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Passage of J&K bill is a momentous occasion, new dawn awaits: PM Modi By PTI PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the passage of bills on Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament as a “momentous occasionâ€? in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the people there as they are now free from the “shacklesâ€? of vested interest groups. “Together we are, together we shall rise and together we ZLOO IXOÂżO WKH GUHDPV RI crore Indians! A momentous occasion in our parliamentary democracy, where landmark bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been passed with overwhelming support!â€? Modi said in a series of tweets soon after the Lok Sabha passed the bills. Parliament has given its nod to abolish the special status granted to the state XQGHU $UWLFOH DQG DOVR to bifurcate it into two union territories. “For years, vested interest

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Ladakh for their courage and resilience,� he said, adding that the bills will ensure integration and empowerment of these regions. These steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents,

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ĞǀĞŜƚ ĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?Ć?ĞĚ ĨƾŜÄšĆ? ĨŽĆŒ ^ĹšÄ‚ĹšÄ‚ĆŒÄ‚ Ç Ĺ˝ĹľÄžĹśÍ›Ć? house project and recognised hard working Ĺ?ŜĚĹ?Ç€Ĺ?ĚƾĂůĆ? ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Ä?ŽžžĹ?ĆŠÄžÄžÍ˜ DÄ‚ŜŊĹ?Ćš Ĺ˝Ć‰Ä‚ĆŒÄ‚Ĺ? and Rashpal Heyer were both awarded for ƚŚĞĹ?ĆŒ ƉŽĆ?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ǀĞ Ä?ŽŜĆšĆŒĹ?Ä?ĆľĆ&#x;ŽŜ ŜŽĆš ŽŜůLJ ƚŽ ^Ĺ?ĹŹĹš Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ä?ƾƚ Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ä‚Ćš >Ä‚ĆŒĹ?Ğ͘ My Sincere thanks to Access Community ^ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĹŻÄžÄ‚ÄšÄžĆŒĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ?Ä‚Ĺś Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ŽĨ YƾĞĞŜĆ?ůĂŜĚ ĨŽĆŒ Ĺ?ŜǀĹ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? žĞ to join them in welcoming some of the ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ?Ä‚Ĺś 'Ĺ˝Ç€ÄžĆŒŜžÄžĹśĆšÍ›Ć? Ä‚ĆľĆšĹšĹ˝ĆŒĹ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ? ůĞĚ Ä?LJ ƚŚĞ &Ĺ?ĆŒĆ?Ćš >ĂĚLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ZĞƉƾÄ?ĹŻĹ?Ä? ŽĨ ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ?Í• ,ÄžĆŒ džÄ?ĞůůĞŜÄ?LJ ZĞǀ͘ ĞŜĹ?Ć?Äž ĆľÄ?ƾžĹ? ĂŜĚ ,Ĺ?Ć? džÄ?ĞůůĞŜÄ?LJ ĹľÄ?͘ njĞÄ?ĹšĹ?Ğů EĹ?Ä?Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚Í• dŚĞ DĹ?ĹśĹ?Ć?ĆšÄžĆŒ ĨŽĆŒ &Ĺ˝ĆŒÄžĹ?Ĺ?Ĺś ÄŤÄ‚Ĺ?ĆŒĆ? Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞ YƾĞĞŜĆ?ůĂŜĚ WÄ‚ĆŒĹŻĹ?ĂžĞŜƚ ,ŽƾĆ?Ğ͘ The aim of their visit included catching up Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ?Ä‚Ĺś Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ žĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒĆ? ĂŜĚ ĨĆŒĹ?ĞŜĚĆ? ŽĨ ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ? ĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĹľĆ‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Äž ĆŒÄžĹŻÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ? Ä?ÄžĆšÇ ÄžÄžĹś ĆľĆŒƾŜÄšĹ? ĂŜĚ ĆľĆ?ĆšĆŒÄ‚ĹŻĹ?Ă͘ / Ç Ĺ˝ĆľĹŻÄš ĹŻĹ?ĹŹÄž ƚŽ ƚŚĂŜŏ ::^ ĆŒĹ?Ć?Ä?ĂŜĞ ĨŽĆŒ Ĺ?Ĺ?Ç€Ĺ?ĹśĹ? me the opportunity to be the main speaker Ä‚Ćš ƚŚĞĹ?ĆŒ 'ĆľĆŒĆľ WĆľĆŒĹśĹ?žĂ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉĂĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ŽŜ ĂŜĚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ŽĨ ƚŚĹ?Ć? ƚĞĂž ůĞĚ Ä?LJ ^Ä‚ŜŊĞĞǀ ^ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĹľÄ‚ Ĺ?Ć? Ä?ŽžžÄžĹśÄšÄ‚Ä?ůĞ͕ Ä?ĞŚĹ?ŜĚ ĂŜLJ Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?Ć?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ĆšĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ĺ?Ć? Ĺ˝ĹŒÄžĹś ĨÄžÇ Ç€ÄžĆŒÇ‡ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ žĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒĆ? Ç Ĺ?ƚŚŽƾĆš Ç ĹšŽž ƚŚĞ Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśĹ?Ć?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ç Ĺ˝ĆľĹŻÄš ŜŽĆš žŽÇ€Äž ĨŽĆŒÇ Ä‚ĆŒÄšÍ˜

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Australian foundation’s ambitious agenda to save lives in Nepal

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We live in a world that is full of beauty, charm and exciting quests. Travel is more than the seeing sights because we can get an opportunity to make a difference that will change someone else’s life. So while you will have the best holiday ever, your efforts will contribute to the wellbeing of Nepali women, many of whom have never had the opportunity to have a women’s health check. -RLQ $&&) DQG \RXÂśOO JHW WR VHH the inspiring work being done in Nepal. 7KH GD\ DGYHQWXUH FRVWV 7KHUH LV D GD\ version of the trip for those who don’t want to do the trekking. Your contribution can make a meaningful and enduring change WR VRPHRQH HOVHÂśV OLIH $&&) needs your help to save lives, to protect girls and women from cervical cancer in Nepal. $V $&&)ÂśV 0DUNHWLQJ DQG &RPPXQLFDWLRQV 0DQDJHU /HLVD Ashton states: “having met many people who KDYH WDNHQ SDUW LQ DQ $&&) adventure travel trip, and having

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WR % 5 $PEHGNDU ZKRVH views are well known, and 'U 6 3 0RRNHUMHH ZKR devoted his life for India’s unity and integrity. “Special congratulations to the people of Ladakh! ,W LV D PDWWHU RI JUHDW MR\ that their long-standing demand of being declared a Union Territory has been IXOÂżOOHG 7KLV GHFLVLRQ will give impetus to the overall prosperity of the region and ensure better developmental facilities,â€? the prime minister said. In Parliament, political parties rose to the occasion, overcame ideological differences and took part in a rich debate that increased the pride of India’s parliamentary democracy, Modi said, congratulating all MPs, various political parties and their leaders. “People of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh would be proud that MPs overcame differences and discussed the future of these regions as well as ensured peace, progress and prosperity there. The widespread support can EH FOHDUO\ VHHQ LQ WKH ÂżQDO QXPEHUV LQ 56 DQG LQ /6 ´ KH VDLG

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Bal Sanskar and Yoga session inspired by His Divine Holiness Sant Shri Asaram Bapu Ji in Brisbane @ 2< y 9,30 ħ8THERE ZDV D *ROGHQ $JH RI 6DQDWDQ 'KDUPD UHFRUGHG LQ +LQGX &KURQLFOHV DV 6DW\D <XJD where the truth dominated the society in its full glory and grace. 6DQDWDQ 'KDUPD LV WKH UHOLJLRQ which if followed by even a Satan, demon or a devil, he or she is bound to become a human. If yoga and good sanskars ULWHV DUH DGGHG WR KXPDQ OLIH LW becomes angelic or super human. Inspired by His Holiness Sant Shri Asaram Bapu Ji, the fortnightly session of Bal Sanskar DQG \RJD LV KHOG LQ *D\DWUL Mandir Boondall in Brisbane. Kids are the future of our society, the glory of the world and the pride of the parents. These Bal Sanskar and yoga sessions are aimed to educate good traits to kids in playful manners to make them selfFRQ¿GHQW DQG FRPSHWHQW LQ WKHLU lives. Hidden in them is a great treasure, we need to inculcate good traits in them, build their

character and acquaint them with the true glory of rich Indian culture. His Holiness Bapu Ji has been elaborating on these VXEMHFWV IURP WLPH WR WLPH Based on those elaborations, this session has been compiled and presented in a simple and lucid

language under the name “Bal Sanskarâ€?. It is highly expected that this initiative would prove EHQHÂżFLDO WR ERWK SDUHQWV DQG children alike. 'HYRWLRQ WR SDUHQWV DQG JXUX truthfulness, forbearance, equanimity, cheerfulness,

zeal, modesty, generosity, obedience and other similar virtues are some of the salient characteristics of an ideal child. Those who pay salutation to their parents and elders and render service unto them, have their all four viz. longevity, knowledge, fame and strength augmented > 0DQXVPLULWL @ 7KH NLGV are explained and motivated to attain the excellence in the six attributes which are innovativeness, courage, patience, wisdom, strength and valour. These attributes make the kids successful in the life and it is said that the one who possess these attributes is helped by the ,PPDQHQW *RG The concentration and boosting of memory are the two most desired properties in the student life. Most of the kids combat the problem of not being able to attain either one or both of these properties to the full extent. There are several pranayam techniques through which children can improve their memory drastically. In the

sessions, the children are being trained to learn these pranayams. Pranayam meaning is prana + ayam. Prana means the life force and the ayam is it’s control. So the pranayam meaning is controlling the life force. In these sessions, the kids are learning the followings pranayam: Bhramari Pranayam: This prayanam involves humming OLNH D EHH EKUDPDU +HQFH it is known as Bhramari pranayama. The body pose for this pranayama is to sit erect in Padmasan and take a deep EUHDWK &ORVH ERWK HDUV ZLWK WKH LQGH[ ÂżQJHUV VR WKDW QR VRXQG FDQ EH KHDUG IURP RXWVLGH &ORVH the lips, hold the breath for some time and while exhaling, hum Âł2P´ LQ D OHJDWR WRQH MXVW OLNH WKH KXPPLQJ RI EHH 5HPRYH WKH ÂżQJHUV DIWHU H[KDOLQJ FRPSOHWHO\ Scientists have discovered that making such a humming sound while doing Bhramari Pranayam causes vibrations in a section of the brain. These vibrations activate the brain transmitters

WR KHOS IRUP EHQH¿FLDO LQWUD body chemicals- Acetylcholine H[FLWDWRU\ DQG 'RSDPLQH LQKLELWRU\ ZKLFK ERRVW WKH ÀRZ RI WKH LQWUD FHUHEUDO HOHFWULF current developing the memory power. This pranayam eradicates disease of the brain. It is recommended that not only kids, but everyone should perform VXFK SUDQD\DP HYHU\ GD\ LQ the morning. The other pranayams, the kids learning in the Bal Sanskar & yoga sessions will be discussed in the next issue of Brisbane Indian Times. To know more DERXW +LV 'LYLQH +ROLQHVV %DSX Ji, please watch these videos. > @ KWWSV ELW O\ ;[X] > @ KWWSV ELW O\ 6:=;M > @ KWWSV ELW O\ [IX 3 > @ KWWSV ELW O\ 5 HP[ > @ KWWSV ELW O\ 1G+)%$ For more info about Bal Sanskar and yoga sessions, please contact by email at bskamd@gmail.com or by phone to Anu and Ashok $WWUL DW

