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From the Publisher THE winds are here it must be Ekka Time, that is right August is here and so are the winds and India Day Fair. Hope to see you all at India Day Fair on 20th August at Roma Street Parkland.Well the elections are over, thank God for that, the census on 9th of August was out on the back burner while the election took centre stage, this is how ABS feels, a lot more promotion and community consultation could have taken place if it was not for the elections. There have been a lot of speculations on social media about religious belief, especially the section where it says no religion; some do not want to declare that, other religious groups are encouraging their people to declare their religion truly and openly. It will be interesting to see the figures once it has been collated. There are legal implications of not filling in the census form, but the legitimacy of the imposed fine is challengeable. All Mandir and other Hindu religious organisation are gearing up for Krishna Janam Astami, Diva Jyothi Jagriti Sanasthan has already held their function at Gayatri Mandir Boondall, traditionally this is the first major function of the incoming committee. On that note I would like to congratulate Daven Kumar and his committee on their election as the new management committee for Hindu Society of Queensland. It is good to see a young team at the helm. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio have proudly supported many successful events in July, Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla concert by Shen and his students, an event that I particularly like; it gives me great pleasure to see the young kids learning our traditional art form. The Neha Kakkar show, once again another sold out event, Ek Shaam Kanha ke Naam another event with capacity crowd. Congratulations to the team at BAPS Swaminarayan temple for the Rath Yatra, I was privileged to be part of the starting rituals and prayers with the Santos. Next up I will talk about EID Down Under, Ali Gafoor and his team just did a marvellous job of organising this mega festival. Eid Down under formerly known as Eid Fest, has come of age, so many variety of stalls and participation from the wider multicultural community was pleasing to see. Next up Lord Mayors multicultural business awards, this year saw a record number of attendees at city Hall. As a new member
Inside • Letters to the Editor........................2 • Migration Matters............................4 • Local News..................................5-27 • Who, What, Where, When....28 & 30 • Health & Well Being................34-37 • Real Estate................................38-43 • Business Directory.......................44-45 • Classifieds....................................45-46 • Astrology...........................................46 • What’s On................................46-51 • Bollywood & Entertainment...52-53 • Sport............................................54-55 2 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2016
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of Lord Mayor’s multicultural roundtable, it was a good opportunity for me to meet other members of the multicultural roundtable. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s awards. Let’s talk about Neha Kakkar show in Brisbane, what an amazing show, a capacity crowd and full on masti, as one would expect, it had been while since I had last been to Tivoli, a good venue for the show according to me, some people did not know what expect, congratulations to the team for putting on such a mega houseful show. I had the opportunity to meet Dr Srinivasan of Jeevan Blood bank, what an amazing gentlemen, there are so many good people out there doing so much for the community. Congratulations to the Pacific Islands reference group for a wonderful Island night, it is always a pleasure to attend and enjoy some tropical delights. I was honoured to be the MC for Radio 4EBs annual dinner and dance, this annual event is always a pleasure to attend, a very good representation by all groups this year. Another impressive event was the inaugural gala dinner night by University of Queensland Indian Students Society, these students did us proud by hosting such a beautiful program in a well organised and coordinated manner, really really proud of them. Another pleasant task I had was being a guest of honour at the Queensland Fiji Football Association’s Queensland Battle of the Giants soccer tournament, being the founder president of this association it makes me proud to see that the flame we ignited about fourteen years ago has been kept alive by some dedicated individuals. The organisation and the tournament has come long way and has grown significantly. This was the biggest tournament of its kind, President Munaf and his team needs to be congratulated on bringing this tournament up to this standard. It is good to see that QFFA is attracting some good corporate sponsorship, I hope the momentum is kept up. I would like thank, Munaf and his committee for the kind hospitality in the Bula Lounge with other VIPs and sponsors. Being a full on Month I am sure I have missed mentioning some event, my apologies. Until Next month Happy Reading, Umesh Chandra
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Brown Plains store owner robbed at knife point By Rajani Chaudhary Australian Indian Radio
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AUSTRALIA’S women beat New Zealand 24-17 to win the first ever Olympic rugby sevens gold medal, after Great Britain lost to Canada for bronze. Favourites Australia outscored the Black Ferns four tries to three, with two of those coming while New Zealand's Portia Woodman was in the sin bin. Meanwhile, Britain's women missed out on Olympic medal as they lost 33-10. "If we've inspired any girls to take up rugby, we've done our job," said GB captain Emily Scarratt. Britain, beaten 25-7 by New Zealand in the last four earlier on Monday 8 August, trailed 26-5 at half-time. Canada, who had lost to Britain in earlier
pool game, took full advantage of Scarratt's yellow card for a deliberate knock on. Tries by Jasmine Joyce and Danielle Waterman were little consolation, as third seeds Canada put in a physical performance, dominating at the breakdown. BBC Sport
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BROWN Plains store ‘Salt N Spice’ owner Neelu Sharma came face to face with every shop owner’s worst nightmare, on 30 July at approximately 7pm while she was closing for the evening two robbers yielding a knife entered her shop and demanded money. Neelu spoke with Australian Indian Radio on how the tragic events of this night has affected her as not only a business owner but as a woman. On the night of the robbery, Neelu while closing for the night was talking to her husband over the phone when two adults with covered faces entered her shop armed with a knife and demanded she hand over the cash. Standing behind the counter with nowhere to escape one of the assailants held a knife close to her and continued to demand money. Neelu tried to escape and suffered a deep cut to the hand, with bleeding hand she was forced to open the till and give their daily takings. They also demanded her mobile so that she could not get any outside help. This brave business woman, not knowing that the police were on the way drove herself to get medical assistance. Her husband Sumant could hear her screams through the phone and knew something was wrong, he called the police and headed to the shop. The police later questioned Neelu about the incident and are continuing with the investigation. Sumant and Neelu have worked hard to build there shop up, this cowardly act has left Neelu feeling scared to go into the shop alone. The incident has left her very shaken, she thinks twice before she opens the door
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even for a family member. She believes that the robbers thought that she was an easy target being a woman and that she would not fight much. This is something that her and her husband never thought would happen to them or their business. They believed that an Indian grocery store would not be a target for robbery as they don’t hold much cash on the premises. This robbery proves this thinking incorrect. Neelu and Sumant want to spread this message to the community especially the Indian community not to think that it can’t happen to you. Sumant as a husband and protector wants to warn others about safety, what happened to his wife cannot be changed but we can learn a lesson from it and secure our working environment for women. Family, friends and customers have been showing support by way of cards and flowers and also listening and encouraging her. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio wish her a speedy recovery and continued success.
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My Life in web of Miracles book launch MY life in a web of Miracles a book by Brij M Ram was launched at Albany Creek library on Saturday 30th July. Mr R L Prasad, who has written few books himself, welcomed everyone to the book launch and he talked about the importance of education, he shared some of his early recollections of Mrs Brij M. Ram. The book launch was attended by many eminent Fiji Indian community, family and fireinds. Mrs Brij M. Ram is a Brisbane based author. Born and educated in Fiji Islands, she completed her primary, secondary and tertiary education and graduated as a teacher. After a long and distinguished career teaching in several schools in Fiji, she, together with her husband, fellow teacher Master Sant Ram, and four children, migrated to New Zealand in 1989 where she briefly continued teaching. Later, the family moved to Brisbane where she now lives in retirement i.e. enjoying Bowls at Pine Rivers Club.
In her book she ranges far and wide covering subjects close to her heart. She has a deep faith and belief in the existence and power of miracles and the invisible hand of fate that determines one’s destiny. She recounts her personal experiences and examines how metaphysical and spiritual perspectives have influenced and shaped her life. She writes with a passion and readers may find the anecdotes she narrates, and her thoughts and ideas, stimulating and inspiring. Mrs Brij M. Ram has previously written two other books titled Amar Jyoti and New Zealand ke Raseele Rangeele Phal. She thanked Mr Vijendra Kumar, former editor of Fiji Times and later employee of Courier Mail for proof reading her book, she also thanked Mr Praveen Chandra of Carindale for being instrumental in the production of this book. For copies of her book please contact our office 07 3865 6533 or email prod@indiantimes.com.au.
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Brisbane’s Non Stop party with Neha and Tony Kakkar
SHE came, she performed, she captivated! When we talk about Bollywood artists, there are performers and then there are performers. Yes, Neha and Tony Kakkar really captivated Brisbane Audience. The Tivoli, an old landmark of Brisbane, fondly remembered for its stand up comedy and cabaret shows of yesteryears was probably as good a venue as one could get for such a show. For many new comers to Brisbane this would have been their first outing at the Tivoli. I must say that there was a bit of confusion as to what kind of show it would be, especially with all the uncle and auntijis who are used to a traditional theatre style seating. This event was a young at heart nonstop DJ Party night, in a semi night club atmosphere, and was promoted as such. A fully licensed venue is required for such a performance, and yes the sound has to be full on with the bass turned up, because baby ko Bass pasand hay! The atmosphere was rife and the sound was pumping, fans had filled the Tivoli to capacity eager to dance the night away. The event began with a VIP meet and greet, in the balcony Neha and Tony mingled with the sponsors and VVIP ticket holders. Curtain Raiser performance by local singer
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Hansa Pahwa was well received, on the night we saw a very refined and well choreographed performance by Dance Masala, their performance was world class, all the dancers were handpicked for the show and the choreography was superb, Andrea Lam, this is your ticket to Bollywood. DJ Shake Chilli flawlessly spun the tracks for this nonstop party. For the main event Tony kakkar came on stage first, with his popular numbers, he connected well with the audience with his genuine smile and humble gestures, he led the crowd in to cheering Neha on to the stage, who came on stage with a bang!. Deepak and Samika Bhandari of Shaurya Entertainment did a wonderful job of organising the show, there is a lot that goes on to make a show a grand success and these two and their team left no stone unturned. Expert Education and Visa Services were the event partners, Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio were the exclusive media partners. Other sponsors were Tangalooma Island Resort, The Surpriser, Migration Mantra, IIMT, Delights of Paradise and Pepperchic. The event was well supported by other organisations.
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BAPS Rath Yatra 2016
Courtesy Jaynesh Brahmbhatt THE important Hindu festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great fanfare at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Brisbane on 10 July 2016 in presence of Pu Paramchintan Swami and Pu Priyachintan Swami. Rath Yatra is a festival suffused with devotional sentiments for the Lord. For thousands of years, Hindus have celebrated this spectacular festival. Gathering together, they earnestly pray to the Lord to steer the chariots of their lives on the path of devotion and faith. The sabha in Brisbane Mandir started with Dhun, Prarthana, Kirtan and discourses from Pu Paramchintan Swami and Pu Priyachintan swami.
Based on the ancient tradition of parading the murtis of the Lord in decorated chariots at Jaggannathpuri, towards the end of the assembly, three decorated raths, one bearing the murti of Harikrishna Maharaj, one bearing the murtis of Jaggannathji, Baldevji and Subadhraji and one bearing the murti of Pramukh Swami Maharaj were pulled by the BAPS Mahila and Balika Mandal, Brisbane. The community leaders like Palani Thewar - FICQ President, Umesh Chandra – President Queensland Multicultural Council, Surendra Prasadji and Tristane Crisante from Department of Social Services attended, joining the celebrations along with around 950 devotees. The sabha concluded with Arti and Mahaprasad.
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Hindu Society of Queensland AGM
HINDU Society of Queensland held its Annual General Meeting on 24th July 2016 at Gayatri Mandir Boondall. Outgoing president Prakash Shandil, thanked everyone for their continued support for Hindu Society of Queensland, he declared his intention of resigning from the committee this year. Prakash Shandil briefed the meeting on the progress so far on the Bracken Ridge project, he asked Deepak Kumar of Santoshi Developments consultancy to present the project progress so far. Preliminary drawings with elevations were displayed for the benefit of all present. The treasurer’s report indicated that Hindu Society of Queensland was debt free and had two properties to its name, quite a commendable situation for a community organisation After lively deliberations the current committee was dissolved and Umesh Chandra, assisted by Turbert Dutta and Surendra Prasad was nominated the returning officer to oversee the election process. Few nominations were declared invalid hence some nom-
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inations had to be called from the floor. The new committee elected are as follows: • President - Daven Kumar • Vice President – Anup Kumar • Second Vice President Rahul Kumar • Secretary Mr. Wiggnash Puran aka David • Treasurer Mr. Parbin Prasad • Assistant Treasurer - Umesh Kumar • and the following committee members, - Rajendra Prasad - Anita Singh - Lalla Dutta - Sanjay Prasad - Ashook Kumar - Vinod Kumar. Bracken Ridge property development dominated the questions, while everyone is pleased to see the project progress, serious questions regarding funding were raised, and the general consensus was to at least get the plans approved, as without a plan it is hard to go out to the community or government for funding support.
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Radio 4EB Annual Dinner and dance EBAQ, Radio 4EB held its annual dinner and dance night on 23rd July at Marymac Community hall in Annerley, which has been traditionally the desired venue for this event. The dinner dance has grown in popularity and this year saw a record attendance, tailoring a program to please different cultures could be challenging, especially to these cohorts who hold their customs and traditions close their heart. The proven formula is that everyone enjoys cultural performances of other cultures but when it comes to dancing good old English numbers is what everyone prefers. Umesh Chandra, a member of the board of directors was the MC for the Night, the night began with easy listening numbers by Dj, followed by the ever popular band “The Cappuccinos” The Cappuccinos are a dynamic and entertaining band with versatile music style ranging from the 50’s, 60’s, Jazz swing greats, Rock & Roll, right through to today’s Dance and Pop Rock hits. As well they had a broad Latin American, Italian and continental music list, which was Ideal for Mambo, Samba, Tango and Salsa or that smooth continental feel. Cultural performances included; Nepalese Dances provided by The Nepalese Programming group, they did two dances a solo dance and group of three. The Nepalese Commu-
nity organises a Dance Competition each year to preserve and promote Nepalese Culture. Next up was the Hellenic Dancers, 1977 saw the formation of Brisbane’s “Hellenic Dancers”. Since then the group has spent over 30 years promoting and preserving Greek Culture predominately through traditional dance. As ambassadors of the Greek Orthodox Community of St George, The Hellenic Dancers are Brisbane’s leading professional Traditional Greek Dancing Group driven by a group of dedicated young volunteers showcasing their Culture all over Australia. The Maori Group did a traditional Performance, The broadcasters from Radio 4EB performed a special song dedicated to everyone here on the night. The special guest for the night was Serge Voloschenko, chairperson of ECCQ, President of Radio 4EB Nick Dmyterko
and Peter Rohweder station manager addressed everyone and showed their appreciation. Lucy Stewart, Board director and events coordinator called all the board members and their partners to join in a special dance on the floor. The event was well attended by many programming groups , their families and members , a very enjoyable night for all.
New executive team Kannada Sangha (KSQ)
• Sitting (Left to Right): Information coordinator - Mr Chandrashekar, President - Mr Basavaraj Gowda, Vice President - Mr Preetham Krishna. Standing (Left to Right): Public Relations - Mr Vinuthan Rajegowda, Secretary - Mr Praveen Kumar, Committee member - Mr Sateesha.
Courtesy KSQ KSQ (Kannada Sangha Queensland) AGM (Annual General Meeting) was held on 2 July at Calamvale Distric Park between 2.30pm - 5pm. Over all the AGM was conducted with acceptable quorum and the elections took place. The new Executive Committee for the year 2016-17 is now in place lead by Mr Basavaraj Gowda as the new President. About Kannada Sangha Queensland Kannada Sangha of Queensland Inc. (KSQ), is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the Office of Fair Trading, Queensland. It aims to promote and preserve ‘Kannada’, the language of Karnataka State in South India, through cultural and linguistic activities and thereby educate the younger generation of the rich culture and heritage of Karnataka. KSQ was incorporated in 2004, although it was in existence since 1995, as ‘Kannada Sangha’, an association of a small number of Kannadigas with a view to promote Kannada culture and language. Since then, it has grown in numbers and expanded its forum. KSQ is a voluntary organisation which is primarily run on donations and membership fees from Kannada families, patrons of Kannada language and other general public. The organisation is run by a committee of members who volunteer their time and effort to meet and organise events. The purpose of KSQ is to organise get-togethers, provide a forum for adults, as well as youth born and growing up in Australia to keep in touch with their language and showcase their talent in arts, literature and cultural activities of Karnataka.
