayodhya broke a Guinness World Record Nov. 6 by lighting 300,150 earthen lamps and keeping them burning for at least 45 minutes on the banks of the river Saryu as part of the annual celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook attended the recordbreaking event after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a four-day visit to India. Her presence was significant because of a Korean legend that a princess from Ayodhya traveled to Korea and married a king, becoming a Korean queen in the year 48 AD. Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh, was given a certificate certifying the record by Guinness officials who had monitored the attempt with drone cameras. As dusk fell in Ayodhya, where Hindus believe the god Lord Ram was born and where he returned after 14 years in exile, volunteers lit lamps, called diyas, snaking along the river, through lanes and at houses. A similar attempt failed to break the record last year, when strong winds blew over many of the lamps. The Nov. 6 feat broke a record from 2016, when 150,009 lamps were lit. Purnima Shukla, a Saket Degree College student, was among 5,000 volunteers involved in the ceremony. “Last time we missed it by a whisper but this time we ensured that all the lamps were aglow. Oil was poured frequently, and we used sheets to block wind where it was very windy,” she said. IANS adds that at the lamp-lighting ceremony, the First Lady of South Korea Kim Jung-sook also witnessed the change of name of a district: Faizabad will now be known as Ayodhya. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the First Lady Kim Jung-sook also performed prayers on

A new Guinness World Record was set in Ayodhya Nov. 6. on the eve of Diwali as over 300,000 diyas, or earthen lamps, were simultaneously lit and burned for 45 minutes on the banks of the Saryu River. (IANS photo) the holy river as people clapped and cheered The Ram ki Paidi, or bathing ghats, were lit up in purple, red and yellow lights and a laser show based on the life of Lord Ram was also displayed for the cheering thousands. First Lady Kim Jung-sook earlier laid the foundation stone for the Queen Hau memorial park, which will be jointly built by the Uttar Pradesh and the South Korean governments. Uttar Pradesh will spend Rs 24.66 crore on the ambitious project, which is aimed at increasing tourism in the temple town and strengthening the cultural bonds between UP and South Korea. In his address, Adityanath announced the establishment of a medical college in Ayodhya, which will be named after former King of Ayodhya Dashrath, as well as an airport, which will be named after Lord Ram. The chief minister said Faizabad’s identity was of was Lord Ram and declared that the Faizabad district would now be known as Ayodhya. The first lady of South Korea also welcomed the characters of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman as they alighted from a chopper for a special theatrical performance.

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Celebrating Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) By Ml. M. Nawaaz Ashrafi THE subject of celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) birthday, or Mawlid has in recent times been misconceived. This article is insufficient to go into the detail concerning the legality of celebrating Mawlid however even for a brief examination it is vital to consult the ultimate sources – the Qur’an and the Hadith, to provide clarification. When examined through a simple methodology, a majority opinion should suffice, then there is only one thing to consider; the effect of it on the heart of a believer because, ‘There are thousands of proofs open to interpretation and provide scope for disagreement. But there is only one heart and its argument is one, an argument that clamours for serenity, for Dhikr...’ (A.H Murad). The Mawlid is important in this respect in that every Muslim harbours in his or her heart profound love and respect for the Messenger (SAW). It is this love that naturally demands expression, which incidentally takes the form of poetry, song and narration of the Sirah. Even if everything in our modern environment challenges our Iman (faith), it is essential that we attach ourselves to the Messenger (SAW) for that is where spiritual nourishment is found. The concept of celebrating the arrival of the Messenger (SAW) should never call for contention, but sadly it is so. The question is why? Why must this arrival cause arguments when we find that the birth of a baby in any household brings much joy– it is a natural feeling and one that Allah has put in our hearts as a way of thanking Him for his blessings. As for its permissibility in Shari’ah, the basic principle of jurisprudence, concerning mu’amalat (dealings), applies in that everything is halal (permissible) unless it is declared to be haram (forbidden) by the Qur’an or Sunnah. Thus the burden of proof is on the person arguing that something is haram. So the question explored is, ‘Where in the light of the Quran and the Hadith is celebrating Mawlid declared to be unlawful or haram?’

Legality of Mawlid according to the Holy Qur’an Allah states: ‘Say: Because of the (fadl) Blessings of Allah and His (rahma) Mercy you should celebrate (with happiness and pleasure). That is better than what (wealth) they amass.’ (Q.10:58). In this particular verse Allah commands that we rejoice and celebrate His blessing and mercy. But what exactly should we be rejoicing and what does Allah’s fadl and rahma refer to? According to other verses in the Qur’an and the explanations given by scholars through their tafsir works of this ayah, the fadl and rahma is a direct reference to the Prophet (SAW). In numerous verses of the Qur’an Allah declares that the Prophet (SAW) is Allah’s mercy and a blessing. Allah states: ‘Indeed Allah conferred a great favour on the believers when he sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad)’ (Q.3:164) In this verse Allah uses the words fadl and rahma in the same sequence as in the verse of Surah Yunus thus denoting Allah’s fadl and rahma is the Prophet (SAW). It is also stated ‘It is He who has sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger (Muhammad (saw)) from among themselves.’ (Q.62:2). The first ayah addresses the people who lived in the time of the Prophet (SAW). However Allah does not confine this blessing and mercy to only them but states in the next ayah ‘And (He has sent him, Muhammad also to) others among them who have not yet joined them (but they will come).’ (Q.62:3) This verse refers to those generations of believers who did not see the Prophet (SAW) physically but are not excluded from this blessing and thus there is no limit on the time period of when to rejoice. After explaining the extent and nature of the Prophet’s (SAW) mercy Allah says ‘That is the Grace of Allah, which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allah is the owner of Mighty Grace.’(Q.62:4) An important point to note here is from the sentence ‘Allah is the owner of Mighty Grace’. Allah is the Lord of fadl but He Himself is not

the fadl which some commentators incorrectly translate as. He is the Lord of the highest blessing, its owner and possessor. For instance if you are an author of a book you are not the book itself. The Qur’an also singles out the birthday as an important event and worthy of mention. As one example, Allah commands us to send salaam on the day Prophet Yahya (as) was born i.e. his birthday. ‘And send salaam on him the day he was born, and the day he dies and the day he will be raised up to life (again).’ (Q.19:15) If the celebration of birthdays is an innovation and is prohibited then why would Allah single out the birthday of Prophet Yahya (as)? If Allah is ordering mankind to convey greetings to Prophet Yahya (as) then how can one say it is prohibited to do the same for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on his birthday, who is the last and greatest of all Prophets?

Legality of Mawlid according to the Hadith In a Hadith narrated by Abu Qatada Ansari (rad), Allah’s Messenger (SAW) was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said: ‘It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.’ (Muslim, Book 6, No. 2606). It is clear from this Hadith that the Prophet (SAW) fasted on the day of his birth out of gratitude. Fasting is a form of worship, so one can fast or hold gatherings or provide food to the poor, all being acts of worship. The Prophet (SAW) himself celebrated his birth. In a Hadith narrated by Anas (rad), in the Sunan of Imam Bayhaqi, (v.9 p.300 no. 43), states that the Prophet (SAW) sacrificed some animals and performed an aqiqa for himself after the announcement of his Prophethood. Imam Suyuti states that this was not an aqiqa done in the traditional sense since his grandfather had already performed it. It is not possible to repeat an act of Shari’ah once it is already done. Imam Suyuti states that the reason for the sacrifice of the animals was an act of thankfulness and a celebration done by the Prophet (SAW) for his birth. Imam Suyuti concludes that it is mustahab (advisable) for us to celebrate the mawlid in ijtima (collectively) since the Prophet (SAW) sacrificed animals and distributed the food and thus we too should have a gathering and distribute food and rejoice in a good manner (‘Husn Maqsid fî `Amal-il mawlid by Imâm Jalâl ad-Dîn Suyûtî, pp. 64-6). Some critics may argue that since the Prophet’s original aqiqa was done in the period of jahliyyah he wanted to repeat it to ensure its proper performance. However this is not a valid argument because why were other acts not repeated by the Prophet (SAW)? For example why did he not repeat his nikah to Hadrat Khadija (rad) which was originally done prior to Prophethood? In another hadith it is reported by Abdullah ibn Abbas that the Prophet (SAW) found that the Jews were fasting on the 10th of Muharram. He asked them why this was so. They replied that this was a blessed day since on this day God gave Bani-Israel liberty and independence from Pharaoh. The Prophet (SAW) then said ‘if you are fasting on a day when Musa received success then I am closer to Musa than you. I have a better right over Musa than you. So I will fast on the same day.’ So the Prophet (SAW) ordered his Companions to begin to fast on the day of Ashura. (Muslim, Book 6, Ch. 19 Hadith no. 2518 & 2520). This Hadith shows that it is permissible to celebrate a blessing of Allah even if it is celebrating an event that took place on a particular day. When the Prophet (SAW) heard the answer of the Jews, he did not say it was impermissible to celebrate such a day. Instead he encouraged Muslims to fast on this day too. From this Hadith one can construe that the day of Ashura was blessed due to Prophet Musa (a.s) then surely the day that the Best of Creation was made rahmatalil alimeen should also be celebrated by us. Imam Al Suyuti, from Alhawi lil fatawi, wrote a chapter entitled ‘The Good Intention in Commemorating the Mawlid’ in which he said, ‘To commemorate the Mawlid, which is

