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Abhishek Bachchan to judge the Indian International Film Festival of Queensland

• Mr Abhishek Bachchan will be in Brisbane for Indian International Film Festival of Queensland, 9-13 July.

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Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced on 30 June five successful winners in the fourth round of grants of the Budding Entrepreneurs program, which encourages entrepreneurs to take the next step with their technology start-up.

The Lord Mayor said an app designed to allow restaurants to sell unused food at a deep discount and an affordable virtual reality headset that integrates with a Smartphone are just some of the start-ups to benefit from the program.

“My expectations were vastly exceeded by the original ideas and once again all of the 112 applications received were of an incredibly high standard,” Cr Quirk said.

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“The Budding Entrepreneurs program is just one of the reasons that Brisbane is considered an innovation capital, rated in the top 15 per cent of cities worldwide for nurturing innovation.”

Since it launched in 2013, the program has provided $100,000 of funding to 36 up-andcoming Brisbane tech entrepreneurs to help them get their start-ups to the next level.

Brisbane’s Chief Digital Officer Cat Matson ¬said the program allows start-ups

to achieve quick growth in their business and compete with larger companies.

“The Lord Mayor’s Budding Entrepreneurs program is an important part of the Digital Brisbane Strategy which aims to create an economic climate conducive to digital startups.

“Start-ups are having a profound impact on the global economy, this program is ensuring Brisbane continues to support and encourage digital entrepreneurs to take their idea to the next level,” Ms Matson said.

Meet the latest Budding Entrepreneur Program recipients: Emma Elliot, Aspley – Peptree, an online wedding planning platform and directory.

Jenna Williams, West End – CarePassport, an online resource centre for personal carers.

Joel Luther, Bardon – Phenomec, mobile virtual and augmented reality glasses.

Martin Smee, Windsor – Happen, an online organising platform to stay on top of what matters.

Monica Davis, West End – Rumbl, an app dedicated to smarter food distribution.

The funds can be used for purposes associated with developing their entrepreneurial business capabilities, such as desk space at River City Labs and The Coterie, mentoring at the Impact Academy and The Difference incubator, as well as attendance at relevant industry conferences and events.

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Migration Updates....

Significant and Premium Investor Visas Joint release The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment & The Hon Michaelia Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

1 July 2015: New arrangements for investor visa applicants that will encourage investment into innovative Australian research and development and emerging local companies come into effect today (1 July, 2015).

Expressions of Interest for the enhanced Significant Investor Visa (SIV) can now be submitted to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection under new requirements that mandate investment into small and emerging companies and venture capital funds.

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said the new investor visa requirements would stimulate dynamic sectors of the Australian economy.

Minister Robb said: “The Government has implemented these changes to foster innovation and the local commercialisation of Australia’s world-leading research and technologies. We want budding entrepreneurs to have access to the investment dollars they need right here in Australia to grow their businesses and create new jobs in the dynamic industries of the future.”

Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator Michaelia Cash, said the enhanced SIV programme had been designed to attract entrepreneurial applicants with $5 million to invest into the Australian economy.

“The enhanced Significant Investor Visa has been designed to attract talented international entrepreneurs and business people

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who are willing to invest into sectors of Australia’s economy that are in need of capital. In return, the SIV programme offers a four-year pathway to permanent residency – it’s a win-win for applicants and the Australian economy,” Minister Cash said.

The new Premium Investor Visa (PIV) programme has also come into effect today.

The PIV has been introduced to attract a small number of highly talented and entrepreneurial individuals who can translate those skills and talents into areas which deliver a long-term economic benefit to Australia.

The PIV will be an exclusive program available at the invitation of the Australian Government. It will be developed over the next year by Austrade, which is the sole nominator.

The changes to the SIV and introduction of the PIV were announced by the Prime Minister in October 2014 and are part of a suite of Government policy initiatives to promote investment, innovation and commercialisation of Australian ideas, research and development.

These policies include funding for investment promotion and facilitation, the Medical Research Future Fund, new rules around crowd source funding and employee share schemes and tax breaks for small businesses.

Disclaimer – Above excerpt is from the website www.trademinister.gov.au.

This article is intended to provide general information on migration issues and does not constitute migration advice, and no responsibility is accepted by Ajit K Shahi or Naam Migration Australia for the accuracy of material appearing in Brisbane Indian Times. Ajit K Shahi MARN: 1174452

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Multicultural Business Awards return in 2015 LORD Mayor Graham Quirk is calling on Brisbane’s multicultural business community to nominate for the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business.

Cr Quirk said the awards would recognise emerging multicultural businesses and entrepreneurs and celebrate their contribution to Brisbane’s growing economy.

“Brisbane is a smart, prosperous city with a strong and productive economy and that’s thanks to business people from a wide range of cultures,” Cr Quirk said.

“These awards play an important role in encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship and leadership within Brisbane’s Multicultural sector.

“Businesses in Brisbane are a major backbone of our city’s economy and a majority of businesses in Brisbane are owned or managed by people of multicultural backgrounds.”

Categories for the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business include:

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• Young Business Person of the Year • Business Person of the Year • Entrepreneur of the Year Cr Quirk said these awards provided an opportunity to celebrate Brisbane’s strong and diverse communities.

“These awards are a testament to our city’s ability to attract people with skills and ambition from all over the world,” Cr Quirk said.

“I encourage multicultural business leaders to put themselves forward for awards, or to nominate someone they know.”

Nominations for the awards are now open and close on 28 August 2015. The winners will be announced at the annual Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Dinner on 6 November 2015.

Tickets to the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Dinner event will be available for purchase from early September 2015.

For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on (07) 3403 8888.

Dalai Lama visit to Brisbane - Multi-faith communities pray for world peace

By Jatinder Kaur ON the 11 June 2015, in honour of his holiness Dalai Lama visit to Brisbane, there was ‘prays for world peace’ Multi-faith gathering at Brisbane Cathedral of Saint Stephens.

Representatives from all faith communities gathered with over 800 people attending the event.

The Dalai Lama spoke of the importance of peace in the world and it was vital to have • Pictured: Archbishop of Brisbane the most reverend Mark core values. He said that “we Coleridge, meeting with Dalai Lama is Associate Professor must live in this world but not Mohamed Abdalla, Imam at Kuraby Mosque, with Mr Ranjit live for this world”. The multi- Singh (Sikh community). faith community was represented by all the traditions: munity was represented by Mr Ranjit Singh Catholic, Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, who performed a prayer of peace and short Islamic, Sikh and Christian. The sikh com- two minute speech.

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Abhishek Bachchan to judge the Indian International Film Festival of Queensland INDIAN International Film Festival of Queensland 2015 will be held in Brisbane from the 9th of July till 13th of July. Australia’s most prestigious critically acclaimed Indian independent film festival is proudly supported by Screen Queensland, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and Queensland University of Technology.

The festival Founder & Artistic director, Mr. Chayan Sarkar, confirms that the Legendary Indian Actor, Producer and Superstar, Mr. Abhishek Bachchan will inaugurate this year’s festival on the 9th of July in Brisbane and will lead the jury members as the Head of Jury. This year’s festival Jury would include Dr. Mandy Thomas, Executive Dean, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology; Mr. Charles Fries, Hollywood Producer; Dr. Anne DemyGeroe, Film academic and specialist in Asian Cinema & past Executive Director of Brisbane International Film Festival.

This year’s festival will premiere ten Indian independent feature films in Australia ‘in competition’. This year’s festival will showcase works of some national award winning Indian directors in competition e.g., ‘Jogajog’ (Relationships)’ directed by Sekhar Das, ‘Perariyathavar (Names Unknown)’ directed by Bijukumar Damodadaran.

The competition section also included Hindi film ‘Fugly’ directed by Kabir Sadanand. There will be six short films competing in Glimpses of India including Yari Road directed by Samimitra Das, Departure Lounge-A Bollywood Affair by Australian Director Paul Andersen & Conflict of Children by Majid Imtiaz. The festival will also do a gala screening of Guru on the Closing Ceremony.

Festival Founder and Artistic Director Mr. Chayan Sarkar said, “Queensland’s large Indian community and Screen Industry are very excited to welcome Mr. Abhishek Bachchan in Brisbane. This visit will be a milestone in screen culture and creative industry links between Queensland and India.”

Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio are proud to support the event as official Media Partners.

Jury 2015 Head of Jury 2015 – Abhishek Bachchan: Abhishek Bachchan (born 5 February 1976) is a Leading Indian film actor, producer of repute . He has starred in many blockbusters during his 15 year career in Indian Film Industry.

His father Mr Amitabh Bachchan is an Iconic Lead Actor in Hindi cinema, his mother Mrs Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan is a highly acclaimed leading actress & a Member Of Indian Parliament and his wife Mrs Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a leading Bollywood actress & International Star.

Honorary Jury 2015 – Dr. Mandy Thomas: An anthropologist by training she has published more than 8 books as well as numerous book chapters, journal articles, reports and exhibition catalogue essays. She has researched primarily in the area of social and political change in Vietnam.

Honorary Jury 2015 – Dr. Anne Demy-Geroe: Anne Démy-Geroe is co-Director of the Iranian Film Festival Australia and was the inaugural Artistic then Executive Director of the Brisbane International Film Festival from 1991 until 2009. She currently teaches Asia Pacific cinema at Griffith Film School and is a doctoral candidate on Iranian Cinema at the university of Queensland.

Program – Screening Times

Thursday July 9 Opening Event, Inauguration by Mr Abhishek Bachchan – 4:30pm – 7pm 7pm – 7:16pm – Opening Short Film – Departure Lounge – A Bollywood Affair (16min) 7:30pm – 9:50pm – Opening Feature Film – Jogajog (Relationship) (138min) Friday July 10 6:30pm – 6:45pm – Children of Conflict (13.25min) 7pm – 8:40pm – Anubrate Bhalo Acho (100min) 9pm – 11:15pm – Fugly (134min) 11pm – After Party by Invitation Saturday July 11 12:30pm – 3:10pm – Come Back Jeetu (159min) 3:30pm – 4:50pm – The Path of Zarathustra (78min) 5pm – 5:20pm – Yari Road (20min) 6pm – 8:15pm – Fugly (134min) 8:30pm – 10:20pm – Perariyathavar (Names Unknown) (110min) Sunday July 12 12:30pm – 2:10pm – Anubrate Bhalo Acho (100min) 2:30pm – 3:10pm – The Black Sheep (40min) 3:30pm – 5:50pm – Abhinetri (140min) 6pm – 8:20pm – Matrimony (18min) 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Bodhon (120min) Monday July 13 11am – 12:20pm – The Path of Zarathustra (78min) 12:30pm – 12:45pm – Bohemian Musician (14.30min) 1pm – 1:20pm – Yari Road (20min) 1:30pm – 3:50pm – Jogajog (Relationship) (138min) 4pm – 4:16pm – Departure Lounge – A Bollywood Affair (16min) 4:30pm – 6:20pm – Perariyathavar (Names Unknown) (110min) 7pm – 8pm – Closing Ceremony – Announcement of award winners 8pm – 11pm – Special Screening Guru (Out of Competition) 11pm – After Party by invitation Tickets are limited - Purchase your tickets now: Contact New Farm Cinemas 07 3358 4444 or email iiffoq@bollywooddreams.biz

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Miss / Mrs / Mr India Australia - Touch the Soul ® 2015

A grand success which redifined the name of beauty... judged by Bollywood star Soha Ali Khan THE PAGEANT was judged by Bollywood Princess “SOHA ALI KHAN” from the Royal Nawab Family of India who arrived in a royal palanquin as she attracted all eyes towards her. Bowman Hall had attracted over 800 people for the Grand Finale of Miss/Mrs/Mr India Australia 2015 –Touch the Soul beauty pageant which has been rated amongst top beauty pageants of Australia.

Under the banner of Maharaja Haveli (Mr. Satinder Benepal) & MISS INDIA AUSTRALIA CORPORATION (Reena Koak).

MISS / MRS / MR INDIA AUSTRALIA – Touch the soul 2015 exhibited a platform that celebrates womanhood by nurturing Australian women from Indian origin to intertwine Indian culture and saga and empower men to be the best. It was held on 19th June 2015 at Bowman Hall, Blacktown and had attracted over 800 people at the venue.

30 hot and sizzling contestants from all over Australia competed for three main titles in different categories.

The event was proudly sponsored by Value World Travel, Mr. Ritchie Perera from Castle Development, Ms Elaine RoachCEO Spark Group of Companies, Ms Sheetal Punjwani & Pooja Galhotra from Indian Beauty Secrets. We salute our team of expert groomers. We could not have achieved this, if it were not for them!

Kudos to Sumati Swastik Dance, Riana Das, Soulful Supriya, Seva Yoga, DesireeHolistic Coach. Thanks to our official photographers Michael Theodorodis from Cyclone Imaging and AJ Singh from Event OZ for covering magical night.

The experience was glamorous and entertaining for everyone who participated and attended the show.

Prize: Three winners chosen in the three categories - MISS INDIA AUSTRALIATouch the Soul ® 2015, MRS INDIA AUSTRALIA-Touch the Soul® 2015 and MR INDIA AUSTRALIA 2015, the winners get to live a lifetime dream and represent themselves at International level-United Nations Pageant LLC competing with representatives of over 70 countries in July 2015 to be held at Kingston, Jamaica. There were other attractive sub titles as well. Other entertainment programs took place which was very entertaining.

MISS/MRS/MR INDIA AUSTRALIATouch the Soul 2015 is one of most prestigious beauty pageants for today’s modern Indian youth. MISS/MRS/MR INDIA AUSTRALIA 2015 ™ is a glamorous and community oriented event making it one of the most high profile quest in Australia.

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industry but Bollywood, Beauty Pageant winners, Federal Member of Parliament and professional IT industry.