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The new executive team of KSQ for the term 2016 -17 • President - Mr Basavaraj Gowda • Vice President - Mr Preetham Krishna • Secretary - Mr Praveen Kumar • Public Relations - Mr Vinuthan Rajegowda • Information coordinator Mr Chandrashekar • Committee member - Mr Sateesha Nelamangala To bring an air of festivity into the routine of everyday life, KSQ organises and celebrates major festivals such as Ganesha Chaturthi, Deepavali, Kannada Rajyotsava and Ugadi. These festivals promote a sense of awareness and inculcate in the youth born in Australia, the values and traditions that go along with them. In addition, KSQ organises yearly picnics and supports the screening of Kannada movies on a regular basis. These social gatherings and events provide an opportunity for Kannadigas to meet people of their own community and network with each other. KSQ has organised numerous cultural activities and has encouraged participation by children and adults in a variety of entertainment programs such as singing, dancing, quizzes and dramas that highlight the culture of Karnataka. On some occasions, KSQ has also organised music and other entertainment programs featuring artists from Karnataka. Through the kind patronage and support of its members and the general public, KSQ hopes to grow and flourish into a thriving organisation and achieve its objectives and expand its activities to new horizons in the future.
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Tabla Wala Australia launches in Brisbane AUSTRALIA’S best tabla and tabla supplies are now available in Brisbane, as local business Tabla Wala Australia has launched in Oxley. Supplying top quality drums, skins and other accessories from leading Varanasi tabla maker Mohammad Anwar, Tabla Wala Australia's Shen Flindell has been building the business from the ground up over the last 10 years. “It's been a long and difficult process, as Australia's strict quarantine regulations can make importing drums and skins a bit of a lottery,” said Shen, also a well known classical tabla player in Brisbane. “I've spent a lot of time over the years with my tabla maker Anwar working on how to make good quality instruments which will be reliably cleared by Quarantine. Once he understood
just how strict they can be, he worked very hard on getting his skins and straps meticulously clean. We also document the process of manufacture so that Quarantine staff are satisfied the products are safe.” While studying the Benares style of classical tabla with his guru Pt Ashutosh Bhattacharya since 1994, Shen also learnt a great deal from Anwar about repairing tabla. Nowadays many tabla players from Brisbane and around Australia have their tablas repaired by Shen or use his puris, including Dheeraj Shrestha, Ravi Singh, Joseph Nand, and Bobby Singh (Sydney). “Anwar's tabla puris are just so reliable. It's a lot of work putting on a new tabla skin so you want to make sure that your parts are good quality before you start.”
Qld drivers urged to sign up online for greater peace of mind MEMBER for Stretton is reminding southside drivers to sign up for a free e-notices and e-reminders service for upcoming registration payments and transport matters. The new services allows customers to receive Transport and Main Roads (TMR) correspondence by email and has already had massive interest since being introduced in June. Mr Pegg said the new services offer greater choice and flexibility to customers in deciding how they want to receive information and correspondence from TMR. “Customers can now choose to receive e-notices, so their Vehicle Registration Notice (VRN) will be emailed instead of sent by post,” he said. “People who use this feature will get instant access to their VRN once issued, which means a longer notice period. “This reduces the risk of missing payment due date if mail is lost or misplaced.” Customers can also receive registration certificates by email, making it easier to manage and store the information. In addition to notices, customers sign up to receive email reminders for several services and bookings. Mr Pegg said the free e-reminder service sends automated reminders about upcoming driver licence renewals, vehicle inspection bookings, driving test appointments, infringement notice payments and expiring Certificates of Inspection. “The registration transfer online service will also enable customers to quickly and easily transfer registration for vessels, which do not require an electronic safety certificate. Go to www.tmr.qld.gov.au to register now.
Special 50 th Anniversary Celebrations for 2016 Janmastami Festival In Brisbane ISKCON Brisbane are preparing one of the biggest Janmastami Festivals in Brisbane to be held at their Seventeen Mile Rocks temple on Thursday 25th August starting from 5pm. The youth of the Brisbane ISKCON community are planning this year’s festival with special emphasis on the 50th anniversary of ISKCON. For 50 years, ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) has been instru-
mental in preserving the philosophy and culture of India, an immortalising it for millions across the world. The festival will start from 5pm and continue on till midnight – signifying the time at which Lord Krishna was born – the Supreme Lord that is celebrated during Janmastami. Indian cultural dance, drama, discourses, live music, exhibits, and ample food will be on offer
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throughout the evening. The night’s activities will be both entertaining and educational, a great night out for the entire family. ‘We want everyone to walk away with great memories in their hearts and minds – and so we are putting on an event that is entertaining, engaging and tells a story’, explains Rohan Sheth, one of the festival organisers. ‘This is an open invitation to everyone in Brisbane to find out
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more about the ISKCON Brisbane Temple, and how it is so much more than just a place of worship. Srila Prabhupada who started this entire ISKCON movement, built a house in which the whole world can live, and we are having an ‘open house’ for everyone in Brisbane,’ invites Mr Sheth. There will be something on offer for everyone – from children to adults. Through cultural entertainment, engaging activities and inter-
active displays, the Janmastami festival will be a night to remember. ‘It is always such a buzzing atmosphere on the night. The ISKCON temple has really done wonders to preserve and promote the ancient traditions of Vedic India – and this is something which is appreciated by so many Indians across Brisbane,’ says Jalaj Guwalani, another of the festival organisers.
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Glamour and Glitz at UQISS charity Gala Dinner NORMALLY at a university student’s function, one can expect a party out of control with lots of noise and chaos, that’s just how stereotypical we are. University of Queensland Indian Students Society proved everyone wrong by demonstrating leadership, exceptional organisational skills and above all responsibility and pride. UQISS presented their inaugural Gala Night on 6th August at Indooroopilly State School Hall. The night showcased a kaleidoscope of Indian cul-
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charm to the glamorous night. The function began with an address by Umesh Chandra, Hindu Chaplain at University of Queensland, PresidentQueensland Multicultural Council and White Ribbon Queensland committee co chair. Despite many functions on the night the nicely decorated and themed hall was packed to capacity. Dinner was served in the interval; all profit made at the event will be donated to ASHA (Australian South Asian Healthcare Association). ture in form of Music, Drama and dances to relish the rich and vibrant culture of India. The cultural performances included
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the classical form of songs and dance, such as Kathak by Dr Helena Joshi and vocal Recital by Venkat. Of course Bollywood dancers added
Congratulations to UQISS team for a wonderful event supporting a very worthy cause.
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Confluence Festival of India in Australia to build cultural understanding, bilateral ties THE biggest showcase of Indian culture to be held in Australia is being billed as an important way to foster collaboration and generate a reservoir of goodwill between the countries. The 10-week Confluence Festival will be held in seven major cities from August to November. Diverse dance, music and theatre from India will be showcased, as well as workshops on innovation, politics and sport. "Confluence is the meeting point of two rivers," Navdeep Suri, the Indian High Commissioner to Australia, "Confluence represents cultures meeting, ideas meeting, people meeting, artists meeting — like two rivers. "At some point they meet, and they blend,
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they take a bit from each other and hopefully the sum total that emerges is larger than the individual parts." Mr Suri said the festival would highlight Australian-Indian collaboration. "We're focusing in a big way on seeing which acts from India can work with which
Australian artists," he said. "The idea behind that is that the festival is not just about doing some great performances and getting some great applause, but about forging relationships between artists and audiences, artists and artists, that should endure long after the festival." Mr Suri said ongoing fear and distrust of other cultures came from a lack of awareness or ignorance. "What we're trying to do is use culture as the medium to deepen relationships, to deepen friendships to create more understanding and awareness," he said. "Arts don't come with the baggage that comes from government statements or other directives. "That opportunity for people to come and
enjoy different cultural experience can often do more than a lot of media and communication efforts can do." He said the arts could do more than governments to build cultural understanding. "There are clearly limitations on what governments can achieve, what government-togovernment relations can achieve," he said. "Beyond that is the larger picture of peopleto-people contact; when we cement those, that's like money in the bank. "When your relationship gets buffeted by other unexpected events — which often happens in any relationships — then that understanding, that reservoir of goodwill that is there at a popular level between the average Australian and the average Indian is what is going to stand in good stead."
Delegation from the Indian International Training College State of Gujarat meets leading Provides Local Opportunities Australian companies and senior government officials in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong
• From left: Nitin Shukla, Umesh Chandra and Delegation leader, Mr. Pankaj Kumar, I.A.S, Managing Director, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, Government of Gujarat.
THE Government of Gujarat State of India organised a three one-day Vibrant Gujarat Promotional Road Show at Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane as part of its delegation visit to Australia. The road show was aimed to promote Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017 and will assist, strengthen sustainable economic and social development between Australia and India. With the theme of "Gujarat Connecting India to World", the road show featured various activities, strengthening the cause of development and promoted cooperation between Australia and the State of Gujarat. The road shows took place on August 1, at the Indian Consulate, Melbourne; August 3, at the Indian Consulate, Sydney and on August 5 in Brisbane. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio met Delegation leader, Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Managing Director, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, Government of Gujarat at Marriott Brisbane for an exclusive
interview. Mr Nitin Shukla gave an radio interview with Akashika Mohla. A delegation of the Government of Gujarat officials and businessmen visited Australia (Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane) from July 31 – August 5, 2016 to promote Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017 met the representatives of the Government of Australia, various industries and businessmen. Delegation leader, Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Managing Director, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, Government of Gujarat, said “We are looking forward for this opportunity to establish collaborations between various sector experts and businesses to strengthen relationship between the state of Gujarat and Australia. My last visit in September 2014 as part of the 16 member delegation proved to be successful and led to the participation of over 250 delegates from Australia in Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 and also leading to Sister State Partnership between Gujarat and New South Wales.” This year, the focus sectors of the delegation’s visit will be Clean Energy and Clean Technologies, Mining and Mining technologies, Education, Sports and Sports Technologies, Research, Design and Financial Services. Australia’s trade in goods and services with India was A$ 13.565 equivalent (US$9.72) billion in 201415 with Indian exports of goods amounting to • Akashika Mohla of Australian Indian Radio interviewed Nitin A$3.805 (US$2.726)bilShukla, a delegate of Vibrant Gujrat road show in Brisbane. lion. 20 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2016
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Gujarat's manufacturing sector contributes over 25% to the state GSDP, much higher than the national average. Gujarat achieved the top spot amongst all states for Ease of Doing Business in an assessment conducted by The World Bank along with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Govt. of India. The delegation will meet representatives from manufacturing and mining sector to establish and strengthening business relationships. Organized from 10-13 January 2017 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, Vibrant Gujarat Summit will enter its 8th edition and will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi. The Summit will bring together Heads of States and Governments, Ministers, leaders from the corporate world, senior policy makers, heads of international institutions and academia from around the world to further the cause of development and promote cooperation.
About Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which started in 2003 to rekindle the pace of investments in the state, has since established itself as the most important business events in the country. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is an example of the visionary approach of the Government of Gujarat towards inclusive and sustainable development by ensuring policy coherence and effective investment promotion. Far from the regional investment fair that characterized the first Summit in 2003, the biennial Summit has today become a unique forum for ideation, knowledge sharing, networking, explore business opportunities, sign cooperation agreements and partnerships, while setting the policy agenda to meet some of the current national challenges. Having successfully organized seven constructive summits, Government of Gujarat, as part of its journey towards sustainable long-term growth and inclusive development is organizing the 8th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit from the 10th to 13th of January 2017 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The Summit will bring together Heads of States and Governments, Ministers, executives from the corporate world, senior policy makers, heads of international institutions and academia from around the world to further the cause of development and promote cooperation.
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The 2016 Diwali Festival is set to light up Brisbane FICQ presents Diwali Indian Festival of Lights 2016 Friday Oct 21, 2016 @ 11am - 11pm
Ek Shaam Kanha Ke Naam – a successful event by Divya Jyothi Jagrati Sansthan DIVYA Jyothi Jagrati Sansthan (Australia, Brisbane Branch), under the very able leadership of Sanjiv Sharma held a very successful event “Ek Shaam Kanha ke Naam” at Queensland Multicultural Centre on 31st July 2016. The event was to mark the beginning of the Krishna Janam Aastnami celebrations, the official date of which is the 25th of August this year. There will be many organisations marking and celebrating this event during the month August, so DJJS decided to hold their function earlier on thus eliminating the risk of clashing the date with other organisations celebrations. The function included keynote speeches by Councillor Angela Owen Taylor, representing Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Umesh Chandra and Sanjiv Sharma. The cultural performances were very well organised. The musicians were amongst some of Brisbane’s best, such as Jaggi on the Dhol, Steven on the keys and Subrato on his multi instrument percussion setup. The dances were colourful, energetic and rhythmic, so much so that audience could not help but join in. The dances included, classical, Dandia, Giddah, and the ever popular
Bhangra. The highlight of the show was the enactment of Krishan Lila by the members of DJJS Brisbane; the well scripted play was complimented by talented artists and appropriate costumes. Satwant Sachar, one of the sponsors was so impressed that he took to the mike pledging his support for future functions of DJJS, QMC hall has excellent AV provisions and hence the sound was very good and the especially created sideshow for the backdrop was visually pleasing. The main auditorium was the right size venue for this event accommodating all the patrons. Dinner was served in the foyer area.
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THE Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland Inc., (FICQ) peak umbrella body of all Indian Communities in Queensland invites members of all communities in Queensland to come and celebrate Diwali, the biggest Indian Festival of Lights to be held at King George Square, Brisbane City on Friday 21st October 2016. Diwali is considered a signature event and generously sponsored by the Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council and important private sector organisations. The dignitaries who attended Diwali 2015 publicly complimented FICQ on the good organisation, enjoyable cultural activities and important contribution to multiculturalism. Diwali marks the victory of good over evil and the light over darkness. This is a message that holds true for all communities at all times. FICQ has been celebrating this unique all day event each year since 2010. The celebrations are marked by stunning perform-
ances of classical, folk and popular dance and music. Members of the public can sample a wide range of culinary delights from the Indian sub-continent and other ethnic communities, buy a range of handicrafts and the unique clothing reflecting both traditional and modern styles and meet and greet friends and family in a friendly and invigorating atmosphere. The grand finale is the audience dancing under the stars to the beat of the best bands in Brisbane. Diwali is a festival for everyone – children, adults, seniors are all welcome! Join FICQ to make this an even bigger success than before. Palani Thevar, President, FICQ, president@ficq.org.au Mobile: +61 421 656 000
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Damini Women’s Assn. of Qld Inc celebrates 10th Anniversary 10th Anniversary Celebrations 27 August - 6pm - 10pm Calamvale Community Centre 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale
DAMINI Women's Association of Qld Inc was formed on 26 August 2006 to provide women from Indian and other multicultural backgrounds with a safe and supportive environment to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live successfully in Queensland. Since then it has gone from strength to strength. Today it is recognised as one of the leading Indian women’s organisations in Brisbane and plays an important role in participating in key functions organised by the different Indian communities. Empowering Women and Children is the aim of Damini Women’s Association. The Mission of Damini Women is to protect Women and Children, promote positive and skill based environment. And the Vision is for women, like-minded men and children from all walks of life in team-building projects. Since its inception it has organised a number of very successful functions, activi-
ties, workshops and events. We have also completed a major project sewing where we made and donated 101 cushions to a community organisation. To continue this project we have received funding from the Government. This project will be launched early next year. Today it is a proud moment for members of Damini and to mark our achievements we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary and we invite each and everyone to come and join hands together with us in celebrating this event. There will be a concert on the night, performances from diverse communities, speeches and displays of Indian costumes. Tickets are $20 which includes a dinner pack. Please specify if you require the vegetarian or the non-vegetarian option. For further information contact: President: Lila Pratap 3390 8110 / 0431 648 802 V/President: Indrani Ganguly 0432 382 250 Secretary: Usha Sreedharan 0413 328 505
Celebrating Languages and Cultures in Queensland ETHNIC School Association Queensland (ESAQ) and Radio 4EB are jointly organising a multicultural festival ‘Celebrating Languages and Cultures in Queensland’ from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 21 August 2016 at the Coorparoo Secondary College, 4 Cavendish Rd, (corner Stanley St East), Coorparoo, QLD 4151. The festival is sponsored by Queensland Government and supported by the After Hours Ethnic Schools, Ethnic Community Council Queensland and other communities in greater Brisbane. After Hour Ethnic School (AHES) students and their community members will sing,
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dance, recite poem or showcase their traditional cultural items at stage. The festival will also include performances of other cultural groups and multicultural food stalls. Entry will be free. This event will raise awareness of all Australians about the importance of different languages and cultures in a multicultural society. The young Australians of the participating communities will be aware of the importance of their native language and culture.