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basically gathering people together, reciting parts of the Qu’ran, narrating stories about the Prophet’s birth and the signs that accompanied it, then serving food, and afterwards, departing, is one of the good innovations; and the one who practices it gets rewarded, because it involves venerating the status of the Prophet and expressing joy for his honourable birth.’ Further to this Allama Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah, a renowned student of Imam Ibn Taymiyya, writes, in Madarij as-Salikin. ‘Listening to a good voice celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (SAW) or celebrating any of the holy days in our history gives peace to the heart, and gives the listener light from the Prophet (SAW) to his heart, and he will drink more from the Muhammadan spring’ Ibn Kathir showing his appreciation of celebrating the Mawlid, mentions in Al Bidayah wan Nihayah the Islamic ruler Malik al-Muzzafar. He writes, ‘During Rabi ul Awwal he used to celebrate Mawlid with great celebration, Moreover, he was benevolent, brave, wise, a scholar, and a just person. Shaykh Abul Khattab wrote a book on Mawlid an Nabi for him and named it At-Tanwir fi Mawlid al Bashir al Nazeer, for which he gave him 1000 dinars. His rule stayed till the Rule of Salahiya and he captured Aka and he remained a man worthy of respect. Al-Sabt mentions that a person attending the gathering of Mawlid held by Muzzafar said: He used to fill the table with 5000 well cooked goats, 10,000 chickens, 100-thousand bowls (of milk) and 30,000 trays of sweets.’ This clearly indicates that the practise of Mawlid was commemorated by those who were authorities in Islam. From the Muslim point of view, the Prophet (SAW) is the symbol of perfection of both the individual and society. During the Mawlid, when one thinks of the Prophet (SAW) who is to be emulated, it is the image of one who is merciful to those who surround him (SAW) and severe with the false and the unjust. He (SAW) is endowed with virtues of strength and solemnity on the one hand and charity and generosity and ultimately a mercy for the entire creation. The love of the Prophet (SAW) and celebration of the Mawlid is incumbent upon all Muslims especially upon those who aspire towards his (SAW) way of life. This love is not personal love but rather, the Prophet (SAW) is loved because he symbolises all that is beautiful in God’s creation. His virtues are universal and as such the celebration of his birth is indeed a celebration of humanity.

Prophet Muhammad(s) - Allah's Mercy for all Mankind Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is the man beloved by more than 1.2 billion Muslims. He is the man who taught us patience in the face of adversity, and taught us to live in this world but seek eternal life in the hereafter. It was to Prophet Muhammad that God revealed the Quran. Along with this Book of guidance God sent Prophet Muhammad, whose behavior and high moral standards are an example to us all. Prophet Muhammad’s life was the Quran. He understood it, he loved it and he lived his life based on its standards. He taught us to recite the Quran, to live by its principles and to love it. When Muslims declare their faith in One God, they also declare their belief that Muhammad is the slave and final messenger of God. When a Muslim hears Muhammad’s name mentioned they ask God to send blessings upon him. Prophet Muhammad was a man, a human being just like any other man, but it is his love for humanity that sets him apart. Muslims love Prophet Muhammad, but it is his love for us, that makes him a man like no other. He longed for Paradise not only for himself but also for all of us. He wept tears not for himself but for his Ummah[1], and for humanity. He was often heard to cry “O God, my Ummah, my Ummah”. Muslims also believe in the same Prophets mentioned in Jewish and Christian traditions, including Noah, Moses, Abraham and Jesus, and they believe that all prophets came with the same message – to worship God alone,

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without partners, sons or daughters. There is a difference, however, between all other prophets and Prophet Muhammad. Before Muhammad, prophets were sent to particular people in particular places and periods. Muhammad however, is the final Prophet and his message is for all of humankind. God tells us in the Quran that He did not send Prophet Muhammad except as a mercy for humankind. “And we have sent you O Muhammad, not but as a mercy for humankind and all that exists.” (Quran 21:107) God did not say Muhammad was sent to the people of Arabia, or to men, or to the people of the 7th century. He made it clear that Prophet Muhammad was a prophet like no other, one whose message would spread far and wide and be applicable in all places for all times. Muslims love him, respect him and follow him. They hold him in such regard that for many it is emotionally painful to see or hear their beloved mentor ridiculed or disrespected. Throughout history and around the world non-Muslims have shown great respect and honour to Prophet Muhammad and he is considered influential in both religious and secular matters. Mahatma Ghandi described him as scrupulous about pledges, intense in his devotion to his friends and followers, intrepid, fearless, and with absolute trust in God and in his own mission. Prophet Muhammad taught Islam as a way of life, founded an empire, laid down a moral code and instituted a code of law focusing on respect, tolerance and justice. What is it about Prophet Muhammad that inspires such devotion? Is it his gentle and loving nature, his kindness and generosity or is it his ability to empathise with all of humanity? Muhammad was a selfless man who devoted the last 23 years of his life to teaching his companions and followers how to worship God and how to respect humanity. Prophet Muhammad was acutely aware of just how much responsibility had been thrust upon him by God. He was careful to teach the message just as God had prescribed and warned his followers not to adulate him the way Jesus, son of Mary was praised.[2] Muslims do not worship Prophet Muhammad; they understand that he is only a man. However, he is a man worthy of our utmost respect and love. Prophet Muhammad loved humanity so much that he would weep out of fear for them. He loved his Ummah with such deep and profound devotion that God remarked on the depth of his love for us in Quran. “Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger (Muhammad) from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He (Muhammad) is anxious over you (to be rightly guided, to repent to God, and beg Him to pardon and forgive your sins, in order that you may enter Paradise and be saved from the punishment of the Hell-fire), for the believers he is full of pity, kind, and merciful.” (Quran 9:128) Prophet Muhammad taught us to love God and to obey Him. He taught us to be kind to each other, to respect our elders, and care for our children. He taught us that it was better to give than to receive and that each human life is worthy of respect and dignity. He taught us to love for our brothers and sisters what we love for ourselves. Prophet Muhammad taught us that families and communities are essential, and he pointed out that individual rights although important are not more important than a stable, moral society. Prophet Muhammad taught us that men and women are equal in the sight of God and that no one person is better than another except in respect to his or her piety and devotion to God. Who is Prophet Muhammad? Quite simply he is the man who will stand before God on the day of Requital and beg God to have mercy on us. He will intercede for us. Muslims love him because he is the slave and messenger of God, he is a mercy to humankind and his gentleness, and devotion to humanity is unprecedented. On behalf of the Islamic Society of Algester, we wish all our Muslim readers a joyour Eid Mawlid-Un-Nabi Sallallaahu Alaihi Was Sallam. Call 07 3865 6533

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Dear Devotees, For the past few years we have been doing the AYYAPPA POOJA in Brisbane and with your support and grace it has been progressing successfully. This year we have decided to do the Pooja on 24th November (free entry) and the details are as follows: Date: 24th Nov. 2018 (Saturday) Pooja Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm – Ashothara Namavali, Deeparadhana. 7.00pm to 8.30pm – Bhajans (Sri Ayyappa Bhajan Group, Brisbane) 8.30pm onwards dinner/prasadam will be served. Venue: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Hall 9 Hurdcotte Street, Enoggera, QLD 4051 (Entry from Southpine Road and Hurdcotte Street) We kindly request you all to attend the pooja with your family and friends to get blessings from Lord SWAMI AYYAPPAN. Please forward the flyer to your friends as well. For more information please contact:

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Karwa chawth 2018 at Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple Burbank

Community tree planting project by Life tree Movement Group was a resounding success , with great community support and presence.

Tamil Association of Queensland hosted their annual Deepawali festival of lights at Undius centre, a very well organised and run event probably the only public Deepawali that the premier could attend this year.

Pramjeet Singh ( table) Sulagna Basu and Rahim Zullah at the light Indian musical concert organised by Swar Mohini in finnish hall.

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GOD IS A HOLY, RIGHTEOUS JUDGE… Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. (NIV) Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. (NLT) Dear Reader, We are excited to bring you the Good News of Great Joy. Our theme simple and clear. It is to make God real and personal. And to present God as a Living and Loving Person; so you may understand His nature and relate to Him personally. God is not an object or an image or imagination of human mind. God is a living and loving person. We find this amazing revelation in the pages of Holy Bible. Keep reading with an open heart and humble spirit. It our hope that you will

encounter your Creator today. You don’t need a thousand years for your Salvation (Mukti). You can receive your greatest miracle ‘Mukti’ today. This is the confidence you can have in Christ alone. Do you know why product of sweet fragrance are of high value? Do you know why people are willing to pay top dollar for perfume that gives a pleasing aroma? Do you want your life to be an attractive aroma to others around you? The answer is hidden in

Christ and His message of forgiveness and hope. God became Perfect Man (NishKalanka-Purasha) to pay the Perfect Penalty (Supreme Sacrifice) or Maha Bali for all our sins. Simply because we could never pay our debts of sins, even after thousand generations. God’s moral standard is much higher and therefore we all are guilty of breaking all Ten Commandments. The Holy Bible declares that all have sinned no one smells good. Our only hope is to repent for our sins, turn away from self dependant lifestyle and to trust God to forgive us

and restore us. The Supreme Sacrifice of Christ is the way to new life to all who believes. That kind of a life produces a sweet fragrance. A pleasing aroma to God is a lifestyle that we must aspire to live everyday. There is something amazing about influence of the fragrance. It is an aroma that changes the atmosphere. It has a power to bring joy and relaxation to a weary soul. So the message of the Cross and the Message of Christ brings sweet news. It offers forgiveness of sins and friendship with God. That is why it is called the

“Good News of Great Joy”. But same message could sounds foolish to some people who are not humble and unrepentant of their sins. It is written. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18).” Therefore, we invite you to pray this with a sincere heart; and experience the sweet aroma of Christ in your life. Do not harden your heart but humble yourself to your Creator and make Him your Saviour and

Lord. Please Pray, “Dear Father God, today I thank you for your word that has touched my heart. I choose to repent of my wrongs and I confess with my mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’ and I believe in my heart that Jesus died for my sins, God raised Jesus from the dead for my Mukti (Salvation). Now help me to know Jesus and His sweet fragrance more and more so that I can grow in the knowledge of your grace and mercy. Teach me your ways so that I can be person who will learn to honour you and learn to love each other. In Jesus name I ask and pray, so be it (Amen).

National Conference on Languages in Brisbane

By Sarat Maharaj

EVERY ethnic migrant community coming to Australia is making a

concerted effort to maintain its Language, Traditions, and Cultures to maintain their respective identity.