Alex Hawke-Federal MP for Mitchell, Corrine Tansley-Former Miss Swimwear 2008, Nicole Eljed-Miss Lebanon Emigrant Australia , Bollywood Icon –Ms. Soha Ali Khan, Ms Rani Benepal & Mr. GaganJit Singh Barnala-Former MLA-Punjab comprised the judging panel.

The chief Guest of the show was Mayor Stephen Bali.

Ms. Soha Ali Khan was chief judge and all eyes were set on her from the time she entered the Bowman Hall in a palanquin until she was seated amongst the judging panel. Audience & contestants found it very difficult to keep their eyes off Ms. Soha Ali Khan who looked beautiful in an Indian traditional outfit and she gave opportunity to meet & greet everyone and have a photo opportunity with all VIP guests as were.

Winners were amazed to be crowned by Bollywood queen.

The winners of the night were: Miss India Australia -Touch the Soul ® 2015 Winner - Ms Tanya Bali Mrs India Australia -Touch the Soul ® 2015 Winner - Mrs. Sneha Tahiliani MR India Australia - Deepanshu Dhiman Runner Ups Miss India Australia - Touch the Soul ® 2015 1st Runner up- Ms Puja Paul Mrs India Australia -Touch the Soul ® 2015 1st Runner up-Mrs. Bhavna Yadav, Mrs Jaspreet Dhillon(Joint Runner Up) MR India Australia- 1st Runner Up -Jasvir Singh(Milind) Online Polling Winner (Conducted by Broadway Infotech): Miss Isha Bhagwe, Mrs Pallavi Jagga, Mr Jasvir Singh(Milind) Sub Titles Ms Top Model 2015-Maimoonah Ms Photogenic 2015-Ms Puja Paul Ms Congeniality 2015-Miss Jasneet kaur Ms Body Beautiful 2015-Vatsala Lal Mr Top Model 2015-Govinda Kesur Mr Photogenic-Govinda Kesur Ms Lifestyle 2015-Tanya Bali Mr Fitness 2015-Deepanshu Dhiman Next stop is Kingston, Jamaica for World Finals for United Nations Pageant LLC. Organiser’s Reena Koak from Miss India Australia Corporation had to say “The most beautiful and handsome women/men in any beauty pageant is the one who has all the conditions to be a real ambassador of INDO-Australian community”.

MISS \ MRS \ MR INDIA AUSTRALIATouch the Soul 2015 was understood to be an event that celebrates the ideal woman / men prototype that includes physical beauty, kindness, charisma and social sensibility.

It was considered to be the most glamorous event in Indian Australian Community Calendar and had set international standards of beauty pageants in Australia.

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The 90’s Musical Revival...sold out success!

SATURDAY June 13th, Macgregor State School hall was once again turned into a Bollywood set. The event was a sequel to the 70’s Bollywood event presented by Santoshi India House.

Himmy, (Himmanshu) has become quite a singing sensation and has quite a few followers. The show included all the hits of the nineties, the funkiest era of Bollywood. He was once again joined on stage by Tarun Raniga, Manisha, Nazneen Nizam Neela and Vanita Kumar as supporting singers. Songs picturise on the three Khans of Bollywood were featured, as they had dominated Bollywood in that era.

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plimented the singers with well choreographed and delightful dancers. DJ Desi (Praneel Sinha) has done a wonderful job with the sound, lighting and background projections.

The success on any live show is largely dependent on the sound quality; it makes the performer’s job a little bit easier while he or she is concentrating on stage presence, connection and interaction with the audience, voice projection, voice presence, pitch, scale and timing.

The event was once again a sold out event and audience did not leave until the end, an attractive feature is the inclusion of tasty Indian food in the ticket price. The bar area is always popular and despite the bar

the audience were well behaved and respected the family environment of the show. Deepak Kumar, Himmy’s dad made the official announcements and acted as the MC. Audience participation and prizes were given away as well.

The main sponsors of the event were Cornerstone Law Offices and Fusion Events. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio were the exclusive media partners.

Despite many shows during the month this event was sold out and very successful. Himmy put in a lot of effort into the show and his performances were energetic and lively, congratulations to the whole team.

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Isha Foundation: International Day of Yoga Courtesy Amod THE international day of yoga event was conducted by Isha Foundation with the support of the Indian High commission at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Auditorium at Mt Coot-tha on Sunday June 21.

The program was well attended by the global community.

The program was inaugurated by lighting of a lamp by Mrs Archana Singh (pictured above), Honorary Consul in Brisbane and Mr Mukesh Kumar, first secretary from the Indian high commission Canberra. Mr Mukesh Kumar relayed a message from PM Narendra Modi via video and also read out the message from PM Tony Abbot in support of yoga.

The 90 minute program was designed for this day by Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic and visionary, and also the founder of Isha Foundation. The program was conducted

by Isha Australia volunteers and it began with the simplest form of Yoga called “Namaskar”. This was followed by information on the origin of yoga and upa yoga practices.

Participants were guided through holistic yogic practices for health, peace, joy, love, success and inner exploration.

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Participants were thoroughly engrossed in the proceedings and after the event expressed their gratitude and desire to do more Isha programs in Brisbane.

Isha Foundation conducted programs in over 100,000 locations in the world across six continents on this occasion.

Isha Foundation Australia is committed to conducting these programs FREE OF COST for the community in the

future. Please contact Isha Foundation Australia on 0433643215/0432268672 or by email to australia@ishafoundation.org if you wish to organise a program or would like to know more about Isha Foundation.

More information about these practices is also available on www.yogayoga.org.

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India’s gift to World: International Yoga Day

By Kushagra Bhatnagar OUTSIDE the religious festival days, there are Mothers’ Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day and a score of days on global events calendar. On 21st June, among the important dates entered a new member – International Yoga Day (IYD).

The fact that International Yoga Day was celebrated at a grandeur scale is no secret but even the most passionate yoga enthusiast could not imagine that IYD would be elevated into a global cause celebre.

And came 21st June and the world awoke to IYD with perhaps Surya Namaskar.

Thousands of people took to mat in mass yoga programmes in Time Square New York, London’s Thames, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, New Delhi’s Rajpath and myriad of places across the globe. India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi led a 35,000 people to perform 21 Yoga postures in New Delhi. Hailing the IYD as ‘new era of peace’ he emphasised the purpose of the programme is to spread message of love, peace, unity, goodwill and freeing universe from stress.

Much like a Bollywood blockbuster, success of IYD has been nothing short of spectacular, awe inspiring and unexplainable. Billed as a day to promote peace and harmony, what is clear International Yoga Day is here to stay.

• IDY in Times Square in New York.

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• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, sits on a mat as he performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, June 21, 2015. IMAGE: SAURABH DAS/ASSOCIATED PRESS

greatest cultural export of India and now estimated to be $27 billion industry in United Sates of America. The contemporary wellness industry emerged to help people recover from ills of modern life style has earmarked Yoga is leading wellness solution.

As the world commemorated IYD on 21st June, the curious case is that until a year ago there IYD was not even on the horizon.

The seeds to popularise Yoga on global platform were sown by the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on 27th September 2014. The honourable Prime Minister, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly proposed the idea of earmarking International Yoga Day. What followed next was making of history. On 11th December 2014, the UN

• IDY in China.

General Assembly declared June 21st as “International Day of Yoga”. India became the first country in the history of United Nations to be able to propose and implement a proposal in less than 90 days. So wholehearted the support the India led proposal received, that and unprecedented 175 out of the 193 member nations accepted

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the resolution without voting, highest number ever for member nations supporting a UN general resolution.

India’s successful move to pass the resolution of IYD in United Nations indicates a few things about potential of her soft power in global arena. The term “soft power” was coined by a Harvard political scientist Joseph S. Nye in early nineties to explain a country’s ability to mobilise support through attraction than hard force to achieve its goals.

In the contemporary geo-political world mired with increasing differences and intolerance, India had been a reluctant player on global stage. International Yoga Day has changed all that in one stroke.

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The round-up of the first ever Dance Masala Concert ON Saturday the 20th of June, Dance Masala Bollywood Dance Company had it’s very first full school concert. With a cast of over 100 performers aged 3 and up; and an audience of around 500, it was a very successful night! The event raised approximately $2,000 for the Multicultural Development Agency’s (MDA’s) Donate a Ride program, a program that raises money for the refugee volunteers that contribute to the community at MDA to go towards travel in Brisbane. It is a project that funds go cards.

This event was sponsored by Juana Bernardo of Re/max Profile, and Juana Property; as well as the Multicultural Community Centre in Newmarket. The costumes were vibrant and colourful; the dances were lively; and the supportive, energetic audience made for an absolutely memorable night.

Dance Masala was founded by Andrea Lam (known to many as Drea) in January of 2013, and has grown at an immense speed since then.

The evening comprised of 17 lively acts from all of Dance Masala’s 12 different

Bollywood (and Beyoncé-style) classes. From the 3.5 – 6 year class (Juniors 3) who performed semiclassical and folk style Bollywood, winning hearts all around with their enthusiasm, and natural performance abilities; to the Intermediate group who brought Salman-bhai style machismo; to the Advanced group who saluted A.R. Rahman’s masterful composition with a medley from Rangeela; to the beginner class who proved absolutely anyone can do

Bollywood dance; the night was lively and enjoyable for all! The night’s finale was a Beyoncé tribute by Dance Masala’s newest Beyoncé style class; and a very emotional Drea gave certificates and progress reports to all the kids; and gave a very emotional vote of thanks. It has been a huge 2.5 years for Dance Masala, and her speech expressed the gratitude she held for everyone who has supported, and continues to support the company as it continues to grow. It was an

emotional moment for all, and a fitting ending to a concert that was full of the expression, and drama Dance Masala is becoming known for!

To explore the full range of Dance Masala classes and services, or to find out about their next big event, be sure to visit http://dancemasala.com.au or look up ‘Dance Masala Bollywood Dance Company’ on facebook!

A teacher ahead of his time GCHCA: update on the Hindu Educational & Cultural Precinct and appeal to all supporters and well-wishers

Courtesy Sai Baba Brisbane

THIS year, Guru Poornima, the festival that honours and celebrates the teacher falls on 31st July.

It is a wonderful opportunity to honour the teachers who have influenced us – our parents, educational teachers, teachers of the arts and most of all, our spiritual teacher. The day is especially dedicated to our Guru.

Many people hold reservations about the word and idea of a ‘Guru’. However, the true Guru is our mother-father-God who guides and supports us through thick and thin; taking us from darkness to the light (ignorance to truth).

The Guru-devotee relationship is such a special relationship – probably the most special relationship you can ever have – beyond even that which you have with your close family and friends. The Guru is with you for life and will never give you up – unlike friends and relatives who may get going, when the going gets tough.

We are lucky to have a Guru in our lives who was a teacher beyond his time. He lived between 1837 and 1918 and he was an enigma to all who were lucky to meet him. He taught the unity of faiths- he lived in a run-down mosque and taught Hindu philosophy. He used to say Allah Malik (God is king) and recite Qur’anic readings, and also expounded the deepest meaning of the Bhagwat Gita and other Hindu scriptures in the spirit of Advaita Vedanta. But best of all, he made spirituality uncomplicated and accessible – he encouraged charity and sharing (he himself shared his food with animals that approached him); he advised his followers to lead an ordinary family life; chant God’s name, and read Holy Scriptures.

He was named Shirdi Sai Baba but he never told anyone what his real name was.

Since the age of 16, Baba stayed at Shirdi and surrounding districts and is said to have deeply influenced all who met him.

He showed his divine self to countless people and is said to have performed many miracles but the greatest miracle of all is that he helped countless people to transform and to embrace a spiritual life.

Baba kept his teachings short and sweet.

He never uttered a mantra into anyone’s ear, nor did he approve of fasting, selfpunishing practices or yoga– even though he himself was the most advanced yogi.

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good character with two important qualities: faith (shradda) and patience (saburi). Baba talked about the need to have faith and devotion to one’s spiritual guru – but he discouraged anyone to leave their guru or religion and follow him instead. Baba only left us one book to refer to–Shri Sai Satcharitra - which reflects the simplicity of his life and message.

Today Baba speaks from his Satcharitra to millions of people – answering their questions, easing their pain, and answering complex questions about the nature and purpose of life.

What can we possibly do to repay our debt to him on Guru Poornima? How do you offer something to the Divine who is the giver of all?

We will celebrate Guru Poornima, paying respect to the divine teacher in our life, who has taken us into the light. It was he who showed us that we are the light also.

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GURU PURNIMA

IT was just over 2 years ago that the Hindu community in Gold Coast decided to establish a Hindu and Cultural precinct. They created the Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) to spearhead this project. GCHCA was blessed with abundant support from the wider community and has since made significant progress towards establishing the historic Hindu Precinct in Gold Coast.

Two years after, we have the Development Approval (DA) from the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC). This significant milestone was achieved at the beginning of 2015.

GCHCA has now established a building sub-committee consisting of highly skilled volunteers from all fields including Engineering, and Architecture. GCHA has proposed to build the precinct in stages.

The quantity surveyor has estimated that stage 1 will cost $2 million.

GCHCA is up to the challenge but requires a lot of help from the community to achieve this. With generous donations from the community, we have already collected over $ 0.5 million. Our audited financial reports are available online www.goldcoasthindu.org/upload/CertifiedFi nancialReport_2014.pdf - the 2013 audited report is available online • Architectural Drawing of the Precinct: A lot of volunteers worked together to deliver the Development Approval (DA)

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• Work-in-progress: One of the many sketches made by our team of skilled volunteers working on BA. We need your support now to make this a reality!

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We now need your help to take the project to conclusion. We are fortunate that the GCHCA Building donation account has received DGR status from the ATO and all donations ($2 or more) into the GCHCA Building Donation Account (BSB: 064-474 Account: 1048 8900) are tax deductible.