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GOPIO Queensland hosts Dr P. Srinivasan in Brisbane of Jeevan Blood Bank JEEVAN Blood Bank and Research Centre was started on 24th September 1995 with the vision of providing, on demand, safe blood components from blood donated by non-remunerated voluntary blood donors using appropriate and current technologies and in accordance to standards set by international bodies and WHO. Since 1995, public support and conviction has helped Jeevan to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of individuals. Jeevan is a not for profit community blood bank situated in Chennai, India and managed by a Board of Trustees. Since inception, Jeevan has collected over 137,000 blood donations and made available over 310,000 units of safe blood and blood components to the community. Jeevan was the first blood bank in India to be certified to ISO standards in 1999. Currently Jeevan Blood Bank is accredited to NABH Standards. At a dinner function hosted by GOPIO Qld, Dr Srinivasan sought the assistance of GOPIO Qld in furthering its objective. Umesh Chandra GOPIO International life memeber said that this would be a good initiative for GOPIO International and that he would be passing on the information to GOPIO International. The dinner function was organised at a short notice at Yashraj - The Indian Restaurant in Upper Mount Gravatt. GOPIO Qld president Mrs Usha Chandra thanked Tamanna Monem of Trade and Investment Queensland for the introduction to Dr Srinivasan. Vikas Sinha of GOPIO Qld moved a vote of thanks and showed his appreciation for the representa-
tives of FICQ, QMC, TIQ and AIBC for their esteemed presence. Dr. P. Srinivasan M.D. was born in 1953. After completing his schooling in Tuticorin, he joined the Kilpauk Medical College Chennai, in 1970. Having graduated with distinction, he did his Senior Residency at the Government General Hospital Chennai, and then joined the Madras Medical College for his MD in Internal Medicine. His long and illustrious medical career saw him serve as full-time Physician at C S I Rainy Hospital, Chennai, Senior Registrar in Internal Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology at University Medical School, Aberdeen, Scotland UK. He was also a recipient of Common-
wealth Foundation Fellowship in 1984. Serial entrepreneur in health care industry, Dr. Srinivasan has successfully established and managed two premier institutions in the country. Lister Laboratory, now known as Lister Metropolis (a Medical Diagnostic Laboratory) from which he retired in 2006. In 1995, he co-founded Jeevan Blood Bank and Research Centre, a not for profit Blood Centre in Chennai which has set several milestones in transfusion medicine in India. (www.jeevan.org). He is a member of several professional organizations. He held several positions such as resource person for WHO (SEARO), NACO (Blood safety), President Indian So-
ciety of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology (Tamilnadu) and Secretary, Association of British Scholars (ABS). Dr.Srinivasan is a prominent speaker in his area of specialty and has published several articles in leading medical journals. Currently, Dr. Srinivasan is promoting the need for Public Cord Blood banking and the need for a Public Stem Cell Bank in India. To help Indians across the world get quick and affordable access to matching stem cells for treatment of blood cancers and Thalassemia. His endeavors and the support of corporate sponsors, the Rotary and community at large, have helped Jeevan Stem Cell Bank become a reality.
GOPIO Queensland on track for India Day Fair 2016 – celebrating 70th Independence Day of India FINAL touches are being put to India Day Fair 2016 celebrations, on what is shaping up to be an exciting day of festivities. The amphitheatre at Roma Street Parkland is once again the venue for this iconic event. Challenging as it is, one could not by pass this prestigious and pristine venue. The wonderful and spacious stage with all its modern facilities is just too attractive and befits this event. Excellent row on local and international artists have been lined up for spectacular performances. A festival is not complete without food, and the committee informs us that they have a variety of food stalls for your culinary delights. Kids have been especially catered for with their dedicated kid’s zone. The day begins with cultural programs on the stage followed by the VIP reception and a Parade, which leads into the formalities of the day, which include Flag Raising ceremony and keynote speeches, this year we have Indian High Commissioner HE Navdeep Suri as our chief guest. Cultural performances continue though out the day leading up to the international show stopper, Navraj Hans all the way from Bollywood. The grand finale is the fireworks around 9pm. India Day Fair 2016 will be held on 20th August from 10:30am till 9pm. Independence Day in India - The Independence Day of India is celebrated on the 15th of August to commemorate the birth of a free and democratic nation. 15th August, 1947 is the historic day that marks India’s freedom from the stranglehold of the British Raj. On the eve of 15th August 1947, the Indian flag was unfurled proudly by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort in Delhi. Jawaharlal Nehru’s landmark ‘tryst with destiny’ has gone down in the annals of Independent India as a proud moment for Indians. Thus India’s Independence Day is a deeply inspiring day and a day to revel in the freedom and glory regained by our freedom fighters. History India maintained good trade relations with the western world, till the East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah and set its sight on India with the aim of colonizing it. The East India
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Company took over and later the Crown ruled with the Viceroy helming the administration. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 put paid to the status quo with the Barrackpore Sepoy Mutiny rising up in arms against British rule, as did the Meerut uprising. Soon discontentment took serious proportions in the fierce battle of Jhansi, battle of Kanpur and violence and protests in Bengal, Bihar and Gujarat. The early wave of nationalism from 1885 to 1905 was led by liberalists like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya who were believers in moderate politics and boasted of legal, literary backgrounds. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the extremists comprising Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal and several other leaders dominated the political climate by launching a fierce attack on British rule. They insisted on boycotting foreign products and insisting on ‘swadeshi’ or homegrown products. Bal Gangadhar Tilak gave the call for ‘Swaraj’ and very soon the resounding of the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it” filled the air. From the Jalianawala Bagh tragedy to the Non-cooperation Movement and Quit India Movement, India’s struggle for freedom is chequered. The era of Gandhian nationalism gave direction to mass movements till the Quit India Movement or ‘Bharat Chhodo Andolan’ in 1942 finally shook the confidence of the British administration. By this time, the two World Wars had already taken its toll on the resources of the British. Finally, the bridled determination of Indians led to the ouster of the British Empire. The powers were transferred to Constituent Assembly in India, and India was declared a free country. India gained its independence on August 15, 1947. Official Celebration On the eve of India’s Independence Day, the President of India addresses the nation with a heartwarming speech which is telecast on television. On 15th August every year, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag at Red Fort in Delhi, followed by the official 21-gun salute and the Prime
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Minister’s Address. The national anthem is sung and makes every Indian’s heart fill with pride as the music drifts through this monumental structure, once regarded as a bastion of power. The Prime Minister then presents his speech which evaluates the performance of the past year and offers insights on the way forward for achieving the next milestone. Tributes are paid to the martyrs for their contribution to the freedom struggle. A march past led by the Armed Forces, sequentially followed by the parade represented by the para military forces is held. In a heartrending display that is symbolic of India’s struggle for freedom, pageantry is shown, reminding us of how much our freedom fighters suffered to gain independence. Later, cultural programmes are held highlighting India’s cultural heritage and historic lineage. In all state capitals of the country, similar programs are held at the state level. The Chief Ministers of the respective states unfurl the national flag and give a speech. This is followed by a parade and cultural events. Celebrations on Indian Independence Day The Indian Independence Day is celebrated in all parts of the country with fervent zeal and patriotism. The day ritualistically starts with unfurling of the national flag, followed by a speech and participation in cultural activities in various schools and colleges, residential colonies and cultural institutions. Patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana” are sung and start off any musical concert or programme. Independence Day in India is observed with great solidarity. All government buildings glow brightly and the flag is seen mounted on top of buildings and houses. Print and various other online media offer special supplement, televise special Independence Day special shows and competitions. TV channels show movies based on India’s freedom struggle. The day is packed with drills and cultural shows, fireworks and outings.
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• Holiday Camp Family - kids with Ganesha Certificates & Booklets.
Chinmaya Mission Brisbane – Balvihar Camp Summary CHINMAYA Mission Brisbane held its annual children’s holiday camp on “Lord Ganesha – Success Giver” with Swami Shrikarananda at Acacia Ridge Community Hall on 28th/29th June 2016. The children had a great time and were keen to learn more. We therefore invite you and your family to attend our upcoming annual family retreat to be held during the first weekend of September school holidays on the 16-18 September 2016. Please visit our website www.chinmaya.com.au for additional details of our activities and future programs. The following is a first-hand account by 11year-old Yogesh Subramanian who attended the children’s camp. Day 1 Morning session We discovered our groups and played ice breakers. There were a mix of children of different ages in all the groups and playing icebreakers really helped us understand each other and begin to be friends. After ice-breakers was over we started off with an exciting game. Well, it was a game for Swamiji but for us the game was a test of our creativity. Swamiji named our groups with animals, there were cows, cats, dogs, monkeys, and chickens. We were the cows. We had to put together a dance in 10-15 minutes about our animal. Our group huddled up together and brainstormed what cows would do and what is done to them. We came up with that they are milked and they moo. We imitated a cow gleefully and presented in front of the other groups. During this camp we had a point system and there were prizes for high points, points were earned by doing out of the ordinary. The teams were then given names of Ganesha as this camp was about Lord Ganesha, “the Success Giver.” The names were Ekadanta, Omkara, Lambodara, Vinayaka, and Gajanana. Vinayaka was the dogs and their act was something to commend so they achieved 20 points and the other teams were also awarded points based on their effort. After a short break, we did our opening prayers and began with a story, Swamiji’s special. The first story was about the birth of Ganesha, he completely engaged us in the fascinating story about Ganesha’s birth. . After that he told us about some of Ganesha’s other adventures and by then it was time for role play practice. Role Play was an integral part of this camp; it earned us many points and was very fun and interesting. Swamiji picked a story from our Camp Booklet, for each team. We had to prepare and perform a role play based on the allocated story. We started working and designing and scripting our role play. When our first role play session was over we had morning tea, it was dee-licious. Middle session During the middle session, we continued listening to the amazing storyteller Swamiji narrate to us some of Ganesha’s most amazing stories. We understood morals of the story and how we should apply it into our daily life. We discussed day to day problems and their solution based on the stories of Lord Ganesha. We also learned a Ganapati prayer and bhajan. In no time at all it was lunchtime. We had some amazing Indian food cooked by
• Balvihar Craft - kids showcasing their work.
the sevaks and helpers themselves. Last session After lunch, we gave our tummies a rest and listened to one more story before we created our very own Ganesha obstacle-remover box. Then, we marched happily down to the park for the Balvihar Olympics. This was a sports competition where there were many activities set up by the Junior and Senior CHYKS which also got our team many points. We all tried our best and when the Olympics finished we walked back to the venue and took a group photo and had some afternoon tea after some activities. There was nothing that wasn’t brilliant about the first day of Ganesha Camp with the most beloved Swami Shrikarananda. Day 2 Morning session
When the practice time was over we sat in our groups and waited for the quiz to begin. For the quiz, there were written answer questions and there were also questions that required drawing and labelling. We also had questions for which we had to be the first per-
son to put their hand up to answer. The quiz was fun and time passed by. Then it was time for lunch. Lunch was pasta and pizza. During lunch, we also watched a movie about Ganesha and his fantastic adventures. Last session In the last session we had one last story and then we had our very last role play practice. After the role play practice, it was time for the real performance and parents were invited. The role plays were original and amazing. They were all written with the zenith of our bubbling creativity. The parents enjoyed watching our performances. Now it was time for convocation and announcement of the winners - 5th Gajanana 4th Ekadanta 3rd Omkara 2nd Lambodara 1st Vinayaka. We were all winners nonetheless. After that, prizes for outstanding camp participants was announced and certificates presented. We finished off with afternoon tea and then it was time to leave. The Great Lord Ganesha Camp was a grand success, thanks to the “Success Giver.” Contributed by: Yogesh Subramanian
• Enthralling Ganesha stories by Swami Shrikarananda.
Brisbane Basava Samithi brings together remote families for regular events By Girija Karekal Joint Secretary
• Flexible Ganesha - Balvihar Yoga.
The second day started off with a bang as Priya Aunty showed us some yoga exercises. We did stretching and balancing exercises and much more. By then Swamiji had arrived so we did our opening prayers and began with a story. Swamiji began with another one of Ganesha’s adventures. One of them was about how the moon god was punished by Ganesha for teasing harmfully. He also narrated to us a story about a boy and how he had seen Ganesha in real life after a camp like we were attending right now. We listened attentively sucking in every detail of the story. Immediately after that, we set to work on our role-plays with only minimum time left. We practiced and scripted and so on. The role plays were starting to come together. By that time, it was morning tea. Middle session During the middle session, we practiced the bhajan we had learnt the day before and did the actions as well. After that, Swamiji gave us some time to look at our camp booklets because we were meant to have a quiz later.
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BRISBANE Basava Samithi has always tried to adopt the wonders of technology for community benefits. Their ICT facilities offered at the 7th International Sharana Sammelana were quoted by the delegates to be ‘100% perfect’. Over the last few years, they have tried to host online talks from Swamijis and key scholars in Basava philosophy using technology and have gained tremendous benefits. Basava Samithi Brisbane regularly conducted, Mahamane programs – ‘Maha’ means great and ‘Mane’ means home. Mahamane program is an attempt to imbibe and inculcate virtues among individuals and common man. In order to widen the benefits of these monthly Ma-
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hamane programs to families in far and wide who are not closer to the precincts of Brisbane, they held their very first digital Mahamane Program. Dr. Manjunatha Rajashekhar, editor of the quarterly Asia Pacific magazine ‘Sharana Spanadana’ and his family participated from Cairns to take part in the Mahamane program. Dr. Manjunath’s family were delighted to virtually form part of the Brisbane Basava Samithi families, take part in the chanting, and vachana recitation by children. His five year old daughter Minchu, was also excited to share some of the vachanas although she was shy to start with. This is just one example of connecting to Brisbane Basavasamithi. If you would like to take part in one of these Mahamane’s please feel free to join and enhance your way of life by sharing and learning your experiences. For more information about Brisbane Basavasamithi’s Digital Mahamane please contact www.basavasamithibrisbane.org or email: basavasamithi.brisbane@gmail.com Call 07 3865 6533
Residents encouraged to Talk to a Planner COUNCIL is encouraging residents to take advantage of an upcoming Talk to a Planner session at Kedron, which will provide a valuable insight into the strategy prepared to guide growth in the city. City Planning Chairman Julian Simmonds said the free Talk to a Planner session provided a forum to help residents understand Brisbane City Plan 2014 and what it means for the city’s future. “This session will provide a valuable opportunity for residents and industry representatives to talk with a planning and development specialist where they can ask questions about their own property development plans,� Cr Simmonds said. “The sessions also provide a forum to help residents understand the plan and what it means for areas of the city, giving residents to chat face to face with a range of specialists including urban planners, engineers, architects, environmental specialists, traffic specialists and compliance and regulatory services staff. “City Plan 2014 was developed using feedback from thousands of residents, and clearly maps out the city’s future in terms of growth and development. “The State Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan identifies the need for an additional 156,000 new dwellings in Brisbane by 2031 to accommodate expected growth, and the plan defines areas where this growth can occur across the city. “Talk to a Planner events assist residents and industry representatives to gain a detailed understanding of the plan, which will help guide future development over the next 20 years.� City Planning Chairman Councillor Julian Simmonds said the next session would take place on 17 August at Kedron-Wavell Services Club (Kittyhawk room). “This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to get a deeper understanding of City Plan and what it means for their own property, neighbourhood and city,� he said. “Attendees can drop in at any time during the sessions however, to ensure Council can cater to demand, people interested should register their attendance via Council’s Talk to a Planner reservation line on 3178 5500.� Council will continue to run Talk to a Planner sessions throughout 2016 with events on Wednesday, 12 October at State Hockey Centre, Colmslie and Wednesday, 16 November at City Hall (Sherwood Room). For more information on Talk to a Planner sessions or Brisbane City Plan 2014 visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on (07) 3403 8888.
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Who, What, Where, When
• 9th Annual Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School Concert was held on 16 July at Qld Multicultural Centre. Brisbane students of the Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya baj of Benares Gharana performed in honour of their esteemed Guru-ji on the occasion of Guru Purnima.
• Devotees doing Shree Hanumaan Ji Pooja at Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir during Guru Purnima. Photo courtesy Devika Maharaj.
• Building committee of Hindu Society of Queensland reviewing the proposed plans to be lodged with Brisbane City Council for Development approval.
• Dharam Guru Acharya Pt Ram harsh Tripathi Ji doing Hanumaan Puja dooring Guru Purnima at Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir. Photo courtesy Devika Maharaj.
• Indian community representation at Lord Mayors 2016 Multicultural Business Awards. From Left: Ram Mohan, Brian Sullivan, Parnam Singh Heir, Umesh Chandra, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Mrs Usha Chandra, Pravinita Singh Pillay, Lady Mayoress Anne Quirk, Akashika Mohla, Ananya Kaushik.
• Dharam Guru Acharya Pt Ram Harsh Tripathi Ji doing Sthaphna / installation of Shanti Peeth during Guru Purnima at Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir. Photo courtesy Devika Maharaj.