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This was highlighted at the recently held National Conference on Languages in Brisbane. One hundred and thirty (130) delegates from all over Australia attended. Prominent speakers and educators, such as, Professor Roley Sussex from University of Queensland and Dr Maria Gindidis from Monash University thanked all After Hours Ethnic Schools in all States and Territory for doing a sterling job with promoting Language and Culture. Both were adamant that all levels of government must support these schools, as part of community development programs. For more information please visit: https://www.esaq.org. au/ Hindi Language is being taught in many schools across Australia. In Brisbane, Hindustani Language and Culture School has been operating since 1992 in two centres, one on Southside at Calamvale Community College, and on Northside at Geebung Special School

every Saturday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm, except for school holidays. The curriculum is in accordance with that of Education Queensland for language teaching. Enrolments are open at any time of the year at either of the two centres. For details, you can contact the school on email: info@ hindilanguageschool.org.au or by phone: 0407 111 709. For details, you may visit: https://hindilanguageschool. org.au.

Hindustani Language School, Culture & Welfare Inc. (Established 1992) Australia: Hindi is our mother tongue. It is the duty of all parents to maintain our Language, Cultural

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130 delegates from all over Australia participated in the National Conference in Brisbane.

Identity, & Values. Students of all ages are welcome to enrol for lessons in: Hindi Language, Indian Culture, Indian Traditions, & Leadership Lessons are conducted every Saturday from 2pm – 4pm (except for school holidays) at: 1: Calamvale Community College, 11 Hamish St, Calamvale on Southside; and 2: Geebung Special School, Beau Vista Pl, Geebung on Northside. In Queensland, we have been providing this service

for the past 26 years. All lessons are in accordance with approved curriculum by Education Queensland. Website: https://www. hindilanguageschool.org.au For further details, contact: Sarat Maharaj on 0407 111 709 or 3263 2093 or at regmaharaj@gmail.com Jai Deep Narayan on 0402 074 967 or E-mail: narayan. snjd@gmail.com “Hindustani Language & Culture School is the Centre for our Hindi Language & our Indian Culture in Australia.” Call 07 3865 6533

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Newsletter 142-94 Kaarthikai/Kārttika Month (mid-November 2018 to mid-December 2018) Festivals Dear Sri Selva Vinayaka devotees, Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Inc (HASQ) cordially invites you to Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) for Kaarthikai /Kartika Month Festivals. Sri AyyapaSwamy Virutchika Rasi Masa Abishekam/ Kaathikaii Maasa Pirappu on Saturday 17 November 2018 Sri Lalitha Sahastranama Stotram Chanting on Sunday 18 November 2018 Kaarthikai Somavaram viratham on Monday 19 November 2018 Pirathosha Viratham on Tuesday 20 November & 4 December 2018 Sathya Narayan Pooja/Powrnami /Thiru Kaarthikai /Sarvaalaya Theepam on Thursday 22 November 2018 Pillayaar Kathai-Vinayakar Viratham starts /Kumaralya Deepam on Friday 23 November 2018 Sankatahara Chathurthi on Monday 26 November 2018 Sri Vishnu Sahastranamam & Paaraayanam on Sunday 02 December 2018 Chathurthi Viratham on Tuesday 11 December 2018 PillayaarKathai –Vinayakar Viratham ends with Kajamuha Samharam on Thursday 13 December 2018 Thiruvembawai Festival Starts on Friday 14 December 2018 Visit Brisbane Sri Selva Vinayakar (Ganesha) Temple and get the Blessing of Lord Ganesha. For further information please contact our Temple or the Vice president Mr: M.Surendra on Mobile-0407-753991

Temple Website: http://www.sriselvavinayakar.org Follow us on (click the icons): 4915-4923, Mt Lindesay Highway, South Maclean, Queensland-4280, Australia, Phone: +61 7 5547 7302

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HEY GIRLS, we only worry about sunburns when it is warm and sunny; however it is possible to get badly burned on overcast days that are cool. In fact, it’s more likely, because you won’t tend to feel your skin burning as quickly as you do when it’s hot and sunny. Sunburn is a serious matter. Research has shown that even one serious sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer. Sunburn often leads to dehydration. Healthy skin has a high water content and this is depleted rapidly with sunburn.

Prevention is of course the best remedy, but sometimes despite all of our preparations – sunburns happen. When they do, it is very important to treat them right away by giving your body what it needs to heal and repair the damage. Prompt and thorough treatment can reduce the risks of long-term damage. What follows are the most effective home remedies to treat the burn, heal the skin, and reverse severe skin damage. 1. Aloe Vera Gel or Cream. One of the best and quickest remedies for mild sunburn, this African plant can soothe and calm burns. Aloe Vera also helps to heal wounds and preventing scarring. Rub the natural form of the gel (available

in many health food stores, or even better, buy an aloe plant for your home) into the location of the burn and leave on the skin. Reapply as necessary. On a side note, Aloe Vera juice also has many health benefits when taken internally. 2. Coconut Oil. A cooling oil that soothes burns, rub coconut oil onto the affected location. 3. Milk. Many people are unaware of the cooling properties of milk. If Aloe Vera gel is unavailable, dip a gauze pad into milk and apply it directly to the sunburn. 4. Hydrotherapy. Taking a short, lukewarm bath, or using cool towel compresses aids in keeping the burn moist and cool. Do NOT use hot water, as this

further strips the already damaged oils from the skin. 5. Ozontated Olive Oil. Gently rub the ozonated olive oil paste on the sunburned area and let sit. This will help the area heal without blistering and/ or peeling. O2-Zap works great for this. 6. Increase Water Intake. Sunburn’s dehydrates the insides of the body, as our natural healing mechanisms attempt to bring more moisture to the burned area. Stay hydrated to avoid the headaches and fatigue that may accompany sunburn. 7. Sandalwood and Turmeric Paste. An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, these herbs have a cooling affect on the skin. Mix equal amounts of these two herbs

with a little cool water. Apply to sunburned area and leave for 15-20 minutes. 8. Vinegar. White vinegar has been known to ease the pain of a sunburn when applied to the skin. Apply to the skin as a compress, using a small towel soaked in a mixture of water and vinegar. I would NOT recommend using apple cider vinegar, instead of white vinegar. 9. Eat More Sunflower Seeds. Studies show that increased intake of Vitamin E food scan help decrease the discomfort of a sunburn. Sunflower seeds, as well as many other seeds, are full of Vitamin E. Other foods that are high in Vitamin E include wheat germ, soybean oil and most raw nuts. You can also rub

vitamin E on the burn to cool the area. 10. Use Cooling Essential Oils. You can quickly relieve a burn by soaking a wet towel in water containing several drops of cooling essential oils. Oils that reduce burns include lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, eucalyptus, rose hips, and buckthorn essential oils. They can also be directly added to a warm bath. 11. Fresh Air. Bask in the moonlight! Burns heal quicker in the fresh air, than wrapped in bandages, which can cause the burn to hold more heat in. Hope this will help you, take care and I will see you next month. Regards, Nimisha

Do you have to tell anyone if you have hepatitis B? A PERSON’S hepatitis status is their own personal business. In Australia there are anti-discrimination laws that protect people against discrimination due to infection by a hepatitis virus. The only times by law that a person needs to disclose if they have hepatitis B are the following: If want to work as, or want to study to become, a doctor, nurse, dentist or paramedic. Anyone who wants to join the Australian Armed Forces. If donating blood or blood products (such as plasma), semen, ova, or organs.

When applying for some superannuation/ insurance policies when asked to disclose if a person has hepatitis. It is each person’s individual responsibility to ensure that they do not transmit the virus to another person. This includes and is not limited to: Household contacts: people that you live with, or have close relationships with. Sexual partners: if not immune or vaccinated then condoms are recommended to prevent transmission of the virus. Whilst it is voluntary if you want to tell another person if you have hepatitis B or hepatitis C, it is recommended family members and those with whom a person

with hepatitis has a close relationship be checked. This can be done at any GP clinic with a simple special blood test to see if they have the hepatitis C virus, or for hepatitis B if they have immunity (due to a past infection where their body has cleared the virus) or have been vaccinated. If you would like more information, please contact ECCQ Phone: (07) 3255 1540 Email: health@eccq.com.au *your information will be kept private and confidential In Cairns, you can also contact the local service: Ronda Lewis: Viral Hepatitis Health Practitioner

Direct phone: (07) 4226 4761 About Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland BBV&STI Program. Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program is funded by Queensland Health to provide BBV&STI information and support to migrants and refugees throughout Queensland.

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Scientists closer to pinpointing cause common female fertility issue

Dr Rozeena Musa

POLYCYSTIC ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of female infertility with one in five women affected by it worldwide, and roughly three-quarters of these women struggling to fall pregnant. Until now the cause has been unknown, but researchers have recently found that it may be caused by a hormone imbalance in pregnancy that is passed on to the baby. Excess exposure in the womb to a hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) may trigger the PCOS syndrome before birth. The French National Institute of Health and Medical Research researchers found that pregnant women with

polycystic ovary syndrome have 30 per cent higher levels of AMH than normal. Since the syndrome is known to run in families, they wonder if this hormonal imbalance in pregnancy might induce the same condition in their daughters. Putting the theory to test on mice in a laboratory setting, the researchers found the excess AMH hormone raised the level of testosterone, but this was able to be reversed using cetrorelix, an IVF drug routinely used to control women’s hormones. The team is now planning a clinical trial of cetrorelix in women with the condition, which they hope to start before the end of the year. They hope it will minimise the symptoms of PCOS and result in restoring ovulation and eventually increasing the pregnancy rate in these women. Until these results are known, here is a summary of how PCOS can currently impact fertility and what treatment options are available now: How can PCOS impact

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fertility? PCOS can have a substantial impact on fertility due to the abnormal progression of the ovarian follicles. Normally during the month, the follicles go through certain hormonal cycle responses and they reach a stage when there is a release of an egg through ovulation. Then if fertilisation with a sperm occurs an embryo can be created. However, with PCOS, there is abnormal follicular growth in response to the hormone cycle, often followed by a lack of ovulation and progesterone is produced causing significant subfertility with unopposed estrogen, which not only affects fertility but also other aspects of health. What are the treatment options for PCOS? If fertility is the main priority for a woman with PCOS, the first line of treatment, which can have a huge impact, is lifestyle, diet and exercise. A healthy lifestyle improves all of the symptoms of PCOS, including fertility. If an overweight woman loses

at least 5 per cent of her weight, she can sometimes go to spontaneous ovulation on her own. Her chances of not only getting pregnant, but sustaining a healthy pregnancy with a good outcome, are significantly improved. Lifestyle should never be underestimated. The second step is ovulation induction, which can be done by clomiphene citrate (Clomid or Serophene), which is a tablet through a certain Image: Courtesy Shutterstock.com regimen, or can be done with an FSH injection can be prescribed to reduce of a small dose. It depends acne and hirsutism and on the clinical scenario. Up maintain regular menstrual to 40 per cent of women periods. Most importantly, using clomiphene will the OCP provides constant have success in ovulating, progesterone to protect endometrium and resulting in pregnancy rates the decrease the risk of uterine comparable to those of the general population. Both cancer from the unopposed ways, they need support estrogen that is a common through the process, feature of PCOS. clinically and personally. Women with PCOS also need second-yearly Glucose If infertility is not the immediate concern, Tolerance Tests (GTT) and the combined oral regular metabolic screening contraceptive pill (OCP) such as a cholesterol check.