Half way down the peel Sadhguru, Isha Foundation arise in your mind? Suppose you are extremely blissful or ecstatic, would you think what is the purpose of this life? No. Somewhere it troubles you. What am I doing, because somewhere it doesn’t mean anything. So the question has come up, “What is the purpose of life?â€? Let us say you are eating a mango and you keep tasting only the peel. Half way down the peel, you will ask the question “What is the purpose of eating !&,+<8<S 9,! 3<2&!ࣅ32 this mango?â€? If you have known WHAT is the purpose of the sweetness of the mango, such questions don’t come up. Aren’t life? Why does this question 6 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2019

your children asking, “Why should I drink milk?� That is because they don’t like it. If you give them chocolate, will they ask “Why should I eat chocolate?� It GRHV QRW PDWWHU ZK\ WKH\ ZLOO MXVW eat it. These questions are bound to FRPH ZKHQ \RX DUH MXVW HDWLQJ the peel of the fruit. But if the peel was utterly bitter, by now all of you would be enlightened. The problem with the peel is, because of its association with the fruit, it has imbibed a few spots of sweetness. Most of the people think somehow they have

WR H[WUDFW IUXLW MXLFH RXW RI WKH peel. That is the great effort that is going on worldwide. Somehow, WKH\ ZDQW WR H[WUDFW MXLFH RXW RI the peel. Somewhere nature trusted your intelligence. If you put a drop of honey on the ground and put the KRQH\ MDU RQ WKH WRS VKHOI RI WKH cupboard, the ants that come here and taste this honey go straight WKHUH WR WKH MDU 1DWXUH WUXVWHG your intelligence. So if you want to truly understand what the purpose of life is, don’t cook up philosophies ¹ ³7KH SXUSRVH RI OLIH LV WR UHDFK

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For God so loved the world... Key Scripture: James 2:18 New Living Translation (NLT) Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.â€? But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.â€? Dear Reader, WE are excited to bring you the *UHDWHVW *RRG 1HZV RQ WKLV planet earth. Our theme simple and FOHDU ,W LV WR PDNH *RG 5HDO and Personal to our reader. $QG WR UHYHDO RXU &UHDWRU DV D *RG RI FRPSDVVLRQ and forgiveness, so that we may know how to relate to Him. Just like a Father and &KLOGUHQ KDYH D ORYLQJ DQG living relationships. First, we need to XQGHUVWDQG WKDW *RG LV QRW DQ REMHFW RU DQ LPDJH RU an imagination of human PLQG *RG LV D OLYLQJ DQG loving Person. His awesome nature and characters are unchanging from generation to generation. :H ÂżQG WKLV DPD]LQJ WUXWK revealed through the pages of The Holy Bible. This is an invitation for

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The different aspects of Hajj By M.Aslam

ALL PRAISE and Glory to Allah Ta’aala, the Cherisher and Sustainer of all the worlds and peace and salutations be upon the Beloved Prophet Muhammad Salalahu Alayhi Wa Salam. This article will talk about the different aspects and dimensions of Hajj. $V ZH XQGHUVWDQG +DMM LV WKH ¿IWK SLOODU RI Islam and one of the most important aspects of Islam. There are four dimensions associated with this great act of worship – each one more GHHS URRWHG DQG EHQH¿FLDO WKDQ WKH RWKHU

The Ethical Dimension The most important philosophy of Hajj is the ethical transformation which it induces within man. The ritual of ‘ihram’ entirely removes man from material ostentations, external distinctions, extravagant clothing and ornaments. By prohibiting pleasures DQG HQJDJLQJ KLP LQ VHOI UHFWLÂżFDWLRQ Âą RQH of the duties of a ‘muhrim. it distances him from the material world and engrosses him in a world of light, purity and spirituality. Consequently, it causes those who, in RUGLQDU\ FLUFXPVWDQFHV ÂżQG WKHPVHOYHV weighed down by the burden of make-believe distinctions, ranks and honours, to suddenly feel light, easy and relaxed. Subsequently, the performance of the other rituals of Hajj, one after the other, continually brings man closer to his Lord, strengthens his spiritual connection with Him, distances him from his gloomy and sinful past, and guides him towards a bright, luminous and pure future. Every step of the Hajj-rituals is reminiscent of the events associated with prophet Ibrahim (a.s and prophet Isma`il (a.s) and his mother %LEL +DMDUD DQG SHUVRQLÂżHV EHIRUH PDQ WKHLU VHOI VDFULÂżFH DOWUXLVP DQG VWUXJJOH LQ the path of AllahTa ala). The city of Makkah in general, and the Masjidul Haram, the Ka’bah and the place of circumambulation in particular, bring to mind the memories of the Noble Prophets. As a result, this ethical transformation tends to be deeper and more profound such that in every corner of Masjidul Haram and the city of Makkah. Indeed, all these together pave the way for an ethical revolution within hearts that are receptive and in a manner that is indescribable, and causes man to turn over a new leaf and opens up a new chapter in his life. It is not without reason that we read in our traditions that one, who performs Hajj, completely and perfectly‌ Ϲ˴μέ˸ Î? Ëľ Ëľ ϥ˜ϼ ˸ ΍˾ϼϭ˾ Î?˜ϊ Ëś ϙ˴ϊϹ Ë´ Ή ˸ Ε Ë´ ĎŠËś Ëś Ϲ˴ϭϥ˸ Ë´ Ď­Ë´Ď?Ί˴ Ε Ë´ ϊ˸ Ëľ ΃˾ϥ ˡ Âł%HFRPHV free of sins just as he was on the day when his mother gave him birth.Truly, Hajj is a second birth for the Muslims – a birth which is the beginning of a new human life. It is needless to mention that these effects

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,' 3ÂĄ-ࣅ$!ÂĄ -1'29-32 As has been stated by one of the renowned Islamic jurisprudents, the Hajj rituals, apart from putting on display the most sincere and profound acts of worship, are also the most effective means for advancing the political objectives of Islam. The essence of worship is attention towards Allah, while the essence of politics is attention towards the ‘creation of Allah’ – and these two aspects are observed to be as closely intertwined in Hajj as the yarns in a fabric! Hajj is an effective factor in establishing unity amongst the ranks of the Muslims. Hajj is an instrument to combat nationalistic and racial fanaticism, and RSSRVH FRQÂżQHPHQW RI WKH 0XVOLPV within their geographical boundaries. the season of Hajj was an opening towards freedom, interaction between various segments of the great Islamic society and discussion of various Nations political issues. One can see why the Commander of the Faithful (a.s), expounding the philosophy that lay behind every act of worship in connection with Hajj, states: ΃˴Ď?ÎĄ ˸ Î? Ë´ ˴ˡ Ε˴ϕϭ˸ Ďą Ëś Γ˴ Ëą Ď?ËśĎ?Ί˜Ϲ ˡ ϼ˜ˍ Âł$OODK KDV RUGDLQHG WKH ULWXDOV RI +DMM IRU the purpose of strengthening the Deen.

The Cultural Dimension The interaction between the various segments of the Islamic society during the season of Hajj can turn out to be the most effective factor for cultural exchanges and transfer of thoughts and ideas. This is especially so because the grand gathering of Hajj is in reality, a true and natural representation of all the segments of the Muslims of the world (as WKHUH LV QR IRUFHG IRUJHG RU DUWL¿FLDO IDFWRU involved in the selection of those proceeding for Hajj. The pilgrims are individuals who come from all segments, races and languages associated with the Muslims all over the world, who have gathered under one roof). Thus we read in the traditions: One of the EHQH¿WV RI +DMM LV WKH VSUHDG RI WKH WUDGLWLRQV of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w) throughout the entire Islamic world. Allah created the servants ‌ and for the welfare of their worldly and religious affairs, He sent down His commandments for them – one of them being the congregation of the people from the East and the West (for the Hajj rituals). This, in order that the Muslims

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become acquainted with one another, become aware of the states of each other, and (so that) every group transfers its business investments from one city to another ‌ and in order that the memories and traditions of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w) become known, and the people bring them to mind and do not forget them.

The Financial Dimension Hajj is strengthening the commerce of the Moomin and facilitating economic association and cooperation amongst them. In another tradition, Imam as-Sadiq (a.s), interpreting the verse‌ Ď?˴Ϲι ˸ Ë´ ω˴Ď?Ďą Ë´ Ď™ ˸ ĎĄËľ ˸ Î?˾ϼÎ?Υ˲ ÎƒË´ĎĽ ˸ Ε˴Î?Ε ˸ Ď? Ë´ Ď­Ëľ Î? Ď‘˴νĎ?˸ Î?Ëą ϥ˜ϼ ˸ έ˴Î?Ď™ ˡ˜ ËŤËľ Âł7KHUH LV QR EODPH RQ \RX LQ VHHNLQJ ERXQW\ from your Lord.‌says: The meaning of this verse is ‘seeking livelihood’. ·˜΍Î?Ë´ ÎƒË´ÎĄĎ?Ë´ ˴ˡ Î?Ď?έˡÎ? Ë´ Ď?Ëľ Ëľ ϥ˜ϼ ˸ ·˜Υέ˸ Î?Ë´ ϥ˜ϊ Ëś Ď­Ë´ Ď•˴νϯ Ë´ Ď‘Ë´Ď?Ďą ˸ Îľ Ë´ Ε ˸ έ˴ Ëś Ď­Ë´ Ď?˸ϹÎ? Ë´ ω Ëś ˸ Ď‘˜Ϲ Î?Ď?˸ϥϭ˴ Îą ˸ ĎĄËś Ëś Âł$QG ZKHQ D SHUVRQ FRPHV RXW RI KLV L+UDP and completes the Hajj, he should conduct business transactions during the season of Hajj (for instead of being a sin it carries rewards.the Noble Qur`an says Ď?˜Ϲξ Ë´ ϊ˸ Ί˴ Ď­Ëľ Î? ĎĄË´ĎĽÎ?Ë´ ϑ˜ω Ë´ Ď?Ë´ĎŠĎĄËľ ˍ˸ Âł7KDW WKH\ PD\ ZLWQHVV DGYDQWDJHV IRU themâ€?, a reference to the fact that the verse DOOXGHV WR WKH VSLULWXDO EHQHÂżWV DV ZHOO DV WKH material ones – although both of them, from one perspective, can be looked upon as being spiritual in nature. In short, if this great worship were to be utilized correctly and perfectly, and the pilgrims of the House of Allah, at a time when they are active and their hearts are emotionally ready in that holy land, were to make use of this great opportunity for solving the various problems that plague the Islamic society by establishing various political, cultural and mercantile assemblies, it would surely serve to untie the knots and solve the problems. Hajj, An Important Worship for Human Development The journey for Hajj is a divine one and, in UHDOLW\ D JUHDW PLJUDWLRQ DQ H[SDQVLYH ÂżHOG IRU VHOI GHYHORSPHQW VHOI UHFWLÂżFDWLRQ The Hajj rituals collectively are an act of worship profoundly associated with the struggle of prophet Ibrahim (a.s) his son Isma`il (a.s) and his wifeBibi Hajar and if we were to remain heedless of this aspect while studying the secrets and objectives of Hajj, PDQ\ RI LWV ULWHV DQG ULWXDOV ZRXOG RQO\ Ă€RDW before us as enigmas; the solution to this lies in keeping this deep association within our sights during the course of the study. :KHQ ZH FRPH WR WKH VDFULÂżFLDO JURXQGV LQ 0LQD WKH LQQXPHUDEOH VDFULÂżFHV SHUIRUPHG there leave us amazed and perplexed; EDVLFDOO\ LV LW SRVVLEOH IRU DQLPDO VDFULÂżFH WR be a part of the rituals associated with an act of worship? But when we bring to mind the incident of