• Muthucharam- An evening of spirituality, culture and entertainment – was held on Saturday, 16th July at the Auckland Normal Intermediate School, Auckland, New Zealand. The primary objective of Muthucharam was to enable participation by as many young people as possible without compromising the balance and quality of the programme. It was a great success by any standard. Photo’s courtesy Thilliar Varnakulasingham. 28 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2016
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• BAPS Rath Yatra 2016. Article located on page 12. • Heena Akbar interviewed about Pasifika Diabetes Health Forum that will be held on 13 August at Gardens Point Campus, Qld University of Technology (2 George St, Brisbane) from 9.30am to 4pm. FREE event.
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‘Female Empowerment’ shines through a starstudded celebration of Indian cinema in Melbourne By Rama Gaind ALL the glitz and glamour of Bollywood will be present Down Under for the 2016 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) from August 11-21. The southern hemisphere’s greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema will see a number of India’s finest actors, directors, producers, designers, critics and singers as special guests this year. The leading figures from the world’s biggest film industry will participate in a series of unmissable panel discussions, intimate ‘In Conversation’ events, film introductions, Q&As and performances during IFFM 2016. With ‘Female Empowerment’ as its unifying theme, this year’s festival explores the richness of contemporary cinema from India and the sub-continent, featuring films spanning Bollywood box-office hits to documentaries and art house festival favourites, as well as hosting the third edition of the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. According to the festival director Mitu Bhowmick-Lange, “this year’s festival presents a world-class program overflowing with gala events, master classes with India’s leading film figures, and over 50 films screenings in 17 languages across multiple Melbourne venues”. The Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, said IFFM celebrated Victoria’s long-standing relationship with India. “The Victorian Government is proud to support IFFM as part of Creative State, our $115 million strategy to strengthen Victoria’s creative industries and cultural offering”. Top celebrities The stellar list features Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor, who over the last 40 years has played the romantic lead in over 90 films, from the super-hit Bobby in 1973 to his most recent turn in Kapoor and Sons. Then there’s Bollywood’s new ‘it girl’ Radhika Apte; bold Bollywood actress Richa Chadda; award-winning director of Autograph and Rajkahini, Srijit Mukherjee; National Award-winning actress Rituparna Sengupta; director and screenwriter Anurag Kashyap; Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan; Shakun Batra, director of Kapoor & Sons; dancer and actress Malaika Arora Khan; and IFFM Ambassador Vidya Balan. Other VIPs include Leena Yadav, director of the internationally acclaimed Parched, which is IFFM’s opening night film on August 11. It’s a contemporary melodrama set in an isolated north Indian village where long upheld customs are slowly evolving. Its director
• Directed by Leena Yadav, Parched is a contemporary melodrama set in an isolated north Indian village where long-upheld customs are slowly evolving.
Leena Yadav, is an IFFM guest, together with the lead actress Radhika Apte. Independent celebration To coincide with Indian Independence Day celebrations, the festival will mark this occasion through ceremony, dance and the recog-
• A veteran of Hindi cinema Rishi Kapoor.
• Indian dancer and actress Malaika Arora Khan.
nition of excellence in India’s film culture. Celebrations will include raising the Indian flag on Saturday, August 13 at Federation Square by Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor, followed by the Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition judged by actresses Richa Chadda, Shakun Batra and Malaika Arora Khan. As its closing film on August 21, IFFM will host the Victorian premiere of Angry Indian Goddesses with key cast in attendance. Di-
rected by Pan Nalin, the film follows a riotous weekend by a bride-to-be and her friends in Goa. IFFM will once again host the Westpac Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards, the first Indian cinema awards of their kind in Australia. A jury panel of leading Indian and Australian film industry figures including director Paul Ireland, producer Sue Maslin, screenwriter Andrew Anastasios, editor Jill Bilcock, and Indian critic Rajeev Masand, and the timeless “lady in white”, Simi Garewal, will honour winners in five categories: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film, and Best Independent Film. The winners will be announced at a red car-
pet gala event at the Melbourne Recital Centre on August 12. The awards will feature the Empowerment Concert, song and dance featuring renowned Pakistani singer-songwriter Sara Haider, award-winning Indian singer Shalmali Kholgade, the multi-talented Anushka Manchanda and other notable local performers in an unforgettable night of glamour, song and dance. Special film selection IFFM presents new and classic films from India and the subcontinent, with a special selection of films, panels and roundtable discussions based around the theme. The festivals theme is explored in a number of critically-lauded features and documentaries across six-program streams, including the opening and closing night films Parched and Angry Indian Goddesses, as well as a roundtable discussion with critic Rajeev Masand exploring ‘Wild Women in Cinema’ (August 13); and two ‘In Conversation’ events: Richa Chadda on ‘Bollywood and Body Positivity’ (August 13) and Rajeev Masand In Conversation with Rishi Kapoor’ (August 14). Further program highlights include the world premiere of Ashutosh Gowariker’s epic adventure-romance Mohenjo Daro starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hedge in the lead roles, set in the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro in the era of the Indus Valley civilisation; and the Australian premiere of Anu Menon’s comedy-drama Waiting, about the relationship between two people from very different walks of life who befriend one another in hospital. The ‘Hurrah Bollywood’ program features the best mainstream Hindi cinema from the last 12 months including IFFM Award Best Film nominees, Neerja by Ram Madhvani, and Kapoor and Sons starring Rishi Kapoor. ‘Beyond Bollywood’ presents arthouse and cinema in regional Indian languages, with program highlights including the Pakistani biographical drama Manto, about the life of Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto; and the critical hit Aligarh, directed by Hansel Mehta, inspired by the life of Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras. ‘The Subcontinent’ features films from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal, including the banned Bangladeshi feature Under Construction and ‘Master Stroke’ showcases some of the greatest classics from India’s rich cinematic history. Showcasing the best from India and the subcontinent, IFFM is an 11-day feast for the eyes, ears and mind!
‘Female Empowerment’ shines through a star-studded celebration of Indian cinema in Melbourne Celine Goh, Features Writer AUGUST is a month where Independence Days are celebrated by many countries. Singapore celebrates her National Day on 9 August, India on 15 August, Indonesia on 17 August and Malaysia on 31 August. China, Indonesia, Malaysia and India have historically contributed to the migrant mix in Singapore. The population of 5.4 million in 2013 consists of 74.2% Chinese, 13.3% Malay, 9.1% Indian and 3.3% of other ethnic groups. Singapore is indeed a melting pot for the mainstream of the world’s civilisations and cultures. It is a confluence for the world’s major religions and languages. English is the language of business and instruction. Malay is the official language. Most Singaporeans are bilingual in English and a second language, commonly Mandarin, Tamil or Malay. Almost every month, Singapore commemorates the diverse festivals of each ethnic group. Official public holidays celebrate New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Puasa, National Day, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali and Christmas. These festivals add to the colour, vibrancy and excitement of living in Singapore! Singapore’s National Day on 9 August is celebrated by all and the emotions and sentiments run deep as 50 years ago, no one had given Singapore a chance to survive at all. For it is tiny, being only 720 sq kms in land area, devoid of natural resources and at the epicentre of geopolitical power 32 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2016
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an Indian Temple. They are situated next to each other along South Bridge Road. Within the precinct of Chinatown is the architecturally distinct Catholic Church of St Teresa. Freedom of worship and religious tolerance are the cornerstones of society in Singapore. In schools, all the students speak and interact in English and yet, they are at home with ‘Singlish’, a delightful mixture of English, Mandarin, Malay and colloquial nuances. At recess time or lunch breaks, students intermingle freely and share a wide variety of multi-cultural foods in the school tuck shop. The idea of national unity starts early in childhood. Throughout our student life, I remember vividly how we had to stand ramrod straight when the National Anthem was sung and the country’s flag was raised early in the morning. This too was observed for the lowering of the flag every evening. Respect for the country’s flag and for the values of the country is deeply ingrained in all of us from young. The national values of equality, justice and meritocracy are cherished by all Singaporeans. In celebrating her 51st birthday, this tiny city-state has matured into an oasis of peace, prosperity and harmony. Ensuring minorities will always have stake in Singapore http://www.ipscommons.sg/ensuring-minorities-will-always-have-stakein-singapore/ Reference: https://www.contactsingapore.sg/en/professionals/whysingapore/about-singapore/facts-and-figures
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Significance of the Tamil month of Aadi (July) By Mrs Sujatha Vasudevan THE month of Aadi in Tamil calendar is the month dedicated to the worship of Devi or Amman. Hindus celebrate many festivals throughout the year. Some festivals are very regional in the sense that they are celebrated only in a particular state of India and in some parts of the world where Hinduism is practiced. One such example is the celebration of different important days in the Tamil month of Aadi. In the Hindu calendar the Tamil month of Aadi is considered to be very auspicious. It starts every year on 16th or 17 July. The period of six months starting from the month of Aadi is called DakshiNayan time. During this period the Sun travels towards the south of the equator. So the places situated to the north of the equator such as South India will be experiencing a milder weather where the summer will be receding to make way to autumn and winter after a span of four months which would be during November and December. It is also believed that this period till January (or Margazhi) is the evening time for the Devathas. Hence we have several festivities here on the earth during this period which will conclude in January when the direction of Sun will change to north once again. In South India the following festivals are celebrated during this month. 1.Aadi Pirappu: The first day of the month is celebrated as a welcoming festival. Special prayers are done in many temples and are also celebrated in the house with the whole family. Special food like Sweet (Chakarai) Pongal is prepared to Ambal and Devi. 2. Aadi Tuesday, Friday and Sundays: These days are celebrated by married women by offering prayers to Devi or Sakthi (also known as Amman or Ambal). Married women exchange Thaamboolam in the evenings with other ladies. During this month there is a ritual called Fire walking in many Amman temples, where the devotees make a trench and light fire in that slot. Devotees walk bare foot on the fire as an offering to Amman. A couple of days before the start of the month all the Devi temples are decorated with rows of lights, flowers and other festoons to welcome and start these celebrations. After the grand Abhishekams and decorations of the deity there is circumbulation of the Gods around the temple and then all people are served the Khuzh (porridge). This Protein rich food made of grains such as Ragi rice, Jaggery and other herbs which will
boost the immune system of a person and helps them fight the infection in forthcoming winter months. In many village temples there is a grand fair with songs, dance, drama and other entertainment. 3. Aadi Kiruthigai: The birth star of the Lord Murugan is Krithigai and it is celebrated in a grand manner in Murugan temples. People perform Kavadi Attam (Tamil:காவடி ஆட்டம்) ("Burden Dance") which is a ceremonial sacrifice and offering practiced by devotees during the worship of Lord Murugan ( milk, flowers, and other Abhishek items are taken on the shoulders) and offered to Lord Murugan. There will be abhishekams, decorations and the God will be taken around the temples. Finally free food is distributed to all devotees. 4. Aadi Amavasai: The new moon day in this month is devoted for the deceased ancestors in the family. It is very important to remember these elders and seek blessings. Therefore this new moon day is set aside for seeking the blessings from the deceased elders by offering them black sesame seeds and water. It is also a practice to feed the poor people on this day. 5. Aadi Perukku: The 18th day of the month of Adi is celebrated as a day for thanks giving to the rivers which are the sources of water. India is an agricultural country in the past and its people were dependent on fertile land and water mostly for their comfortable living during the year. When the summer ended, the land would have cooled down by July and hence this month was chosen for sowing the seeds of different grains. The rivers such as Kaveri, Godavari, Thamirabarani were highly regarded by the people involved in agriculture. Therefore the 18th day of this month was celebrated as a thanks giving festival for the rivers. People offer prayer near the river and float the offerings on a leaf. The families get together near the banks of the river and have their dinner. This is a ritual very unique to south India and is done to show their gratitude to the nature which includes water basins, dams and rivers. Tune in To AIR every Tues & Sun (8pm AEST & 3pm IST) to listen to Bhule Bisre Geet with Kavita
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6. Aadi Pooram: The day the Pooram star occurs during this month is celebrated as the birth day of Andal who is an avatar of Sri Mahalakshmi. Andal is one one of the main Aalwars in Vaishnava sampradhayam. She was found near the Thulsi plant in the house of Vishnu Chithar in the village of Srivilliputhur (near Madurai). She wrote important hymes like Thirupppavai which is recited at all Vaishnava temples during the month of Marghazhi (Dec-Jan) every year. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and married Sri Ranganathar in Srirangam. 7. Varalakshmi Viratham: The Friday before the full moon day (poornima) all women perform a special prayer to worship Goddess Mahalakshmi. This is done as a family tradition. After the prayer women visit the temples and exchange the thaamboolams with other women. Thus during the month of Aadi , all devotees be they saivites or vashnavites celebrate the festivals and follow rituals during this month according to their faith and family traditions. As this month is fully devoted to all the Hindu deities, people in South India do not perform weddings/ upanayanams (sacred thread ceremony) during this month in order
to focus their attention on prayer to get the blessings of Gods and Goddesses and the nature which assist them to lead a happy and prosperous life. Acknowledgment: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamilnadu/aadi-perukku-celebrated-in-cauvery-delta/ article6277684.ece http://www.subbuskitchen.com/2010/08/ varalakshmi-vrathamvaralakshmi-pooja.html
The Hindu Cultural Hub: The Hindu Cultural Hub at Clayfield is a centre to congregate and promote spiritual, cultural and educational needs of local community and wider Hindu society in Brisbane. Devotees and friends assemble at the Bar-Jai Community Hall (178, Alexandra Road, Clayfield) last Friday of each month between 6.30pm to 9.00pm, the next congregation falls on 26th August. In July 29th the Hub had its regular monthly assembly. Sri Lakshmi Narayan Kurukkal suddenly underwent a major operation and by God’s grace he is recovering well. We were blessed to have Vasudevan Iyar who did the rituals to the deities at the Hub. As part of monthly religious updates I have summarised the above mentioned seven important events to the attendees. Finally the session concluded with cultural updates and relevant social justice informations by the organisers. We are currently interested in building our networks and relations with different communities around local and Brisbane area. If you are interested to get involved, please contact us on 0469 016 416 or 0423 114 365 or alternatively contact Sathiya: sathiya.ramakrishnan@gmail.com. More details can be found at our web site: http://www.hinduculturalhub.org/
Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland Inc
Teaching the Vedas Jitendra Deo President APSQ
Upasana Upasana implies meditation and through the practice of spiritual yoga, gradual realization of God i.e. ‘attainment of the Supreme Being’. The word Upasana literally means getting close to God, and Asana mean sit down, exist. How does one get close to an entity such as God, who as stated in Stuti, exists everywhere in the universe including all around us as well as inside our soul and is already the closest entity. Why the need of Upasana Vedic scriptures consider three types of separation between two entities. The first is that of physical distance: one person is in the United States and the other in India, however, this separation does not apply to the soul and God. The next separation relates to time: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati lived 150 years ago we are alive in 2010, however, this separation also does not apply to the soul and God. The third separation is that of awareness and the separation of the soul and God is that of awareness on the part of the soul. It is only during deep meditation when all of the mind’s external activities are suspended, and the mind is fully focused inwards, the soul consciously perceives and joins God and this is true Upasana or yoga. The phrase the soul joining God or ‘attaining the Supreme Being’ as stated above means that superconscious state of Samadhi is the final stage of Upasana or spiritual yoga where the mind is completely tranquil and the individual soul is one to One with God the Supreme Soul and enjoys infinite bliss, deep enlightenment and God’s benevolence. The soul is consciously aware of God who is Anandswaroop (Supreme Bliss), and Jnanswaroop or Prakashswaroop (True Knowledge). Upasana also implies intense love and awareness of the attributes of God as well as progressive incorporation of them in one’s own life. For example Upasana requires that