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Unfortunately, PCOS is a chronic condition (just like asthma is), and while women living with it can never completely be free from it, they can control and minimise the effect of it on their life and health through careful management with their healthcare professionals. The results of the above mentioned study will also be interesting to follow, potentially resulting in new treatment options for women with PCOS into the future. Call 07 3865 6533

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Kiwi claims Australasia’s best auctioneer title AFTER a tight competition the Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championship for 2018 has been awarded to Andrew North of New Zealand at a gala dinner at the Maritime Room in Auckland last night (16 October). Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Malcolm Gunning said the event, hosted this year by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), who stage the event every four years, showcases the best talent auctioneering currently has to offer. “The standard has lifted to another level again this year and I don’t think there has ever been a harder test for our Aussie and Kiwi rivalry,” Mr Gunning said. “This is the second time Andrew North has taken home the title of Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering

Champion, having won in 2014. He is a well deserving winner who demonstrated he is highly skilled in the craft of auctioneering in what was a very tight competition.” After a 16-year career Mr North said he would down his gavel and retire from competition. He is also a four-time winner of the REINZ National Real Estate Auctioneer of the Year title and a five-time winner of the Harcourts New Zealand Auctioneer of the Year. Mr Gunning paid tribute to the finalists, Bronte Manuel representing South Australia, Mitch Peereboom of Queensland, Alec Brown of the Australian Capital Territory, and John Bowring representing New Zealand and the other competitors and their mentors. “Auctioneering is special part of our profession and it is wonderful to see that our

auctioneers have created their own Guild where older and experienced auctioneers really get behind their young peers and mentor them. “This is a key reason why the standard continues to rise. It’s great to see such strong competition, which inspires auctioneers to excel in their profession,” Mr Gunning said. “The competitors were judged by experienced auctioneers on their ability to ‘mock sell’ a property at auction. To enhance the competition, finalists are excluded from each other's auctions. “Auctions provide an important alternative option for sellers and buyers alike to private sales and these championships, which are conducted jointly by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and REIA are designed to encourage professionalism and skill

in the art of conducting an auction.” Young talent showcased The Schools Auctioneering Championships were taken out by South Australia’s Vincent Doran of Underdale High School. The 17-year-old who would like to pursue a career in real estate upon completion of his studies beat out fellow South Australian, Enrique Bisbal of Endeavour College, Conall Cassidy of Launceston Church Grammar School representing Tasmania, as well as Rose Elliott and Max Hart of Kerikeri High School, who represented New Zealand for the first time in the championship’s history. In its third year, the Schools Auctioneering Championships aim to introduce students to the world of real estate as a first career choice.

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With Values Falling Nationally, Has There Been Any Signiﬁcant Improvement In Affordability? index is currently the lowest of growth is moderate at it has been since September just 1.8% over the past year. 2016. Although values are Like Brisbane, Adelaide has currently falling, they are seen very little value growth still 81.4% higher over the over the past decade, up by past decade and 220.1% 23.7% with values 198.6% higher over the past 20 higher over the past two Tuesday 20 March, 2018 decades. years. Perth’s housing market Dwelling values in By Cameron Cusher has been in the midst of a Melbourne peaked in ACCORDING to the latest correction since 2014 with CoreLogic Home Value November 2017 and to dwelling values currently October 2018 have fallen by Index results for October -14.2% lower than their 2018, national dwelling -4.9%. The Melbourne index June 2014 peak. Based on values have fallen by -3.5% index values, current values over the past year and are is now at its lowest level are the lowest they’ve been -3.5% lower than their since March 2017. Over the since June 2009. This means peak. Although this is a 10 years to October 2018, many recent buyers are pretty moderate fall it is values in Melbourne have in a position whereby the increased by 74.7% and they interesting toDespite take a lookaatslowing property market, the value vastismajority current lower than of home sales (nine out of 10) in Australia what this means and where are 295.4% higher over the what they paid. Over the are still turning past a 20profit years. for their vendors. Across the nation, 91.1% of all properties that resold values sit historically. past decade, values in Perth Basedquarter on this data, mostfor are -1.1% lower however, the previous purchase price. A -3.5% decline in national in the December went a price above their dwelling values from their home owners are still ahead previous decade was much peak to October 2018 means however, recent buyers are stronger for value growth to have seen values resulting in 20 year growth that values The are quarterly now the likely CoreLogic Pain & Gain report www.corelogic.com.au/paingain tracks home sales slip below the purchase of 159.0%. lowest they’ve been since price.and reveals the proportion January 2017. across Australia of sales being sold at a profit versus those being Values have been rising at Following a peak in April a rapid rate in Hobart over Given this, if you’ve sold at a loss. Over the three months to December 2017, 91.1% of all properties that resold purchased a property any 2018, Brisbane dwelling recent years and although values have fallen by -0.3% the rate of growth has time since January 2017 it at, transacted or above, their previous purchase price. The 91.1% figure was up slightly from slowed a little of late, they is likely that your property to October 2018. remain an historic high is worth less90.9% than youat paid the end of the quarter ofat2017 but slightly lower than the 91.3% over the final Although falls third have only for it. been moderate to date, level. Over the past decade, quarter of 2016. CoreLogic recorded gap between the proportions valuesa reasonable in Hobart have Over of thehouses past 10 years, the past decade is likely to While home owners don’t values are at levels last seen increased by 42.9% with in Brisbane in February Canberra dwelling values have a current home value like to see the value of their reselling for a gross profit; 92.3% of allgrowth resales, of all unit resales were at a profit. value much while stronger 88.2% lower than the purchase have lifted 35.4% and over assets falling, to put this into 2018. over the previous 10 years perspective values are still A big difference between with an increase of 230.0% price. This is reflected by the past 20 years values are According research Cameron Kusher “With property values to increase the fact that valuescontinuing are up 233.6%. 44.8% higher over the pastto Brisbane and analyst Sydney and over the past two decades. decade and 209.9% higher Melbourne is that Brisbane -3.1% lower over the past Although values in Sydney the finalhas quarter oflittle 2017, albeit at a more moderate pace, proportion properties Darwin has seen a decade. over the pastover 20 years. seen very value NT the housing data is and of Melbourne are seeing substantial correction in growthhas over continued the past decade to climb.” only available from 1999 so accelerating rates of decline, In Sydney, dwelling resold at a profit housing values over recent values have recorded their (16.1%) however, values are years and as at October over the 19 years to October in the context of the run-up largest annual decline since 185.3% higher than they 2018, values were -23.6% 2018, values in Darwin are in values over recent years were two decades ago. resales over this period totalled greatly improved earned from property $17.832 billion.it has By not comparison 77.8% higher. February Profits 1990, falling lower than their May 2014 affordability. by -7.4% over the year to Adelaide dwelling values peak. The last time dwelling Dwelling values in the resale losses amounted to just $442.0 million in realised losses. The analysis found that the October 2018 and now sit at record high levels as at values were as low as they Canberra are continuing to In fact in both cities values sitting -8.2% lower than October have only returned rise and at historicand high Melbourne vast majority of the2018. $17.832 billionareincurrently profitwas was generated bysitSydney andto levels November their peak in July 2017. Although values are 2007. This means anyone levels however, the rate of seen a couple of years ago. 33.1%toand total respectively. Asslowed a comparison, these two CoreLogic expectscities values of late. The Sydneyaccounted dwelling value for hasprofits purchased over growth has continuing climb29.4% the rate ofthat

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What's On!

Every Sunday

Bhajans and Kirtans start from 4:00pm

Dharam Guru Pundit Tripathi Ji’s Prawachan from around 6:00pm, Then Aarti & Bhog is sung and finally Maha Prasad (dinner) is served to everyone Aa Shree Vishnumaya Mandir, 86 Scott Lane, North Maclean, www.shreevishnumayamandir. com.au Ph: 5548 6814. This programme is held every Sunday.

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Bringing Cultures Together From 11am – 2pm 340 Zillmere Road, Zillmere. Free Entry

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SKANTHA SHASTI PUJA ORGANIZED BY Gold coast Hindu Cultural Association From 6.30pm - 8pm, at Community Centre Hall. 31 Discovery drive Helensvale QLD 4212. www. goldcoasthindu.org

11th Nov 2018

GOVARDHAN POOJA ORGANIZED BY Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir. From 4pm - 6.30pm, at 86 Scott Lane, North Mclean. Email: Shreevishnumayamandir.com.au

13th November 2018

Integrated Amrita Mediation Technique At 32 Burnside Crescent, West lake Qld 4074. Bookings: brisbane@ ammaaustralia.org.au Contact: 07 3715 8278

16th November 2018

Deepawali dinner Organized by Gopio QLd. Michael’s Oriental Restaurant, 223 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gopiodiwali-2018-tickets-51056440187

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Queensland Telgu Association (Dasara, Deepavali & Christmas Celebration) From 4.30pm onwards, at Cooparoo Secondary College. Contact Details Uma Guduru: 0423 499 742

17th November 2018

Diwali 2018 Presented By Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal At Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, 9 Hurdcotte St, QLD 4051

17th November 2018

Bollywood Emojis presented by Let’s Bollywood Dance School From 4pm - 7pm, at Everton Park State High School 668 Stafford road, Everton Park.