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Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal meets the Hon. Cabinet Minister and the Hon. Minister of State for the Agriculture, Water Supply and Sanitation Department

BRISBANE Maharashtra Mandal (BRIMM) often strives to build stronger connections between Maharashtrians in Maharashtra and those living in Brisbane, Australia. Closing this gap between the two nations has always been a goal of the Maharashtra Mandal. This opportunity to connect with the dignitaries of Government of Maharashtra came through on 25th July 2019. It was a pleasure to meet with Hon. Cabinet Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation Department (GOM), Mr Babanrao Dattarao Lonikar and Hon. Minister of State for Water Supply and Sanitation, Agriculture and Marketing, Mr. Sadashiv Khot. On the occasion, Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal members invited the Ministers and the accompanying delegates for a dinner meeting. It was arranged at Heritij restaurant in Brisbane. The Head Chef Mr. Parag Kapile made the evening memorable with his culinary skills, by presenting a scrumptious Maharashtrian cuisine. Amol Deshmukh, member of Maharashtra Mandal helped the committee in arranging the meeting. Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal is extremely grateful to Heritij Restaurant for their hospitality and support to BRIMM. Maharashtra Mandal members were extremely happy with this opportunity to interact with the Ministers and the delegates present at the meeting. It was an informal meeting, arranged in the interest to welcome the delegates to Brisbane making them comfortable in the foreign country and building a connection between the two countries

Australia and India. The delegation was in Brisbane, Australia to study and survey the ZDWHU PDQDJHPHQW VWUDWHJLHV DQG SXUL¿FDWLRQ techniques deployed in Brisbane to overcome the Millennium Drought. The delegation was welcomed by the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. Throughout the week the delegation met with SEQ water and Queensland Urban Utilities representatives and visited several infrastructure sites in and around Brisbane. Hon. Minister Mr. Babanrao /RQLNDU VDLG WKDW ³, DP LPSUHVVHG ZLWK WKH channelling of the drinking water in Brisbane. It was interesting to know that drinking water in Brisbane can be moved from north to south and vice-a-versa using the SEQ Water Grid.� He also further noted that the systems used in Marathwada were very different from those deployed here and much can be done to improve those systems in Maharashtra through our connections and knowledge sharing. The delegation studied and examine WKH YDULRXV SXUL¿FDWLRQ WHFKQLTXHV WUHDWPHQW technologies deployed and implemented in Brisbane to overcome the Millennium Drought. The Vice President of Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal Mr. Atul Panchi who works with the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and (QHUJ\ VD\V ³7KH GHOHJDWLRQ KDG D ZRQGHUIXO opportunity to visit dams, water treatment plant and desalination plant. Members of the delegation engaged local experts to understand the drinking water quality and emergency management system in Brisbane. I am sure this visit will assist the Government

of Maharashtra to develop solutions for the Marathwada region�. 7KHUH ZHUH DERXW WHQ WR ¿IWHHQ 0HPEHUV RI BRIMM present at the meeting. Our member, Mr. Sameer Deshpande, Acting Director of 6RFLDO 0DUNHWLQJ DW *ULI¿WK 8QLYHUVLW\ KDG a fruitful conversation with the Ministers and observed that they were impressed by the city’s water supply situation. According to KLP ³7KH PLQLVWHUV REVHUYHG WKDW $XVWUDOLD treats sea water to a drinking water standard and provides it to the population in capital cities which India could also implement. The ministers saw the water treatment plants and were impressed with its operations as well as the drinking water quality. Millions of litres of water gets collected every monsoon in India and the storage and distribution of this water can be improved. Despite poor rainfall, Brisbane city manages to provide adequate water supply to its residents. On the other hand, several Indian cities receive lots of rainfall and yet face water shortage. This is possibly due to poor water management. Indian cities like Mumbai and Pune can learn from Brisbane and improve the status of water supply.� Hon. Minister Mr. Lonikar was also impressed with the Maharashtra Mandal and was astonished to know that there are more than 600 members who attend the Maharashtra Mandal events. He was also happy to see that Marathi Women are no less than the men and are working shoulder to shoulder to men living in Australia. Hon. Minister Mr. Lonikar

was intrigued to know how the Maharashtrian diaspora lived in Brisbane. He personally asked all members present at the dinner meeting about their jobs, family life, and general living facilities for Maharashtrians in Brisbane. Honourable delegates were all extremely pleased with the Maharashtrian meal served by the head Chef of Heritij Restaurant, Mr. Parag Kapile. Being able to eat a delicious Maharashtrian meal in Brisbane was a Miraj in the Oasis for the Ministers and the accompanying delegates. Along with President of Maharashtra Mandal Mr. Vikas Raskar, the Committee thanks the Ministers for their time given amidst the busy schedule and for giving our members the opportunity to interact with them. Mr. Vikas Raskar UHLWHUDWHV WKDW ³, DP WKDQNIXO WR WKH PLQLVWHUV as our community got an opportunity to meet and greet with the delegates. We were able to discuss the Australian culture, the education systems as well as various traditional and cultural programs BRIMM arranges for the EHQH¿W RI WKH FRPPXQLW\ +RQ PLQLVWHUV and delegates wish good luck, good health, and progress to our Community in Australia and our community wishes the same to the ministers and the people of Maharashtra�. The Brisbane Maharashtra Mandal committee is extremely thankful to all who made this event a success. We wish this connection to continue and become stronger to better serve the Maharashtrian diaspora as well as the people in Maharashtra.

Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association Celebrating Vinayaka Chathurthi GOLD COAST Hindu Cultural Association is planning to have the following functions in the month of August and September. Sathya Narayana Pooja: 16 August 2019 - GCHCA is organising a Sathya Narayana Pooja on Friday, 16th August 2019 at Helensvale Community Centre Hall,31,Discovery Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212 instead of their normal monthly Bhajan. Devotees can bring WKHLU SRRMD PDWHULDO ÀRZHUV and participate in the pooja. Shri Satyanarayana Puja is performed to seek blessing of Lord Narayan which is one of the forms of Lord Vishnu. The Lord in this form is considered an embodiment of truth. Satya means Truth. Narayan means the one that abides in everything and everybody. Therefore, this puja, or the worship of Satyanarayan, a form of the Lord Vishnu, suggests that to overcome problems and GLI¿FXOWLHV LQ OLIH FDXVHG either due to deeds of previous birth or similar factors can be overcome by worshipping the lord of Truth. The purpose of Satynarayan Puja is also to bring friends and family together and encourage unity and harmony. It is a common belief amongst Hindus that

we should focus on universal happiness and unity. Thus, a celebration like this can PDNH WKH ZRUOG RQH ÂżQH SODFH to gather together and offer prayers and rituals. Talk on Spirituality and Stress management: Spirituality talk on Stress management (August 24th, 2pm to 5pm) It will be held on August 24th 2019 at 2pm to 5pm. it will be held on Multicultural Families 2UJDQLVDWLRQ 2IÂżFH +DOO Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215.the talk will be useful for all ages including youth and will helpful stress in the present fast world with the help of spirituality. September 2019: Ganesha Chaturthi falls on 2nd September 2019 this year. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. In Ganesha Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturthi, which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturthi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body

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after a gala street procession. However, many people who keep a Ganesh in their homes choose to perform the immersion much earlier than this. There are no hard and fast rules as to when it’s done though; rather it’s up to personal preference. However, the immersions do follow a schedule and are only performed on selected days: One and Half Day Ganesh Visarjan: September 3, 2019; Third Day Ganesh Visarjan: September 4, 2019; Fifth Day Ganesh Visarjan: September 6, 2019; Gauri Visarjan: 6HSWHPEHU 6HYHQWK Day Ganesh Visarjan: September 8, 2019; Anant Chaturdashi: September 12, 2019. Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association is planning to celebrate the Ganesha festival with water immersion on 8th September Saturday at 3 to 5pm in Gold Coast. It will be held in the beachside at Northern Pavilion, Broadwater Parkway, Southport. The function will involve bhajan, cultural events and will end with water immersion of Ganesha statue made from clay. GCHCA invite all families to participate in this unique event.

BALA Samskar Kendra (BSK) is celebrat ing Vinayaka Chathurthi on 1st September 2019 in Brisbane (Sunnybank State High School) and in Gold Coast (Benowa State High School) from 2:00 PM. Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) Queensland celebrates Vinayaka Chathurthi every year to make the children who are growing up in Queensland be aware of Hindu culture, XQGHUVWDQG DQG DSSUHFLDWH WKH VLJQLÂżFDQFH of the festival. This is a Family Free Event. During the HYHQW WKH VLJQLÂżFDQFH RI WKH IHVWLYDO DQG symbolic representation of Vinayaka are explained to children. Children get an opportunity to make their own clay Vinayaka. Clay will be provided to the children by BSK. No cost is involved in attending the event. However, registration is compulsory in order to arrange the clay and for other logistics purposes. You can also order an eco-friendly clay Vinayaka from BSK (for puja on the actual festival day) for a nominal cost. BSK has been supplying ecofriendly clay Vinayaka for a nominal cost to the Hindu community of Brisbane on the occasion of Vinayaka Chathurthi since 2013. The clay that we use has a beautiful warm terracotta colour that only nature can produce having come from the earth, which is ideal for Vinayaka idol. Cost of Clay Vinayaka - $10; no orders are accepted after 25th August 2019. ONLY orders with completed bank transfer are considered. Bank account details are below:

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Kannada Sangha Queensland Inc New Executive Team (2019-2020) KANNADA Sangha of Queensland (KSQ) is a QRW IRU SUR¿W RUJDQLVDWLRQ incorporated under the 2I¿FH RI )DLU 7UDGLQJ Queensland. It was incorporated in the year 2004, although it was in existence from 1995 under WKH QDPH RI ³.DQQDGD Sangha�, an association of Kannadiga families. The main purpose of KSQ is to keep the vibrant and rich culture and heritage of Karnataka alive amongst the diaspora of Kannadigas who have made Queensland their home state. It started on a small scale with Kannadiga families intermingling and ¿QGLQJ MR\ LQ FHOHEUDWLQJ the festivals like Deepavali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishnastami together in parks and people’s home and other places. It had its origin in the concept of keeping our rich traditions and culture alive and passing on the same to the new younger generation. As the number of Kannadigas migrating to Queensland grew, there came the need to have larger venues to have the functions and festivities. KSQ had its inception in this and from that time, it has facilitated the holding of functions and festivals in large numbers. For quite a number of years now, KSQ

has been organising the festivals like Ganeshotsava, Deepavali & Rajyotsava and Ugadi. This gives avenue to the participants to indulge in various cultural activities like dancing, singing, drama and quizzes. KSQ has also indulged in other activities like organising and sponsoring artists from abroad and putting on dancing & music shows of those artists. <RXQJ DQG DGXOWV ³\RXQJ at heart�) members have both enjoyed the same and relived the nostalgia from back home in Karnataka. Youth participation in the events imbibes in them the taste for artistic and cultural activities from India and inculcates the bond and DI¿QLW\ WRZDUGV WKH VDPH KSQ believes that this will OHDG WR WKH \RXQJ ÀRZHUV maturing into individuals fully capable of contributing to the betterment of the society. KSQ is also a registered member of Federation of Indian Association of Queensland (FICQ) and participates in various community events like Independence Day celebrations. KSQ has also organised events like blood donation camps and has lent a helping hand at events like Clean-Up Australia Day. KSQ has also been active in

organising fund collection drives for disaster relief in India and other places. KSQ has also participated in food donation drives and fund collection from the sale of the same towards construction activities like temple construction. KSQ has plans to participate in various other activities like those of fund collection to help organisations and individuals involved in the construction of new temple construction and other volunteering activities. KSQ facilitates members to come together and create new friendships and relationships based on their common likings towards artistic and cultural activities. KSQ has been the medium for many members who have moved interstate and from abroad and required information about the new place, they were moving to. KSQ has provided a platform for them to easily amalgamate in the new surroundings and settle down quickly in a foreign place. The current executive committee is in awe of the great historical role that KSQ has played so far in our members’ lives and is desirous of continuing to work towards the betterment of the same. The nine executive