Your valuable contribution at this stage is critical and much appreciated. The construction of this precinct is your investment for the future generations, who will be able to appreciate and enjoy our traditional Hindu values. Your current level of support and commitment will decide the scale and scope of the precinct. This will have profound impact and make a difference towards articulating and accomplishing the vision of the vibrant Hindu community.

The GCHCA humbly invites the Hindu community in Australia and elsewhere to join as Life members, if you are not a member yet, and engage in its noble cause and activities. Make your tax-deductible donations through credit card or bank transfer to the GCHCA Building Donation Account: BSB: 064-474 Account: 1048 8900.

Further information can be found at: http://culture.goldcoasthindu.org/donations/ If you would like to experience the enormous opportunity of creativity and have a deep sense of belonging, come and join us in this project - please send your expression of interest to gchcan@gmail.com.

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Brisbane’s Valley Multicultural Festival showcased cultures CHINATOWN Mall, Fortitude Valley was the venue for Brisbane City Council’s multicultural festival. The very popular venue attracts a lot of people to its various festivals. Umesh Chandra was engaged as the master of ceremonies for the entire five hour show. Umesh has been has been assisting Brisbane City Council with these festivals for few years.

After the official opening the show began with a traditional lion dance and kung fu demonstration. This was followed by traditional Japanese dance presented

by Sakura Dance group. In the world tour our next stop was Italy, with an Italian Opera performed by Leslie MartinNightingale and Raffaele Pierno.

The next group was the very rhythmic Jahbutu representing the Caribbean region, followed by the elegant Balinese

Dance. The ever popular Brisbane Babas Band presented their bollywood segment with Ashutosh as the lead singer. Attilla Sautov was a crowd pleasing with his mix of classical and rock style music.

The fire fiesta were back by popular demand with their daring fire show, Oye Ritmo gave a taste of Spanish cutire with folk and flamenco dancers. Rom Antics delighted everyone with their Turkish and Romani performance. A’Diva Brisbane Belly Dance Collective finished the show with middle and near Eastern Music and dance.

Throughout the show patrons got a chance to get “inked” with natural Henna tattoos, while the Lavish Lilies Roving stilt performers amazed and delighted the audience, they were very popular for selfies.

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New group formed to advise on Queensland’s multicultural law PRESIDENT of the Federation of Indian Communities Queensland, Professor Prasad Yarlagadda has met with the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Shannon Fentiman to discuss the state’s multicultural future as part of a new group formed to advise the Queensland Government.

Minister Fentiman said the Palaszczuk Government was committed to promoting Queensland as a united, harmonious and inclusive community – a place where the contribution of all members of society was valued and recognised.

“That’s why I am pleased to announce the creation of a Multicultural Community Reference Group to advise me on issues affecting culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders,” she said.

The interim Reference Group, made up of respected community leaders and/or experts on issues for culturally diverse communities in Queensland, will operate until the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council is formed under the proposed new multicultural legislation next year.

“This is a great chance for the members of this group to help shape our multicultural future and an opportunity for me to listen to what they have to say, especially about the proposed Multicultural Recognition Bill, multicultural policy and other significant initiatives,” Ms Fentiman said.

Ms Fentiman encouraged all Queenslanders to share their ideas or issues affecting their communities with the reference group.

“I am committed to listening to the community to ensure government policies recognise our diversity and advance multiculturalism in Queensland, and the Reference Group will play a key role in this,” she said.

Interim Group members are: * Professor Prasad Yarlagadda, President of the Federation of Indian Communities Queensland; * Mr Michael Ma, Secretary-General of the Queensland Chinese United Council; * Mr Serge Voloschenko, Chairperson of the Ethnic

Communities Council of Queensland; * Mr Jason Steinberg, President of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies, * Mr Elijah Buol, President of the African Communities Council of Queensland; * Ms Josephine Aufai, Emerging leader of Logan-based Pasifika community; * Ms Gitie House, President of the Toowoomba International Multicultural Society; * Ms Helga Biro, Executive Director of Centacare Cairns; * Mr Michael Ma, Secretary-General of the Queensland Chinese United Council; * Ms Gail Ker OAM, Director of the Migration Council of Australia and Chief Executive Officer of Access Community Services Limited; * Ms Kerrin Benson, Chief Executive Officer of the Multicultural Development Association;

* Dr Cuong Bui, President of the Vietnamese Community in Australia - Queensland chapter; * Mr Paul Joseph, Winner of the 2014 Young Cultural Diversity Ambassador award and recognised youth leader; * Mr Ali Kadri, Spokesperson for the Holland Park Mosque; * Dr Nora Amath, Chairperson of the Australian Muslim Advocates for the Rights of All Humanity; * Dr Homa Forotan, 2008 Young Queenslander of the Year, former President of the Association of Australian Tertiary Students from Afghanistan and community advocate; and * Ms Cecilia Barassi-Rubio, Director of the Immigrant Women’s Support Service.

For more information about the Queensland Government’s multicultural policy visit www.communities.qld.gov.au/multicultural

Brisbane welcomes global city leaders to 10th Asia Pacific Cities Summit THE record-breaking 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum (2015APCS) kicked off in Brisbane on 5 July, marking a 10-year anniversary for the region’s leading forum on city growth and development.

City of Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk welcomed a record 95 Mayors and Deputy Mayors, and delegates from 135 cities around the world in an official opening ceremony at Brisbane City Hall.

A special reception for Brisbane’s sister cities took place prior to the launch, recognising representatives from Kobe, Abu Dhabi, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hyderabad, Daejeon, Kaohsiung, and Auckland.

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• Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey officially opens the 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit

The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS)

was established by Brisbane City Council in 1996 and is recognised as a platform for promoting and exchanging global bestpractice for cities.

APCS has been attended by more than 8,000 delegates from more than 400 international cities, and provides an unrivalled opportunity to meet with key influencers and decision makers of the Asia Pacific in one place, at the same time. This year marks the APCS’s 10th anniversary.

As host, Brisbane continues to secure its reputation as a city of opportunity – fast becoming an international choice for business, investment, and major international events.

A record 95 mayors and deputy mayors

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from Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas are attending this year, along with delegates from 135 cities, representing more than 382 million people.

Under the theme of ‘Business and Leadership in the Asia Pacific’, the new world city issues to be covered are: • Global cities – cultivating cities of talent, creativity, and innovation • Future cities – developing cities and smart communities • Digital cities – the science and technology behind cities • Cities for people – clean, green, accessible, and inclusive cities.

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South Asian Community seminar highlighted family and intergenerational conflicts Courtesy Raju Adhikari, President SACLG A DINNER seminar on the theme topic “Family and Intergenerational conflicts in South Asian Migrants Community” was organized by South Asian Community Link GroupAustraliasia (SACLG) on June 24th, 2015 at Estonia Hall, Brunswick West. The program included live cultural performance by talented youth artists and was attended by over 120 people from different communities. Mrs Danielle Green, MP, state member from Yan Yean sent a congratulatory message to SACLG for organising a dinner program with a focus on the above theme topic. SACLG provided certificate of appreciation to few volunteer youths Ms Tania Jay, Ms Preeeti Daha, Ms Tanvi Mor and Mr Puneet Gulati and to two new youth executive team members Dr Sonia Cheema and Ms Niru Tripathi for their exemplary commitment and dedication.

The seminar was addressed by prominent speakers working in this field. Speakers Dr Irene Bouzo, ECCV, Executive officer presented a research paper on Adaptation and Identity “A case study of a displaced community” and discussed 9 ways of thinking about adaptation in migration. She said that she is looking forward to work with the focus youth groups and SACLG in coming days. Mr. Umesh Chandra J.P highlighted the practical issues of new migrates, students, young generations and families facing real challenges living in Australia. Mr and Mrs. Raizada shared theirexperiences working with the communities and highlighted that involving youth in every decision making process and recognising their potential and listening to them is the key to address these challenges. Mr. Ajit Chauhan, a Chairperson/cofounder of Oorja Foundation discussed about various perception and real issues about youth and suggested that youth think differently and need

to know them better. Following the presentations, the seminar was open to discussion forum and provided a great opportunity to participants to interact and ask question to the speakers.

Family and intergenerational conflicts are natural in families of all cultural backgrounds but has become an emerging issue in the migrant communities from the South Asia region. So the focus of this seminar on: Is this a common issue for all the migrant communities of this region or a particular community from this region better than others and is the migrant communities of todays are more adaptable than a decade earlier and what are the main attributing factors for this difference and also is the intergenerational and family conflicts are on the rise and what are the new policy and practical measures Victoria Government is considering to address this issue.

Dr Raju Adhikari, SACLG President said that SACLG has a major role to play and will take seriously the recommendations of the todays seminar and will endeavor to work with communities organizations and Victoria Government to help address this issue in every possible way at every level and thanked the executive team and participants for making this seminar real success.

SACLG is a non-religious, non-political, not for profit organization with the goal to works as a conduit between Australia and South Asia region to help establish a strong linkage to promote greater understanding between South Asian cultures and Australian way of life and advocate harmony, unity and peace.

All the Event was successful with the Help of all Executive Members.

Bollywood bonanza in Brisbane!

By Raweena Raval GLITZ, Glamour and Glitter filled Brisbane’s winter afternoon at Shiamak Davar’s Winter Funk 2015.

Bollywood was celebrated with Shiamak Davar’s exemplary dance styles at Brisbane’s Shiamak Winter Funk held at the Ambrose Treacy College Auditorium on Sunday 28th June.

Shiamak Davar is known as the Guru of contemporary dance in India and is responsible for modernizing India’s dance scene, especially in the film and theater industry.

The national award winner has choreographed for the IIFA Awards, the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, the closing ceremony of the Sydney Commonwealth Games and for a number of hit bollywood films. After successfully dance schools in Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane has been very fortunate to have instructors fly in on a weekly basis to train our dancing enthusiasts.

These classes are “one of a kind” training program for students, teaching trademark dance styles like Shiamak Style Contemporary, Shiamak’s Bollywood Jazz & Shabop. During the workshop, students are taught a complete dance routine and trained in the various disciplines of stage performance. The students enjoy a complete “performing arts” experience – the excitement, rehearsals, team work, discipline, professionalism and most of all perfor-

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mance.

The Shiamak Group – Brisbane has been running successfully for the past one and a half year. Currently, there are two centres, Runcorn and Nundah. The batches are divided into age categories - 4 to 6 (Kids), 6 to 12 (pre-teens), 12 & up (adult). All classes have a combination of male/female participants, age not proving to be a barrier as some of the participants are 50 plus.

After last year’s extravaganza, the

Brisbane students took to the stage again to showcase their hard work and talent after spending the last six months dedicating their Sundays to learning different styles of dance.

The afternoon consisted of performances by students from the two locations and also by the Shiamak Davar International Academy students led by Vihang Nilkalje (General Manager, Shiamak Australia) and Darshan Pawar (Instructor). The team had flown in especially from Sydney and Melbourne to enthral the audience with their exquisite dance moves.

The show was a culmination of the efforts of students from two batches of the Shiamak Academy, Brisbane.

The finale had all performers on stage gyrating to “lovely, baby doll, jhume ki raat and satakli” leading into the audience to shake everyone’s “bootiya”. It was a highlight for every student and the audience filled with family and friends who were

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clapping, cheering and hooting for them. It was all there, the camera, proud parents trying to capture their kid’s moments, supportive friends, work colleagues and siblings giving thumps up and high-fives.

The afternoon finished with appreciating and recognising people who have helped the Shiamak Team, Australia and especially Brisbane. Mr Varad Raval thanked the sponsors for their generosity, the parents for spending their Sundays making sure kids attended classes and the students for making Shiamak Brisbane a success. Mr Vasan Srinivasan, the immediate past president of the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria (FIAV) was also present. He motivated the Brisbane students to continue their dance journey. Mr Surendra Prasad (Patron, Federation of Indian Communities of QLD) and Mr Umesh Chandra (GOPIO International Coordinator (OCEANIA)) presented all the performers with participation certificates.

With dance styles ranging from Indo-Jazz to Shabop (Hip Hop & Street Funk) and Bollywood Masala (Shiamak Style), Shiamak Davars philosophy of “Have Feet.

Will Dance” was once again echoed at this year’s spectacular Winter Funk.

The Brisbane students are committed to endorsing SHIAMAK’s philosophy of ‘Have Feet. Will Dance.’ with their excellent performances.

For further information on how to become part of the Shiamak Brisbane Family please phone 0402 047 284.

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Hindi in the Australian Curriculum Building Bridges of Understanding – Our 28 year journey with “Hindi” from 1987 to 2015

By Mala Mehta, OAM Honorary Founder/President and Teacher, IABBV Hindi School Inc. 3 July 2015 We are finally very close to having a fully developed K-10 Curriculum for Hindi. The Australian Government released the ‘Australia in the Asian Century White Paper’ (Henry 2012), which identifies areas of long-term strategic, economic and social interests for Australia and includes the continued study of the languages of the region. Hindi is one of the languages identified.

Draft Hindi Curriculum ACARA began developing Hindi for the Australian Curriculum in November 2014.

The draft curriculum is currently available for public review and consultation until 14 July 2015, at www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/ consultation. The website is designed to enable users to register and provide feedback through an online survey. All are encouraged to participate in this important stage of the curriculum development process as any feedback will contribute to the final Australian Curriculum: Languages for Hindi.

The curriculum follows the design principles of the other languages developed by ACARA and is pitched to background language learners, the dominant cohort of learners in the Australian context. The curriculum has been developed with two entry points for learners: a Foundation to Year 10 sequence; and a Years 7 to 10 sequence.

Teachers will use the curriculum to cater for learners of different backgrounds by making appropriate adjustments to differentiate between learning experiences for these students.

Hindi Learning The passion for maintaining the Hindi language lies predominantly in the generation of Australian Indians who migrated. Hindi will only transfer to the next generation of Australians if we teach them. This is all the more necessary to ensure that children are able to communicate with their grandparents easily, and maintain links with family.