17th November 2018

Lalithkalalaya School of Bharatanatyam presents SAMARPAN Performance begins at 5.30pm at Acacia Ridge State School Auditorium, Acacia Ridge Brisbane.

24th Nov 2018

Ayappa Pooja & Bhajans in Brisbane From 5.30pm to 7pm, at 9 Hurdcotte Street, Enoggera, QLD 4051

25th November 2018.

BALA UTSAV Organized by Bala Samskar Kendra From 5.15pm for 5.30 Start. Online tickets: https://goo.gl/zommTw Contact Details: Hari: 0411 137 396

25th November

GOPA KUTEERAM (Working towards spiritual, moral emotional, social & creative development of Children.

Taigum State school Hall: 266 Hanford Road. Contact: Dr Aparna 0430 117 994. Email: brisbane@godivinity.org.au

30th November 2018 – 2nd December 2018

Arya Mahasmmelan 2018 Organized by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland At Queensland Vedic cultural Centre. (198 Learoy Road, willawong QLD 4110). Free Entry. Pre- registration: www. aryasamajqueensland.com

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SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDER CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL 2018 From 10am – 5pm, at Address: Mulbeam park cnr, Muller road & Beams Rd, Boondall.

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Indian New Year Celebration Presented By DJJS Australia Contact: Sanjiv Sharma 0431 383 002 or email djjsaustralia@gmail.com

Weekly Events... Mondays…

Brahma Kumaris Australia – Meditation & Positive Thinking Sessions – Mondays 10.30am to 11.30am: Regular meditation should improve your ability to focus and think clearly. By practising mediations which cultivate our ability to sense and care for our natural energy we are able to live life with greater awareness and confidence. Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Each session is a different topic. Meditation sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30 pm and Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. During these sessions there will be meditation commentaries, music and periods of silence. You can come and go at any time during these sessions. Venue: 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Please phone to register – 5575 2126. Email goldcoast@ au.brahmakumaris.org or visit www. brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson for more information Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship (Malayam Service) – Congregation on every Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Stafford Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053. For further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 269 322. Come and hear the message of your eternal life, GOD BLESS Picabeen Community Centre – you’re invited to playgroup! – For parents with children aged 0-5 years from all cultures and backgrounds. Come along and meet families from all backgrounds in your community. Every Monday (Except public holidays) 10am – 12pm. Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton Qld. Phone 3354 2555 Zi Za Dong Zen Association – Energy Healing to improve health and well beings – ZZDZ Assn. Inc is a not for profit charity foundation based in Brisbane. Focusing on energy healing named Qi Gong through meditation, it provides free energy healing sessions and guidance. Practicing Qi Gong will encourage you to achieve a positive outlook on life, by helping to reduce stress and calm your mind. It also increases vitality, enhances your immune system and helps to eliminate negative attitudes and behaviours. Session Times & Locations: Mondays-Thursday & Saturday 9am – 12pm at 10 Cognac Court, Calamvale. Thursday afternoon (except 1st week) 3.30pm – 6pm at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Library. 67 Level 2, Cnr Calam & Compton Road. Friday afternoon 2pm-5pm at Logan West Library – 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Brown Plains. For more information email zzdz.aus@gmail.com or visit www.zzdz.org.au

Tuesdays…

Ramayan Recital and Satsang. From 7.00pm at Sanatan Qld Centre (SSDHAQ), 550 Wembley Road, Berrinba Qld.). Shree Sanatan Dharam Hindu Association

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of QLD invites devotees to weekly Ramayan Katha. Held at Sanatan Qld Centre, 550 Wembley Road, Berrinba every Tuesday, from 7pm. All welcome to participate in the recital of the Ramayan. Furter enquiries ssdhaq@gmail.com

Wednesdays…

Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship (Malayam Service) – Cottage Meeting on every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at Stafford Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053. For further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 269 322. Come and hear the message of your eternal life, GOD BLESS The Mantra Room – Live Kirtan – Spend an evening of sacred Yoga chant with Gayatri, Ishvara, Jayadharma and friends Fridays 6pm, Sundays 5pm and Wednesdays 7pm at Australian School of Meditation & Yoga, 236 Montague Road, West End. Amazing Vego Food $5. Come celebrate, meditate and let the music set you free. For more information call 3844 8441 or email brisbane@asm.org.au

Thursdays…

Sai Baba Aarti Program – Every Thursday 7.30pm – Virginia State School, 1678 Sandgate Road, Virginia (next to Virginia Train Station) Aarti & Archana opportunity for all attendees, Prasad & Dinner provided. Enquiries call 0405 392 793 / saibababrisbane@gmail.com / Like on Facebook www.facebook.com/ SaiBabaBrisbane

Sundays…

Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Qld Inc – Vedic Yaj (Havan) – The Sabha performs Havan Yaj every Sunday from 2-4pm at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre, 198 Learoyd Rd, Willawong and the public is welcome to be part of it. The members of public now can perform Havan Yaj at the centre. The fee of $50 is required for use of centre facilities to cover operating costs. The Havan Kund, utensils are available for use as well The Havan ingredients can be supplied if you are unable to get them. Mango sticks, Ghee, Samagri, Chamfor etc is available at the centre as well for $25. The seating capacity of the Yajshalla (Havan Hall) is 100. Contact Vice President Mrs Sushila Pathik for further information and bookings on 3314 6059. Contact Jitendra Deo 3263 1914 or Hari Chand 3345 4716 or visit www.aryasamajqueensland.com for further information. Australian Pentecostal Assembly Brisbane – Sunday Worship every Sunday 9am-11.30am at 84 The Community Place, 84 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin Qld with Pastor Prakash Jacob. Cottage Meeting every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm / Kids Bible Study every Friday 7pm-7.45pm / Intercessory Prayer every Friday 7.45-9pm. Worship in Hindi, English, Malayalam and other Indian Languages. For more information Phone 07 3315 5597 / 0413 347 562 or email info@apabrisbane.com.au / www.apabrisbane.com.au Bala Samskar Kendra – Hindu Scripture Classes for Children – The aim of Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) is to provide an opportunity to the children to learn about rich Hindu culture through value based education from various Hindu scriptures and let them gain self-confidence and grow up in to individuals who are proud of their tradition. Every Sunday 2:30pm-5pm at Sunnybank State High School, Sunnybank (use Turton Street entrance). Contact bskqld@live.com.au / Hari 0411 137 396 / Krrishna 0411 776 509 / Ram 0416 813 747 Brisbane Multinational Church Service – Every Sunday 9.30am at 757 Gympie Road Lawnton. Come and join us for a great time of Praise and Worship plus inspired preaching of God’s word. We thrive for the presence of God and are passionate to see people be trained up and grow in the knowledge of the word of God. Special service time to pray for healing, deliverance and other spiritual needs. Enquiries 0424 1802 40. Star Christian Church – Clontarf Beach State School Hall. Every Sunday – Morning Service at 9.30am. Evening Service at 5pm. Come fired up and expectant! Star Church

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is a great, young church located on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula. A Pentecostal community connected with the Australian Christian Churches. We passionately want God’s presence in our lives, desire to be trained and knowledgeable in His Word, hungry for the supernatural, excelling in our service and hospitable at life. For more information visit www.starchurch.org.au

Monthly Events... Hindu Cultural Hub (HCB) at Clayfield – Monthly Cultural congregation – Bar-Jai Community Hall, 178 Alexandra Road, Clayfield Qld 4011. Pooja by Hindu Priest, Bajan and Kirtan by devotees, monthly religious updates / guest speakers on spiritual (or) yoga techniques. Prasatham with vegetarian dinner served. For more details contact 0469 016 416 or visit www. hinduculturalhub.org The John Oxley District Orchid Society – Meeting – We pride ourselves on being a friendly Society and new members and guests are always welcome at our meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm. Venue is Oxley Bowls Club, 24-30 Englefield Road, Oxley. Please contact Sonia Addison 3277 5825 or jodosinc@hotmail.com for more information The Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association – Gold Coast Bhajan – monthly Bhajans held every third Friday of the month starting at 7.15am at the Helensvale Community Centre - 31 Discovery Rd, Helensvale. Activities include Bhajan recitals, short educational presentations and free vegetarian dinner. All are cordially invited to attend. For further information please contact Director/ Religious Activities, Mr S Barataraj on 0417 588 839 or gchcan@gmail.com or visit www. goldcoasthindu.org Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland (OHM Queensland) – Monthly Bhajans held every first Saturday of Malayalam calendar. Activities include Bhajans, Malayalam Class, Library service, religious short educational presentations, vegetarian dinner etc. For further information please contact President Krishnan AK on 0418 727 570 or ohmqueensland@gmail.com Shirdi Sai Sansthan Brisbane Ltd – Shirdi Saibaba Bhajans and Aaratis – last Saturday every month. 5.30pm at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn Qld 4113. Dhoop Aarati, Bhajans, Ashtotaram, Shej Aarati and Mahaprasad at 7.40pm. For more details contact 0416 813 747 or 0479 143 724 – visit www.shirdisaibrisbane.org or follow on facebook Shirdi sai baba Brisbane Mata Amritananadamayi Centre – Brisbane: Regular Satsangs are held at 32 Burnside Crescent, Westlake on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 4 pm. Spiritual chanting, singing, reading and Arati are followed by a prasad meal. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamavali chanting takes place at the Sri Selva Vinayakar Kovil at South Maclean on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 am. Register your interest for IAM Meditation courses. www.ammaaustralia. org.au; facebook: Amma Brisbane Satsang. Contact: brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.au; ph: 07 3715 8278 Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events please visit www. sriselvavinayakar.org Yoga in Daily Life – Satsang and Full Moon Meditation – Satsang every last Saturday of the Month from 5-7pm with Rajastani Bhajans, meditation & Prasad. Purnima Full Moon Meditation from 7:45pm - 8:30pm (see our website for dates). Regular daily Yoga & Meditation Classes. Shiv Mandir is open daily for Darsan. Website: yidlbris.org, Email: brisbane@yogaindailylife.org Call 07 3865 6533