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successful year to come. Kannada Sangha New Executive team for 20192020 comprises of the following: President - Mr. Krishna Avadhani; Vice President – Mr. Preetham Krishna; Secretary – Mr. Chandra Shekar Munintappa; Treasurer – Mr. Sateesha Nelamangala; 3XEOLF 5HODWLRQ 2I¿FHU – Mrs. Sneha Shurpali; Committee Member 1 – Mr. Praveen Kumar; Committee Member 2 – Mr. Anil Kumar; Committee Member 3 – Mr. RamaPrasad Bellur;

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Picture books that aim to connect families and raise Hindu cultural awareness launch in Queensland

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illustrations. The Launch party was held at the Robina Community Centre on the Gold Coast. All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to ‘The Golden Avataar Trust’, a school based in Bengal, India, that help disadvantaged children with education. An array of exciting activities and performances engaged the children as parents mingled, while sipping hot masala chai and munching on delicious Indian snacks, chaat and desserts. The highlight of the afternoon was a special surprise disco with one of the famous Vedic Heroes, Hanuman. The children

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were so thrilled to meet, hug and dance with this super God. The event was one of a kind, aimed especially to create a positive cultural experience for the young generation. Âł0\ DLP LV WR SUHVHQW fun, vibrant and interactive

resources that will keep the next generation interested in their cultural heritage and make them proud to share it with their family and friends,� says Madhuri Soni, creator of the Vedic Heroes series. 7KH ¿UVW ERRNV RI WKH series are now available in Australia and New Zealand through the Vedic Heroes website: www.vedicheroes. com and also can be purchased through Amazon for other international buyers. It’s a very timely release as more parents worldwide are raising children that are culturally diverse as they are living in multicultural and inclusive communities.

The books are especially becoming very popular among Indians living abroad, with over 200 copies already sold within WKH ¿UVW PRQWK ³$V DQRWKHU fellow Indian mom raising littles, I'm always on the hunt looking for culturally appropriate, inspired books and material to expose to my children. Vedic Heroes has been a big hit in our household especially with my 2-year-old who LOVES reading and learning about his culture, religion, and background,� says Jayanti a Montessori preschool teacher and mother living in the US. Madhuri is also working on a number of other resources

and games to be released later in 2019 and 2020 to engage children through play-based learning. These resources aim to connect families, promote Hindu culture in the wider community and contribute towards a global multicultural outlook. Being a passionate advocate for education of disadvantaged children, Madhuri has pledged 100% RI SURÂżWV IURP ERRN VDOHV to be donated to charities nationally and globally. To learn more about the author and the Vedic Heroes Collection visit www.VedicHeroes.com or interact via Facebook www. facebook.com/VedicHeroes

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Global Sri Vishnu Sahasranama (SVS) Federation to hold the 12th annual global VSN Satsang

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FAMILIES, Community Centers, Organizations and Temples Participate in the GLOBAL sri vishnu sahasranama (VSN) Parayana for Viswa Shanti and Kalyanam On Saturday, October 5, 2019 (Aashwayuja Masa First Saturday of Devi Navarathri) The Same Time Satsang in Different Countries Starts as follows: USA and Canada (930 AM

EST), Europe (UK: 230 PM, Berlin: 330 PM), Africa (Zambia: 330 PM, Tanzania: 430 PM), Gulf (Syria: 430 PM, Oman: 530 PM), India DQG 1HSDO 30 $VLD (Singapore: 930 PM, Japan: 1030 PM), Australia (Perth: 930 PM, Sydney: 1130 PM), and 130 AM (Sunday) in Auckland, NZ. Please see the following Table for the VSN start time in other countries of the world. Global VSN Satsang Report: The countries participated in 2018 Global Satsang: Canada, England, India, Malaysia, Sultanate of Oman (Gulf), Singapore, Tanzania, and USA SUMMARY OF GLOBAL VSN SATSANGS: 2018: Nearly 9000 Devotees from 8 countries participated 1HDUO\ devotees from 9 countries participated 2016: More than 12,000 devotees from 11 countries

participated 2015: Nearly 12,000 devotees from 10 countries chanted 1HDUO\ GHYRWHHV IURP FRXQWULHV FKDQWHG 2013: More than 50,000 devotees from 14 countries participated 2012: Nearly 100,000 devotees from 6 countries participated 2011: More than 330,000 devotees from 10 countries participated 2010: More than 10,000 GHYRWHHV IURP FRXQWULHV chanted 2009: Nearly 150,000 devotees in 14 countries chanted $URXQG devotees from 4 countries chanted Contact: Suri Vemuri, Ph. D., Global SVS Federation, Palm Bay, FL, USA 3KRQH (Cell), Email: globalavs. satsang@gmail.com

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Landmark report ďŹ nds parents are major economic beneďŹ ciaries from access to early childhood education PARENTS and carers are the major ÂżQDQFLDO EHQHÂżFLDULHV IURP DFFHVV WR early childhood education for pre-school aged children, due to higher workforce SDUWLFLSDWLRQ DQG Ă€RZ RQ HIIHFWV IRU FDUHHU and earnings. That’s according to A Smart Investment for a Smarter Australia, commissioned by The Front Project and conducted by PwC, ZKLFK KDV IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH DQDO\VHG WKH EHQHÂżWV WR WKH QDWLRQ RI HDUO\ OHDUQLQJ LQ the year before school. The study shows that access to quality education in the year before school delivers a collective $1,463 million in earnings for parents who can return to work or increase their hours of work. 7KLV LV EHFDXVH VROH SDUHQWV DQG 113,840 people in couple households can increase the number of hours they work, DQG VROH SDUHQWV DQG SHRSOH in couple households are more likely to join or re-join the workforce because their children are in early education. Although parents spend $501 million on IHHV RXU RI SRFNHW FRVWV WKH EHQHÂżWV WKH\

gain considerably outweigh this economic cost. The Front Project CEO, Jane Hunt, said the report shows how access to quality HDUO\ FKLOGKRRG HGXFDWLRQ EHQHÂżWV SDUHQWV DQG VSHFLÂżFDOO\ ZRPHQ LQ WHUPV RI KLJKHU workforce participation and increased wages. “Not only does early learning deliver substantial education and developmental EHQHÂżWV IRU FKLOGUHQ LW DOVR GHOLYHUV VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ IRU SDUHQWV DQG FDUHUV ´ 0V Hunt said. Âł7KH UHSRUW VKRZV SDUHQWV ZLWK FKLOGUHQ in early education, who return to the ZRUNIRUFH RU LQFUHDVH WKHLU KRXUV EHQHÂżW from higher earnings and also see longer WHUP VDODU\ EHQHÂżWV Âł,QFUHDVHG ZRUNIRUFH SDUWLFLSDWLRQ DOVR improves their skills and employability, which leads to higher earnings over time, and greater retirement savings. Âł7KLV LV H[WUHPHO\ LPSRUWDQW HVSHFLDOO\ for women, who we know face acute challenges when it comes to retirement savings because of time out of the workforce

and lower pay. Âł$V ZHOO DV WKLV ZRPHQ WHQG WR OLYH ORQJHU than men, making it even more essential that they accumulate enough superannuation to last through retirement.â€? A similar study from PwC UK found that mothers able to work fulltime because of access to early childhood education experienced a lifetime increase in earnings of three per cent, and one per cent for those working part-time. Ms Hunt said the report highlights the importance of investing in quality early education for business, governments and families. Âł:H QRZ KDYH WKH GDWD WKDW GHPRQVWUDWHV the potential for more children and families to live healthier, happier and more productive lives alongside dividends that ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH QDWLRQ ´ 0V +XQW VDLG Page 2 of 2 Âł7KLV GDWD KLJKOLJKWV WKH LPSRUWDQFH of ongoing funding for the agreement between the Commonwealth and states and territories that funds early childhood

education in the year before school, which is currently renewed annually.� Ms Hunt said while the report clearly KLJKOLJKWV WKH ¿QDQFLDO EHQH¿WV IRU SDUHQWV returning to work, the decision was always a personal choice for all parents to consider. PwC Chief Economist Jeremy Thorpe said the research also demonstrates the substantial impact early learning has on children’s development. ³8VLQJ WKH EHVW DYDLODEOH $XVWUDOLDQ DQG international research we were able to estimate the impact of early childhood education on early school achievement, and then the likely uplift in achievement at Year 3 and throughout the rest of their education,� Mr Thorpe said. ³7KH HYLGHQFH VXJJHVWV WKDW LI HDUO\ childhood education puts students ahead DW WKH VWDUW RI SULPDU\ VFKRRO WKH EHQH¿WV will increase as they progress through the education system.� Download the full report at: https:// www.thefrontproject.org.au/initiatives/ economic-analysis

Rideshare Service DiDi Launches in Brisbane DIDI, a world-leading mobile transportation platform, has increased its offering to Brisbane upon launching its rideshare service, DiDi Express, in Brisbane today. The launch of DiDi Express into Brisbane UHSUHVHQWV D VLJQL¿FDQW milestone, with Australia’s third most populous city becoming the fourth location in which the rideshare service is in operation. Currently, DiDi is also successfully operating in Melbourne, Geelong and Newcastle, providing affordable, reliable and safe ondemand mobility options. DiDi offers competitive rideshare pricing, which on average makes riding with DiDi up to 10 percent more affordable than other comparable rideshare offerings in those markets. Furthermore, DiDi has increased its offering to Brisbane rideshare users ZLWK WKH FRQ¿UPDWLRQ RI DQ additional three DiDiDAYS post-launch. Therefore, DiDi will providing every Brisbane user one free ride (to the value of $20 each trip) on the following six Saturdays post-launch: DiDiDAY 1 – Saturday -XO\ 'L'L'$< – Saturday August 3; DiDiDAY 3 – Saturday August 10; DiDiDAY ¹ 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW DiDiDAY 5 – Saturday

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VDLG ³:HœUH H[FLWHG WKH time has come to launch our popular DiDi Express rideshare service in Brisbane. To celebrate this, we can announce that we are providing Brisbane with an additional three DiDiDAYS, meaning that Brisbane’s rideshare users can take advantage of a free trip up to the value of $20 on the following six Saturdays after our launch into the city. We do this to thank Brisbane for its warm welcome and we look forward to providing an affordable, reliable and safe rideshare service into the future.� DiDi’s rideshare service covers the entire Brisbane urban area with a population of over 2 million, extending north to Bracalba (northwest of Caboolture), west to Ipswich and Amberley and south to Beenleigh. The company aims to offer cutting-edge AI-powered technologies with local and global operational expertise to address the mobility needs of Australia. DiDi will continuously listen to users’ feedback to improve its product offering and experience with the