With India evolving as a major economic

power, many young families of Indian origin are considering returning to India and will need Hindi to make the transition smoother for their children. For parents of non-Indian backgrounds, the motivation to study Hindi arises out of their interest in Indian culture, or as a result of business or personal relationships in the Indian community.

Many students find motivation in the desire to be able to watch and understand the Bollywood movies and music, and participate in increasingly vibrant Indian youth cultures. Hindi learning is a sociable and ultimately enjoyable experience.

Students who attend Hindi classes on weekends are almost all of Indian origin.

However, if Hindi was available during regular school hours, much of the way as several Asian and European languages are, not only would more children of Indian origin choose Hindi, but many of their peers, irrespective of their identity, would be happy to join them as well. It is therefore very heartening to have had Lulu and Annie join the Hindi School four years ago. They have been a delight to teach and their engagement and attendance is outstanding. They have made friends easily and have enjoyed sharing their knowledge of the Indian culture with their day school friends.

Now that we are so close to having a fully developed curriculum for Hindi we need to raise a demand for the introduction of Hindi in mainstream school curriculum. This has to commence at the primary school level.

Benefits of Hindi to Australia Young Australians’ futures are increasingly linked to Asia. The next generation of Australians will be less effective if they cannot speak the region’s languages and understand the cultures in which they will be working. India is an integral part of Asia.

Given the country’s enormous potential, it

is important that students of all origins are encouraged to become familiar with Indian language and culture. This will prepare them for a more meaningful, intensive and productive engagement with the country and its people.

Australia and India have longstanding people-to-people links, but they have been rather limited. Therefore, the introduction of Hindi in the Australian education system is a good example of the growing recognition of the importance of India in Australia and in the world generally, given that it is one of the BRIC economies. Hindi, one of the two official languages of India, is the third-most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin). It is a strategically important language and the tenth most widely spoken language in Australia.

Keeping language and culture alive has been important for immigrants to Australia.

All communities have a history of schools started by parents and community members to pass on their language and culture to the next generation. For us the journey began with establishing the Indo-Aust Bal Bharathi Vidyalaya (IABBV) Hindi School in June 1987, a non-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. It has been operating ever since with support from the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education and Communities’ Community Languages Schools Program. Classes are run every Sunday morning at Thornleigh West Public School. In 2015 we started four new centres for Hindi before and after school at John Purchase Public School, Waitara Public School, Parramatta North Public School and Marie Bashir Public School.

For those who have the opportunity to learn Hindi, the gains are threefold. It reflects the growing Indian community in Australia, as well as government policies supporting multiculturalism. According to the latest census, the Indian community in Australia numbered around 450,000, making it Australia’s fourth-largest community group. The transition of Hindi from a Community Language to a legitimate second language choice for all Australian students reflects the changing status of India in Australia’s national consciousness. As Mercurio and Scarino report, the labels

attached to languages reflect current attitudes towards the language’s country of origin and “shifts in terminology reflect the dynamic nature of languages policy, as well as prevailing political and language ideologies” (2005, p. 146).

Learning Hindi also provides an opportunity to strengthen literacy skills. By comparing and contrasting the linguistic structures and features, learners can also better understand their native language.

There are also cultural, trade and diplomatic gains, as well as benefits for Australian intelligence and security. In the years to come India will be the primary services provider due to its young population, with an average age of 25 years. For anyone spending time in India, the most basic knowledge of the local language enhances the sense of connection with people and place, including in workplaces. Once outside the major cities, it is invaluable and establishes a great deal of immediate goodwill between people. It will vastly augment the “feel” of India for any executive involved with marketing and advertising, media programming and exchanges, and sports promotion and administration. It will also enable communication with people in India in every walk of life, from the local market place to the global world of Bollywood cinema. Additionally, the cultural knowledge gained will give great insight into the rich heritage of India To conclude, the inclusion of Hindi in the national curriculum reflects Australia’s acknowledgement of India as part of Asia, and of the 21st century as the ‘Asian Century’. It realises a long-held hope for the Indian community, affirming their sense of identity as Hindi takes its place alongside Mandarin as a language for student at Australian schools. It is also more meaningful for future Australians as they go on to have a more active engagement with India.

The Asian Century White Paper commitment to teach Hindi in schools and the support extended to the Hindi language by the Government of India at the annual PBD conference in 2015 should also eventually help drive demand for tertiary-level course content that covers Indian languages, history and culture.

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) held its 26th Annual General Meeting Open session included a women’s conference titled “Women of the Indian Diaspora” NEW YORK City, N.Y. – June 11, 2015 – GOPIO International, the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (www.gopio.net), held its 26th annual general meeting and commemorative dinner from June 5-6, 2015 in New York with delegates representing several countries worldwide.

On Friday, June 5, a special welcome dinner for all delegates was held at the World’s Fair Marina in Flushing, New York. The next day on June 6 at Plaza Hotel LaGuardia, GOPIO held a comprehensive conference session on “Women of the Indian Diaspora”, a timely GOPIO global initiative by GOPIO Women’s Council, to focus on this important issue in the Indian Diaspora. It was coordinated and chaired by Rita Abraham (South Africa), life member and chair of GOPIO Women’s Council. It was cochaired by Rekha Gupta (New York) who is the co-chair of GOPIO Women’s Council. This session was dedicated to the memory of late Dr. Sushila Gidwani-Buschi, founding GOPIO life member and treasurer, who was a staunch advocate of women’s rights. Speakers represented several countries and special guest was Hon. Melinda Katz, borough president of Queens, New York.

Following its Executive Council Meeting, GOPIO held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the same venue open to GOPIO members only. First order of business was an extensive open dialogue between the Executive Council, Life Members and Delegates to discuss and resolve certain organizational issues to promote the unity of GOPIO. After a short break, a presentation was made

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operational and organizational processes.

On the evening of June 6, GOPIO held a commemorative dinner at the Marriott LaGuardia with special guest Hon. Grace Meng, US Congresswoman who assisted in recognition of GOPIO’s newest life members, events patrons and sponsors, and special commendation for deserving supporters. These included Deo Gosine (Trinidad & Tobago), Darshan Singh Bagga (New York), Ishwar Ramlutchman (South Africa), Gafson, DDL & Dem Bank (Guyana), Chantex (Australia), Uttar Pradesh NRI Ministry (India), Travel Span, IAGCC, India Abroad and www.indiantimes.com.au

several others. Special proclamation from NYS Assemblyman David Weprin was presented, and NYS Senator Tony Avella issued a special resolution recognizing GOPIO and its community service globally.

GOPIO is a non-partisan, non-sectarian global organization with chapters in several countries, actively promoting the interests of people of Indian origin worldwide by monitoring and addressing current critical issues of concern, and by enhancing cooperation and communication between groups of Indians living in various countries.

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Who, What, Where, When

• Umesh Chandra with Balinese Dancer at Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival. Report page 17.

• Quran recitation night. Imam Sifat (third from left) with guests. Photo courtesy Shahban Ali.

• Ron Yap’s high class 40th Birthday party was held at Ridges Hotel, Southbank. Pictured above left: Ron and Tammy Yap with their family at the cake cutting ceremony.

• Ashish Shah, Mrs Archana Singh, Ushaben Shah and Mukesh Kumar at ISHA’s International Yoga Day held at Mt Coo-tha Auditorium.

• The Vedanta Society Brisbane chapter held its 11th Annual function at Indooroopilly State High School on 20th June 2015.

AIR Studio June Interviews....

• Kumud Merani's Producer SBS Radio "The Story Untold" was awarded Best Feature of the Year in 2015 NSW Premier Multicultural Media Awards. The feature tells the story of the link between India and Aboriginal Australians, and it was also a finalist as Best Human Interest Story in this year's New York Festivals’ International Radio Program Awards.

• Miss & Mr India Australia, Touch the Soul 2015 winners.

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• Left: Mala Mehta The Sydney-based Hindi language campaigner Mala Mehta has won this year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Overseas Indian Honour).

• HarLene, an Indian-Australian singer, realeased her Punjabi debut single “Dil Di Talashi”

• GOPIO QLD - Akashika ( Public relations officers for GOPIO Queensland) www.indiantimes.com.au

• Kushagara Bhatnagar - IYD

• IIFFOQ 2015 founder Chayan Sarkar.

• Harry Singh & Manpreet.

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Who, What, Where, When

• Dharam Guru Acharya Pt. Ram Harash Tripathi Ji blessing Mrs Asha Tripathi Ji at Shree Vishnu Maya Mandir during her birthday celebration which was hosted by the temple and devotees.

Photo courtesy Devika Maharaj.

• Indian seniors meeting with MP Duncan Pegg. Photo couresty Roshni Sharma.

• Performers from Shiamak Davar’s Winter Funk, full report on page 20.

• Anaysha Maharaj celebrated her 3rd birthday with her Dad, Mum, sister Anaya, Aaji and all the family, friends and neighbours at their residence. Photo courtesy Devika Maharaj.

• Purshutaam Maas Pooja at Pundit Surends residence with family and friends. Photo’s courtesy Roshni Sharma.

• Sikh delegation to Dalai Lama visit. Full report page 16.

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• Performers from Dance masala Bollywood Dance Company dance concert.

Full report page 16. www.indiantimes.com.au

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AMAZING GRACE… DEAR BIT readers, What is the purpose of this article?

The main purpose of this article is to inspire our BIT readers and families to excel in their life, work and be fruitful citizens of Australia.

In this article let us explore the meaning of the word ‘Grace’.

What is the true meaning of ‘Grace’?

Importance of knowing where can you find ‘Grace’?

Priceless benefits when you know how can you receive ‘Grace’?

These three questions look simple, but they are significant in helping you live a life that is inspired and purpose driven in every step.

The general dictionary ‘Grace’ means, elegance or beauty of a form, pleasing or attractive quality, favor or good will. This explanation does not really justify the true meaning of ‘Grace’. It is like showing a thirsty person photo of chilled glass water; it fails to meet the thirst of a weary soul.

To find the true meaning of ‘Grace’ we need to look beyond our limited human wisdom. We need to look to the story of a prodigal son (lost son) in the book of Luke 15th chapter (Message Ver. emphasis added).

Then Jesus said, “There was once a man who had two sons. The younger said to his father, ‘Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between them.

It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, undisciplined and dissipated, he wasted everything he had. After he had gone through all his money, there was a bad famine all through that country and he began to hurt. He signed on with a citizen

Hindu Pilgrimage Pilgrimage, a visit to a sacred site or Tirtha, is an important element of Hinduism. Earliest reference to pilgrimage is found in ancient Hindu scriptures. The Salya Parva of The Mahabharata has an elaborate description of Tirthas which Baladev, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, visited after the peace effort to reconcile Pandavas and Kaurvas failed. The Skanda Purana also describes Hindu sacred sites in detail.

India is full of sacred sites, which are not only revered by Hindus, but by the followers of other religions.

A Hindu considers a place with a temple, confluence of rivers, lakes and mountains with their reference in religious texts sacred and visits those sites to offer respect and worship. People of all ages visit Tirthas in large numbers, which is considered a pious act of one’s life.

Most popular among the large number of Tirthas are Badrinath, Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Jaganaath Puri, also together know as the chardham. Shree Shankaracharya revived these sites at four sides of India with the establishment of spiritual centres to invigorate Hinduism after collapse of Buddhism in India.

The word chardham is also used for four Himalayan sites in Devbhumi Uttrakhand that include Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Amarnath and Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir and Kailash Parvat in Tibet are another major Tirthas in the Himalayan region.

Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Jagannath Puri are accessible to pilgrims throughout the year but the Himalayan chardham sites are accessible only for a limited period generally from May to October due to the extreme weather condition in other periods.

Mansarovar in Tibet, Brahma Sarovar

there who assigned him to his fields to care the pigs. He was so hungry he would have eaten the corncobs in the pig slop, but no one would give him any food.

That brought him to his senses. He said, ‘All those farmhands working for my father sit down to three meals a day, and here I am starving to death. I’m going back to my father. I’ll say to him, Father, I’ve sinned against God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son. Take me on as a hired hand.’ He got right up and went home to his father.

When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: ‘Father, I’ve sinned against God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son ever again’.

But the father wasn’t listening. He was calling to the servants, ‘Quick. Bring a clean set of clothes and dress him. Put the family ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Then prepare a big celebration party, we’re going to feast! We’re going to have a wonderful time! My son is here—given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!’ And they began to have a wonderful time.

The lost son did not expect such an extraordinary undeserved favor from his father.

The lost son experienced the true ‘Grace’, this is the true nature of our father and creator God. He let people receive the free gift of ‘Grace’ when they turn to God with heart of repentance. Jesus paid the price for our wrongs on Good Friday, and He rose to life on Sunday morning to grant us His Grace.

A good teacher once explained ‘GRACE’ to me with this acronym: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense.

So, today begin to receive the ‘Grace’ by the inspiration God’s love in the name of Jesus. Are you hungry for more inspiration?

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in Kurukshetra, Haryana and Puskar Lake in Puskar Rajsthan are sacred lakes, which are major attraction for Hindu pilgrims.

Almost all rivers excepting a few such as Karmanasa River are considered sacred. They represent divinity and references to their celestial origin or relationship are found in Hindu scriptures and folklores.

The most sacred River Ganga is exalted in Hindu scriptures. It is believed that the river was brought to the earth by king Bhagirath of Solar Dynasty to grant liberation to his ancestors cursed by sage Kapila. Hindus hold strong belief in the cleansing power of River Ganga. River Yamuna is considered the daughter of Lord Surya. Similar stories can be found for other rivers in all parts of India. People take bath in their water to cleanse themselves of sins.

Prayag, also known as Allahabad, is the place where Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and underground Saraswati meet. Prayag is famous for Kumbha Mela when millions of pilgrims visit the confluence and take holy bath. Similar confluence of Rivers Ganga, Sone and Gandak near Patna attracts pilgrims during the month of Kartik (October November).