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just as God is kind and loving, we are both making an effort to acquire kindness and love in our life as well as have progressively actually acquired kindness and love respectively. Our life actually reflects true kindness and love for other beings. The best method to practice Upasana is to follow Maharshi Patanjali’s Yog Darshanam (yoga aphorisms) which has organized the practice of yoga in a systematic manner and is also called Ashtanga Yog (the eight-step), Raj Yoga, and Dhyana Yoga (the yoga of meditation or concentration). When Upasana/yoga is regularly practiced with sincerity, one gradually acquires concentration in meditation. While progress may be initially slow, success is certain in the long term. Perfection occurs gradually as dhyana in yoga-meditation practices become so intense that a person totally surrenders to God and devotes his or her life to seeking God and helping others and not doing any deeds for personal gratification. The following Veda mantra is an example of Upasana: Yunjatay manah ut yunjatay dhiyo viprä viprasya brahato vipashyachitah, Vi hoträ dadhay vayunavid eka it mahi devasya savituh parishtutih. (Rig Veda 5: 81: 1) The message of this mantra is for all human beings desirous of attaining God and bliss. Who am I? Am I my soul, my mind, or my intellect? According to Vedic scriptures, I am my imperishable soul that interacts with the environment through the mind via sense and action organs guided by the intellect. The mind and intellect, however, through the practice of yoga can also be directed inwards towards the soul and God. (cont. in next issue)
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Peace in Islam Prepared by Imam Aslam The definition of Islam The root of the word Islam, silm, refers to “making peace, being in a mutually peaceful environment, greetings, rescue, safety, being secure, finding peace, reaching salvation and wellbeing or being far from danger, attaining goodness, comfort and favour, keeping away from troubles and disasters, submitting the self and obeying, respect, being far from wrong.” The “submitting the self and obeying” here means “submitting to justice and righteousness in order to reach peace and safety and being in a peaceful environment by one’s free will.” In fact, salaam and salaamat, mean “to reach salvation,” and their rubai form (with four radical letters) aslama means “submitted, became Muslim, and made peace.” “Islam” as either a noun or a verb with these meanings is mentioned in many verses in the Qur’an.1 From this perspective, Islam is “submission to God, accepting His authority as well as obeying His orders”; “one’s total submission to God and serving only Him”; “embracing the messages of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)” In this sense, a Muslim is one who is under the peaceful and safe shade of Islam. God wants us to live in a safe and peaceful environment and to make efforts for the spread and continuity of peace. Since Islam means living in a peaceful environment that emerges as a result of submission to God, the Qur’an asks that all humanity should embrace silm, that is, peace, and reminds us to avoid following Satan. As stated in the verse, O you who believe! Come in full submission to God, all of you, (without allowing any discord among you due to worldly reasons), and do not follow in the footsteps of Satan, for indeed he is a manifest enemy to you (seeking to seduce you to rebel against God, with glittering promises) (Qur’an, 2:208), Satan is the enemy of peace. This verse is followed by a reminder of God’s All-Glorious with irresistible might if believers “stumble and fall back” from following God’s way to realize peace and agreement. The purpose of Islam In order to be able portray a fair image of Islam, we have to consider its divinely inspired purposes, which yield, as a result, a just worldly order. By applying preventive measures to ensure security of wealth, life, mind, religion, and reproduction, Islam aims to build a society in peace, serenity, friendship, collaboration, altruism, justice, and virtue. According to the Qur’an, all Momins are brothers and sisters to each other and if a disagreement appears among them they make peace and correct it (Qur’an, 49:10). They help each other to avoid what God forbids and to observe their religious awareness at every stage in their life (Qur’an, 5:2); they carry out important tasks after shura, that is, consultation (Qur’an, 3:159; 42:38); and they always witness truthfully and are just even if it is against their close relatives (Qur’an, 4:135). Again, as mentioned in the Qur’an, a true Muslim follows the straight path. That means that he or she is faithful, honest, and just, is calm, lives to perfectly observe his or her religion and in guidance of reason.2 Pursuing the straight path can be understood as being absolutely truthful and honest in all circumstances, as well as embracing a moderate way of life that encourages good relations with everyone. Mercy and forgiveness Divine compassion and Prophetic mercy Call 07 3865 6533
assign special importance to forgiveness and tolerance. As God the Most Gracious is merciful to all people, His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is merciful and compassionate to all (Qur’an, 9:128). God’s clear order to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is to embrace forgiveness. The verse Adopt the way of forbearance and tolerance, and enjoin what is good and right, and withdraw from the ignorant ones (Qur’an, 7:199) indicates this. By the blessing of God, the Prophet succeeded in establishing unity among people by acting with compassion and mercy. If he had treated the people around him severely and rudely, they would have left him and their unity would have collapsed (Qur’an, 3:159). Since God and the Messenger of God are merciful and compassionate. Those who take the divinely prescribed ethics and the prophetic character as their example should obviously treat one another with mercy and compassion. Therefore, those who have received the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) message can never be severe, arrogant, antagonistic, or hostile. Furthermore, God Almighty advises His Messenger to be forgiving and to consult people by asking for their ideas (Qur’an, 3:159; 42:38) since exchanging ideas increases feelings of unity and cooperation while reducing tension between people. As a result, a desire for change that transforms hatred into peace and serenity appears in society. According to the Messenger of God, people are equal before God as the teeth of a comb are equal. Characteristics like language, ancestry, race, wealth, and poverty are not signs of superiority.4 In the thirteenth verse of the chapter Al-Hujurat, the creation of humankind from a female and a male, the division of humanity into ethnic groups or nations and tribes in order to know one another, and the importance of fearing God in order to become valued in God’s view are pointed out. The verse approves having an identity and being known by an identity; nonetheless, it rejects the abuse of affiliation (to different gender, social or ethnic groups) as a means of superiority. Thus, it assesses a person’s honour and value in terms of universal values that he or she gains through his or her own will and effort, and not in terms of gender or ethnic ties, which are not obtained through free will.5 In Islam, the individual is considered as a person that gains value within the society, as someone who is responsible to the community in a social context. According to Islam, the life of a human being is a trust from God, irrespective of his or her ancestry, colour, or language, and hence should be protected meticulously. The main idea in Islam is to praise God the Almighty (Qur’an, 1:1; 6:45), to show compassion to creation. Humankind is the best of all creations (Qur’an, 17:70) and is created of the best stature (Qur’an, 95:4). So, every human deserves respect by nature; approaching them with lenience, tolerance, and humility is certainly virtuous. Hence, staying away from hatred and having a tolerant attitude is essential for humanity. God the Almighty asks from the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) in particular and from all Muslims in general to be forgiving (Qur’an, 42:37; 3:134). Thus, God loves good attitudes such as spending and serving for the sake of humankind at all times under all circumstances, forgiving people, and avoiding doing something wrong when we
become angry. Even if one has the right to retaliate in response to an evil action, forgiveness is more appropriate for those who are more pious. The Qur’an enlightens all humanity on this issue: The recompense of an evil deed can only be an evil equal to it; but whoever pardons and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from God. Surely He does not love the wrongdoers (Qur’an, 42:40; see also Qur’an, 42:43). Besides, each of us lives on the path that God has ordained for him or her. For this reason, it is important to emphasize serving rather than fighting. God says in the Qur’an (5:48), Strive then together as if competing in good works, and also, Say: Every one acts according to his own character (made up of his creed, worldview and disposition), and your Lord knows best who is guided in his way (17:84). Therefore, individuals should not dispute and fight over their different ideas to satisfy their ambitions and selfinterests. Rather, on the contrary, they should compete to show good character and to serve in the best way; they should support each other not in wrongdoing, but in doing good. Trustworthiness An important dimension of being a Muslim is trustworthiness. Every Prophet is introduced in the Qur’an with the attribute of trustworthiness.6 First and foremost, the Prophet Muhammad, the most trustworthy of the heavens and earth, and all the prophets preceding him, made efforts to promote trustworthiness in their societies. In a place where trust does not exist, love, respect and solidarity are also absent. The lack of trust destroys family, as well as social, cultural, and economic life. For this reason, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) states that trustworthiness and treachery cannot exist together7 and asserts, “One, who betrays, harms, or deceives others is not of us.”8 He describes the ideal Muslim as thus: “A Muslim is one from whose hand and tongue people are safe. A believer is one from whom people know that their wealth and lives are safe.”9 In one hadith, the Messenger of God describes those who are good and those who are bad: “The good amongst you is the one from whom good things are expected and by whom people are sure that they will not be harmed. The bad amongst you is the one from whom good things are not expected and from whose evil people do not feel safe.”10 From this, it can be understood that a believer is one who is trustworthy, and therefore, no one would fear any danger from him or her under any circumstances. In Islam, good morals, love and respect for God and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are expected from believers. Appropriate love, mercy and compassion are to be shown, not only to people but also to every creature in nature since, according to Islam’s core understanding, every creation is a blessing from God and the protection of a blessing is the most fitting behaviour for a human being. Social peace In Islam, the right to life is an absolute value: He who kills a soul for causing disorder and corruption on the earth will be as if he had killed all humankind; and he who saves a life will be as if he had saved the lives of all humankind (Qur’an 5:32). When the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) explained Islam’s potential to contribute to safety and peace in society, he specified one goal in his time as the following: “A rider will travel from Sana’a (a city in Yemen) to Hadhramaut
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(a region in the southwest of the Arabian peninsula) fearing none but God, or a wolf as regards his sheep.”11 If we consider the troubles due to the extreme violence Muslims were exposed to both in the Medinan and Meccan periods, we can understand how meaningful was this message expressed by the Prophet. It does not include any desire for revenge against any person or any group; instead, it only expresses an ardent desire for a violence-free world for all. The Prophet commanded us to maintain social solidarity and cooperation, to open our hearts to our fellows, and to help one another at all times. He said, “Do not cut relations between each other! Do not turn your backs on each other! Do not grow hatred between each other! O God’s servants! Become brothers and sisters!”12 Peace, reform, and virtuous deeds The Arabic terms islah (reform) and sulh (peace) are from the same root. Islah means one’s reach of peace and serenity while leaving conflicts and deviations; in other words, it refers to leaving confusion by settling a dispute between two people or two sides. Good deeds are actions that are beneficial for people and society, as well as actions that are taken to establish peace and serenity. This concept not only includes offering worship and spending in a good cause but also smiling, behaving warmly to others, establishing friendships, pleasing people by kind words, exchanging greetings, having warm conversation, and controlling bad feelings such as pride, arrogance, anger, envy, animosity, hypocrisy, rancor, and burning ambition. Thus, essentially, virtuous deeds are acts that purify humankind of aggression and bring them to peace. In the Qur’an, it is recommended to cease disagreements by peace and not to commence further disputes, fights, confusion, and discord; in addition, people are asked to take a balanced approach and seek justice (Qur’an, 8:1; 49:9–10). It is forbidden to spoil peace and tranquillity by corruption; there are penalties for those who do.13 It is possible to apply the verse, Peace is better (Qur’an, 4:128) which was specifically revealed to eradicate disagreements between couples, to all kinds of human relations. Islam recommends a united and mutually helpful society, and this vision does not only refer to the level of nation, but includes international relations, too. In this sense, from an Islamic perspective, international law should take the establishment of peace as a foundation.14 Conclusion The Qur’an emphasizes peace and reconciliation as basic to all social and even international relations. As mentioned in the Qur’an, Paradise, which is the reward for the pious, is a place of serenity. One of the ninety-nine names of God is Salaam, which means peace. Throughout history, Muslims have made every effort to establish peace everywhere. The general approach of Muslims has been supportive of maintaining peace, spreading an environment of serenity and trust, and constructing a civilization of love, compassion, and mercy to share with other people in peace. Prophet Muhammad (saw) tolerance for the people of other faiths can be seen in these examples. One day the Prophet Muhammad (saw) let the Christian delegation to pray in MasjidNabawi (Prophet saw mosque) in their own way. On another occasion the funeral of a Jew was being commenced and the Prophet Muhammad (saw) stood up, another man questioned him saying that the deceased person was not Muslim but Rasool (saw) replied “is he not human, I’m paying respect to another human.”
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City Fertility Centre ready to answer women’s health questions at India Day Fair WE worry about our heart health, bone health and skin health but do we worry enough about our fertility health? Gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Devini Ameratunga said for those who are lucky enough, having a baby is one of the most significant things people will do in their lives, but most take it for granted that it will happen easily, when they are ready. “The fact is, that one in six couples has trouble falling pregnant,” Dr Ameratunga said. “Fertility issues can be caused by a variety of factors including increasing maternal age, lifestyle, environmental factors and medical conditions among others. “Age is one of the top reasons people have trouble conceiving. Fertility declines as age increases, women are most fertile in their twenties however due to a change in lifestyle many people are delaying having children until after this age.” Official figures show the average maternal age in Australia has now reached 30 years. While the age clock can’t be wound back, people can take other steps to optimise their fertility including simple things like managing their weight, exercising and eating well. Dr Ameratunga said, in addition, many common medical issues that impact fertility are mostly treatable including the likes of endometriosis, ovulation disorders and tubal blockages. City Fertility Centre who has clinics in Brisbane City, Sunnybank, Capalaba and Spring-
field will be on hand at the India Day Fair to answer any of your fertility related questions. The Fair runs from 10.30am to 9pm on 20 August 2016 in The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parklands. The information stand will be manned by nurses and staff from the fertility centre and visitors can undertake a free fertility health check in the form of a quiz if they would like. Free ‘Introduction to Fertility Treatment’ information brochures will also be available covering topics from ‘What is Infertility?’ to ‘Optimising your Chances’ and ‘Possible Treatments’. The information booth will be located near the Bombay Bliss food stand. For more information contact City Fertility Centre on www.cityfertility.com.au or call 1300 354 354 Fertility Fit Tips • Eat a healthy balanced diet with adequate protein, carbohydrate and fibre • Aim to undertake moderate exercise for an average of 30 minutes, three times a week • Take folic acid for the three months prior to and for the first three months of pregnancy (females only) • Restrict alcohol intake • Stop smoking and any drug use • Check your medications/supplements intake with your doctor, and • Limit caffeine intake. Exclusive opportunity for a one-on-one chat with Dr Devini Ameratunga.