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Astrology Aries (21st March to 20th April): Keep a conciliatory and solutionoriented approach, this month. Whatever issues you have been facing – it would be best to stay open minded and approach them with a positive mind. If you can handle them and move ahead with them – great – and if not, well, time is the best healer. Work is busy and buzzing on 2nd and 3rd, and that’s actually a good thing. If you are a student, be open to guidance and assistance from classmates and seniors. Venus is now retrograde – and in your 7th House – which means troubles in routine work, marriage, committed relations and business partnerships. Stay patient and calm, says Ganesha. Remember one thing that differences and tiffs are temporary; so do not take any such step for which you might have to repent later. Are you making travel plans now? Well, chances of your going on a pilgrimage or where a spiritual Guru resides, or even to a higher institute of learning are foreseen – as around 11th – Jupiter makes a major move to your 9th House – Sagittarius. This will be hugely relieving for you – though results will manifest gradually. 12th and 13th bring another wave of work flurry. There will be opportunities and decisions. Go slow, though, as a plenty of astral re-alignment is in the pipeline. Soon, Venus becomes direct in Libra – which is another reason to rejoice. Mars moves to Pisces – your 12th, which means, at the same time you have to guard against wastefulness, risks and overindulgences. Most notably, Rahu enters Cancer, while Ketu enters Capricorn. Both these planets will be traversing through your 4/10 House axis. Finally, Mercury turns retrograde in Sagittarius – your 9th. Whew – too much happening! Take a deep breath and don’t worry. This is a tiem of mixed blessings. Love blooms. But, at work, you may be expected to work extra hours. Around 24th, Sun also moves to your 9th House – joining the cosmic party there. Spotlight falls on you! On 26th, you are in a work-related dilemma, or maybe it’s a choice between work and home. You are the best judge! With too many tasks to complete, you seem to be running against time. Don’t stress yourself over this; it’s just a passing phase. Taurus (21st April to 21st May): As the month begins, take time out to sit with your loved ones. They will love you more for this! On 2nd and 3rd, domestic matters keep you busy. Are you re-arranging furniture at your residence? Work takes a busy stance, as the weekend approaches. 5th sees you in an enthusiastic mood. You wish to enhance your income, but it would be best to stick to conservative and ethical routes, says Ganesha. A work conflict awaits you on 7th or 8th. Just be as amiable as you can. Overall, presence of two major planets, Sun and Jupiter, in your 7th House isn’t a good indicator for your long-term relationships – be it marriage, business partnerships or committed/ live-in equations. Just bide your time; this is not a time to take a life-altering decision. Steer clear of arrogant and harsh behavior. On 11th, Jupiter moves to its own Sign – Sagittarius – your 8th House. This is a beginning of a long-term planetary stance; results won’t be manifest immediately. Meanwhile, Mars moving through your 10th House - along with Ketu - will keep you immersed in work activities. Note that some heavy duty cosmic shifting is aligned for the next few days. So, while a lot remains same on surface, there is plenty of internal churning. Stay centered! Around 14th, there’s good news, as Venus becomes direct in Libra. Mars moves to your 11th House Pisces. Another positive indication! A major astral lash happens around 16th, when Rahu-Ketu move Signs, taking your 3/9 House axis – in a long-term placement. And, as if this was not enough – Mercury turns retrograde, around the same time. Whew! Naturally, you run for cover – and love comes to your rescue. A new found partner enchants you. Ones playing the field have a ball! Travel plans scheduled, however, may meet some glitches, especially if they are work related. Be careful, and postpone to the next month. Distractions galore! This may make you miss a deadline, warns Ganesha. Students looking for an employment opportunity to add to their pocket money are advised to stop neglecting their studies; complete your education first! Love, electric physical chemistry and maddening attraction light up your life, as the month ends. Steer clear of temptations, if you are married/ committed. Gemini (22nd May to 21st June): Money is on your mind on the 1st. Avoid short term travel for work or business on 2nd and 3rd, as it may largely be fruitless. Work remains busy and frenzied, though. On 4th, a younger sibling needs your guidance and support. Be there! 5th and 6th brings minor setbacks on the financial and personal fronts. You may be surprised or hurt by someone’s unexpected behavior or stance. By 7th, you may be grumpy, but the New Moon from 8th will surely bring you out of the blues, assures Ganesha. Cash on the positives that rally around you – look carefully. Don’t neglect your health, at any cost, at this time. By 11th, a major planetary change is taking place. Jupiter moves to Sagittarius – your 7th House. Results will manifest over the next one year. By 12th, you seem to be getting restless. Is it about the laggard career growth? Continue

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relentlessly, as learning and hard work will always keep you in good stead. Soon enough, many cosmic changes take place- which will improve things considerably. While Venus becomes direct in Libra – your 5th House, Mars moves to Pisces – your 10th. Most notably, Rahu moves to Cancer whereas Ketu enters Capricorn, as both now traverse over your 2/8 House axis. Last, but probably the most notoriously (in terms of immediate results), Mercury turns retrograde in your 7th House. Be very careful with your words and expressions, especially when it concerns your confirmed, precious relations. Thankfully, the picture is bright and lovely on 19th and 20th, what with Venus making your life charming and love-infused. It’s also an excellent time for creative activities and some sizzling bedroom chemistry. Just stay amicable and flexible, though. By 24th, Sun also joins the planetary party in your 7th House. Business partnerships and marriage related stuff come to the fore-front. On 26th, are you thinking of making some extra money? Well, nice, but don’t go the unethical or untrusted route. Illusions are likely, so stay guarded. At home, discontent and disconnect may leave you dazed; try to settle the matters amicably. Be the bighearted, forgiving one in your precious equations. Cancer (22nd June to 22nd July): Be strong and tenacious, and don’t let anyone’s harsh behavior or comments bog you down. Have confidence in yourself, and those you truly matter! By 2nd or 3rd, your faith will be restored. Success makes you happy, nicely diverting your mind from what’s not working at the moment. On 5th, home and loved ones top your mind space. Are you thinking about a bigger, more luxurious home? Things are slower than usual, given retrogression of Venus, so your dreams may have to wait for some more time, feels Ganesha. Stay calm and sorted, while handling the rough weather on the personal front too. Try a refreshing activity to soothe your senses on 9th or 10th. Business requires extra effort at this time. Around 11th, Jupiter moves to Sagittarius – your 6th House. This is a longterm planetary move, results of which will manifest over the coming months. On surface, for now, you won’t notice much effect of this, as you remain immersed in sorting your closest relations. Things noticeably get better, as soon Venus turns direct in Libra – your 4th House. You will feel more in command of your skills – at work too. If you are a student, Ganesha has a reason for you to smile. With Sun moving through your 5th House, expect good tidings in education, romance, creative activities and skill-building. By 17th, there’s a lot happening on the cosmic front – with Mars entering Pisces, Mercury turning retrograde – and most notably, Rahu entering your Sign and Ketu moving to Capricorn – your 7th House. On 19th, the good old Moon compels you to become active on the career front. Mars, too, shall help a great deal in this regard. Entrepreneurs will be supported too. Love blooms, and your home life gets smoother. Isn’t life perfect? Enjoy to the hilt! For marriage, sadly, things may not be all rosy – as your spouse may not be responsive. Well, nothing is impossible, if you try, hints Ganesha. By 24th, Sun moves to your 6th House. Take care of your health and wellbeing. On 26th and 27th, avoid getting into conflicts with your bosses and superiors at work. Belligerence won’t help you! As the month ends, you are thinking about a home improvement project. Or, planning to propose a beloved? Good going. Leo (23rd July to 22nd August): Value long-term gains and intangible, humane benefits over quick, material albeit momentary profits, tell you the stars, as the month begins. You are determined to boost your prospects, but it would be best to move ahead after deliberation and planning, says Ganesha. 3rd and 4th are days asking you to focus on self-growth and health. Review your current lifestyle, and make the needed changes. On 5th, you are brimming with physical drive and desire. Go slow, as you may lad into trouble; don’t trust anyone new. With Jupiter and Sun both in your 10th House, you seem to be quite assured about work and professional arena. This leaves you with free time; use it wisely. Avoid work travel on 6th or 7th. 8th is all about home and family. Be there! If you are a student, stars indicate a great time for you. Around 11th, Jupiter shifts to its own Sign Sagittarius – your 5th House. This is a good move, results of which will manifest in the coming one year. More planetary changes take place now. For business persons, some tough competition awaits on 15th/ 16th. Take the challenge! At work, you slog to be in the good books of your boss. Venus soon becomes direct, bringing you great relief. Mars makes a move, while Mercury becomes retrograde. And, quite notably, Rahu moves to Cancer, your 12th House, and Ketu moves to Capricorn, your 6th House. This is a longterm cosmic alignment, so results may not immediately manifest. On 19th, you meet someone influential – or your social contacts add up. As Venus transits through Libra your 3rd House, you are attracted towards things you like to do (hobbies, probably long forgotten). You share a wonderful bond with your sibling/s. Watch your coffers! On 26th, an additional expense makes you jittery. Sun has moved to Sagittarius now – which brings you popularity. But, Jupiter becomes combust here – so your luck may flounder a bit. Things may not be all rosy, but stay positive and optimistic. Rest assured,