Varanasi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Haridwar, Gaya, Somnath, Tirupati, Ujjain, Kanchi and many other places are famous for their temples, which attract pilgrims from all over India and abroad.

Similarly Kamakhya temple in Gauhati, Dakshineswar temple in kolkata, Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Shree Ranganath Swamy temple and Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu, Shree Padmanabha Swamy temple in Kerala, Shree Mahabaleshwar temple in Karnataka, ISKCON temples in Mayapur and other places, and Shree Swami Narayan temples are some of the wellknown names that have national and international fame.

All over India in rural and urban populated centres one can find a sacred place, which is venerated by local people. It is either a place of temple, a river, lake, pond or a place with con-

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Time well spent...

DEAR reader it is our joy to could be wasting your valuable bring you the word of God. time.

Each day comes as a gift and To spend time wisely, also means how we spend it will deteryou have to know whom your mine the kind of life we spending your time with. If you are going to live. If we are spending time with people who spending too much time on Pastor Joseph Dass have no goals, no vision, no foreface book, instead of worksight then it will rub on you. If you ing, catching up on latest hanging out with jealous, critical, gossip when you could be studying or stay- unhappy, bad gossip, fault finding, negative ing on the phone hours a day, then we are people then few years later you could not really spending our time wisely. become one of them. That’s why it says in Scriptures remind us to be careful how we Book of Proverbs, that if you hang out with live, not to be unwise but wise, to live pur- wise people you will become wise. That posefully. If you are going to live a mean- means if you hanging out with people who ingful life then you have to be a purpose are encouraging, uplifting, motivating, posperson. That means you are staying clear of itive then your life will be so. And somethings that limit you in the best usage of the times it is wiser to have a few right people time you have at your disposal. in your team, then many wrong people in At the end of each day we can look back your team. Your team may look small but it whether we spent the day blessing, encour- will keep you focused and moving in the aging, moving forward or we lost it through right direction. distractions. Scriptures tell us about well In Mark chapter 5 we read that Jesus was spent lives. Some people spend valuable going to pray for a little girl, who had died. time looking for remote controls, car keys, When He came to the house, He won’t shoes etc. Instead we could save time if we allow anyone through the door, except for are better organised by having remote con- Peter, James and John. Jesus did not want trol boxes, key hangers and shoe racks in anyone who would question His method, our homes. speak doubt or show their disapproval.

Job 14 tells us that our days are numbered. Once inside He found people who were The other day as I was travelling towards already there, who mocked and laughed at Laidley, I saw all these cattle, grazing near Him when He told them that He was about the motorway, with stickers on their ears. It to bring the girl back to life. He removed all reminded me that their days were numbered of them out of the house. Now there was and soon they would be moved to the only the girl’s parents, Peter, James, John slaughterhouse. Likewise our days are mov- and Jesus inside. This teaches us an imporing so quickly. Not long ago we were in our tant lesson, that our association matters teens, then came the twenties, then thirties whether we are going to spend our time and so forth. It is important that we are not wisely or foolishly. That means we are to be wasting our time on things that don’t add so careful which people or what things we anything. That means if we are trying to are giving our time to. Friend our time on please people who are not going to be this earth is of great value and importance. happy, trying to get some ones approval And if we are not willing to make some when they are not prepared to do so or wait- changes then these will keep us from fuling on someone who is not coming back, filling our destiny. before you make your next move, then you God bless you, Pastor Joseph Dass

nection to religious or spiritual personality. Many of them have collective appeal without any distinction of attachment to specific religion.

Hindus also pay due respect and venerate sacred sites of other religions.

Many Hindus include Buddha Temple in Bodhgaya, Jain temples in Pawapuri, Harmandir Sahib golden temple in Amritsar, Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer, Sai Baba temple in Shirdi, and other similar sacred sites in their pilgrimage itinerary.

A Hindu pilgrim on a visit to a sacred water body such as a river, lake or pond takes bath in it and offers prayer.

At a Tirtha with temple, a pilgrim has a Darshan, viewing of the deity and offers flowers. With the help of a local priest pilgrims generally perform worship for liberation of their ancestors and for their own and descendants and siblings’ wellbeing, good health and prosperity.

They also offer gift to deities and charity to needy. Pradakshina or walking around the deity or temple is also a common practice.

Pilgrimage has been a major source of knowing other people. During the travel as well as at the sacred sites one meet people from different parts of the country and world. Pilgrimage is a major contributor to tourism industry.

All major reformers and religious teachers including Mahatma Buddha, Shree Shankaracharya, Shree Ramanujacharya, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Guru Nanak, Shree Swami Narayan and Maharshi Dayananda visited famous Tirthas of their time. Most modern religious and spiritual scholars do the same even now.

In foreign countries Hindus visit temples in their countries with the same reverence as they visit Tirthas in India.

Such trend is likely to expand and Hindus living overseas will continue to create their owns Tirthas wherever they live.

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Brahmanas are not Vedas

By Jitendra Deo President, APSQ AS time passed, people neglected the study of the Vedas and began to study the Brahmanas and the Upanishads and held that the later contained the essence of the Vedas. A time came when the Vedas were practically forgotten and their place as the final authority was taken by the Brahmanas and the Upanishads, so much so that when an appeal had to be made for authority for any belief or practice, quotations from the Brahmanas and the Upanishads were cited.

But the distinction between the Vedas and the other two remained, because: 1. Nobody ever claimed the authorship of the Veda for himself. The Vedas, were and are still held to be Apaurusheya, i.e., not manmade.

2. The language of the Vedas is the divinely revealed Vedic language, and not the classical Sanskrit like that of the Brahmanas and the Upanishads.

3. The Vedas were revealed in the beginning of the creation.

Even those, who do not believe in revelation, do admit that the Vedas are the oldest books in the library of mankind and even those who hold the Brahmanas to be the Vedas, admit that the Brahmanas are of a later date than the Samhitas. They also admit that while the Vedas were divinely revealed, the Brahmanas were composed by human beings, i.e., by spiritually advanced men, known as Rishies or Munies.

As a matter of fact, the Brahmanas are the glosses on

the Vedas and are the products of human intellect, and not the works of God. The Brahmanas contain narratives of the event of human history while the Vedas, being the revelation in the beginning of the creation arc free from historical or geographical references and proper names.

The Brahmanas arc commentaries on the Vedas. They quote Mantras from the Vedas and then comment on them and give their expositions.

And commentaries cannot be held to be parts of the texts they explain, nor can they enjoy the same status as the texts they comment on.

VEDIC LORES Rig Ved I glorify god, who is selfeffulgent, the high priest of cosmic activities, the one who works through eternal laws, who invokes my soul and harnesses material energy in the form of fire, electricity etc., who is the well-wisher of all, who imparts wisdom to all great deeds in a spirit of sacrifice, who grants happiness in all seasons, who is giver of beautiful pleasures and bestower of splendid wealth, material as well as spiritual.

Rig. 1.90.8 May our lands he green with crops, vegetables medicinal herbs and trees; be sweet and happiness giving. May the sun and our inner vital air be producers of blissful strength?

May our cows, senses, rays of the sun and land be laden with honey showering bliss? (cont. in next issue)

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FORGIVENESS (SEEK IT TO FIND ALLAH)

By Ml.Nawaaz Ashrafi Hold to forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant. (Qur’an, 7: 199) In another verse Allah commands: “… They should rather pardon and overlook. Would you not love Allah to forgive you? Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an, 24:22) Those who do not abide by the moral values of the Qur’an find it very difficult to forgive others. Because, they are easily angered by any error committed. However, Allah has advised the faithful that forgiveness is more proper: The repayment of a bad action is one equivalent to it. But if someone pardons and puts things right, his reward is with Allah…

(Qur’an, 42:40) …. But if you pardon and exonerate and forgive, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur’an, 64: 14) It has also been revealed in the Qur’an that forgiveness is a superior moral trait: “But if someone is steadfast and forgives, that is the most resolute course to follow.” (Qur’an, 42:43) For that reason, believers are forgiving, compassionate and tolerant people who, as revealed in the Qur’an, “control their rage and pardon other people.” (Qur’an, 3:134) Believers’ notion of forgiveness is very different to that of those who do not live by the morals of the Qur’an. Even though many people may say they have forgiven someone who has offended them, it nevertheless takes a long time to free themselves of the hatred and anger in their hearts. Their behaviour tends to betray that anger. On the other hand, the forgiveness of believers is sincere. Because believers know that human beings are tried in this world, and learn by their mistakes, they are tolerant and compassionate. Moreover, believers are also capable of forgiveness even when they are in the right, and the other in the wrong. When forgiving, they make no distinction between large errors and small ones. Someone may cause severe losses to them by mistake. However, believers know that everything takes place under the command of Allah, and according to a specific destiny, and therefore, they surrender themselves to these developments, never acquiescing to anger.

Giving up Hope of the Mercy of Allah is a crime in itself: “Say: ‘O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of God: for God forgives all sins (except shirk): for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.’” (39:53) “And it is He who accepts repentance from His servants and pardons the evil deed and knows what you do.” (42:25) In order for forgiveness to be accepted, these conditions should be met: (1) The crime is committed out of ignorance, not with the intention that, “Let us go ahead and commit this crime as Allah is forgiving, so He will forgive us.”; (2) Quickly turn into shame and repentance after committing a crime out of ignorance; (3) After asking for forgiveness, make a promise or pledge to “mend his ways”, and to stick to his promise. Let us examine verses of Quran. “...if any of you did evil in ignorance, and thereafter repented and amended (your conduct), lo! Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (6:54) “Forgiveness is only incumbent on Allah towards those who do evil out of ignorance and then turn quickly (in repentance) to Allah.

Toward them will Allah turn in mercy; for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.” (4:17) “Forgiveness is not for those who do ill until death faces one of them, who then says, ‘Lo! I repent now, nor for those who die as disbelievers, for such we have prepared a painful doom.’” (4:18) IS ANY CRIME OR TOO MANY CRIMES TOO BIG TO BE FORGIVEN? Let us examine two Hadith.

1) Hadith Qudsi: Allah, the Almighty, has said: O Son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O Son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O Son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins as great as the earth, and were you then to face Me ascribing no partners to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it.

2) Prophet (Saw) has said: A certain person had committed 99 murders. He went to a scholar and asked, is there any chance of my being forgiven? The scholar said no, you have committed too many crimes. The man killed the scholar too, but his heart was restless, so he went to another scholar and asked the same question.

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night of Al-Qadr, in faith and hoping for a after Fajr one day soon forgiven by Allah, the company of good people.

So the man set out to the town he was told to reward from Allah, he will have all of his pre- Glorious and Most High. go to. On the way he died. A man passing by vious sins forgiven.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari THE JOY OF EID-UL-FITR saw two angels arguing over his dead body. and Muslim).

During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims This one night surpasses the value of 30,000 observe a strict fast and participate in pious The Angel from Hell said, ‘His body belongs to me as he had not done any good in his life.’ nights. The sincere believer who worries day activities such as charitable giving and peaceThe Angel from Heaven said, ‘His body and night about his sins and phases of neglect making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewbelongs to me as he had repented and was set in his life patiently awaits the onset of al for those who observe it. At the end of out to be with good people.’ The man who was Ramadan. During it he hopes to be forgiven by Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world the passer-by said, ‘Let us measure the distance Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) for past sins, observe a joyous celebration called Eid al-Fitr of his body from the town he left and the town knowing that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa (the Festival of Fast-Breaking). sallam) promised that all who bear down durhe was going to.’

Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, This was done. He was found to be nearer to ing the last ten days shall have all their sins the month which follows Ramadan in the the town he was going to. In another version, forgiven. To achieve this, the believer remem- Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity the earth was ordered by Allah to shrink and bers the Prophet’s (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) to those in need, and celebrate with family and make the distance smaller, so that he was advice in different sayings wherein he used friends the completion of a month of blessings words like “seek”, “pursue”, “search” and and joy. admitted to Heaven. “look hard” for Laylatul Qadr.

When the Night equals a Thousand Before the day of Eid, during the last few days Laylatul Qadr is the most blessed night. A per- of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a It was narrated that in the days that Musa (Alahi salaam) wandered with Bani Israel in son who misses it has indeed missed a great determined amount as a donation to the poor. the desert an intense drought befell them. amount of good. The Mu’min should search This donation is of actual food — rice, barley, Together, they raised their hands towards the for it in the last ten nights of Ramadan, passing dates, rice, etc. — to ensure that the needy can heavens praying for the blessed rain to come. the nights in worship and obedience. have a holy meal and participate in the celeFor those who catch the opportunity, their gift bration. This donation is known as sadaqah alThen, to the astonishment of Musa (Alahi salaam) and all those watching, the few scat- is that of past sins wiped away. fitr (charity of fast-breaking). tered clouds that were in the sky vanished, the Making Supplications: It is also recommendOn the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the heat poured down, and the drought intensified. ed to make extensive supplication on this morning in outdoor locations or mosques to It was revealed to Musa that there was a sin- night. ‘A’ishah reported that she asked Allah’s perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a serner amongst the tribe of Bani Israel whom had Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) “O mon followed by a short congregational prayer. disobeyed Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) for Messenger of Allah! If I knew which night is After the Eid prayer, Muslims usually scatter more than forty years of his life. “Let him sep- Laylatul Qadr, what should I say during it?” to visit various family and friends, give gifts arate himself from the congregation,” Allah And he instructed her to say: (especially to children), and make phone calls “Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) told Musa (Alahi salaam). “Only then shall I shower you all with fa`fu `annee – O Allah! You are forgiving, and holiday. These activities traditionally continue you love forgiveness. So forgive me.” [An for three days. In most Muslim countries, the rain.”

Musa (Alahi salaam) then called out to the authentic Hadith recorded by Ahmad, Ibn entire 3-day period is an official throngs of humanity, “There is a person Majah and at-Tirmidhi.] government/school holiday.