The Time is near.... Key Scripture: Revelations 1:3 God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the Church, and He blesses all who listens to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. AS you read and watch the media news, you will soon see that we live in a world that is ravaged by war and terror. You may soon lose hope and begin to fear of the future world of violence and evil. But if you read and listen to the good news of God's word, you will see the hope and victory over all evil. Like me, you will be inspired to live as a light to expel the darkness and disbelief. So, my focus will be revealing the good news of the kingdom in the midst of gloom and doom that you see in the media. This is written to expel the fears of terror and fill you with good news of peace and hope and love. Our key scripture Revelations 1:3, was written by our beloved apostle John nearly 2000 years ago. This verse has given hope and vision to our humanity to live a life that pleases God, because the time is near. Today, same scripture is going to give you hope and peace to live an inspired life. As we begin to expand the key scripture; you will notice that God blesses the one who reads His prophetic promises to the church. Why does God say that? Because we may be overwhelmed by the gloom and doom of this world as you see and hear the wars and terror of the evil world. And we may soon forget in fear there is a God who alone can bring peace and hope. We may be crushed by fear and failure and may not see any reason to overcome the evil. The prophecy as revealed in the book of Revelations is an accurate picture of the future. Imagine, someone telling to my grand father, "One day your grand son will travel from this tiny village in India to Australia to proclaim the goodness of God to bring hope and peace." I am a leaving proof of such a
prophetic promise. I am here to proclaim the prophecy of good news to this generation, so that you will experience a life that was designed by your Creator. Three keys points to ponder and remember; 1. God blesses those who reads His accurate picture of the future. So you will focus on living holy and hope filled life. 2. God blesses all those who turn their hearts to listen to His message love and peace. We need to repent from self governed life to God governed life by trusting in Christ and His finished work on the cross. 3. We must obey His word by doing what He says for we have limited time. We must learn to put in to practice His word. God’s word urges us love the Lord with all our hearts, with all our mind and strength. When we desire to do this, God empowers us love each other. To sum up these three points; read, listen and obey. If you want to live a God blessed life that is filled with hope and love; begin to believe in God’s voice speaking to you today. Few years ago, like many hope filled believers, I prayed this simple prayer with a humble heart. Today, let his same prayer fill you with hope and joy. Please pray this prayer with a sincere heart, “Dear God, I come to you with a humble heart, I need hope and peace in my life. I ask you to forgive my sins and give me a new heart of hope and love. Help me believe in your Words of hope and love. Today I believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again for my victory over every evil. Teach me to know that time is near. But from today, you are nearer to me, I invite you to live in my heart. This is the new day for me to live in your love and joy. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen. God is blessing you for your steps of faith and courage. Write to us to help you grow in your walk with your Creator and King. For the time is near. Email: navig8grace@gmail.com
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Grace will find you... DEAR reader, it is with great joy make His grace available for we bring to you the word of God. him when he needed it. That Too often we think it’s only the means God is saying when good people who get the good you live your life honouring breaks, the ones who don’t make and trusting God, not only is a mistake, the ones who don’t do His grace available for you but Pastor Joseph Dass any wrong. But let me remind will find you. you, that no matter how old you The good news is that God’s feel, how far you gone, how many mistakes grace is His free and unmerited favour and is you have made is no surprise to God. He has available to everyone. The world works on already figured it out and His grace is avail- merit system, ie, if you do well at school, if able for you for every weakness. you do good works, if you don’t make misIn the scriptures we read that Paul faced a takes, if you haven’t done any wrong only physical problem, a pain or setback and won- then you get good rewards. But God shows dered how he could continue. So he pleaded His favour and mercy towards the undeserv3 times that his condition would change. But ing. God’s reply was that His grace would be It is very rewarding way to live knowing that made available for Paul when he needed it. when you need it His grace is available for Just like Paul, we too can feel down on our- you to see you through every day. Instead of selves, that others are going ahead and you focusing on what is wrong or could go have been left behind. And now it looks as if wrong, focus on what is available for you. some things are not going to change at all. When you go out each day trusting God that But God didn’t feel sorry for Paul, try and re- His grace will find you and be made availmove his weakness or get him out of his sit- able and for you when you need it, in any situation. All God said was that Paul could uation, at work, while shopping, concerning overcome any situation, any difficulty as any report, regarding any disappointment, God’s grace was already available for him. then you too can live in peace, filled with In other words, God was saying to Paul, not hope and endless joy! to look at what he could not do but to trust in God bless you. what God could do. That God was going to Pastor Dass
My Hep C journey... By Fungisai Siggins MY journey begins in Africa 50 years ago where I was born. I was a ‘weakling’ growing up and the hospital was like my second home. Back then, a nurse would fillup one injection to share between two, three or even more people. I suffered whooping cough, constant nosebleeds and a ruptured appendix, which required surgery. I came from a large family where sharing was the order of the day. Uncles, aunts and cousins would forget their toothbrushes or razors and just grab anyone’s from the cupboard. Time passed, I got married and had my babies in hospital, two of them were born via a caesarean section. Turmoil started in Zimbabwe and I migrated to New Zealand. It was a hard time. I was homeless for the first time in my life. Luckily, a friend took me in. I lived in Wellington, New Zealand in 2001and I had no choice but to find work anywhere I could. I worked as a handyman, an industrial cleaner, laundry worker, dishwasher, and a nurse’s aide. I did any job to survive. Mostly these jobs involved very hard physical work. In just two years, I changed jobs six times and moved house six times. Back home I had moved twice and kept one job for 10 years. In 2007 I was working as a health promoter in the area of HIV and AIDS. I did a lot of reading about infections and viruses, and one day I came across the hepatitis C virus. I insisted on getting the test after reading about how hospital conditions in Africa could put people at risk. I was feeling tired and had a serious condition of ‘brain fog’ which I now know are both symptoms of liver disease. When I got the result, the nurse was very sorry to be delivering this message to me; I had hepatitis C. I was not sorry to get a positive result from her. I understood from my reading that I had been put at risk at church ceremonies, traditional ceremonies, clinics, hospitals and schools where the sharing of needles and theatre equipment was the order of the day. So there I was, with my positive result calm as ever, laughing off my fears, comforting the nurse instead of the nurse comforting me. However, I was fearful of the condition my liver might be in and angry about the 20 years I had spent not looking after my liver. I began to fear death and started to wish I had done ‘this’ and ‘that’ in life. I then moved to acceptance. Yes I had it, so what? This disease happens to effect human beings and I am a human being who happens to be infected. I had to accept, and after that, I had to do something about it. Within that first month of my diagnosis, my journey took a different turn. I found help in the form of a computer. I googled and found the Hep C
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Australasia (www.hepcaustralasia.org.au) support site. I started to read information from the site. I met a lot of good people online, and got help. I started asking questions of my doctors. I demanded to see a specialist and more blood tests followed. Finding out that I was genotype 1b was another blow as it was the hardest to treat during those days of combination treatment. Armed with knowledge that I had acquired from the website, I demanded treatment. I started treatment in January 2008. The side effects were bad but I managed them. I have fought many battles in my life: poverty, hunger, wars, and discrimination. I don’t go down easily. I took treatment for 12 months. I had to go home to Africa the last 3 months to be cared for as I could not manage alone. My family did a great job. One day I went to bed and could not get up. I only gained my strength after two weeks of lying in bed. When I managed to get out of bed, I had lost 30 kilos. I looked frail. I had itchy rashes all over my body. I kept scratching. However, eventually I managed to get rid of the virus. I was very happy as I felt I had my life back. Now I feel healthy. I don’t feel tired anymore. My brain fog is not as bad as it was before. I even managed to study Public Health and Project Management. In 2011 I moved to Australia. I have now settled in Brisbane and am working for ECCQ in the Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program. I enjoy my work because I can link my lived experience and academic knowledge to my work. On 1 March 2016 the Federal Government listed new hepatitis C medications on the PBS. The listed medications are sofosbuvir + ledipasvir (Harvoni), sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), daclatasvir (Daklinza) and ribavirin (Ibavyr).These new medications are more effective, have less side effects, can cure over 90% of people and there is no pegylated interferon injection in most cases. I took mine for 12 months but these medications can be taken for as little as 8 to 12 weeks for most people. I am jealous as I missed out on these new, more practical medications. I would like to encourage people to go get tested! Find out your hep C status. Knowing could give you the chance to change your lifestyle, and it might mean you can get treatment in time to save your life. Hepatitis C affects people from anywhere in the world. It just so happened to affect me. In Africa we have what is called a baobab tree. It thrives despite adverse conditions, and provides shelter, succour, resources and meaning to its people. The baobab is an African symbol of endurance, conservation, ingenuity, creativity and dialogue. Like the baobab tree, my experiences have made me strong. For more information, see my details below; T: (07) 3844 9166 / www.eccq.com.au Call 07 3865 6533
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HEY Girls, let's talk about windburn for this month. In case you didn't know what a windburn means, here is an explanation. Simply put, it is the reddening of the skin caused by winds. An overexposure to winds may cause the reddening accompanied by soreness, inflammation, and itching. What is commonly described as windburn is usually sunburn. Buzzle explains how to get rid of windburn with the use of some effective home remedies. Take a look. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the number one cause of skin cancer. The risk is the same irrespective of whether the sun exposure occurs in summer or on a cool, windy day in winter. Sunburn is caused by UV radiation and its intensity does not depend upon the atmospheric temperature. So sunburns can occur in winters too. The UV index for a 'warmer' day can be similar to that for a 'cooler, windy' day. Windburn is a misnomer for sunburns occurring in the cold weather. Although the condition is commonly known as windburn, it is actually sunburn, as it is caused by the sun's rays. The wind does not burn your skin. Excessive exposure to wind results in dry skin and this dryness can worsen the symptoms of sunburn. Cool breeze brings down the day-time temperature, and clouds seem to block sunlight. But the risk from exposure to UV radiation is present even on overcast days. Excess exposure to UV radiation can burn your skin. Hence protection is a must. How to Get Rid of Windburns
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Sunscreen: First of all, you should apply a good-quality sunscreen lotion over the affected area and put on protective clothing (and goggles) to prevent further skin damage. Cool Water Bath: Never take a hot shower to get rid of windburn. Instead, go in for a cool (not cold) shower. If you are not comfortable with cool water, use tepid water. For better results, add one cup of cider vinegar to it. Stay Away from Heat: Keep your wind burned skin away from the heat of stoves, fires, or heaters. Aloe Vera: Apply aloe Vera gel to the affected skin, several times each day. This will help reduce the burning sensation. Cucumber: Cucumber carries antioxidant and analgesic properties. It promotes fast healing of the wind burned skin. With a blender, make a paste of chilled cucumbers and apply it over the affected region and on the face. It helps reduce the burning sensation. Oatmeal: Soaking in an oatmeal bath can help in getting rid of the burning sensation. It will also help retain the skin's softness. This is one of the best home remedies for windburn. Painkillers: In case of severe pain and itching, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers like Ibuprofen and Naproxen. The medicines can help lower skin inflammation.
Vitamin E:-Vitamin E works well for inflamed and sunburned skin. Apply creams that are rich in this vitamin. You may apply vitamin E oil or take vitamin E tablets. Potato: Like cucumbers, potatoes too help soothe the skin. Wash a potato, grate it, and using a blender, make a paste. Apply the paste over the affected skin. Placing potato slices on the burned skin also helps soothe it. Cool Milk:-Dip a gauze or washcloth in cool (not necessarily cold) milk, drain off the excess milk, and put it on the burning skin. You may use moisturizing products that contain milky cleansers. They are good for soft and sensitive skin. Corn-starch or Baking Soda: Make a paste of either corn starch or baking soda, using cool water, and apply it on the affected part of the skin.
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Yoghurt: Apply plain cool yogurt to the affected region. Gently rinse it off with cool water, after 5-10 minutes. You can even bathe the face in buttermilk. Water and Other Liquids: Drink plenty of water, healthy juices, and soups. This will help rehydrate the skin. Castor Oil: Castor oil is my everyday moisturizers in wintertime for eyes, lips and face, castor oil is my favourite oil Herbal Medicine -Bathe with an infusion of chamomile, peppermint, ground yarrow, purple coneflower, elder flowers, chickweed, or calendula. Chamomile oil helps soothe the red, inflamed skin. Cool Compress: Place a cool compress on the affected area. Enjoy your day, keep smiling. Nimisha
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OFFSET accounts and redraw facilities work in similar ways; they both allow you to reduce the balance of your home loan, and therefore the interest charged, by applying extra money to your debt. Redraw facilities allow you to deposit spare income into your home loan account, allowing you to redraw a sum equal to the extra repayment amounts in future. In the meantime, the extra money paid will lower the amount of interest charged while still giving you access to your money. However, there may be restrictions on how much money can be withdrawn and when. “For redraw, it depends on whether the facility applies to a fixed-rate or variable loan,� Moses says. “Most institutions only allow redraw from a variable-rate loan, or fixed-rate loan but with limited access.� It is important to find out how a loan’s redraw facility works before taking it on, as the fees and restriction attached might outweigh the benefits of interest savings. Deciding between an offset account and a redraw facility on your home loan largely depends on how accessible you need your extra money to be. Offset accounts are like savings accounts
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Real Estate News Vacancy rates improve in most markets, ease in inner Brisbane
THE REIQ June quarter vacancy rate data has revealed inner-city dwellings have eased slightly, but the middle ring has tightened a fraction, while most other markets, including regional centres, have improved. For the first time, the REIQ is able to provide a breakdown between houses and apartments in most markets and the data has revealed that the apartment vacancy rate in the 0-5km ring of Brisbane is weak, at 3.7 per cent, but the middle ring, 5-20km ring, is healthy at 2.7 per cent. The vacancy rate for houses in the 0-5km ring is 3.4 per cent and in the middle ring is tight at 1.8 per cent. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said this new data provided greater clarity around the house and apartment markets. “One of the most commonly asked questions around the inner city property market is regarding a perceived oversupply in the apartment market and now we have a more detailed survey in order to provide more information and more data to help us answer this question,” she said. “Brisbane’s inner city vacancy rate for the June quarter for apartments in 3.7 per cent and while the REIQ classes this as just outside the healthy range of 2.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent, it’s important to remember that recent projects coming online have not yet been absorbed by the inner city population growth. "With major projects, such as Queens Wharf and Howard Smith Wharves, creating thousands of jobs over the next few years in Brisbane's inner city we are confident demand for housing will continue to grow. “We are seeing steady levels of supply and equally steady levels of demand for innercity apartments and we expect vacancy rates will hover around these levels for some time to come,” she said. Redcliffe has tightened from 2.4 per cent to 1.4 per cent, which is consistent with a longterm trend of hovering between 2.0 per cent and 1.5 per cent.
Regional centres The weak regional centres of Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville all showed improvements. Gladstone has tightened from 11.3 per cent to 10.2 per cent and the REIQ sees this market as relatively consistent for the past three quarters. “While the vacancy rate is high, the good news is that it has not worsened in three quarters so we’re optimistic that the bottom of the Gladstone market has been met and this market is now stabilising,” Ms Mercorella said. The Rockhampton vacancy rate continues to hover around six per cent, falling from 6.9 per cent in the March quarter to 6.5 per cent in the June quarter. “These tiny movements should not be overanalysed, Ms Mercorella said. “What this essentially means is the market is holding steady.” “Mackay has fallen slightly from 8.1 per cent to 7.7 per cent and this represents a steadily tightening trend over the past seven quarters, which we’re cautiously optimistic will continue,” Ms Mercorella said. Mackay’s vacancy rate peaked at 9.8 per cent in December 2014 and since then had fallen steadily to reach 7.7 per cent in the June 2016 quarter. “Local agents tell us that this market is showing good signs of improvement and
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we’re hopeful this market is looking at a brighter prognosis for the rest of the year.” The Townsville market vacancy rate fell from six per cent to 5.7 per cent and this is the second consecutive fall for this centre. “Our agents in Townsville feel strongly that the market is performing reasonably well and with two quarters of falling vacancy rates they are confident this is the start of a stabilisation trend. “We don’t expect it will return to 2013 levels of 3.5 per cent vacancy rate in the near future, but we think further tightening in the next quarter is a realistic expectation,” Ms Mercorella said. The only unexpected result was Bundaberg’s lift from 5.2 per cent to 6.3 per cent. “The selling market is holding steady in Bundaberg with the median house price at $276,000. “Local agents are reporting strong interest from pre-retirees in southern states who are buying now while conditions are good with the intention of renting for another few years until they are ready to retire into the property themselves,” Ms Mercorella said. “It’s this activity that has possibly boosted the level of stock in the rental pool and added a few vacancies to the data. “We expect this to normalise over the next few quarters and the rental market to contract again soon,” Ms Mercorella said.