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Greater SpringďŹ eld Founders Inducted To The Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame GREATER 6SULQJÂżHOG visionaries and founders Maha Sinnathamby and Bob Sharpless were last night inducted to the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. The prestigious accolade for the business partners of more than 35 years, honoured Mr Sinnathamby AM and Mr Sharpless for their visionary entrepreneurship in creating $XVWUDOLDÂśV ÂżUVW SULYDWHO\ constructed city. Mr Sinnathamby and Mr Sharpless were recognised for their incredible achievement in front of 800 guests from Queensland’s business community at a gala dinner at Brisbane’s Convention Centre. Now in its 11th year, the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame was established by the QUT Business School, State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Library Foundation to recognise the VLJQLÂżFDQW FRQWULEXWLRQV made by businesses and

their leaders to the state’s reputation, and economic and social development. Mr Sinnathamby and Mr Sharpless have been the visionaries and drivers behind creating Greater 6SULQJÂżHOG DQ XQGHUWDNLQJ which former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, described as a “nation-building project of QDWLRQDO VLJQLÂżFDQFH ´ The city is now 27 years in the making, with a population of more than 41,000 and a predicted growth rate of seven percent per annum over the next two decades. :KHQ 0U 6LQQDWKDPE\ ÂżUVW came across the parcel of land now known as Greater 6SULQJÂżHOG LW ZDV D FRUULGRU deemed as economically and socially depressed, with only 10 percent of the land zoned for residential development. Fast-forward to today, Australia’s newest emerging city is part of the fastest growing region in SouthEast Queensland and is

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When Kicker Krishna Scores Girmit Goal, and Nets a Beauty Queen Wife By Thakur Ranjit Singh THEY say British introduced soccer game to Fiji. However, Hindu religion on Krishn Lila shows that young Lord Krishna started playing with balls over 5,000 years ago. While Lord Krishna kicked the ball (“gend�) in Yamuna River to rid it of Kalya Naag demon, our Roy Krishna kicked that ball in the goal to score. He is out to rid the negative name and “coolie� tag of Girmitiyas, and keep the legacy of Girmitiyas alive - of never giving up, being resilient, with resolve-and never giving up. And he was aptly rewarded for that with Khelkood Ratan (Sports Award) in Auckland by Fiji Girmit Foundation of New Zealand, not only for his skills in soccer. This was given with a difference, by his own people, for making those dreams, and vision of Girmitiyas bearing fruit. And he has kept that pride of Girmitiyas with a string of unprecedented awards by one player. He started A league in Wellington Phoenix in January, 2014, and has played 122 games for them, scoring 51 goals -and that is a club record. Just in May 2019, he won the respected, revered and honoured Johnny Warren Medal in Sydney. He is A-League Golden Boot, Phoenix Player of the Season and Phoenix Golden Boot. But him receiving Girmit Legacy Award in memory of his ordinary Girmitiyas who did extra-ordinary things, is a dream he kept alive. A simple boy from a rustic village in Labasa has reached pinnacles of soccer in

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Girmitiyas are blessing their descendants, as they have handed over their resolve, resilience and traits to the new generation. This indeed was the case with this Girmitiya-descended professional footballer. Krishna has received many awards and recognition for his excellent skills. But this is the sweetest of all - one presented by his own people not only in recognition of his soccer skills alone, but the character, personality and traits that have been passed on by Girmitiya forebears to the new generation of Fiji Indians. And a humble great grandson of Girmit, Roy Krishna is a scoring example of that. It was decided to include soccer in Girmit Legacy Award because British introduced soccer in Fiji. Therefore it was appropriate to reward the star soccer star in New Zealand and a proud Girmitiya son, who is a household name amongst soccer loving fans. However, you need to appreciate that in our mythology in Krishna Leela, Lord Krishna played

ball some 5,000 years ago. The only difference was that while Lord Krishna kicked the ball in Yamuna River to rid it of a demon, Roy Krishna kicked it in goal to prove that Girmitiyas can also leave a rich legacy. Parts of is citation read: ³'XULQJ KLV ¿UVW PRQWK in New Zealand just over 11 years ago, he spent most of his time crying alone in his room. At the tender age of 20, these suffering of pangs of homesickness in WKH ¿UVW IHZ PRQWKV DOPRVW ended his career. Like our Girmitiyas, he was lonely, away from the loved ones, but unlike Girmitiyas, he could communicate to his parents. In tears, he’d plead with his mother to let him come home. Instead, Krishna’s father would gently take the phone and tell his son his destiny lay elsewhere, and one day he would create history. And how prophetic was his father, Bal Krishna’s words. Roy Krishna is Fiji’s ¿UVW SURIHVVLRQDO IRRWEDOOHU who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix where

he is on a history-making spree this year, winning the coveted golden boot, playing over 100 games and being the highest goal scorer in the current season. Despite his applauding achievements, Roy is humble and focused, set to scale greater heights of success and fame, which came with hard work, discipline and desire for excellence. He is a perfect role model for the younger people through display of his character, both RQ DQG RII WKH ¿HOGV ZLWK great dignity, demeanor, and decorum, well aware of his social responsibilities –and his roots.� In July 2018, Krishna married a Fijian model and pageant (beauty queen) contestant, Lisi Naziah Tora Ali Krishna. And that beauty queen honoured the occasion with her presence. She VSHFLDOO\ ÀHZ LQ IURP )LML WR be with her husband when he received that historical award given in memory of his Girmitiya great grandparents who passed him the traits that saw him succeed. What is a matter of greater VLJQL¿FDQFH LV WKDW WKH SUHWW\ wife, Nazia Krishna is an

epitome of Fijian legacy, representing the best of both worlds. This is because Nazia Ali Krishna is of both Indian and Fijian origin. Her father is a third generation Fiji Indian Girmitiya descendant, while her mother is an ITaukei (native Fijian) from the province of Ba. That is a perfect picture of Fiji we all wish to see. And Roy Krishna’s success story is a legacy that has been passed on to successive generations. Yes, Girmitiyas wished that, consciously and appreciatively the new generation will inherit their legacy - a legacy of struggle, endurance, resolve, resilience and achievement. And the Khelkood Ratan, the jewel Roy Krishna is a present day example of that Girmit goal – realised on VRFFHU ¿HOGV ZLWK KXQGUHGV of scoring thunderous goals. And as we say in Fiji-Hindi – Roy Krishna net phaar diss... (he has split open the soccer net) About the Author: Thakur Ranjit Singh is a founding Trustee of Fiji Girmit Foundation, is a journalist, a media commentator and blogger at FIJI PUNDIT

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URDU Forum Inc., in association with Mr. Pir Tareen, organised a musical extravaganza on Saturday 13th July 2019 at St. Clement’s Community Hall, Stafford, QLD. The event featured the formidable prowess of the well-known proponent of Indian classical music, Mr. Rahim Zullah. Accompanying him were Ustad Zameer Ahmed Khan on Harmonium, Aswin Narayanan on Violin and Pramjit Singh on Tabla. Performing before a full house, Rahim Zullah enthralled the audience with a wide range of popular geet and ghazals as well as some

of his own compositions. Over the past several decades, Rahim has made immense contribution to Indian classical music. He has been mesmerising audiences with his silken voice and vast repertoire

of Urdu geet and ghazals in USA, Canada, India, Singapore and here at home in Australia. In addition, he has been conducting a series of workshops RQ WKH ÂżQHU QXDQFHV RI Indian Music, inspiring

many Indian and Western musicians. Very recently his skill and dedication to the advancement of Indian classical music were acknowledged by the Adbi Council of Australia with a richly deserved Life-time Achievement Award. 1RW FRQWHQW ZLWK FRQÂżQLQJ his talent, Rahim has been imparting his expertise at

the SA RE GA MA School of Music (see more at: www.zahimzullah.com.au) which he has been running since 2003. A number of well-known singers and PXVLFLDQV KDYH EHQHÂżWWHG under his tutelage. Urdu Forum Inc., a not-forSURÂżW RUJDQLVDWLRQ FDPH into being with the express purpose of promoting

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IRFXV RQ Ä‹ML Andrew McGregor who investigated Cessna 172R aircraft crash to look into helicopter accident By Naveel Krishant

ANDREW McGregor who recently carried out the investigation into the crash of a Cessna 172R aircraft in Fiji has been appointed as the Investigator-in-charge of the Robinson R44 helicopter accident which occurred near Savusavu on Friday evening. In a statement, the Fijian Government says he is scheduled to arrive in Savusavu this morning to begin his investigations. McGregor is Director of Prosolve Ltd, a company based in NZ that specializes in forensic engineering and air accident investigation and he has extensive experience investigating aircraft accidents in Fiji.

McGregor recently carried out the investigation into the crash of a Cessna 172R aircraft, DQ-FTR in Fiji ZKLFK LGHQWLÂżHG LQFOHPHQW weather as a likely cause of the accident. The statement says in 2006, he investigated the crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter that crashed into the sea West of Vuda point near Nadi due to dis-bonding of one of the main rotor blades. It says as a result of his investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States issued 5 recommendations to the manufacturer of Robinson helicopters and the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) in order to improve the design and

manufacturing processes of future R44 main rotor blades. The statement also says following this accident, the manufacturer changed the design of the main rotor blades for the R44 helicopter. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the search and rescue teams are working overtime to locate the other missing passenger and the pilot. Sayed-Khaiyum says investigations into the root cause of this tragedy are already underway adding that McGregor is a reliable and experienced aircraft accident investigator with a solid track record of work in Fiji. He says they look forward to working closely with him

Fiji will host the 2020 Ministerial Interim Meeting of the PaciďŹ c Island Leaders Meeting By Naveel Krishant

FIJI will host the 2020 Ministerial Interim Meeting RI WKH 3DFLÂżF ,VODQG /HDGHUV Meeting. 7KLV ZLOO EH WKH ÂżUVW WLPH D 3DFLÂżF ,VODQG FRXQWU\ ZLOO host the meeting. :KLOH FRQÂżUPLQJ WKLV Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Taro Kono says given Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's proposal, Japan has decided to hold the next PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting in mid-2020 in Fiji. Kono says it has been a year since PALM8 and Japan has decided to increase resources for this region to pursue a Free and

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to uncover how and why this crash occurred. He adds they will keep the public regularly updated on the progress of that

investigation as well as the ongoing search and rescue effort. Sayed-Khaiyum says on behalf of the Department of

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20,000 Fijians expected to beneďŹ t from the $3 million newlyrenovated Nabouwalu Hospital By Naveel Krishant

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collaboration to pursue )UHH DQG 2SHQ ,QGR 3DFLÂżF and discussed concrete measures to that end. Kono says for example in disaster management, we are currently preparing to provide assistance for the Nadi Flood Alleviation project.

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20,000 FIJIANS are H[SHFWHG WR EHQHÂżW IURP WKH $3 million newly-renovated Nabouwalu Hospital that is expected to be completed later in the year. Minister for Health Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says ensuring that Fijians access proper health facility is based on providing Universal Health Coverage on the tip of Vanua Levu ZLWK D ORW RI WUDIÂżF FRPLQJ LQ from Natovi to Nabouwalu including the roll-on and roll off jetty. Dr. Waqainabete says they are also prioritizing the construction of staff accommodation considering the fact that 67 per cent of their staff are female and they need to ensure they have access to proper and safe accommodation.

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major projects. He says the Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has been able to absorb these costs and is very keen on ensuring that facilities are standardized to look after the people of Vanua Levu.

Former FNPF employee and six others to be produced in court today By Vijay Narayan

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performance but there is still room for improvement. Canada coach Kingsley Jones says they played a good Fiji team. Jones says Fiji capitalized on their scoring opportunities. The Fiji team will now play Samoa this Saturday at the ANZ Stadium.

A FORMER employee of the Fiji National Provident Fund will be produced in court today for allegedly forging several legal documents that enabled him and six others to obtain more than $49,000 between the months of March and April this year. The 41-year-old accused is alleged to have knowingly XVHG IRUJHG &HUWLÂżFDWH RI Title documents provided by the 2nd accused who is a 32-year-old TLTB staff and colluded with the 3rd accused a 45-year-old travel agent to write the title under his name.