Abandoning Worldly Pleasures for the Sake of THE TAKBEER OF EID-UL-FITR amongst us who has disobeyed Allah for forty years. Let him separate himself from the con- Worship: It is further recommended to spend It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar (ra) that he gregation and only then shall we be rescued more time in worship during the nights on used to come to the prayer-place on the mornfrom the drought.” That man, waited, looking which Laylatul Qadr is likely to fall. This calls ing of the day of Eid al-Fitr, when the sun had left and right, hoping that someone else would for abandoning many worldly pleasures in risen, and he would recite Takbeer until he step forward, but no one did. Sweat poured order to secure the time and thoughts solely for reached the prayer-place, then he would recite forth from his brow and he knew that he was worshipping Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala).

Takbeer in the prayer-place until the imam sat ‘A’ishah reported: “When the (last) ten started, down and stopped reciting Takbeer. the one.

The man knew that if he stayed amongst the the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) would Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar congregation all would die of thirst and that if tighten his izaar (i.e. he stayed away from his Allah is Great, Allah is Great he stepped forward he would be humiliated for wives in order to have more time for worship), Allahu Akbar spend the whole night awake (in prayer) and Allah is Great all eternity.

He raised his hands with a sincerity he had wake up his family.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] La illaha il Allah And she said: “Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu there is no God, but Allah never known before, with a humility he had never tasted, and as tears poured down on both alaihi wa sallam) used to exert more (in wor- Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar cheeks he said: “O Allah, have mercy on me! ship) on the last ten than on other nights.” Allah is Great, Allah is Great [Muslim] O Allah, hide my sins! O Allah, forgive me!” walilahil Hamd Dear brothers and sisters, we do not obey, to Him belongs all Praise As Musa (Alahi salaam) and the people of Bani Israel awaited for the sinner to step for- worship and revere Allah (Subhanahu wa ************************************* ward, the clouds hugged the sky and the rain ta’ala) in a way befitting of His Majesty. Allah Allahu Akbar Kabeera poured. Musa (Alahi salaam) asked Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) revealed: No just esti- Allah is the Greatest (Subhanahu wa ta’ala), “O Allah, you blessed mate have they made of Allah, such as is due wal-Hamdulilahi katheera us with rain even though the sinner did not to Him. On the Day of Resurrection the whole And all Praise is due to Him come forward.” And Allah (Subhanahu wa of the earth will be but His handful, and the ta’ala) replied, “O Musa, it is for the repen- heavens will be rolled up in His right hand: wa Subhan allahi tance of that very person that I blessed all of Glory to Him! High is He above the partners And Glory to Allah they attribute to Him” (Surat al-An’aam, Ayat bukratan wa aseila Bani Israel with water.” eventide and in the morning Musa (Alahi salaam), wanting to know who 91).

Everything that we have belongs to Allah La illaha il Allah this blessed man was, asked, “Show him to me O Allah!” Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) replied, (Subhanahu wa ta’ala). When someone dies we there is no God, but Allah the Unique “O Musa, I hid his sins for forty years, do you say, Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’oon, sadaqa wa’dah think that after his repentance I shall expose Indeed to Allah we belong and indeed to Him He has fulfilled His Promise we shall return. This is not a supplication just wa nasara abda him?”

Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) revealed the for when a soul is lost. It is a supplication for and made Victorious His servant Qur’an in the most blessed month; the month every calamity that befalls a believer, even if wa a’azza jundahu of Ramadan, the month in which the Qur’an his sandal were to tear. Why? Because every- and made Mighty His soldiers thing belongs to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) wa hazamal-ahzaaba wahdah was sent down.

On the most blessed night, the Grand night: and everything shall come back to him. Sit and and defeated the confederates Laylatul Qadr; “Verily, we revealed the Qur’an try to count the blessings Allah (Subhanahu wa La illaha il Allah ta’ala) has bestowed upon you. Have you ever there is no God, But Allah on the night of Qadr.” wa laa na’budu illa iyyah Ibn Jareer narrates, on the authority of tried to count stars?

He alone we worship “And He giveth you of all that ye ask for.

But Mujaahid that there was a man from Bani Israel who used to spend the night in prayer. if ye count the favors of Allah, never will ye be mukhlessena lahud-deena Then in the morning he would fight the enemy able to number them. Verily, man is given up with sincere and exclusive devotion in the Way of Allah during the day, until the to injustice and ingratitude” (Surat Ibrahim, walaw karehal-Kafeeroon even though the idolaters hate it evening and he did this for a thousand months. Ayat 34).

We have not understood the weight of this ************************************** And so Allah revealed the Surah: “Verily, We sent it down in the night of Al-Qadr” until the Qur’an that we rest on our high shelves, this Allahumma salli ala sayyedna Muhammad verse “The night of Al-Qadr is better than a Noble book that was sent to give life to the S thousand months” That is, standing in prayer dead. For even if our hearts were as solid as O Allah, have Mercy on our Prophet on that night is better than the actions of that rock they would have crumbled to the ground Muhammad S in fear and hope of Allah’s (Subhanahu wa wa ala aalie sayyedna Muhammad S man.

Sufyaan ath-Thawree reports, on the authority ta’ala) punishment and Mercy. Could it be that and on the family of our Prophet Muhammad S of Mujaahid (also), that the night of Al-Qadr our hearts are harder than that mountain?

“Had We sent down this Qur’an on a moun- wa ala as-haabie sayyedna Muhammad S being better than a thousand months means that the good deeds performed on it, fasting on it, tain, verily, thou wouldst have seen it humble and on the companions of our Prophet and standing in prayer on it are better than a itself and split asunder in fear of Allah (Surat Muhammad S wa ala ansari sayyedna Muhammad S thousand months’ good deeds, prayers and fast- al-Hashr, Ayat 21).

Dear brothers and sisters, as you fill the and on the helpers of our Prophet Muhammad ing. (Narrated by Ibn Jareer) It is reported from Abu Hurairah that he said: Masajid for Qiyamul Layl in the last ten nights S wa ala azwajie sayyedna Muhammad S Ramadan, remember what Allah “When the month of Ramadan came, the of Messenger of Allah said: The month of (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) wants you to know: and on the wives of our Prophet Muhammad Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which “Know ye that Allah is strict in punishment S Allah has made it obligatory for you to fast; in and that Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most wa ala dhurreyatie sayyedna Muhammad S and on the progeny of our Prophet it the gates of Paradise are opened and the Merciful.”

There shall be a night, some night in your life Muhammad S gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained. In it is a night better than a thousand that you shall awaken in Jannah or Hell fire. wa sallim tasleeman katheera months, whoever loses the benefit of it has lost Anas ibn Malik, on his deathbed, prayed to and Bestow upon them much peace. something irreplaceable.’” (Narrated by Imam Allah, (Subhanahu wa ta’ala), “O Allah, protect from a night whose morning brings a jour- On behalf of The Islamic Society of Algester, Ahmad and An-Nasaa’i).

The Imaams and the committee, we wish each It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah, ney to hell fire.” Think about that morning.

Peace shall descend on Laylatul Qadr until the and every Muslim a Joyous Eid- ul - Fitr that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Whoever stood in prayer on the dawn. It may be that you shall leave the Masjid Mubarak. www.indiantimes.com.au THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, July, 2015 — 29

Health Beauty Wellbeing Nava Kalevera – The changing of the Body of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balarama, Subhadra Devi and Sudarsana Cakra

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Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, saute Garlic until brown, add Satay mix and fry for a minute, then mix in water, Peanut Butter and sugar. Cook for approx 3 minutes stirring occassionally until ingredients are evently combined. Remove from heat, stir in Lime Juice and transfer to a small bowl to cool.

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Hindu Pilgrimage

By Awadhesh Sharma PILGRIMAGE, a visit to a sacred site or Tirtha, is an important element of Hinduism. Earliest reference to pilgrimage is found in ancient Hindu scriptures. The Salya Parva of The Mahabharata has an elaborate description of Tirthas which Baladev, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, visited after the peace effort to reconcile Pandavas and Kaurvas failed. The Skanda Purana also describes Hindu sacred sites in detail.

India is full of sacred sites, which are not only revered by Hindus, but by the followers of other religions.

A Hindu considers a place with a temple, confluence of rivers, lakes and mountains with their reference in religious texts sacred and visits those sites to offer respect and worship. People of all ages visit Tirthas in large numbers, which is considered a pious act of one’s life.

Most popular among the large number of Tirthas are Badrinath, Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Jaganaath Puri, also together know as the chardham.

Shree Shankaracharya revived these sites at four sides of India with the establishment of spiritual centres to invigorate Hinduism after collapse of Buddhism in India.

The word chardham is also used for four Himalayan sites in Devbhumi Uttrakhand that include Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Amarnath and Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir and Kailash Parvat in Tibet are another major Tirthas in the Himalayan region.

Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Jagannath Puri are accessible to pilgrims throughout the year but the Himalayan chardham sites are accessible only for a limited period generally from May to October due to the extreme weather condition in other periods.

Mansarovar in Tibet, Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, Haryana and Puskar Lake in Puskar Rajsthan are sacred lakes, which are major attraction for Hindu pilgrims.

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Karmanasa River are considered sacred.

They represent divinity and references to their celestial origin or relationship are found in Hindu scriptures and folklores.

The most sacred River Ganga is exalted in Hindu scriptures. It is believed that the river was brought to the earth by king Bhagirath of Solar Dynasty to grant liberation to his ancestors cursed by sage Kapila. Hindus hold strong belief in the cleansing power of River Ganga. River Yamuna is considered the daughter of Lord Surya. Similar stories can be found for other rivers in all parts of India. People take bath in their water to cleanse themselves of sins.

Prayag, also known as Allahabad, is the place where Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and underground Saraswati meet. Prayag is famous for Kumbha Mela when millions of pilgrims visit the confluence and take holy bath. Similar confluence of Rivers Ganga, Sone and Gandak near Patna attracts pilgrims during the month of Kartik (October November).

Varanasi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Haridwar, Gaya, Somnath, Tirupati, Ujjain, Kanchi and many other places are famous for their temples, which attract pilgrims from all over India and abroad.

Similarly Kamakhya temple in Gauhati, Dakshineswar temple in kolkata, Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Shree Ranganath Swamy temple and Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu, Shree Padmanabha Swamy temple in Kerala, Shree Mahabaleshwar temple in Karnataka, ISKCON temples in Mayapur and other places, and Shree Swami Narayan temples are some of the well-known names that have national and international fame.

All over India in rural and urban populated centres one can find a sacred place, which is venerated by local people. It is either a place of temple, a river, lake, pond or a place with connection to religious or spiritual personality. Many of them have collective appeal without any distinction of attachment to specific religion.

Hindus also pay due respect and venerate sacred sites of other religions. Many Hindus

THIS year the Ratra Yatra festival (Chariot festival) in Jagannath Puri, Orissa, will be celebrated with even more people attending. Usually about one million people make the trip for the Chariot Festival yearly.

However this year is expected to attract more than five million people. This is because this year Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram, Subhadra Devi ad Sudarsana Cakra will be in ‘new bodies’ known as Nava-kalevera.

The Nava-kalevera ceremony takes place when two months of Ashada fall in a single year and the Purushottam Masa falls in this month of Ashada. This usually occurs every twelve to twenty years.

Vigraha: The Deity of the Lord is also known as ‘vigraha’ which means that the Lord takes a special form to accept the offerings of the devotees and is non different from the Lord. The Deity is made of the following eight types: (1) carved from marble or stone (2) carved from wood (3) made of iron, gold, or any other alloy (4) made from clay (5) painted (6) made of sand (7) mentally conceived, and (8) made of gems, pearls, or jewels.

All material elements are expansions of the energy of the Lord and the Lord can manifest Himself through such material elements when the Deity form is carved out as per the injunctions of the scriptures.

Daru Brahma: The Deities of Jagannath, Baladeva, Subhadra and Sudarshana are made of special neem wood. Usually Deities are replaced when damaged however the Deities made of wood are prone to damage and hence it is prescribed that such Deities need to be changed regularly under specific astrological combinations.

As per these directions, the Deities of Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra and include Buddha Temple in Bodhgaya, Jain temples in Pawapuri, Harmandir Sahib golden temple in Amritsar, Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer, Sai Baba temple in Shirdi, and other similar sacred sites in their pilgrimage itinerary.

A Hindu pilgrim on a visit to a sacred water body such as a river, lake or pond takes bath in it and offers prayer. At a Tirtha with temple, a pilgrim has a Darshan, viewing of the deity and offers flowers. With the help of a local priest pilgrims generally perform worship for liberation of their ancestors and for their own and descendants and siblings’ wellbeing, good health and prosperity.

They also offer gift to deities and charity to needy. Pradakshina or walking around the deity or temple is also a common practice.

Pilgrimage has been a major source of knowing other people. During the travel as well as at the sacred sites one meet people

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Sudarshana are changed regularly in the lunar year when the Ashada masa repeats.

The proper procedures for the replacement of Deities are mentioned in the Sanskrit manuscripts written on palm leaves. First they have to find suitable trees for carving the Deities and the criteria has been mentioned in the scriptures Some of the criteria are: * The Neem tree must have 4 principal branches symbolizing the four hands of Lord Narayana. * There must be an ant-hill close to the tree. * At the roots of the tree there must be a snake-pit of a cobra. * On the trunk of the tree there must be natural impressions of conch-shell and chakra Everything is done based on the writing of scriptures; when to begin the search for the divine tree, the search party, taking permission from the king of Puri, getting divine revelations from the deity Mangala Devi on the location of the trees, cutting of the divine trees, transporting the trees back to the main temple in Puri. The carving is completed in 21 days and during this time there will be continuous singing of the glories of Lord Jagannatha.

Once the Deities are carved, they are taken inside the temple and placed in front of the old Deities. One of senior-most priests performs the ritualistic transformation of the life substance from the old Deities to the new ones. Then the old Deities are carried to the certain location within the temple grounds at the midnight and buried there before dawn. The new Deities are then wrapped with seven protective layers of cloth with medicinal herbs (like sandal wood paste, neem powder etc.) and then the painting is done.