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Areas in the southeast corner of the state that have consistently performed well over the past few quarters have continued to perform strongly. Tourism centres “The Cairns rental market is tightening further and this will put pressure on weekly rents as stock levels become scarce,” Ms Mercorella said. “The Cairns vacancy rate has contracted for the fourth quarter in a row, dropping to 1.9 per cent from 2.1 per cent in the March quarter. “This is a tight rental market and the sales market for houses and apartments is also going ahead in leaps and bounds – a very exciting time to be in Cairns!” Ms Mercorella said. Whitsunday has dropped from 10 per cent to six per cent, which is a significant improvement. Local agents report some construction projects and improved tourism numbers are creating jobs and attracting new residents who are taking up rental accommodation. The Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast continue to be tight rental markets, both slightly tightening since last quarter, from 1.5 per cent to 1.4 per cent. “With significant dwelling construction taking place on the Gold Coast we expect to see some easing of conditions in the medium term future, however for the foreseeable short term, rental conditions will remain tight,” Ms Mercorella said. “The Sunshine Coast market is also tight, and with little new construction slated we expect this to continue for some time to come.” The tightest rental markets are Caloundra and Maroochy with just one per cent vacancy rate and the highest is Livingstone Shire (Yeppoon) with 12.3 per cent. “Overall, there has been more good news than bad in this vacancy rate report and we’re optimistic that the state is moving towards healthier rates across the board,” Ms Mercorella said. Felicity Moore - REIQ
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Shop 8, 248-258 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Cornubia. P: 07 3136 2566 /E: vish.moodley@harcourts.com.au W: www.harcouts.com.au – Crisp blues and greens. Materials: – Compressed hay and stabilised grass fibres. – Overgrown qualities that affect the outline of shapes. Pattern: – Lots of overlapping of foliage prints. – Using semi-transparent materials to build transparent density. “This unravelling and spilling out is something to look out for in 2017,” Redshaw says. “Look for designs that are finding their own direction and movement.” 3. Analogue Workshop
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• Victoria Redshaw speaking to audiences at the Decor + Design Fair in Melbourne., July 2016. Picture: Elleni Toumpas
Alice Bradley - realestate.com.au THE beginning of the new year is still a while away but when it comes to interior design, it doesn’t hurt to stay ahead of the curve. These are the top four home design trends to look out for in 2017 as told by design trend forecaster Victoria Redshaw, founder of UK design blog Scarlet Opus. Redshaw unveiled her trend predictions for interiors at the 2016 Décor + Design fair in Melbourne. 1. Desert Wanderer
“This trend has a minimalist ethos, with a meditative slow, calm element to it,” Redshaw explained to audiences of the Desert This trend is a direct response to the accelerating pace of modern life, Redhaw explains. Wanderer trend. “We are on this connected track of being “It represents a respite from our fast-paced constantly updated. It can be overwhelming lives.” The look blends a “hazy mirage of colours and it can make life and things feel very temthat merge together almost like a sandstorm” porary.” Redshaw predicts that we will see people with materials that have a slouchy, informal yearn for things in life that are much more aesthetic. “Desert Wanderer promotes a controlled rus- constant. The Analogue Workshop trend is about a digital detox – a step away from techticity,” she says. nology and the control it has over our lives. Colour palette: This trend will find the beauty in everyday – Muted spice tones: saffrons, cinnamons. – Mauve and indigo “to ground the palette”. materials and thoughtfully-designed furni– Metallic accents such as copper and silver. ture. It has 1950s, mid-century and Brutalist “No one has said the word mauve since influences. “(People will want) to embrace things that 1997 and now it’s back, enjoy that.” are analogue and see the beauty in things that Materials: – Raw, soft suedes and linens that have a dry, are very simple,” she says. “And also to value and accept earnt skills.” salt-washed fade. “It can be as simple as a beautifully engi– Terracotta, stone-work pottery and natural neered handle on a door.” stone surfaces. With this trend there will be no design for “Carrara marble has reached saturation point – our big prediction for 2017 is the renais- design’s sake, the focus is on form and function. sance of onyx (stone).” Leather buckles, screws and rivets will all be Pattern: made a design feature to be discovered. Fur– Subtle ombres. niture will focus on the end-user and how – Moorish, Moroccan and Aztec patterns. they live and interact with the product. 2. Organic Matter This look encourages working with nature, but it goes way beyond having a green wall. “When we talk about the idea of living in harmony with nature, it’s about us controlling and restricting nature to our will, but this is a trend that explores a total organicness that isn’t constricted or coaxed in any way,” says Redshaw. “It is dependent on allowing nature to be a co-creator and co-designer,” she says. “To embrace very natural, unstructured processes. • An example of the Organic Matter trend in architecture, the Seoul Colour palette: Sky Garden will turn an abandoned highway overpass into South – Urban concretes, combined Korea’s version of NYC’s High Line. with; Picture: MVRDV Shangai
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Colour palette: – Granite grey, cookie brown. – Discordant accents such as acidic yellow and mint green. – Metallics such as brass and bronze. “It’s a low-key palette that asks us very politely to reconsider the colours we’re familiar with.” Materials: – Corks, plywoods. – Concrete. “It’s very much about bringing together only two or three materials but it’s all about how you join them.” 4. Tribe
Women are getting more degrees than men and in many cultures becoming more politically represented, Redshaw says. This – believe it or not – is having an impact on the design world. The Tribe trend is about moving away from the airbrushed perfection of home magazines and embracing a look that is stronger, bolder and less polite. “Strong is the new pretty – that is really the whole attitude of the trend,” Redshaw says. “We’ll see it in fashion but in interiors as well. It’s about experimentation, bold colours, folk crafts and modernising them and mixing them together.” Colour palette: – Graphic blacks, whites and greys with unapologetic pops of colour. – Energetic blues and “confident” greens. – Bright pink. “We’re rebranding pink to be a powerful pink. It doesn’t have to be a ditzy colour.” Materials: – Wool (Macrame). – Coloured glass. Patterns: – Animal print. – Geometric patterns. “It’s about spontaneity in the home and having a globe-trotting spirit. There is an ethnic quality but it’s difficult to define what the exact ethnic influence is.” Main image: Broste Copenhagen Call 07 3865 6533
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This month, your fortunes could keep fluctuating, and thus, Ganesha compares them to the waxing and waning of Moon. In the first few days, you may be filled with guilt for neglecting your household. This could be due to the presence of waning Moon. Thankfully, this feeling shall stop you bothering you, as days pass, helping you be your enthusiastic and energetic self. You will now be confident, fired by new ideas. Businessmen will be busy now with new enthusiasm and plans to increase turnover. Job holders, though, could be required to work extra to fulfill additional tasks. Good times continue for most of you, even in the second week. Presence of Mercury in Virgo with benevolent Jupiter may present some long term gains. You will be clear and candid in your communications. Businessmen may consider laying foundation for vertical growth. Many of you will also be able to outshine your rivals, confirms Ganesha. Important Dates 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31
Taurus - April 21 - May 22
In the month of August, Taurus natives could be preoccupied with finance, family and health. Though the week may start on a lively note with social gatherings with friends and colleagues, it could take an unhappy turn as the days roll by with transit of Mars and Saturn in the eighth House. Disturbances in the family are predicted at the beginning. Fortunately, with some monetary gains happening here, you will be able to increase budgets for family satisfactorily. You shall also spend more time at home and fulfill the required needs and aspirations. By the month end, Ganesha assures, the stars shall shine benevolently and bring the family together in happy kinship. Important Dates 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26 31
Gemini - May 23 - Jun 21
In the month of August, some monetary gains should keep the Gemini natives in high spirits. You will come across several opportunities in the coming weeks that could help you earn more. Planetary positions this month seem favourable for financial security and stability. With a comfortable financial balance, you could also be inclined to spend liberally on personal indulgences and family needs. In the first week, an old contact could be revived who may help you boost your earnings. This might continue over a sustained period. The easing off of financial pressure and the presence of Sun in passionate Leo along with Venus in the third House shall tempt you to socialize and party, informs Ganesha. Important Dates 12, 13, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 31
Cancer - June 22 - July 22
In the month of August, you can expect to enjoy marital bliss, and also get a chance to sharpen your social skills. Much needed, should we say? The stars are likely to bring out your best, as the month begins. You are sympathetic, sensitive and caring. Moon rules your Sign and will be transiting therein on 1st and 2nd. You will be happy and eager. However, with the coming together of Mars and Saturn on the 3rd, there
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19 August to 25 August 2016...
Gayatri Mandir – Shri Krishna Janam Astami – 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information please contact President Mr Prakash Shandil 0408 879 414 / Secretary Mr Sunil Maharaj 0431692899 or Vice President Mr Mukesh Rattan 0419 712 592
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Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir – Shree Krishna Janamashtami – By Param Pujya Dharam Guru Pundit Tripathi Ji. Everyone is invited to join in this celebration. Mon to Friday 6.30pm onwards / Sat and Sunday 4.30pm onwards. Hawan will be performed on Sunday 21st August at 4pm. Hawan sponsor $11 and food sponsor $300. For more information contact Dhiru 0406213 153 or visit www.shreevishnumayamandir.com.au continued page 48….
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could be considerable struggle and challenges. Ganesha also cautions you not to forge any new relationship here. In the second week, domestic matters could preoccupy you. Those planning to buy a house may find this time useful. Plus, the stars indicate that you could create a powerful and influential contact that could help in enhancing your financial prospects. Important Dates 12, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 31
Leo - July 23 - August 22
In the month of August, natives of Leo could get busy managing earnings and emotions. The month starts well with progressive forces working effectively. With ruler of your Sign, Sun, currently transiting with Venus, the planetary positions seem perfect for development. Venus in your sign may help you organize your efforts to maximum returns. There is plenty of comfort and contentment also in store this month. With Moon transiting in its own Sign Cancer, you will be able to enjoy pleasures of life. There will be revelry and merrymaking with friends in the coming days. This is thanks to the benevolence of Jupiter. You could also be blessed with long lasting monetary gains here. Important Dates 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31
Virgo - August 23 - October 22
You may be preoccupied with finances and pressures in personal life, this month. The combination of Mercury, Jupiter and Rahu in the initial days of the month may increase your efficiency, helping you achieve aplenty. Businessmen and professionals may also gain here due to favourable planetary positions. However, with Mars entering a fiery sign, Ganesha suggests that you need to keep a check on your confrontational tendencies and work on your level of compatibility. In the second week, you might be stressed due to personal issues. Natives of your sign tend to get anxious easily. Also, you have a tendency to dislike those who do not conform to your views and opinions. Important Dates 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 23, 24, 25, 31
Libra - September 23 - October 22
In the month of August, natives of the Zodiac Sign Libra may remain preoccupied with issues in relationships. You may intentionally immerse yourself in work to ward off a host of negative vibes. There might be a misunderstanding or a confrontation with a close contact at the beginning. But, fortunately, this will not distract or stress you out. Household affairs might take up a good part of your time this month. As you have not been able to devote enough time at home, matters may have piled up, informs Ganesha. A sense of guilt could grip you here. With Full Moon blazing across the sky mid-month emotions are likely to get amplified. Full Moon sheds light on the deepest emotions that needs to surface. Here, you could be also keen to revive relationships with people who helped you grow and further your prospects. However, for married folks, August does not spell good times. Important Dates 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31
Scorpio - October 23 - Nov 21
In the month of August, the natives of the Zodiac Sign Scorpio may be concerned primarily with money matters and relationships. Several crucial planetary transits happening this month are likely to affect your fortune; while some could bring cheer, others caution. To begin with, there is Moon transiting through own sign watery Cancer in the ninth House related to fortune in general. Under its influence, businessmen and professionals should be able to negotiate a big deal. However, with both Mars and Saturn transiting through the second House, indicative of finances, you need to be careful during this phase, says Ganesha. Similarly, Moon affects the ebb and flow of destiny as it changes positions. While transiting through the twelfth House it could induce you to earn money fast, but as it gets debilitated, it could throw up roadblocks for earning. Important Dates 12, 13, 15, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31
Sagittarius - November 22 - Dec 22
In the month of August, the natives of the Sign Sagittarius could be engaged with spirituality and financial matters. What could come handy in the coming weeks is their inherent traits of being optimistic and carefree, even in the face of opposition and odds. As trouble and hardships unfold at the beginning, with the presence of Mars and two strong planets transiting through your sign, many of you cool Sagittarians could be plodding along without a trace of worry, assures Ganesha. Maybe, it is spirituality and pious thoughts that may give you strength here. Anyway, you stand a good chance to move ahead in this direction, going by planetary indications. With your monetary gains being unsatisfactory at the moment, soothing thoughts and sentiments will provide you relief. As it is, natives of your Sign have an inclination to seek solace in spirituality, when things are not moving as desired. Financially, you could get stability by the middle of August. With Saturn becoming direct in motion, financial matters may start looking up. Important Dates 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31
Capricorn - December 23 - Jan 30
Time to balance your personal and professional lives. On 1st and 2nd, love and happiness shall be strong in your marriage. These will be great days, provided you refuse to be stuck and broody. The prompt compliance to all your needs by your partner shall make you elated. In this week itself, Mercury joins Jupiter in Virgo, which should be a helpful planetary movement. Utilise this time to your advantage, and maximise your gains. On the 9th, Moon's transit through Libra will help you strike balance in many aspects of your life. Those in business will have enough time now to implement their developmental work. The new fortnight could begin with some serious introspection. As you evaluate your performance, you may feel depressed and frustrated. You may also feel that you have not got the right exposure to match your potential and abilities. For love matters, though, this time remains good. Singles could enjoy cosy moments with a new found love. However, things may be a little damp in the marital realm. Ganesha foresees only a little bit of romance between married couples. Some health
issue could hold you back from enjoying sensual pleasures fully. What’s more, bad health could also interfere with your day-to-day working. The fourth week could get you busy with domestic matters, but it will also bring forth an opportunity to strengthen your finances. Important Dates 12, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 31
Aquarius - January 21 - Feb 19
A month of mixed fortunes and myriad ups and downs awaits you. You may not be your highperforming self, given the adverse influence of planets. There may be health issues to deal with. Saturn's continuing transit, anyway, makes things tough for you. Add to it the not-so-favourable movements of other planets, and things may get a bit rocky. You could also be tense and agitated. Relax! Let this pass, and until then, just focus on staying put, says Ganesha. On the positive side, you will gain money, over and above your regular income. In the second week too, you may feel somewhat dejected, a nagging feeling crowding, clouding your mind. You may not be able think clearly, and may keep feeling that fortune is not favouring you. Singles may feel frustrated on not being able to make much headway in a desired relationship. Those married will be depressed about the indifferent attitude of their spouse. Thankfully, as the ruler of your Sign Saturn becomes direct, happier times seem round the corner. Important Dates 11, 13, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31
Pisces - February 20 - March 20
For the natives born under the Sign Pisces, the month of August could pose many difficulties related to business and work. Mars shifting after a long stay in own Sign Scorpio, to fiery Sagittarius, could bring in troubled times for many, particularly those in business. They may have to toil hard to meet their goals and targets. The influence of Venus over the weekend is likely to add to the hardships. Now, there could be disagreements and differences of opinion with your working partner that could slow down progress, informs Ganesha. It is only in the second week, as Saturn becomes direct in motion that the situation shall ease up a bit. You may be keen to learn and master a few skills in the coming days that may equip you to accept new challenges. However, as a kind of cumulative effect of transiting planets, some problem or the other persists. Business partner may continue to rankle. There is all possibility of work getting severely affected in the coming days. Things come to such a head that you may want to call off the partnership, feels Ganesha. Many of you may suffer due to lack of communication with an important person that could spoil your prospects for a lucrative venture. Important Dates 12, 13, 22, 23, 25, 26, 31
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20 August...
GOPIO Qld India Day Fair 2016 – Refer to page 33
21 August...
Ethnic Schools Association of Queensland Inc – Celebrating language and cultures in Queensland – 11am-4pm at Coorparoo Secondary College, Stanley Street & Cavendish Road, Coorparoo Qld 4151. Celebrating Languages and cultures in Queensland. Ethnic School Association and Radio 4EB are jointly organising a multicultural festival. For more information contact esaqsecretariat@gmail.com or call Rafiul 0433 195 436 / Irene 0411 479 019
25 August...
Bhakti Centre Surfers Paradise invites you to Janmastami Gold Coast – 6.30pm at ISKCON Bhakti Centre, Gold Coast, 3070 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise. Krishna’s birthday celebration. Music, dance, cultural presentations, kids activities, Abhisek, vegetarian feast. For more information contact 0433 499 309 or 0420 239 739 ISKON – Janmastami – Krishna’s Birthday – 5pm at ISKON – Brisbane Temple, 32 Jennifer Street, Seventeen Mile Rocks. For enquiries contact Jalaj 0413 906 286 or Rohan 0411 375 165
26 August...
BEMAC presents Singout Sista RAJASHREE JOSYER SHRIKANTH – 7.30pm at Qld Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street, kangaroo Point. For more details visit www.bemac.org.au
27 August 2016...
Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc – 5th Australian National Hindu Conference – 8am to 5pm at Mercure Hotel, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane. Conference Theme: United communities, United Australia”. For more information visit www.vhp.org.au / email
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St John’s Cathedral FREE morning Concert – 11am – 11.50am at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann Street, Brisbane. St John’s Cathedral FREE concerts for 2016 are offered in partnership with the Queensland Conservatorium. They are on the first Thursday of each month. Performers: Annastasia Bickel and Annika Hinrichs (vocal) For more information visit www.stjohnscathedral.com.au or call 07 3835 2222 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Shree Sanatan Dharam Hindu Assn. of Qld Inc – Pitr Shraadh programme– Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn. For more information and timings please contact Raj prasad 0410 454 649 – secretary.sanatandharam@gmail.com or visit www.sanatanqld.org.au
1 September 2016...
mano.krishna@vhp.org.au or call 0431 375 926
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Brisbane - Janmashthtami – 5pm at 45 Clare Road, Kingston. You are invited to the auspicious celebration of Janmashtami, a cultural program celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Shri Krishna featuring kirtans, spiritual discourse and dances performed by children and youth. Ladies celebration is on Saturday 3 September. Mahaprasad will be served after sabha. For more information visit www.baps.org or call 3299 2929
Damini Women’s Association of Qld Inc celebrates 10th Anniversary – 6pm at Calamvale Community College, 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale. Come along and enjoy the inspiring talks, songs and dances. Meet members of Damini. Learn more of their activities. Tickets only $20 (includes dinner – veg & non-veg) For further information and tickets contact President Lila Pratap 3390 8110 or 0431 648 802
Vaishnav Sangh of Qld presents Janmashtami 2016 in Brisbane – 5pm at Greenbank Community Centre, 145 Teviat Road, Greenbank. Includes Aarti and Mahaprasad. Highlights of program include kids play, drama, dance performances, garba and matki phod for kids. For further information, Manorath, sponsorship and volunteering contact us on tvoqld@hotmail.com or post a message on our Facebook group www.facebook.com/grops/tvsoq
28 August...
LALITHAKALALAYA presents Swatantryam… celebrating freedom – You are invited to the Thematic presentation of freedom movement presented by Guru Smt. Padmalakshmi Sriram and her disciples. 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Clairvaux Mackillop College Hall, Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt Qld 4122. Tickets – Single $10 / Children between 5 and 12 $5. For tickets please contact Sriram 0406 860 078 / Sangeetha Kutty 0401 074 738. Visit
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3 September...
Sangeet Mela 2016 – After 2 successful years of Sangeet Mela, Australia’s premier Indian classical music and dance festival, Sangeet Mela 2016 is getting set to be just amazing. Date is set for Sat Sep 3 at QLD Multicultural Centre and it will feature our international headline artists, Pt Shubhendra Rao (sitar) and Smt Saskia Rao-de Haas (cello), Bharat Natyam dance by Janani Ganapathi with live ensemble, top interstate and local artists plus our best Rising Stars under 25. Rising Star applications will close July 22nd and winners announced August 5th. Indian music and dance teachers and worthy applicants under the age of 25 are requested to start preparing their applications now. Conditions at sangeetmela.org/awards
5 September 2016...
Gayatri Mandir – Ganesh Chaturthi – 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information please contact President Mr Prakash Shandil 0408 879 414 / Secretary Mr Sunil Maharaj 0431692899 or Vice President Mr Mukesh Rattan 0419 712 592
6 September 2016...
FREE public Program in Brisbane – Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri – Senior Disciple of her Holiness Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma). 5pm at Centenary Community Hub, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney. Spiritual discourse, Bhajans and meditation lead by Swami. Program will be followed by vegetarian meal. RSVP appreciated for catering purposes – brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.au
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17 September 2016...