The second accused is charged with one count of forgery while the third accused is charged with one FRXQW RI REWDLQLQJ ÂżQDQFLDO advantage by deception. The 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th accused have all been charged with one count each of using forged documents and one count HDFK RI REWDLQLQJ ÂżQDQFLDO advantage by deception as they posed as prospective buyers of the land written under the 3rd accused. The four allegedly submitted their original withdrawal Urban Housing Assistance Form with the intention of inducing

Fiji National Provident )XQG RIÂżFLDOV WR DFFHSW it as genuine, and on its acceptance dishonestly obtained a gain amounting to $49,300 which all the accused persons allegedly shared. 7KH VXFFHVV RI WKLV ÂżUVW phase of the investigations is a result of collaboration with the Immigration Department and all charges laid against the accused persons was done in FRQVXOWDWLRQ ZLWK WKH 2IÂżFH of DPP. Investigations are continuing as there are other suspects being pursued.

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services badly. 2. IAF helicopters rescued 58 people in Thane and boats were deployed to rescue around 400 people stranded in Mumbai VXEXUEV RIÂżFLDOV VDLG 3. As per the BMC, all private and public schools and colleges will remain shut tomorrow in Mumbai. 6RPH JRYHUQPHQW RIÂżFHV providing emergency and essential services will UHPDLQ RSHQ 3ULYDWH RIÂżFH staff may move out only if essential. 4. Thousands of outstation passengers were stranded at various stations in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar as the train services were disrupted, while hundreds more were stuck in incoming trains that have been halted at various locations en route.

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degree above the normal, while the skies remained generally cloudy during the day, according to the Meteorological (MeT) department. It said the city received 0.6 mm rainfall. 12. The Indian Air Force on Sunday airlifted 45 persons VWUDQGHG LQ WKHLU ÀRRG KLW village in Navsari district in south Gujarat. Over 5,000 people were shifted from

low-lying areas in Navsari district since early Sunday morning due to surge in water levels of Ambika and Purna rivers due to heavy rains. 13. Heavy rains and release of water from Gangapur dam into the Godavari ULYHU FDXVHG D ÀRRG OLNH situation in some areas of Maharashtra's Nashik district on Sunday.

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381'8 ?;'82!ÂĄ ø!-89 Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night. She >!9 ¢Â‹U '8 ÂĄ!9; 8-;'9 >-ÂĄÂĄ #' 6'8(381'& !; 3&,- 3!& ÂĄ'$;8-$ 8'1!;38-<1 !; ˆ61U SENIOR BJP leader and Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, 67, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack in the evening. The senior BJP leader was brought to AIIMS at 10:15 PM and was straight away taken to the emergency ward. <9,1! >!8!/ j '<;'89k >-;, 2;'82!ࣅ32!ÂĄ ?'$<ࣅ='9 Sushma Swaraj's body has been In the tweet, Sushma Swaraj Swaraj. taken to her home, Dhawan Deep said, "Prime Minister, you gave Condoling her death, the Building, in Connaught Place, me an opportunity to serve our President tweeted, "Extremely New Delhi. On Wednesday at countrymen and overseas Indians shocked to hear of the passing of 12pm, her body will be taken to DV WKH )RUHLJQ 0LQLVWHU IRU ÂżYH Smt Sushma Swaraj. The country BJP's headquarters and the last years and personally, also, gave has lost a much loved leader who rites will be performed at Lodhi me respect throughout my tenure. epitomised dignity, courage & Road Electric Crematorium at I am very grateful to you. I pray integrity in public life. Ever 3pm. that our government becomes willing to help others, she will PM Narendra Modi took to very successful." always be remembered for her twitter to condole her death. service to the people of India." Sushma Swaraj was an He tweeted, "Sushma Ji’s important link between the demise is a personal loss. She The Congress also tweeted, "We government and the people. will be remembered fondly for are saddened to hear about the Many political observers viewed everything that she’s done for untimely demise of Smt Sushma India. My thoughts are with her Swaraj as a challenger to PM Swaraj. Our condolences to her family, supporters and admirers Narendra Modi in the initial family and loved ones." in this very unfortunate hour. Om months of the government. A star minister during Modi Shanti." However, she adjusted to the JRYHUQPHQW V ÂżUVW VWLQW 6XVKPD Expressing his shock over role and gave the external affairs Swaraj did not contest the 2019 Sushma Swaraj's demise, PLQLVWU\ D KXPDQ IDFH IRU WKH ÂżUVW Lok Sabha elections and chose to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi time. She was the troubleshooter sit out of the government this year also tweeted, "I’m shocked to for any Indian stuck anywhere on account of her health. She had hear about the demise of Sushma abroad. a kidney transplant in 2016 and Swaraj Ji, an extraordinary had opted out of contesting Lok She took a personal interest political leader, a gifted orator & Sabha polls earlier this year due in resolving minor issues like an exceptional Parliamentarian, to health reasons. issuance of visa to the needy with friendships across party and getting relief to Indians in lines. My condolences to her After PM Modi's swearing-in family in this hour of grief. May distress. She built an Indian ceremony last month, Sushma her soul rest in peace." human capital abroad and the Swaraj wrote an emotional response was an outpouring of message on Twitter, thanking PM President Ram Nath Kovind support for the Modi government Narendra Modi for giving her the expressed shock over the death RSSRUWXQLW\ WR KROG WKH RIÂżFH IRU from the non-resident Indian of senior BJP leader and former ÂżYH \HDUV community. External Affairs Minister Sushma 36 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2019

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worst-affected Belagavi district remained grim on Tuesday. Surging waters have washed away crops on 80,590 hecatres of land, affected 8,000 people in 96 villages, and damaged close to 1,050 km of road network and 140 bridges and check dams. The northern region has witnessed closure of NH 48 (Pune–Bengaluru stretch) and also suspension

of train services in the Londa-Tinaighat section of Hubballi Division of South Western Railway. 2ZLQJ WR ÀRRG DQG KHDY\ rainfall, holiday has been declared for educational institutions in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Belagavi, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada.

'Historic' day as India outlaws 'triple talaq' Islamic instant divorce INDIA’S parliament has approved a bill outlawing the centuries-old right of a Muslim man to instantly divorce his wife, drawing accusations of government interference in a community matter. Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist administration has been pushing to criminalise “triple talaq�, under which a man can divorce by uttering the word “talaq�, meaning divorce in Arabic, three times in his wife’s presence. Following Tuesday’s upper house vote it now only requires the signature of the president – considered a formality – to become law. The lower house backed the bill, which will make anyone practising instant divorce liable to prosecution, last week. India is one of the few countries where the practice

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rather than the government. Asaduddin Owaisi, an MP from the opposition All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party, said the BJP failed to reform Hindu society and was instead targeting Muslims. Critics have long accused the BJP of a bias against minority Muslims. The BJP denies the allegation but says it is opposed to the appeasement of any community.

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HEY GIRLS! Hope you’ve had a HAPPY NEW YEAR. This time of the year is best time to nourish your skin, especially after all the Christmas and New Year’s parties. Facial masks should be a part of your skin care routine for fair, glowing skin at home without spending too much. There are many home remedies with the help of which you can make face masks and still yield wonderful results. Remember to clean up your face before you proceed with these face masks to get good results.

Almond face mask: This mask almonds can do wonders with the colour of your skin. Use daily for a fortnight and see the result yourself. Better than any skin care product in the market. I have tried it and you can VHH WKH UHVXOW WKH YHU\ ¿UVW day. Ingredients: 3-4 almonds and milk Preparation: In the morning soak your almonds in the milk. At

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Cucumber and lime juice face mask: Cucumber also has great skin lightning effect. It helps in healing the sunburn too. Combined with lime juice is best skin lightning face pack for oily skin. Ingredients: One tablespoon cucumber juice, One teaspoon lime juice, One teaspoon turmeric powder, One teaspoon glycerine (for dry skin) Preparation: Mix all the ingredients and apply on your face with cotton balls. It can be applied under and around eyes also. Leave it for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water. For best results use this face mask daily for a

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Preparation: Make a mixture of chamomile tea and oatmeal in equal proportions (1/4 cup), 2 drops of almond oil and 2 tsp of honey. Apply this face mask for 10-15 mins for a naturally fair and glowing skin.

Honey and Lemon Face mask: Ingredients: Honey 2 tblsp, Lemon juice 2 tblsp Preparation: Mix both the ingredients and apply on your face for about half an hour. Wash your face with water for fair and glowing skin naturally at home instantly.

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27/7/2019.It was a great success with approximately 50 people from different communities attending. We had a number of speakers, with Israel Paluku (Congolese Community) acting as MC and Trish Golledge (Acting CEO/ ECCQ) providing the welcome speech. Nurse Peta from Kobi House in Toowoomba Talked about hepatitis C and the services available at Kobi House, Christine (ECCQ Bi-lingual Community Health Worker) told a very insightful story regarding a client with hepatitis B and C, and Marrianne the Community Management and Treatment Coordinator provided an overview of viral hepatitis within the community. There were quiz questions with prizes and great engagement from all who attended. Childcare and a pizza lunch were provided, and all attendees received information bags. It was truly a fabulous event. The Hepatitis, HIV/AIDs and Sexual Health Program at ECCQ has a range of translated resources, and provides education sessions either to groups or individuals to assist communities regarding these infections. ECCQ has bi-lingual community health workers who can provide information regarding awareness, prevention and testing, and

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positive in Brisbane and regional, Qld there was a substantial reduction in returns across both regions. Over the year, total returns in Brisbane were recorded at 1.7% the lowest they have been since the 2011-12 ¿QDQFLDO \HDU DQG LW ZDV WKH same story in regional Qld with the 3.2% return the lowest since 2011-12. Although returns from residential property remained positive over WKH ¿QDQFLDO \HDU in SA, both Adelaide and regional SA recorded a slowing of total returns. Over the year, Adelaide’s total return was 4.1%, which was the smallest return since 2011-12, and down from 6.1% the previous year. In regional SA, returns slipped from 5.2% the previous year to 4.0%, which was the smallest returns since 201112. Total returns were negative in 2018-19 across WA with both Perth and regional WA recording their largest annual falls in returns on record. Over the year, total returns in Perth recorded a fall of -5.3% and although returns have

fallen over three previous ¿QDQFLDO \HDUV LW ZDV WKH largest decline on record. In regional WA, returns declined -5.0%, which was also a larger fall than over any of the three previous ¿QDQFLDO \HDUV LQ ZKLFK returns were negative. Both Hobart and regional Tas maintained positive total returns over the 2018 ¿QDQFLDO \HDU KRZHYHU LW ZDV D VLJQL¿FDQW UHGXFWLRQ RI returns in Hobart. Hobart’s return was recorded at 8.1% over the year, down from 17.4% the previous year and its smallest annual return since 2014-15. In regional TAS the total returns was 11.4%, which was slightly lower than the 13.2% the SUHYLRXV ¿QDQFLDO \HDU however, returns remained higher than the 10.2% over

WKH ÂżQDQFLDO \HDU Total returns from residential property have softened over the past year across NT. Darwin recorded a decline in total return of -3.0% over 2018-19 which was a larger fall over the previous year but not quite as large as the -3.6% fall in 2015-16. In regional NT, total returns were recorded at 7.8% in 2018-19, down from 8.5% over the previous ÂżQDQFLDO \HDU Canberra recorded total returns of 6.0% over the PRVW UHFHQW ÂżQDQFLDO \HDU The total return in Canberra has fallen over the year from 9.4% and the 6.0% return is the lowest since 2013-14. Canberra, along with Adelaide and Hobart are the only capital cities in

which total returns have not been negative over any of WKH ÂżQDQFLDO \HDUV VKRZQ In closing, Cameron Kusher said, “With early signs that the rate of decline in housing values has slowed in Sydney and Melbourne and rental yields rising across most regions of the country, the outlook for total returns over the coming year looks a little stronger at a national level. “As always, there will be diversity with most regions of the country outside of Sydney and Melbourne yet to show signs of an improving housing market. We may see an improvement in returns in the two largest capital city housing markets while returns continue to weaken elsewhere.â€?