Finally the Brahmin priests do the Netrotsava and give the Deities a purificatory bath before they give darshan to the pilgrims and devotees. The first darsana of the new deities will take on July 17, the day before Ratra Yatra. from different parts of the country and world. Pilgrimage is a major contributor to tourism industry.

All major reformers and religious teachers including Mahatma Buddha, Shree Shankaracharya, Shree Ramanujacharya, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Guru Nanak, Shree Swami Narayan and Maharshi Dayananda visited famous Tirthas of their time. Most modern religious and spiritual scholars do the same even now.

In foreign countries Hindus visit temples in their countries with the same reverence as they visit Tirthas in India. Such trend is likely to expand and Hindus living overseas will continue to create their owns Tirthas wherever they live.

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How to get rid of yellow nails

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HEY Girls, many of us suffer from the problem of yellow nails, which can be a source of embarrassment.

Most commonly, yellow nails are caused by nail polish. The pigments used in nail polish, particularly darker shades, can stain your nails over time.

T he best way to prevent this from happening is to always use a clear base coat before applying your favourite shade of nail polish.

Other causes of nail discoloration can be a fungal infection, chronic liver disease, excessive smoking and poor lifestyle habits.

Here are some home remedies to get rid of yellow nails that are very effective.

1. Lemon Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and can effectively clean off yellow stains from your nails. Plus, lemon juice also works as an astringent.

Fill a bowl halfway with fresh lemon juice. Soak your stained nails in it for 10 to 15 minutes.

Then use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the yellow discoloration off your nails. Finally, rinse your hands with lukewarm water and then apply moisturizing lotion to replenish valuable moisture. Do this twice daily until you are happy with the results.

Alternatively, you can use lemon essential oil. Pour some lemon essential oil into a shallow bowl and soak your fingertips in it for several minutes. Then scrub your nails with a soft toothbrush for one or two minutes. Repeat this process twice daily for a few weeks to whiten and brighten your nails.

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2. Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide has whitening properties that work wonders on yellow stained nails. Be sure to use a solution that is only 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Pour three to four tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide into one-half cup of water and mix them well. Soak your nails in the solution for two minutes. Using a soft toothbrush, gently scrub your nails. Then rinse them with water.

Do this once a week for several months.

For stubborn stains, apply the hydrogen peroxide directly on your nails and lightly scrub them with a soft toothbrush.

Hydrogen peroxide can dehydrate your nails, so apply a moisturizing lotion after using this remedy.

3. Baking Soda The bleaching and exfoliating properties of baking soda can help remove stains from the nails.

Mix two and one-half tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Use cotton swabs to apply the mixture on the stained nails. Leave it on for three to four minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat this process every six to eight weeks.

Mix one tablespoon of baking soda, one-half teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice to make a thick paste. Rub the mixture on your nails using a soft toothbrush. Leave it on for about five minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this remedy every two weeks.

4. Whitening Toothpaste Toothpaste that helps to make your teeth whiter can also be used to remove yellow stains from nails.

For mild stains, you can use tooth-

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paste that contains any whitening ingredient including hydrogen peroxide.

Apply a small coat of whitening toothpaste on your nails. Leave it on for five to 10 minutes.

Using a nail brush, scrub your nails gently.

Wash the toothpaste off with cotton balls soaked in lukewarm water.

Repeat the process two or three times per week for a month.

5. Denture Cleaning Tablets Another effective ingredient for stained nails is denture cleaning tablets. The two most common ingredients found in denture cleaning tablets are sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, which help remove many kinds of stains.

Dissolve two or three denture cleaning tablets in a bowl of lukewarm water.

Soak your stained nails in the water for 15 minutes.

Pat your nails dry and apply some moisturizer on your hands.

Repeat this process three times per week for one to two months.

6. Tea Tree Oil If your nails are yellowing due to some kind of fungus-related infection, tea tree oil is the best home remedy to try. Tea tree oil is a natural fungicide and has antiseptic as well as antimicrobial properties that will help fight infection and restore the natural colour of your nails.

Apply pure tea tree oil to your nail beds using an eye dropper. Leave it on for a few minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Do this twice daily for several months until you notice improvement.

Mix equal amounts of tea tree oil and olive oil. Apply the solution to your nails using cotton balls. Do this twice daily for several months.

Have a wonderful day, Nimisha

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CACTUS and Aloe Vera by nature grows everywhere around the world. They have heaps of Chlorophyll in them. Probably these are the most powerful healing plants on the planet. That’s a Prickly Pear Cactus and Aloe Vera. It is largely found in Las Vegas where temperature is 120 degrees and up north where it’s snowing. Some grow them in their kitchen and living rooms.

These two plants are truly amazing.

Aloe Vera and Cactus with high antioxidant but all varieties are edible. The little colorful Easter eggs on top are edible and the Mickey Mouse ears are also edible, they are called pads. The entire plant is Adam Alliance been used for centuries. It has Anti-Viral properties used for Herpes Flue, HIV, Overweight, Obesity, Gastrointestinal disorders, Cholesterol and Skin problems.

These Pink Easter Egg type bulbs that which is the fruit they taste like Raspberries. They are super high in Antioxidants are inside a prickly pear fruit. You can eat all the flesh, you can swallow the seeds or you can spell-out seeds just like eating a Watermelon.

There is the red meat with thread means high. These flag green bats getting a full range of Amino Acids building lots of Protein.

This is extremely rare for a plant source to have this many menorasis. It is very high dietary soluble fiber packed in new sledge.

Studies have shown that the prickly pear cactus has been very effective against Diabetes even type 2. Barely helps the pancreas creed and so on.

ALOE VERA: It’s amazing the Aloe Vera is one of the most amazing plants you can imagine if you cut it heals it self. You can store it for months. It is smart plant you can tell the difference between the healthy cells which stimulates and bad cells which don’t belong like Cancer and things like that helps stop the viruses from metabolize fat spreading. It’s Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Viral, Candida, And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Overweight,

Fibromyalgia, Allergies, Arthritis, Skin conditions like Eczema, Psoriasis. It Eliminates Detox, the toxic waste has essentially fatty acids, Omega EFA, Anti-inflammatory waste, which helps the Colon and Stomach.

It helps every part of the body cleanse itself and since it helps clean outs the Colon/Bowels so well. It really helps cut down on Bloating, Gas, Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhea and all kinds of Digestive problems. It is very popular in conditions like Acid Reflux into Irritable Bowel Syndrome Colitis, Crohns diseases, you name it.

You can grow this in-door / outdoor pretty much anywhere in the world grow this. It’s actually been shown to reduce Ulcers by at least eighty (80%) percent.

It reduces Cholesterol and Triglycerides. It helps metabolize fat, Asthma, grief for everything from adult Diabetes to Asthma, Angina, Blood Sugar, Acne, AIDS, Anemia, Arteries, Athletes Foot, Bad Breath, Hair Loss, Bladder infections, Bronchitis, Bruises, Burns, Eye Cataracts, Cold Sores, Calic Colitis, Bladder, Depression, Epilepsy, multiple Sclerosis Persites like coma and vision problems.

Aloe Vera is a powerful AntiViral that can tell the difference between normal Cells and Cancer, Aids, HIV, Leukemia etc. It even heals itself when cut! It reduces ulcers by eighty (80%) percent.

There is really nothing better than that. It’s really silly to run to the healthy stores, a grocery store to the pharmacy. It has all kinds of Natural Steroids, Antibiotics, Amino Acids, Minerals, and Enzymes stuff that we can’t even get into it yet.

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The mystery of Bet Dwarka: Kingdom of Lord Shri Krishna From Dhaval Vyas Ahmedabad, India Continued from last issue

Discovery of Dwaraka Excavations at Dwaraka helped add credence to the legend of Krishna and the Mahabharata war, as well as provide ample evidence of the advanced societies that lived in these areas such as the Harappan settlements.

The Dwarakadhisa Temple prompted the setting up of a Marine Archaeology Unit (MAU) jointly by the National Institute of Oceanography and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the guidance of Dr. Rao, a great marine archaeologist, a team consisting of expert underwater explorers, trained diverphotographers and archaeologists was formed.

The technique of geophysical survey was combined with the use of echo-sounders, mud-penetrators, sub-bottom profilers and underwater metal detectors. This team carried out 12 marine archaeological expeditions between 1983 to 1992 and articles and antiquities recovered were sent to Physical Research Laboratory for dating. By using thermo-luminescence, carbon dating and other modern scientific techniques, the artifacts were found to belong to the period between 15th to 18th century B.C. In his great work, The Lost City of Dwaraka, Dr. Rao has given scientific details of these discoveries and artifacts.

Between 1983 to 1990, the well-fortified township of Dwaraka was discovered, extending more than half mile from the shore. The township was built in six sectors along the banks of a river. The foundation of boulders on which the city's walls were erected proves that the land was reclaimed from the sea. The

Astrology Aries - March 21 - April 20 Single Arians, do you know how hot you are right now? Well, let the stifled sighs, shy smiles and side glances from some interesting people tell you that. You will be hot property! However, if you are married, things may not be all that rosy in the relationships department.

Now, now, don't let this get to your heart. Relax, and try finding a middle ground with your darling. It will be all worth your while. And, when you are feeling really down and out, head straight to your close friends. In work matters, mid month, the stars may get a little more stringent, making you work harder than earlier. Any way, it's a phase and it will pass. Don't wait for your bosses to pay you a compliment—self motivation shall be the key.

Deadlines may assail you, but you will manage, assures Ganesha. New business projects won't be a good idea this month, but well planned business trips shall help you gain a perspective. Money may keep flying out of your pockets, overall, but that won't bother you. You will feel smarter than ever about financial matters, and may plan some investments. About time! Health front remains hassle-free, allowing you plenty of leeway to go on and about your life, as you desire.

Taurus - April 21 - May 22 If it's your work that's bothering you as the month begins, remember that even the fiercest of the warriors had to face the defeat at times. Do not set unrealistic expectations—from yourself or others. There will be work and there will be pressure, but nothing that you won't manage to set aside with some tact, planning and careful execution. Okay, the stars may not feel like your ally on many occasions, but your grit, confidence and motivation will help you surge ahead. Plus, you will thankfully be able to rely on your seniors' bankable insights and assistance. And, once you have given your best, leave everything to the cosmos. Yes, the things shall be moving at a snail's pace— blame it all on Saturn's retrograde movement—but, you, on your own, cam always choose to be undeterred and unrelenting, says Ganesha. When the slow planets give you some down-time, ponder, and if needed, revise some of your past decisions. But, be prepared, as sudden expenses may put you in a tight spot, especially if you are a business-persons. Understandably, as the career/ business and other practical matters receive the precedence, your personal life may get relegated to the background. Nonetheless, do take out time for your loved ones and your own sweet self.

Gemini - May 23 - Jun 21 Expect your communicative streak to peak this month. Thank your Sign Lord Gemini for eloquence, and gratefully talk your way to your beloved's heart and your boss' head. This may, though, have a side effect. Expenses shall take a steep upward turn, as the month wanes, specifically owing to the rising family demands. This or something else may put your loved ones in a bad mood, mid-month. Zip your mouth, and go for a walk, whenever such a situation strikes.

Discuss further, only when things cool down a bit.

Thankfully, things shall improve on the relationship front towards the month-end. However, the same can't be said for the financial matters, and it would be best to stay alert, through the month. Speculative activities shall be best avoided, especially if they involve a major sum or if you are looking at short term returns, says Ganesha. You may also land in a soup, on setting your priorities wrongly in this period. Work-wise, although, you may get a chance to establish your credentials, you will need put in great efforts. And, if you are fresh out of college, some issues may block your way, as you ease yourself into your first job. It is at such times your skills shall come handy. Travel for business shall yield good results. Health will need care.

general layout of the city of Dwaraka described in ancient texts agrees with that of the submerged city discovered by the MAU. According to the discoveries, Dwaraka was a prosperous city in ancient times, which was destroyed and reconstructed several times.

The work of great excavators like Z.D. Ansari and M.S. Mate allowed chance discovery of temples of the 9th century A.D. and 1st century A.D. buried near the present Dwaraka.

Conclusions arrived at after carrying out these underwater archaeological explorations support and validate the dates arrived at through astronomical calculations. They also prove that the reconstructed city was a prosperous port town, and that it was in existence for about 60-70 years in the 15th century B.C. before being submerged under the sea in the year 1443 B.C. Although the adherents of western, empirical science date Dwaraka to 1443 B.C. or roughly 3,400 years ago, ancient Vedic astronomical texts and present-day practitioners of the Vedic tradition assert that the current epoch of Kali-yuga began in 3102 B.C. Lord Krishna's disappearance and the subsequent submergence of Dwaraka occurred shortly before this date. Therefore, Dwaraka can be no less than 5,000 years old.

The discovery of the legendary city of Dwaraka which is said to have been founded

by Sri Krishna, is an important landmark in the history of India. It has set at rest the doubts expressed by historians about the historicity of Mahabharata and the very existence of Dwaraka city. It has greatly narrowed the gap of Indian history by establishing the continuity of Indian civilization from the Vedic age to the present day." (S.R. Rao, former adviser to the NIO who is still actively

involved in the excavations).

Rao said that if a fraction of the funds spent on land archaeology were made available for underwater archaeology, more light could be shed on Dwaraka, which had much archaeological significance because it was built during the second urbanization that occurred in India after the Indus Valley civilization in northwestern India. Dwaraka's existence disproves the belief held by Western archaeologists that there was no urbanization in the indian subcontinent from the period between 1700 B.C. (Indus Valley) and 550 B.C. (advent of Buddhism). As no information was available about that period, they had labeled it the Dark Period.