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though, as the month ends on a happy note. Virgo (23rd August to 22nd September): Love brings happiness, but finances give you jitters, as the month begins. Malefic Rahu moving through your 12th House increases expenses. Plan your finances with a long-term perspective. On 3rd and 4th, planets bring happiness – with love and cozy moments. Beware, though – if you are single – your elders may pressurize you to get married. Reveal candidly, if there’s someone in your life, or get ready to comply with your family’s demands. 5th and 6th get dominated by finance and family related matters. It is not that you earn less, but your desire for more seems to become stronger now. Be realistic, says Ganesha. Spend time with your siblings too. If a work/ business related trip is on your agenda, schedule it now – as you should avoid travel later in the month. Around 10th/11th, a long term planetary change takes place – Jupiter moves to optimistic Sagittarius – your 4th House. On 12th, your mind remains filled with work and ambition. However, things may not move as swiftly as you desire. Barring a few troubles at workplace, though, there may not be much scuffle – on surface. As for the cosmos – it is another story. In the days that ensue, a plenty of planetary changes are lined up. Don’t worry, though, as the results of all of them won’t be manifest immediately. Venus becomes direct in Libra – your 2nd House. Mars enters Pisces – your 7th. Be careful; don’t get aggressive or harsh in relationships/ partnerships. In a long term planetary moves, Rahu shifts to your 11th House – Cancer, while Ketu moves to your 5th House Capricorn. And, your Sign ruler Mercury turns retrograde. Avoid major purchases or financial decisions. 19th and 20th are great days – enjoy while this lasts. You may miss an opportunity that surfaces, but planets throw it your way again on 23rd/ 24th. Business brings gains; professionals perform well. Stay careful in the domain of relationships; keep a conciliatory approach. By 25th, Sun moves to Sagittarius, your 4th House. Spotlight falls on your heart and house. Think positive, wish positive! Health remains good, and the home turf brings you happiness. However, don’t jump on every new opportunity that comes along. Not everything that shines is gold! Libra (23rd September to 22nd October): The month begins on a busy, hectic note. Make sure that you pass this test and give your best. On 2nd, instead of stressing, focus on enhancing your skills and efficiency – as this will help you achieve more in less time and effort, hints Ganesha. This will raise your position at your workplace. Around 3rd, Mercury shifts to Sagittarius (your 3rd House), while retrograde Venus reenters your Sign. You will be out-spoken, but not very confident. But, you realize how important it is to explain your ideas effectively. So, on 5th and 6th, personality and communications development remains top on your agenda. Delays and setbacks are likely, but carry on relentlessly. In personal realm, things are not easy, as Venus is retrograde – and it gets influenced by Saturn too. Panic not; all you need to do is be patient! From 9th through 11th, you must stay on guard against seasonal ailments and infections. At the same time, optimism makes a grand comeback in your life and interactions, as Jupiter moves to Sagittarius – your 3rd House. Now, many planetary changes are lined up in the next few days. But, before that you must take time out to spend with your family and loved ones. Soon, Venus becomes direct. Rejoice! Mars, however, enters Pisces, your 6th – which means there is even greater need to take care of your health, well-being and work equations. Around 17th, one of the biggest cosmic shuffle takes place – Rahu moves to Cancer, while Ketu starts its journey from Capricorn – and your 4/10 House axis gets under their shadow. Around 18th, Mercury turns retrograde. Too much! But, don’t worry – not everything manifests immediately. Anyway, 19th and 20th are great days, but do take care in monetary matters. Romance and love fill the air now. Are you falling for someone in your neighborhood? There are plenty of orders in business, while a happy buzz pervades the work sphere. Around 23rd/ 24th, Sun also moves to your 3rd House – Sagittarius, where Jupiter becomes combust and Mercury is retrograde. 26th is a frenzied day. The happy month seems to be coming to an end on a rather stressful note. Stay guarded and calm. Scorpio (23rd October to 22nd November): A change is on the horizon. Have you been looking for a job? Maybe a transfer or relocation is on the agenda. Whatever it is, this may also mean better designation and remuneration. 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times shall continue, provided you stay determined and dedicated. But, momentarily, there may be some chaos. Blame it on the cosmic drama that’s soon to unfurl – with so many planetary moves in the course of the next few days. Jupiter and Mercury now move through your 2nd House - there will be lots of talking. Travel is likely too, but stay guarded. Soon, Venus becomes direct in Libra – your 12th House. Take a deep breath – avoid temptations. Mars moves to Pisces – your 5th House. Crafty Mercury turns retrograde in 2nd House, auguring some challenges. Most importantly, in a major astral move, Rahu shifts to Cancer – your 9th House, and Ketu takes charge of Capricorn – your 3rd House. Results of this will manifest in the coming months. Vibes on the 19th don’t let you think straight. You may not be well, possibly. Take a break from work, if you can. On 22nd and 23rd, your mantra should be to conserve – resources, energy and efforts, says Ganesha. In relationships and family equations, be candid and clear – but also polite and tactful. Misunderstandings are likely. After 24th, with combust Jupiter and retrograde Mercury in your 2nd House – expenses may rise. Health may suffer too. Careful! Do not abandon your fitness plans. As the month ends, you wish to indulge yourself. Hit by cupid’s arrows, you wish to spend time in close company of a special one. Sagittarius (23rd November to 21st December): As the month begins, businesses may gain from foreign connections and networks. Professionals, however, may not be comfortable with their present work-place. Go slow and measured, if you wish to change your job, suggests Ganesha. Better still – wait for some time. Work on personal growth and skill enhancement. At home, take some time to spend with your younger sibling/ s or cousin on the 3rd. On 4th, you may spend on a ritual or religious ceremony. Now, Mercury moves to your Sign, while retrograde Venus reenters Libra – your 11th House. An old relation may come to the forefront, or you may question the integrity and commitment level in a certain bond. There is uneasiness in your relationships. You may not be getting due support from your near ones – or so you may think. On 5th or 6th, a delay may lead to missed opportunity. On 7th and 8th, you are again immersed in some spiritual or religious task. Are you in a pilgrimage? It’s quite likely, as now the grand teacher of the Universe Jupiter enters your Sign – in a long term planetary placement. Watch your step – and your moves in every area of life – on 12th and 13th. Sometimes greatest lessons of life come from the biggest losses! There is chaos mid-month, as a major planetary churn takes place now. Venus turns direct in your 11th House – which is a positive sign for your relationships – and gains. Mars moves to your 4th House – Pisces – bringing a fresh dose of optimism. Mercury turns retrograde in your Sign, though. Most importantly, in a notable long-term move, Rahu moves to your 8th House Cancer, while Ketu makes home in your 2nd – Capricorn. Rahu and Ketu transit through your 8/2 House axis may affect your financial and physical health. You have to put every step cautiously now. Irrespective of this, you are cheerful and radiant on 19th and 20th. Romance and love bloom too! If you are planning to propose to a long-admired prospect, Ganesha sends his blessings and good wishes. Wedding bells may not be far. On 24th, Sun shifts to your Sign, adding tremendously to your vitality and popularity. But, you may not be thinking straight on 26th. Sit back and reflect! Love brings some tensions and squabbles, but nothing will break your strong equation. Capricorn (22nd December to 20th January): The month begins on a happy note, mostly thanks to your personal dedication and concerted efforts to keep everything in top shape. Your financial health remains sound; you remain attentive to the needs and aspirations of partners, younger ones and sibling/s. Benevolent Jupiter has a direct aspect over your 5th House. This is indicative of the cosmic support for couples eager to bear a child. Around 2nd, Mercury shifts to your 12th House, while Venus, in retrogression, reenters Libra – your 10th House. On 5th, an amazingly lucrative deal may fall in your lap, though its finalization may be delayed. You can look forward to a great time at the personal front, too. If you are in love, planets are likely to encourage you to get hitched. On 10th and 11th, education, spirituality and higher learning enchant you. At this time, in a long-term move, Jupiter enters its own Sign, Sagittarius - your 12th House. On 12th, you feel a bit unsure; this makes you hesitant, in making commitments. A religious ceremony or visit is foreseen for 13th/ 14th. In days that ensue, lots of cosmic movement is in store. Venus, considered your biggest ally, becomes direct. Mars moves to your 3rd – Pisces. You now march ahead with bountiful confidence. Most notably, around 17th, Rahu moves to Cancer – your 7th House – and Ketu enters your Sign. Soon enough, Mercury turns retrograde. What an astral hustle! Mercury, Mars and Venus ensure immediate effects, while Rahu, Ketu and Jupiter will take their own sweet time. On 19th and 20th, you obviously are quite a flitter – unable to stay set on any one idea. By the way, you have a soft corner for someone in office. Don’t you? Well, the feelings are becoming stronger and