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“We also do a lot of work together, so if there is a working bee on, everyone comes out to help clean up. That’s something new

we’ve never experienced, yet really appreciate. “I actually thought people here would be different and they are different, in a very

nice way! The couple and their two children moved into their new home in November 2018, well before the deadline of February this year. Their daughter was only little when the build started and Ms Aridass said while things were stressful with a young child, the build and move to the area were seamless. “Our builder Steve from Steve Parcell Builders was fantastic and ended up delivering our home two months ahead of schedule which was great and made life so much easier,� she said. “Before we moved here we

OLYHG LQ 6SULQJÂżHOG /DNHV and while we loved our house there, we’d always known about Brookwater and envied the lifestyle here. “It’s very green here which my husband and I love, and it reminds me a lot of Malaysia which is also a very green, tropical country and makes me feel more reconnected to my home. “Our house also overlooks the golf course and we regularly see kangaroo families roaming around the back and birds singing. “I’m a big believer in having an inner sanctuary and that if you wake up hearing birds it’s a really good way of achieving that.â€?

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Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) hails Home Minister Amit Shah’s historic bill in Indian Parliament and states GKPD hails the draft bill presented by the Home Minister in the Upper House of the Parliament as a historic event in the postindependence history of India. August 5, 2019 will go down in the history of the country as a day which has put the lasting seal on the sovereignty of the parliament over the entire Indian Union. The bill vindicates the ideals of our great leaders like Shyama Prasad Mukerjee, Din Dayal Upadhyay, Atal Bihari Vajpai and RWKHUV ZKR GHGLFDWHG RU VDFULÂżFHG WKHLU lives for the integrity and sovereignty of India. GKPD sincerely commends the visionary and courageous leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and astute constitutional and legal acumen of Home Minister Amit Shah that have come together to make a historic decision that cements territorial, political and cultural unity of the Indian Union. Padma Shri, Dr. K. N. Pandita stated, “Today will go down as Kashmir Liberation Day. Liberation from dynastic rule, liberation from corruption, liberation from an unjust State.

Liberation for every part of this diverse state. Liberation for all.� GKPD also considers this landmark decision as to the vindication of the aspirations of the exiled community of Kashmiri Pandits as it brightens the prospect of a return to their homeland with honour and dignity and restitution according to their free will. 7KLV LV IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH WKDW WKH H[LOHG community has heaved a sigh of relief that its identity, culture and symbols of heritage ZLOO ¿QG IXOO SURWHFWLRQ DQG SHUSHWXDWLRQ under the union territory dispensation. The bill meets the long-standing demand of the people of Ladakh for union territory and of the masses of the toiling people of the valley who were oppressed by seven decades of dynastic and hegemonic rule. The new dispensation will promise them fair and people-friendly administration without discrimination on any count. The historic decision will open vast vistas of social, cultural, economic and industrial development of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh as union territories. The region will

QRW UHPDLQ FRQÂżQHG WR WKH WRXULVW LQGXVWU\ alone, but entrepreneurs will be more than willing to invest in various industries there which are bound to create employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young people groaning under discrimination and deprivation. GKPD Chairman of Political Steering Committee, Moti Kaul ji, stated, ‘Now, BJP has fully delivered its electoral promises to the long-suffering Kashmiri Pandits VSHFLÂżFDOO\ DQG WKH UHVLGHQWV RI -DPPX DQG Ladakh generally.’ While hailing the historic development the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) organized a teleconference of some of the leading personalities of the Pandit community all over the world to assess their reaction to the great event. Those who participated in the teleconference were the heads of all major Pandit organizations in various parts of the country like All India Kashmiri Samaj, Jammu and Kashmir Vichar Manch, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha Jammu, All state Kashmiri Pandit Conference Jammu

besides KP Organizations from Chandigarh, Bombay, Pune, and Bangalore. GKPD representatives in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, European Union etc, were part of the entire teleconference. There was a unanimous appreciation by one and all of the bold step taken by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. It was unanimously agreed to send on behalf of the Kashmir Pandit community letters of deep appreciation to the Prime Minister, Home Minister and the Governor RI - . IRU WDNLQJ WKH PRVW VLJQLÂżFDQW GHFLVLRQ DERXW DQ LVVXH WKDW ZDV KDQJLQJ ÂżUH for several decades. Rakesh Kaul, Co-founder GKPD concluded, “This is the brightest day for Kashmir in a long, long time. GKPD ZLOO H[WHQG XQTXDOLÂżHG VXSSRUW WR WKH Government of India in countering any attempts by third parties to destabilize the internal situation in Kashmir which is unambiguously and irrevocably an integral part of India."

The India Australia Business & Community Awards Finalists THE India Australia Business & Community Awards are Australia’s largest platform dedicated to celebrating the Australia India Relationship. IABCA is a welcome sign of how far relations between Australia and India have evolved. Queensland. Congratulations to our IABCA 2019 Finalists, with nearly 300 applications received from across the two nations, our panel of experts had a tough task to deliberate this incredible list of organisations and OHDGHUV :H ZLVK RXU ,$%&$ ¿QDOLVWV all the very best for the Gala and look forward to celebrating your success.

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The same fantastic festival in a brand new location! BRISBANE’S largest Janmastami festival is set to attract even bigger crowds this year as the Hare Krishna community move the event to a new venue. The Croation Community Centre in Rocklea is set to host this year’s festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. On Saturday 24th August, the Croation Community Centre will be transformed into a spectacular arena enabling festival goers to experience the magic of Janmastami. From 5pm onwards visitors can look Call 07 3865 6533

forward to an enthralling stage program with dramas, live music and dance; experience the cuisine of India; shop from the bazaar; and keep children entertained with fun and engaging activities. In the new and bigger venue, with the advantage of the weekend, this year’s Janmastami festival is set to see more than 3000 people visit throughout the night. “Since it’s a Saturday, we expect a record number of people to stay until the midnight arati ceremony celebrating the exact time

of Lord Krishna’s birth,� explains festival organiser Rohan Sheth. “With the new venue, and years of experience, we’ve started working earlier to make this festival even bigger and better than previous years,� Mr Sheth said. For more than 5 years, the Janmastami organised by the Hare Krishna community as been headed and organised by the youth of the society. They bring innovation and dynamism to the traditional event - making it fun and

appealing for people of all ages. From the decor, to the stage program, and even the different engaging activities - all aspects of the festival KDYH D XQLTXH ÀDYRXU The festival will begin at 5pm and go on until midnight - which is the exact time of the birth of Lord Krishna - in whose honour this festival is celebrated. The stage program will consist of live music, arati ceremonies, the abhishek (ceremonious bathing of the Lords), dramas and spiritual discourses. For those that want something more

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interactive - they can check out the many stalls on offer, grab a sumptuous bite to eat or watch as their children engage in various fun activities at the kids stall. “We’ve really tried hard to keep making the festival better than previous years - we want it to be an event that everyone looks forward to - not something that people are dragged along to come because of cultural obligations,� explains Jalaj Guwalani who has coorganised the festival for more than 3 years in a row.

“And we’ve begun to see that over the past few years - with increasing numbers, and more people attending the festival for longer periods of time. Guests are engaged with each aspect of the festival - and it’s great to see their enthusiasm and appreciation for the whole event,â€? comments Mr Guwalani. Several dignitaries and prominent personalities have FRQÂżUPHG WKHLU DWWHQGDQFH for this year’s Janmastami, lending their support to the Hare Krishna community and all its initiatives.

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6SRUWV 1HZV Beating Australia will boost our conďŹ dence ahead of Olympic qualiďŹ ers: Gurjit Kaur By PTI

BENGALURU: Pulling off a victory against the world No.2 Australia will help ERRVW RXU FRQÂżGHQFH DKHDG RI WKH 2O\PSLFV TXDOLÂżHUV feels Indian women's hockey player Gurjit Kaur. The Indian women's team, currently ranked 10th in the FIH Rankings, will face tough challenges against the likes of Australia, China (11th) and hosts Japan (14th) at the Olympic test event, scheduled to begin in Tokyo on August 17. The tournament will give the Indian team a chance to work on a few aspects of its game before the all-important Olympic 4XDOLÂżHUV LQ 2FWREHU

November. ,W ZLOO EH D ELJ FRQÂżGHQFH boost for us if we do well against Australia. In the past six months, we have done very well against teams like Japan, China, Spain and Ireland but a win against Australia will put us in good stead ahead of the 2O\PSLF 4XDOLÂżHUV *XUMLW said. ,QGLD V ORQH GUDJĂ€LFNHU Gurjit, who returned for the FIH Women's Series Finals in Hiroshima after recovering from a back injury, played a key role in India's triumph in the competition in June. The 23-year-old said the team environment is great and the players are upbeat

about their game. "Since we are backed by good preparations -- thanks to the special camps held for defenders and goalkeepers, the team environment before the Olympic Test Event is great and we are XSEHDW DQG FRQÂżGHQW "In the past few weeks, we have worked on quite a few aspects of our game so we can do well against teams like Australia, China and Japan." The highest goal scorer of the FIH Women's Series Finals, Gurjit will be one of the most important players at the Olympic test event. Even though she LV WKH RQO\ GUDJĂ€LFNHU LQ the team, she doesn't see

it as extra pressure and looks at the position as her responsibility. 'UDJĂ€LFNLQJ LV D responsibility for me like everyone else has their own responsibilities. Some players have to attack for a goal, some players have to defend, that way, my responsibility is to ensure we score through PCs, which I work on. "The exposure I have got over the past two years has only helped me grow in the team and improve my skills DV D GUDJĂ€LFNHU VKH VDLG Gurjit also disclosed that she didn't have a deep understanding of GUDJĂ€LFNLQJ ZKHQ VKH joined the Indian team.

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Pakistan Hockey Federation’s Secretary General says reviving bilateral ties with India top priority By PTI .$5$&+, The Pakistan Hockey Federation's newlyappointed Secretary General

Asif Bajwa says reviving bilateral engagements with India is on top of his to-do list as that can lift PHF out of an

RQJRLQJ ÂżQDQFLDO FULVLV Bajwa, who took up the position only last month, said he is hopeful of succeeding in

his efforts too even though he hasn't yet started work on it. "It would be wrong to say I have had a chance to talk to anyone on the issue of bilateral hockey ties with India. But that is my main goal and I am very hopeful the ice will break soon between the two countries in hockey," he told PTI on Sunday at the Sattar Edhi hockey stadium in Karachi. "The way I look at it, if we convince them to play, then it would give a big boost to hockey in Pakistan and also help us overcome our ÂżQDQFLDO FUXQFK KH DGGHG The last time India and Pakistan played a bilateral Test series was back in 2006. They have only been meeting at multi-lateral events ever since due to political tensions between the two neighbours. Bajwa is believed to have good ties with top Indian sports administrator Narender Batra, who heads the Indian Olympic Association and the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Batra is also a former President of Hockey India. The former Olympian

said he would try to have talks with Batra soon on the possibility of having a bilateral series. "If we can play like in the past on home and away basis perfect but we would also not rule out a neutral venue," he said. Bajwa, who was PHF secretary general between 2008-13, said his focus is to PDNH KRFNH\ D ÂżQDQFLDOO\ VHOI VXIÂżFLHQW VSRUW LQ WKH country. "It is a great sign that we have managed to hold the National hockey championship after two years here...The way forward for us is to have at least eight to nine domestic events annually and also to eventually have our professional league hockey

in the country with foreign players," he said. Bajwa said Pakistan was in WKH SURFHVV RI SD\LQJ D ÂżQH to the International Hockey Federation for not sending the team to the FIH Pro-Hockey League earlier this year. "It was a mistake because the FIH Pro-Hockey League is the future of the sport and LW ZLOO EHQHÂżW XV D ORW :H still have a small window of opportunity available to us to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games but we have to wait and see what the FIH lines up for us," he said. "But frankly speaking, I am already thinking ahead of preparing strong squads for the junior World Cup, senior World Cup, and the 2024 Olympic Games," he added.