Eswaralaya Kalaikookam proudly presents “An Evening of Indian Classical Dance” – Bharatanatyam Concert – For further information contact Smt. Manga Surendran on 0433 967 489 2016 Moreton Bay Multicultural Fiesta – 2pm – 7pm at Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine. Moreton Bay Fiesta brings the world to Moreton bays doorstep as it is the only multicultural festival on the Northside of Brisbane. This festival showcases talent, food and culture from all across the globe and aims to bring awareness to how diverse the Moreton Bay Region is. Entry: Gold coin donation – visit www.multiculturalfiesta.com.au for more information.
2 October to 10 October 2016...
Gayatri Mandir – Navraatri (Durga Naumi) Celebrations – 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information please contact President Mr Prakash Shandil 0408 879 414 / Secretary Mr Sunil Maharaj 0431692899 or Vice President Mr Mukesh Rattan 0419 712 592
6 October 2016...
St John’s Cathedral FREE morning Concert – 11am – 11.50am at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann Street, Brisbane. St John’s Cathedral FREE concerts for 2016 are offered in partnership with the Queensland Conservatorium. They are on the first Thursday of each month. Performers: Sax Orchestra. For more information visit www.stjohnscathedral.com.au or call 07 3835 2222 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Continued on page 50
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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
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 Yoga in Daily Life – Discount Yoga Classes – every Thursday at 6pm and every Friday at 4.30pm, they are $10 for 1 hour and half, with relaxation, asanas, pranayam and meditation, at Yoga in Daily Life Brisbane Ashram. Also full moon meditation at 7.45pm – 8.30, every Purnima by Donation. Yoga in Daily Life – 46 Doggett Street, Newstead Qld 4006. www.brisbane.yogaindailylife.org.au / brisbane@yogaindailylife.org
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
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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 9am11.30am 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
Brisbane Multinational Church Hindi Service – Every Sunday at 9.30am at 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton. Special service to pray for healing, deliverance and other spiritual problems. Enquiries Ps Joseph Dass 0424 180 240.
Monthly Events...
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 jodos-inc@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
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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
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
Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events please visit www.sriselvavinayakar.org
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Bollywood & Entertainment Enthralling August and Captivating September with Mind Blowing Films! MOHENJO DARO Release date: 12 August Director: AshutoshGowarikar Cast: HrithikRoshan, PoojaHegde, KabirBedi, Arunoday Singh Produced by: SunitaGowarikar, Siddharth Roy Kapoor Synopsis: During the Pre-historic Indus Valley, in 2016 BC, thegreed of a single man is about to destroy one of the oldest cities in the ancient world, MohenjoDaro. A young indigo farmer, Sarman, is drawn to the city and meets Chaani, predicted to be the origin of a new society, the daughter of the Priest who rules the city with an iron fist. Sarman, in his attempt to win Chaani’s love, uncovers the secrets nobody was ever supposed to know about Chaani, about MohenjoDaro and about his own past. MOHENJO DARO is a story of an ancient love and our past, present and future!
ing to keep her head down, her grades up and her family happy. However there is more to Akira than meets the eye as she begins to show skills and a fury far beyond that of your average girl. Drawing attention from all the wrong people, Akira’s life quickly spirals out of control as she becomes hounded on all sides by a corrupt police force and a criminal empire. Caught in the crossfire with something that both sides want, Akira is forced into a corner with no answers why and no one to rely on. Stumbling through a conspiracy she can barely comprehend and with wider implications for all of Mumbai, Akira’s only option is to fight and survive, whatever the cost.
JANAAN Release date: 13th September Director: AzfarJafri Cast: Armeena Khan, Bilal Ashraf, Ali Rehman Khan, Mishi Khan Produced by: HareemFarooq, Reham Khan Synopsis: After living in Canada for 11 years following the death of her mother, Meena (ArmeenaRana Khan) returns home to Swat, Pakistan, for her cousin’s wedding. Initially apprehensive of returning to a family she had since abandoned, Meena finds herself missing her homeland andthe unconditional love that awaits her. Upon returning home, Meena finds that her family is secretly attempting to arrange a marriage with eitherDaniyal (Ali Rehman Khan), a charming and attractive rogue, or Asfandyar, a blunt school teacher for the underprivileged with whom Meena instantly dislikes. In the months leading up to her cousins wedding, Meena learns to love her home and family again as she rediscovers the joy she had previously thought missing from her life.
ACTOR IN LAW Release date: 13th September 2016 Director: Nabeel Qureshi Cast: Fahad Mustafa, Mehwish Hayat, OmPuri Produced by: Fizza A. Meerza
MAIN TERI TU MERA Release date: 19 August Director: KsshitijChaudhary Cast: MankirtAulakh, Jazz Kaur, YaminiMalhotra, KaramjitAnmol, Mannat Singh Produced by: SangheraGurjit ,Lakhveer Singh, Azad &amp, Yabblee Entertainment Story: PaliBhupinder Singh Synopsis: Amru is a dreamer. He spends his days in the small Punjabi village he and his poor family call home dreaming of the life he would rather lead. In this fantasy world he builds around him to escape the dreary reality of his village, he meets the beautiful Simran, the perfect, modern woman who loves Amru despite his low status. Day after day Amru returns to Simran in his dreams as their love grows into the perfect fairy tale that he has always wanted. Until one day when Simran joins Amru in the real world. Appearing randomly in his village, Simran turns Amru’s life upside down, introducing herself as his loving wife and being more perfect than even he could have ever imagined. Amru cannot believe his luck. His dreams have come true and for the first time in his life he is truly happy. For the first time he does not wish to escape. Yet no matter how perfect Simran is, Amru cannot ignore reality forever as the mystery of who or what this girl is slowly comes together before him. As the line between dream and reality blur together, Amru must face the truth that there is no such thing as perfection or else he risks losing himself inside his fantasy forever.
AKIRA Release date: 2nd September Director: A.R Murugadoss Cast: SonakshiSinha, AmitSadh, AnuragKashyap, KonkanaSen Sharma Produced by: ArmitChhabra, A.R Murugadoss, SheelNimbalkar Synopsis: Travelling from her home in Jodhpur to attend university in Mumbai, Akira (SonakshiSinha) is a young woman just hop-
Synopsis: An aspiring actor, possessed by his passion to become a superstar actor, becomes frustrated with his never-ending rejections because of his dark skin. Desperately holding onto his dream, he begins on a fantastical journey to change the system that will not accept him. Gaining fame and support from across the nation, he gets caught up in a situation far bigger than his own dreams and must rely on his aging father, who disapproves of his son’s dreams fame and stardom, to help him. Together on this journey they rediscover their own bond while inspiring all those who are different to stand proud.
• Pt Shubhendra Rao (sitar) and Saskia Rao-de Haas.
Sangeet Mela 2016 SANGEET Premi Club have announced the winners of their Rising Star Awards for young Indian classical artists under 25 years old. The winners will perform at Sangeet Mela 2016, Australia's premiere Indian classical event featuring both Hindustani (Northern) and Carnatic (Southern) styles. Oaviya Bavanendrakumar (Carnatic vocal), Mathuja Bavanendrakumar (Carnatic violin), Hariharan Vaheesan (mridangam), Ananya Muralidharan (Hindustani vocal) and Vellantina Ravirajah (Bharatanatyam dance) join a star-studded programme celebrating Indian classical culture on Saturday 3rd September at Queensland Multicultural Centre. The festival will close with the brilliant sitar of Pt Shubhendra Rao, a major disciple of Late Pt Ravi Shankar, with his partner, cello virtuoso Vidushi Saskia Rao-de Haas, a pioneer in performing Indian classical ragas on the cello. Along the way, the audience will be treated to Bharat Natyam dance by Janani Ganapathi with live musical ensemble, leading vocalists Charulatha Mani and Sayak Bhattacharya, beautiful Mohiniattam dance by Bindu Rajendren, and sensational tabla solo in the Ajrara style by Sri Zuheb Ahmed Khan of Delhi. "This event is one of a kind in Australia, bringing together top international and interstate artists with our best local and young talent, " said Sangeet Premi Club president Yousuf Alikhan. "We are doing our best to
• Oaviya Bavanendrakumar (Carnatic vocal).
promote and cultivate Indian classical music, which is something all Indians can be proud of regardless of region or religion." "It's very refreshing to see the enthusiasm among young people to master these magnificent arts. We have such incredible talent here in our community. Mathuja Bavan, who is performing on violin this year, also won the Rising Star Award for Dance last year. What a great achievement!" Full details of Sangeet Mela 2016 including programme, artist bios and ticketing can be found at the event website, www.sangeetmela.org.
• Ananya Muralidha- • Hariharan Vaheesan ran (Hindustani vocal) (mridangam) •Mathuja Bavanendrakumar (Carnatic violin)
M.S. DHONI Release date: 30th September Director: NeerajPandey Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, KiaraAdvani, HerryTangri, BhoomikaChawla Produced by: ArunPandey Synopsis: From the dusty roads of Ranchi, right down to the sacred stadium grounds of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story chronicles the journey of a man who India has come to see as the one who shaped the collective dreams of a billion countrymen – and the world has come to revere and applaud as a master cricketer, and a true gentleman of the game.
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• Vellantina Ravirajan (Bharat Natyam dance).
Sangeet Mela 2016 is proudly sponsored by Platinum Sponsor SolarSpan, Australia’s favourite all-in-one patio roof, insulation & ceiling, giving superior comfort & style to your outdoor area. Also supported by Supporting Organisation Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Silver Sponsors Homeopathy for Health (Rukmani Paliwal), Sitar Restaurant, Target Travels & Tours, Yoga With Yolanda, IGA Forest Lake, and Exclusive Media Sponsors Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio. Sangeet Mela is organised by Sangeet Premi Club in conjunction with EthnoSuperLounge, and underwritten by a consortium of dedicated Indian classical music lovers including Australia-India Cultural Exchange Association and Tabla Wala Australia.
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Sports News China diving duo splash beautifully on way to record Olympic gold at Rio 2016
Majestic Michael Phelps sees off Chad le Clos and wins 21st Olympic gold medal By Sam Green - rio2016.com AMERICAN underlines his status as king of pool by avenging London 2012 defeat in 200m butterfly, then anchoring the USA to relay gold It was another night of glory for Michael Phelps in the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (9 August) night as the great American swimmer won two more gold medals, taking his unequalled tally to 21, with a total of 25 Olympic medals. Phelps, who came out of retirement to compete at Rio 2016 – which is his fifth and final Olympic Games – avenged his defeat by Chad le Close at London 2012 by winning the 200m butterfly. He then anchored the 4x200m freestyle relay team to victory ahead of Great Britain and Japan. Phelps's victory over Le Clos – the South African finished fourth – must have been a sweet feeling after his rival had publicly stated that he intended to break the American's butterfly world records in Rio. Phelps held off Japan's Masato Sakai by a mere four-hundredths of a second, with Hungary's Tamas Kenderesi claiming bronze.
The victory delighted Phelps, who held up one finger, then sat on a lane rope and egged on the roaring crowd at the Olympic Aquatic Stadium. Only 70 minutes later, after finding time to give his baby son Boomer a cuddle at poolside following his victory ceremony, Phelps had a much less demanding task to anchor the USA men's relay quartet, starting off with a 10m lead following fine work from Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas and Ryan Lochte. It was Phelps's third gold of the week – he had helped the USA to the 4x100m freestyle relay gold on Sunday – and he has three more chances to add to his stunning haul. On another dramatic night, the outstanding Katinka Hosszu landed her third gold medal of Rio 2016 with an Olympic record swim of 2:06.58 in the 200m individual medley. The Hungarian had not won an Olympic medal in three previous Games but has won three golds in the past four days. Earlier, the USA's Katie Ledecky won arguably the race of the championships so far, the 200m freestyle final, for her second gold of the week.
By RIO 2016 - rio2016.com CHEN Roulin lands fifth Olympic gold medal to become one of the most prolific divers in Olympic Games history. China remains on top as the most decorated nation in diving at the Olympic Games. Chen Ruolin and Liu Huixia won gold in the women's sychronised 10m platform final at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre on Tuesday night (9 August).
Now with five Olympic gold medals, Chen shares the honour of most prolific diver in Olympic Games history with team-mate Wu Minxia. Before Rio 2016, China had won 24 of all 32 gold medals in Olympic diving since Sydney 2000. Remarkably, heading into Rio 2016, China had won women's 3m springboard at the last seven Olympic Games.
Own a piece of history: Rio 2016 memorabilia up for auction online
Japan take gold in Rio 2016 team artistic gymnastics, Russia edge China for silver
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By Denise Miras - rio2016.com JAPAN celebrated winning Olympic gold in the artisitic gymnastics team event, while China had to settle for bronze, Russia having found space between the Asian nations to claim the silver, its first medal in the event for 16 years. Though Brazil was at times in contention for a third-place finish, vying with the British, a medal would have come as a surprise. The home nation is, in truth, some way off the summit of the sport, but sixth place is already a historic achievement. Japan’s Kohei Uchimura provided the inspiration and lead by example for his team's victory. At 27, he is widely considered to be the
world’s best gymnast, having won ten world championships and six Olympic medals, including gold in the all-around at London 2012, a title that followed his silver at Beijing 2012. He also took the floor silver at London, and holds another two silver medals in team events, also at Beijing and London. With a broad smile on his face, Uchimura praised the “fantastic crowd”, who were happy to cheer for countries other than the host nation, even when mistakes were made. “I feel very good competing here,” he added. "Winning gold at the Olympics is incredibly difficult, that is what I realised," he continued. "Given that it's the Olympics, I feel great satisfaction getting the gold medal."
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SPORT fans can now take a genuine piece of Rio 2016 home with them. Ever dreamed of owning the ball used in the final of the men's Olympic basketball competition? How about the torch used to carry the Olympic flame to the cauldron? Collectors of sporting memorabilia, and fans of the Olympic Games in general, should dust off their auction paddles. Rio 2016 has announced that exclusive access to some of the Games’ most remarkable memorabilia items will be available to bid on from the Rio 2016 Official Auction website, which can be accessed here. Items include torches used in the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay, memorabilia from the Rio 2016 opening ceremony (and the closing ceremony, in due course), sporting equipment from the events, and podia and trays used during the medal presentation cere-
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monies. Items can be searched for by country. For example, those interested can look for national flags used during the athletes' parade in the opening ceremony. Potential buyers can also search for equipment used in specific events, such as the ball used in a New Zealand rugby sevens match. Kicking things off, authentic limited edition Rio 2016 torches used during the torch relay will be available from the official auction site, including those signed by famous Olympians, as well as items commemorating notable moments that occurred during the relay. The official Rio 2016 portal is the exclusive provider of items for auction. It provides a rapid turnaround of the goods, including during the Games themselves, making it a rare opportunity to aquire Olympic memorabilia and souvenirs that will last a lifetime. Call 07 3865 6533
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CHAMPIONS RA
QBOG 2016 ON behalf of President Munaf Khan and executives, I wish to congratulate and thank each one of you for the tremendously successful QBOG 2106. As mentioned during the presentations, soccer and QFFA certainly were the winners, and I attribute this primarily to the blending efforts of each one of you, players, sponsors, and off course supporters. Let’s not forget the hardworking QFFA executives, and friends of QFFA who kept on lending their hand and some who remained the silent helpers. Let's make a difference was the "theme" for the executives during the planning phases and as well as during the tournament. We hope you did experience the difference and we thank you for helping us achieve this goal. To the winners, Labasa Masters and Ra FC we congratulate you. To the Finalist Melbourne Masters and Lautoka FC we congratulate you. To the recipient of the award winners, we congratulate you. To each one of you, we take our hats out and applaud you for your efforts
and support. As we look ahead and prepare for the QIDC, scheduled for the weekend of 20th to 23rd October 2016, we take on board the success of QBOG, however being mindful that we will strife to improve and make it even better. And I am sure together we will. Once again, thank you for all inspired efforts and support to make QBOG 2016 a grand success, and kook forward to enjoying this beautiful game together. Secretary Queensland Fiji Football Association. Awards Masters Champions - Labasa Masters runner up - Melbourne • Sponsors NAB - Raj, Rahul, Megan, Ngas, Melina and Umesh from AIR / BIT. Premiers Champions - RA Premiers runners up - Lautoka Player of the tournament Moshin Ali (Lautoka) Young Talent - Faroz Azmat (Lautoka) Fair play - Akshay Sharma (Nadroga) Fair team award - Ra Golden boot - Kado (RA) MVP Grand final - Tugan (RA)
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