deeper, as Venus is sending its arrows right, left and center! Get ready for an exciting love life! In business, on 23rd, you come across a good prospect, but converting may be a challenge. In job, be careful with words and numbers, for mistakes may cost you dearly. Around 24th, Sun moves to Sagittarius. On 26th, you are juggling responsibilities. Expenses rise! Although you try your best to keep misapprehensions at bay, problems keep coming back. Being positive will help, sums Ganesha. Aquarius (21st January to 18th February): You shall manage to organize funds to initiate debt repayments, early in the month. With Saturn present in your 12th House, you must plan your finances with a long-term view, keeping enough provision for contingencies. There may be some ongoing issues in your marital life, or in a partnership business. Try your best to mitigate the situation. Ones studying must do their best to devote ample time to revision. It seems, however, that you are not giving due attention to your health and fitness. Watch out! This is a heavy duty month for planetary changes – so you must remain centered and conserve your energies. Around 3rd/ 4th, Mercury shifts to your 11th House, while retrograde Venus reenters your 9th House – Libra. On 5th, sit down to review a recent business loss; seek the reason behind this setback. Is it to do with the negligence and lack of commitment on your or your team’s part? Retrograde Venus in your 9th House now reveals the true colors of some of your key people. Learn your lessons! Sun and Jupiter in the 10th House promise progress. 8th and 9th are positive days. In a noteworthy cosmic move, around 11th, Jupiter enters your 11th House. Saturn continues its journey through your 12th House. Mars soon moves to your 2nd House, becoming your savior. Venus too becomes direct. Quite notably, around 17th, Rahu enters Cancer - your 6th House, while Ketu enters Capricorn – your 12th House. Later, Mercury turns retrograde. Whew! On 19th, curiosity makes you explore unexplored territories. There is a likelihood of your missing out on an important point, or making errors; double check. If you have been contemplating buying a new gadget, this is not the right time. In relationships, communicate your issues and listen to your partner. Around 24th, Sun moves to Sagittarius – your 11th. On 26th, a complex task leaves you restless. Don’t hesitate in seeking assistance, suggests Ganesha. As the month draws to a close, you feel a strong urge to make a mark, and curate a grand lifestyle. As Jupiter is combust and Mercury is retrograde now – just stay prepared for delays. Pisces (19th February to 20th March): Love brings trifle squabbles or overpossessiveness, as the month begins. Give space to your partner, suggests Ganesha. Professionals remain busy, immersed neck deep in work. Around 2nd/3rd - Mercury shifts to your 11th House, while retrograde Venus reenters Libra – your 8th. On 5th you may be dismayed or emotionally hurt. Hang on, as this will get better soon. On 7th, you remain somewhat quiet or subdued. 8th is the New Moon day, which is sure to bring you out of your shell. You will be inspired, brimming with hope. Moon now connects with Jupiter, facilitating opportunities for gains and growth. Mercury moving through your 10th House prompts you to cut corners. Don’t! Around 10th / 11th - ruler of your Sign Jupiter moves to its (other) abode - the fiery Sagittarius - your 10th House. Good tidings continue. Positive influence of Jupiter over your 2nd House will add strength to your financial position – but this will happen gradually. At the moment, you may be in some discomfort, given the ongoing issues in your personal life. A plenty of cosmic drama ensues in coming few days. Aggressive Mars moves to your Sign; this will keep you energized and active. Venus becomes direct – ringing in even better news. Mercury, however, turns retrograde in Sagittarius – your 10th House. Most notably, malefic Rahu shifts to Cancer - your 5th House, while Ketu enters Capricorn – your 11th House – associated changes here will manifest over the coming few months. On 19th and 20th, selling off an old asset is on your mind, or maybe some financial decisions. However, with Mercury in retrogression - results are likely to be delayed. It is good to wait, thus. Venus is now direct in your 8th House. This makes you detached, prompting you to work from your comfort zone. You shall be averse to taking risks. However, Mars moving through your Sign views Venus in the 8th House. This leads to a strong urge to strike it big for enjoying a lavish lifestyle. Quite contradictory notions – so watch your mind! Focus on now and present – instead of living in your pipe dreams. Around 24th, Sun makes it foray into Sagittarius – joining the cosmic party in your 10th House. 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Fans to unite for historic Australia v Lebanon football match!

THE Caltex Socceroos will take on the Lebanon Cedars in an international friendly game at ANZ Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday 20 November 2018. The warm up match is a historic moment for Australian football fans. It will be the first time the Caltex Socceroos have played against Lebanon in Australia and a celebration of Lebanon’s first qualification for the AFC Asian Cup tournament since 2000.

The match will also commemorate the Caltex Socceroos career of legendary striker Tim Cahill who will bid farewell to Australian fans. Cahill has scored 50 goals in 107 national team appearances and is considered one of the greatest ever Socceroos. David Gallop, CEO of Football Federation Australia said: “We’ve never played Lebanon in Australia before and the Lebanese people have a very important place in the Australian community,”

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India Just Unveiled the World’s Tallest Statue, and It’s Twice as Big as the Statue of Liberty By Sarah Cascone NARENDRA Modi, India’s prime minister, unveiled the world’s tallest statue on Wednesday as military aircraft flew overhead and released flower petals and colored balloons in the shape of the Indian flag. The 597-foot-tall bronze sculpture, called the Statue of Unity, dwarfs the previous title holder, the 420foot Spring Temple Buddha in China, and is roughly twice as big as New York City’s Statue of Liberty. The massive monument depicts the country’s first deputy prime minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875– 1950), and has been erected in his home state of Gujarat. Patel, who would have turned 143 yesterday, helped unite the modern state of India following Partition in 1947, earning him the nickname the “Iron Man of India.” “This statue is an answer to all those who question India’s power and might,” said Modi during his remarks, calling the massive artwork “a symbol of India’s integrity and resolve,” and noting that “Patel converted India’s diversity into its biggest strength.” The piece cost 29.9 billion rupees ($430 million) and required some 2,000 workers to erect. Half the bill was footed by the Gujarat government, and the rest by the federal government or donations. (Controversially, the bronze cladding for the work was produced in China even as the government is promoting a “Made in India” campaign.) The work of Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, the project has been in the works since 2010, when it was commissioned by Modi, then chief minister

25, 2018, Indian workers carry on construction works at the Statue Of Unity, a monument dedicated to Indian independence leader Vallabhbhai Patel. Photo by Sam Panthaky/AFP/Getty Images. of his home state of Gujarat. Times of India. “I can’t even The construction process recall how many governments took nearly three years, and I have worked for to provide required 7,416,080 cubic the sculptures of their leaders. feet of cement, 25,000 tons But I do remember the story of steel, and 1,700 tons of behind each sculpture I have bronze. made and why they are unique Sutar, who will turn 94 in in their own way.” February, claims to have The hope is that the new created more than 200 statue will become a major monumental sculptures tourist attraction, although over the course of his 60- it’s home on the Narmada year career, beginning with River near the Sardar Sarovar the 45-foot-tall Chambal Dam—also named for Patel— monument, carved from is quite remote. Getting to a single rock in Madhya Sadhu Bet, as the spot has Pradesh. To sculpt Patel, been christened, will be a Sutar referenced over 2,000 challenge as the nearest town, photographs. According to the Kevadia, isn’t accessible by artist’s website, building the plane. And once you get there, world’s tallest sculpture is his there are no regulated taxis or “long-cherished dream.” public transportation to bring Some 150 countries have tourists to the statue, which all been gifted copies of could lead to tourists paying Sutar’s 1969 bust of Mahatma exorbitant fees to ride in Gandhi, created for the private vehicles. centenary celebrations of the It will cost 350 rupees leader’s birth. The original ($4.75) to take an elevator to is prominently housed at the statue’s viewing galleries India’s Parliament. The artist and museum, perched almost estimates he has made over 500 feet above the ground. 350 statues of Gandhi over the (The official website includes course of his career. a bus ticket option but “Governments come and offers no details about from go but their love for statues where it departs.) Officials remains,” Sutar told the are predicting 15,000 daily

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visitors, and the monument complex includes a 52-room hotel, shopping center, and designated selfie spot in what’s been dubbed the Valley of Flowers. But not everyone is welcoming the monument. Some in the local community oppose the piece, with local news outlets reporting that thousands of police officers are currently patrolling the area as protests have turned violent. Some farmers and tribal activists are calling for compensation for land seized by the government for the memorial and other civic projects; a number of protesters were reportedly detained this week. “Instead of spending money on a giant statue, the government should have used it for farmers in the district,” Vijendra Tadvi, a local farmer, told the BBC. Despite the Statue of Unity’s title, the artwork has also been seen by some as a calculated political move by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. The right-wing party, founded in 1951, has been accused

Ram V. Sutar working on the Statue of Unity. Photo courtesy of Ram V. Sutar.

by some of attempting to appropriate Patel’s legacy even though he was a member of the BJP’s rival, the Indian National Congress party. Controversies aside, it’s worth noting that the Statue of Unity may not be the world’s largest for long. Just off the coast of Mumbai, in the Arabian Sea, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial is slated to reach a height of 695 feet when it is completed in 2021. Chhatrapati Shivaji, a Hindu warrior king renowned for fighting Muslims who

died in 1680, will be depicted on horseback. That work, too, is politically fraught, with Mohan Guruswamy, president of Center For Policy Alternatives, a public policy organization, telling TIME that the statue serves as “a symbol of Hindu-Muslim conflict.” The London Times also reports that there are concerns that the construction, pegged at a cost of upwards of $500 million, could irreparably harm the local marine ecosystem.

PM Modi Greets People On Diwali, To Spend Festival With Army By Arun Nair

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind greeted people on the occasion of Diwali." The prime minister is visiting Kedarnath today to offer prayers at the Himalayan shrine and review Kedarpur. He is expected to inspect the reconstruction projects underway at Kedarpuri, news agency PTI reported. Like every year, PM Modi is expected to celebrate the festival with Army jawans. Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital, which is already poor, is expected to deteriorate further as the people burst crackers to celebrate the festival. At 6 am, the air quality was recorded at "poor" category". This year, PM Modi would offer prayers at the Kedarnath shrine on Diwali. After becoming the prime minister in 2014, PM Modi had spent Diwali at Siachen with Army jawans. In 2015, he had visited the Punjab border on Diwali. His visit had coincided with 50 years of the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The next year, PM Modi was in Himachal

Pradesh, where he spent time with the IndoTibetan Border Police or ITBP personnel at a border outpost. He had spent his fourth Diwali as prime minister with soldiers at Gurez in Jammu and Kashmir last year. A new Guinness World Record was set in Ayodhya, the centre of Yogi Adityanath's grand Diwali celebrations, with 3 lakh earthen lamps illuminating the banks of river Sarayu. Rishi Nath, official adjudicator of the Guinness World Records, made the announcement that the record was created at the 'Deepotsav' event. "A total of 3,01,152 diyas were lit up simultaneously for five minutes, which is a new record," Mr Nath said in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook. The target was to light 3.35 lakh diyas on both sides of ghats at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya. Last year, 1.75 lakh diyas were lit during Diwali celebrations. Delhi's air quality is expected to deteriorate to 'severe plus emergency' category after Diwali on November 8 even if "partial

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PM Modi had spent his fourth Diwali in office with soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir last year. (File)

toxic crackers" are burned compared to last year, the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said. Like every year, the prime minister said he would celebrate Diwali with Army jawans and share pictures of his experience.

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