Indian women's football team beats Bolivia 3-1 in COTIF Cup By PTI 1(: '(/+, The Indian women's senior national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain. A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side. After the 0-2 defeat against Spanish club side Villarreal CF, the Indian women conceded an early goal in the second minute when Sweety Devi put the ball into her own net to give Bolivia the advantage. 54 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, August, 2019

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10th August 2019 SHAKTI presented by Lalithkalaya school of Bharatnatyam. From 5:30pm onwards. At Clairvaux Mackillop College, Klumpp road, Upper Mount Gravatt.

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1st September 2019 BALA SAMSKAR KENDRA CELEBRATING VINAYA CHATURTHI From 2pm onwards At Sunny Bank State High School (Turton Street), Sunnybank. QLD 4109

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14th September 2019. SPRING FAIR. Calamvale special School From 10am – 4pm. Cnr Beaudesert & Nottingham Road. Calamvale

27th September 2019 RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN LIVE IN CONCERT. Sleeman Sports Complex Chandler Brisbane. www.premiertickets.com.au

12th October 2019 B in B Presented by Rotary Club of Brisbane International Annual RCBI Fundraiser Event. Stay Tuned for more details.

19th October 2019 The Multicultural Association of Coobulture & surrounds INC. Presents From 2m – 7pm Diwali Festival of Lights. Venue: Pine Rivers Park

20th October 2019 Desi Rocks Production Proudly presents The Majestic KK Brisbane Live in concert. At Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler. Contact: Manmohan- 0455 664 994 www.desirocks.com.au

25th October 2019 DIWALI 2019 Presented By FICQ. From 11am – 11pm At King George Square. Free Entry: GOPA KUTEERAM (Working towards spiritual, moral emotional, social & creative development of Children). At Taigum State school Hall: 266 Hanford Road. Contact: Dr Aparna 0430117994/ Email: brisbane@godivinity.org.au August 26th, September 23rd ,October 28th, November 25th.

Community Announcement... HINDI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - Come and worship with us at Merthyr Uniting Church 52 Merthyr Church, New Farm. From: 2.30pm. Last Sunday of every month. Contact: Krishna 0451 270 314 Irene 0414 962 132 Sri Kamakshi Ekambareswara Dhaam QLD - Rudra Abhishekam and Aarathi First Saturday of every month at 5pm, at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn, QLD 4113. Event schedule includes Ganesh and Uma Maheshwara Shodasopachara pooja, Rudra Abhishekam, Shiva Ashotaram, Bhajans, Om Shiva Omkara Aarati and Mahaprasad will be served at 7.45pm. Every month in this event we need 3 families to perform Pooja and Rudra Abhishekam on stage. Please contact us if any family is interested to perform. Hindu Society Weekly Program: 1. Tuesdays: Ramayan & Kirtans; 2. Friday: Ramayan & Kirtans. Remaining Programs for 2019: 1. Krishna Janam Astami: 16 - 24 August 2019; 2. Duraga Naumi (Navraati): 29 September - 7 October 2019; 3. Ganesh Chaturthi: 2 September 2019; 4 Karwa Chaoth: 17 October 2019; 5. Diwali Celebration: 19 October 2019 (Actual Diwali: 27 October 2019). Our Sri Kamakshi Ekambareswara Dham section. “For more details contact: Geetha 0414 614 937 or Raj 0405 287 287 Email: ske.shivalayam.qld@gmail.com.�

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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 DZDUHQHVV DQG FRQ¿GHQFH (DFK FODVV LQFOXGHV guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Each session is a different topic. Meditation sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30 pm and Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. During these sessions there will be meditation commentaries, music and periods of silence. You can come and go at any time during these sessions. Venue: 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Please phone to register – 5575 2126. Email goldcoast@ au.brahmakumaris.org or visit www.brahmakumaris. org/au/whatson for more information Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship (Malayam Service) – Congregation on every Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Stafford Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053. For further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 269 322. Come and hear the message of your eternal life, GOD BLESS Picabeen Community Centre – you’re invited to playgroup! – For parents with children aged 0-5 years from all cultures and backgrounds. Come along and meet families from all backgrounds in your community. Every Monday (Except public holidays) 10am – 12pm. Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton Qld. Phone 3354 2555 Zi Za Dong Zen Association – Energy Healing to improve health and well beings – ZZDZ Assn. Inc is D QRW IRU SUR¿W FKDULW\ IRXQGDWLRQ EDVHG LQ %ULVEDQH Focusing on energy healing named Qi Gong through meditation, it provides free energy healing sessions and guidance. Practicing Qi Gong will encourage you to achieve a positive outlook on life, by helping to reduce stress and calm your mind. It also increases vitality, enhances your immune system and helps to eliminate negative attitudes and behaviours. Session Times & Locations: Mondays-Thursday & Saturday 9am – 12pm at 10 Cognac Court, Calamvale. Thursday afternoon (except 1st week) 3.30pm – 6pm at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Library. 67 Level 2, Cnr Calam & Compton Road. Friday afternoon 2pm5pm at Logan West Library – 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Brown Plains. For more information email zzdz.aus@ gmail.com or visit www.zzdz.org.au

Tuesdays‌ Ramayan Recital and Satsang. From 7.00pm at Sanatan Qld Centre (SSDHAQ), 550 Wembley Road, Berrinba Qld.). Shree Sanatan Dharam Hindu Association of QLD invites devotees to weekly Ramayan Katha. Held at Sanatan Qld Centre, 550 Wembley Road, Berrinba every Tuesday, from 7pm. All welcome to participate in the recital of the Ramayan. Furter enquiries ssdhaq@gmail.com

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

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

Sundays‌ Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir -Sunday Evening Program. Every Sunday, our program begins at 4:30pm which includes Bhajans & Kirtans, Prawachan by Pundit Tripathi Ji followed by Bhog, Aarti and Dinner. Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Qld Inc – Vedic Yaj (Havan) – The Sabha performs Havan Yaj every Sunday from 2-4pm at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre, 198 Learoyd Rd, Willawong and the public is welcome to be part of it. The members of public now can perform Havan Yaj at the centre. The fee of $50 is required for use of centre facilities to cover operating costs. The Havan Kund, utensils are available for use as well The Havan ingredients can be supplied if you are unable to get them. Mango sticks, Ghee, Samagri, Chamfor etc is available at the centre as well for $25. The seating capacity of the Yajshalla (Havan Hall) is 100. Contact Vice President Mrs Sushila Pathik for further information and bookings on 3314 6059. Contact Jitendra Deo 3263 1914 or Hari Chand 3345 4716 or visit www.aryasamajqueensland.com for further

information. Australian Pentecostal Assembly Brisbane – Sunday Worship every Sunday 9am-11.30am at 84 The Community Place, 84 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin Qld with Pastor Prakash Jacob. Cottage Meeting every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm / Kids Bible Study every Friday 7pm-7.45pm / Intercessory Prayer every Friday 7.45-9pm. Worship in Hindi, English, Malayalam and other Indian Languages. For more information Phone 07 3315 5597 / 0413 347 562 or email info@ apabrisbane.com.au / www.apabrisbane.com.au Bala Samskar Kendra – Hindu Scripture Classes for Children – The aim of Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) is to provide an opportunity to the children to learn about rich Hindu culture through value based education from various Hindu scriptures and let them gain selfFRQ¿GHQFH DQG JURZ XS LQ WR LQGLYLGXDOV ZKR DUH proud of their tradition. Every Sunday 2:30pm-5pm at Sunnybank State High School, Sunnybank (use Turton Street entrance). Contact bskqld@live.com.au / Hari 0411 137 396 / Krrishna 0411 776 509 / Ram 0416 813 747 Brisbane Multinational Church Service – Every Sunday 9.30am at 757 Gympie Road Lawnton. Come and join us for a great time of Praise and Worship plus inspired preaching of God’s word. We thrive for the presence of God and are passionate to see people be trained up and grow in the knowledge of the word of God. Special service time to pray for healing, deliverance and other spiritual needs. Enquiries 0424 1802 40. Star Christian Church – Clontarf Beach State School Hall. Every Sunday – Morning Service at 9.30am. Evening Service at 5pm. Come fired up and expectant! Star Church is a great, young church located on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula. A Pentecostal community connected with the Australian Christian Churches. We passionately want God’s presence in our lives, desire to be trained and knowledgeable in His Word, hungry for the supernatural, excelling in our service and hospitable at life. For more information visit www.starchurch.org.au

Monthly Events... Hindu Cultural Hub (HCB) at Clayfield – Monthly Cultural congregation – Bar-Jai Community Hall, $OH[DQGUD 5RDG &OD\¿HOG 4OG 3RRMD E\ Hindu Priest, Bajan and Kirtan by devotees, monthly religious updates / guest speakers on spiritual (or) yoga techniques. Prasatham with vegetarian dinner served. For more details contact 0469 016 416 or visit www.hinduculturalhub.org The John Oxley District Orchid Society – Meeting – We pride ourselves on being a friendly Society and new members and guests are always welcome at our meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm. Venue is Oxley Bowls &OXE (QJOH¿HOG 5RDG 2[OH\ 3OHDVH FRQWDFW 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 Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland (OHM Queensland) – 0RQWKO\ %KDMDQV KHOG HYHU\ ¿UVW Saturday of Malayalam calendar. Activities include Bhajans, Malayalam Class, Library service, religious short educational presentations, vegetarian dinner etc. For further information please contact President Krishnan AK on 0418 727 570 or ohmqueensland@ gmail.com Shirdi Sai Sansthan Brisbane Ltd – Shirdi Saibaba Bhajans and Aaratis – last Saturday every month. 5.30pm at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn Qld 4113. Dhoop Aarati, Bhajans, Ashtotaram, Shej Aarati and Mahaprasad at 7.40pm. For more details contact 0416 813 747 or 0479 143 724 – visit www.shirdisaibrisbane.org or follow on facebook Shirdi sai baba Brisbane Mata Amritananadamayi Centre – Brisbane: Regular Satsangs are held at 32 Burnside Crescent, Westlake on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 4 pm. Spiritual chanting, singing, reading and Arati are followed by a prasad meal. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamavali chanting takes place at the Sri Selva Vinayakar Kovil at South Maclean on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 am. Register your interest for IAM Meditation courses. www.ammaaustralia.org. au; facebook: Amma Brisbane Satsang. Contact: brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.au; ph: 07 3715 8278 Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events please visit www.sriselvavinayakar.org Yoga in Daily Life – Satsang and Full Moon Meditation – Satsang every last Saturday of the Month from 5-7pm with Rajastani Bhajans, meditation & Prasad. Purnima Full Moon Meditation from 7:45pm - 8:30pm (see our website for dates). Regular daily Yoga & Meditation Classes. Shiv Mandir is open daily for Darsan. Website: yidlbris.org, Email: brisbane@ yogaindailylife.org

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