Among the objects unearthed that proved Dwaraka's connection with the Mahabharata epic was a seal engraved with the image of a three headed animal. The epic mentions such a seal given to the citizens of Dwaraka as a proof of identity when the city was threatened

by King Jarasandha of the powerful Magadh kingdom (no Bihar). The foundation of boulders on which the city's walls were erected proves that the land was reclaimed from the sea about 3,600 years ago. The epic has references to such reclamation activity at Dwaraka. Seven islands mentioned in it were also discovered submerged in the Arabian Sea. Pottery, which has been established by thermo-luminescence tests to be 3,528 years old and carrying inscriptions in late Indus Valley civilization script, iron stakes and triangular three-holed anchors discovered here find mention in the Mahabharata.

"The findings in Dwaraka and archeological evidence found compatible with the Mahabharata tradition remove the lingering

doubt about the historicity of the Mahabharata. We would say that Krishna definitely existed." S.R. Rao. Dwaraka inundated by tsunami?

Could a tsunami have struck the coast of Gujarat to drown the ancient city of Dwaraka?

Experts and others closely associated with the discovery of the lost city off the coast of Saurashtra don't discount this possibility.

They speak of the Mahabharata talking about the sea suddenly engulfing the city after Lord Krishna's disappearance and Arjuna taking Krishna's grandsons to Hastinapura.

"The Bhagavata Purana (11.30.5) mentions 'ete ghora mahotpata dvarvatyamyamaketavah, muhurtam api na stheyam atra no yadu-pungavah.'

The literal translation is 'This calamity itself has become a symbol of death. The Yadavas should not stay here even a moment longer.'

The suddenness of the present tsunami has caused similar devastation to what seems to have happened to ancient Dwaraka and its inhabitants."

But here are three texts including the Harivamsa, the Matsya Purana and the Bhagavat-gita, which state that it took seven days to vacate Dwaraka before it was submerged by the sea. If we suppose that Dwaraka submerged due to a tsunami, the gradual movement of the sea can't be explained.

According to the Srimad-Bhagavatam, 11th Canto, Krishna sends a message to the people of Dwaraka. He tells them that once he leaves this world, there would be no one on this earth to save Dwaraka. The sea would finish Dwaraka and hence he asks the 56 crore Yaduvamsis to leave Dwaraka.

Cancer - June 22 - July 22 Trudge, walk, amble, stride—you shall be taking on your own milestones, improving a notch or two at every point, on almost all spheres of life, as the month begins. Your enthusiasm shall find its way to the hearts (and minds) of those who matter, helping you earn rewards and praises. Spare a generous thank you for your friendly planet Jupiter, as it aspects your 6th House—the House of day to day functioning—now.

And, just as you go about expressing your gratitude in form of prayers and positive visualisations, pray a little extra so the stars help you defeat mischievous Ketu's negative influence. Romance flowers, as the steady, committed love bonds saunter ahead towards the next logical step. However, be prepared for some unexpected roadblocks and work snags, towards the second fortnight, says Ganesha. If you are about to start a job soon, then you may not exactly be happy with the offered salary. Business-persons dealing in foreign shores shall be in for some luck, though. Focus on forging new trade bonds. Socially, an active time awaits you that may see you hosting a dinner party, probably to celebrate the completion of a redecoration project.

Financially, you will need to exercise care, as expenses look set to hit the roof.

accommodative in all relationships. Do not think of breaking up an alliance or friendship, just because you are feeling irritable. Health remains fine.

towards the month-end, when a hasty decision may put you in a tight spot. Overall, you will be very practical and pragmatic, making your way around the hurdles Saturn may put you on your path. Business-persons will need to hone their skills to adapt to the latest methodologies. Travel for work/ business shall be useful, says Ganesha.

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Leo - July 23 - August 22 Oh, you busy bee— flitting, bouncing and dancing away—as the month begins. Your conviction and determination bring you a good amount of success, leaving you buoyant, even when the strict Saturn decides to be a killjoy, putting obstacles onto your path.

See, there are times when you work, and then, work some more, and there are times, when the results pour in. This is the time for former, and you will be best placed, if you do not sit around waiting for the results to pop up. Now is the time to play smart and carry on with your work or whatever that makes your journey worthwhile. Saturn's aspect on 10th House from your Sign shall ensure that nothing comes easy—you will need to earn it, but when you do, the results shall be sweeter than ever, assures Ganesha. Financially, no short cuts are allowed yet. If you are a business-person, think twice before giving out goods on credit. A money puzzle may put you off-track, towards the month-end—but briefly. Home life will be a breeze, simply because you shall be your generous and loving self. Do keep a tight watch on your pockets. Give away your cash for a good cause, but again don't go overboard. And, stay healthy—do what you can, and guard your health and well being.

Virgo - August 23 - October 22 It's time for some good news from foreign shores and matters related to communications with far flung places. Expect a boost in your returns, if you are a business-person, dealing with clients abroad. Forging new relationships and associations is on the cards, and so is a short trip meant to seize a deal. You may also plan to initiate a renovation project at home. Mercury's influence will make you work over time, though, specifically if you have foreign assignments on your platter. Career professionals, otherwise, may rather have a stable time, as the month begins. Later in the month, though, you may feel a bit confused or lost, given the debilitated Mars' and unsteady Moon transiting in unfavourable placements.

The inconsistent attitude of peers and subordinates will dishearten you. Many of you may even wish to change an existing job, and why not, if you have not been enjoying your work! Just ensure checking all quarters, advises Ganesha. Financially, this will be a tricky time.

Avoid extending credit to new clients or untrustworthy alliances. Don't get lured into quick-buck schemes!

Spend wisely, even when you are awed by something.

Personally, this will be a time to remain open and

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Libra - September 23 - October 22 You are unlikely to be focussed on any one particular thing, as the month begins. On 2nd, 3rd and 4th, your mind (and heart) shall rather be distracted and divided, over too many options. Which one will you choose? Ganesha feels that you will give preference to something that's purely fun and leisurely. Cool, but don't spend exceedingly high. By the first week's end, you may realise that you have ended up ignoring your career way too much, and may get into an introspective mood. About time! Happily, the luck shall favour you, and whatever you set your mind on shall be up for grabs. As the month wanes, the responsibilities in your bucket shall pile on, but you won't be deterred, simply because success will be near in sight and people around you will be supportive. Striking new deals and implementing new and unique methodologies—all are likely. Just ensure that you have measured the pros and cons, before you begin/ execute anything new.

Speculative financial activities will catch your attention towards the latter half of the month, but you are advised to move ahead with extreme caution. On 24th, 25th and 26th of the month, love may give you some heartache.

Blame it on the retrograde Venus, and stay grounded.

Don't let your busyness take away the charm from your most special relationship.

Scorpio - October 23 - November 21 Thinking negatively shall be a no-no, as you step into the rainy month of July. Stay balanced. The mighty Saturn shall help you, by stabilising things, all the while coaxing you to look inwards. Well, reflecting and identifying your shortcomings can never be a bad thing, but don't let this make you gloomy or self-possessed. See what's wrong, resolve to work on it to make it better and move on from there, says Ganesha. On 9th, 10th and 11th you may be extremely busy chasing some errant deadlines and projects. Well, do that, but don't let any of the pressure get you down, especially when the tricky Ketu puts obstacles onto your path. Jupiter's positive influence shall soon brighten up things for you, thankfully. Your confidence shall surge, and your reputation shall scintillate. Fruits of your past labour shall begin to ripen and land in your lap.

Significant benefits from unexpected sources are foreseen. You will easily meet routine expenses. Gains through ancestral property are indicated.

Businesspersons trading overseas shall manage to strike profitable deals. You may also come across several influential persons. The second fortnight shall be favourable for those involved with government or semigovernment institutions. If some long-pending plans are on your mind, this is the right time to put them to implementation stage. Amidst all the good things, though, don't neglect your health, or the combust Mars may catch you unawares. Not a great time for love too.

Sagittarius - November 22 - December 22 Your efforts to keep your family members may not be yielding best results, as the month opens. Try your best to keep everyone happy, but beyond a point, even you shall be helpless. Accept that, and things shall seem way better. On your own, understand that the pleasure of your company cannot be substituted by any luxuries for your loved ones. Take time out, somehow, to spend with your family, even if that implies keeping your career at the back-seat for a few days. If you are married, conflicts over why you fail to devote time and effort in marriage may become a major cause of contention at this time. Take care! Speak to your bosses at work, if need be, but ensure, everything's sorted and your personal life remains balanced. On a happy note, you shall be confident and radiant this month, coursing your way to progress and financial stability. Steer clear of impetuousness, though, especially

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Capricorn - December 23 - January 30 Okay, you are an extremely sincere and responsible person, thanks to your solid Zodiac Sign, but that should not make you feel, as if the burden of the whole world is on your shoulders. Don't take yourself so seriously, tips Ganesha. Manage your crazy mood swings, and see to it that you don't end up harbouring a rather lop-sided perspective. You can't always be right, you see! Check your temperament or you may end up causing irreparable damage to some of your special relationships, including the one with your sweetheart. Domestic matters will demand your attention, and it would be best that you attend to them at the earliest.

As always, you shall be super-busy at your workplace, and would need to do all you can to keep your relations cordial with the higher-ups. Well, work and external factors like tough bosses or uncooperative peers are not always manageable. But, what you can always manage is your own attitude. You may also look to upgrade your personal and professional skills, mid-month. If looking for a better job, hold your horses till the last week July.

Businesspersons can expect significant gains. Some old investments may ripen now, bringing you a reason to cheer. Physical well-being needs careful consideration, specifically as Mars' adverse placement may make you prone to injuries of lower limbs. Take care!

Aquarius - January 21 - February 19 You may face difficulty while making a quick buck, and later on realise that there is no substitute for hard work. Professionals and businesspersons will have to put in extra efforts to attain desired outcome. Do not take shortcuts. Ganesha advises that sometimes it is better to take a back seat, rather than being in the limelight. This is the right time for learning new tools and techniques to work on some ambitious tasks. Mid-month, you may feel tired physically and mentally due to the heavy workload. This may decrease your efficiency, despite your upbeat frame of mind. Take a break, says Ganesha! By month-end, any way, a relative relaxation in your work stress shall help you unwind. Financially, the stars may become tough towards the latter half of the month. Sudden expenses are indicated. Don't worry as a friend will lend a helping hand. But, Ganesha reminds you to repay the borrowed amount at the earliest to maintain the precious bond.

Personal life too may not be hunky-dory during this period. Apologise to restore harmonious relations.

Pisces - February 20 - March 20 Be ready and willing to take up some critical and unique projects at your workplace, around the beginning of this month. Okay, your timid self may not allow you to relax, when something so new and different is on the platter, but give it a try this time. And, the benefits shall be manifold. This will give you an opportunity to establish your credentials. Luck is on your side now, and thus, you shall see yourself easily accomplishing many of your tasks, even the difficult tasks. Make the best use of this favourable period, advises Ganesha. You are a meticulous person, and this inherent quality will be applauded by your seniors as well as other co-workers now. This is also a good time for business-persons to strengthen their position in the market. Financially, though, there may be some ups and downs, but nothing that you won't sail through.

However, do save money for future rainy days. Home affairs shall be demanding in the month's first part, while work matters shall rule the roost in the second half.

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Real Estate News New research on negative gearing and CGT debunks myths, shines a light on supply A NEW report into the impacts of negative gearing and the capital gains discount shows these measures are helping to boost the supply of new homes, put downward pressure on prices and give ordinary Australians a better chance of entering the property market.

Australian housing investment: analysis of negative gearing and CGT discount for residential property by ACIL Allen Consulting was commissioned jointly by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and the Property Council of Australia as part of an evidence-based examination into housing affordability factors.

The research finds that: • the provision of negative gearing in conjunction with the CGT discount promotes investment in rental properties and increases supply of new housing; • around a third of all new dwelling construction is financed by investors every year, debunking the myth that negative gearing does nothing to support housing supply; • two thirds of property investors who benefit from negative gearing earn a taxable income of less than $80,000 a year; • Those earning less than $80,000 a year claim the majority (58 per cent of total value losses in 2012-13); • the 50 per cent discount on capital gains helps to ensure that purely nominal gains are not taxed and in doing so, promotes the incentive for individuals to save and invest; and • removing negative gearing of the CGT discount altogether for property will dampen investment, diminish rental supply and make it more likely that in the short to medium term, rents and property prices

will increase.

The report warns that ‘the immediate removal of negative gearing without allowing to carry forward losses is likely to result in a portion of the average net rental loss (which was, on average, $9,500 in 2012-13 across all taxable income groups) being added to rental prices’.

Property Council of Australia Chief Executive Ken Morrison said the arguments for removing negative gearing and the CGT discount just don’t stack up.

“Negative gearing and CGT are doing all the right things when it comes to improving housing affordability for Australians,” Mr Morrison said.

“They tick all the boxes by increasing supply, giving people an opportunity to get into the housing market and helping ordinary Australians build wealth for their future.

“The reality is that if negative gearing was abolished there would less investment and rents would go up.

“It is time to start focusing on the real barriers to home ownership like runaway stamp duty costs which have increased by as much as 800 per cent in the last two decades.”

REIA CEO Amanda Lynch said the report debunks the most common myths around negative gearing and the CGT discount and shows the bottom line benefits delivered to supply.

“Mum and dad investors are overwhelmingly the ones who benefit most for the ability to negatively gear their property investments,” Ms Lynch said.

“This is middle Australia. 66.5% of taxpayers who earn an annual income of up to $80,000 own 80% of negatively geared properties.

Should I refinance my home loan? construction work, like extending your home or adding a pool, might require you to free up additional cash from your existing home loan. Refinancing can help in this regard. Shifting to a construction loan can actually save you money in the long term, as you only pay interest on the money you need during the building process.

A better interest rate Interest: rates seem to be in the news all the time, so you might want to find a bit of stability and consider changing your mortgage to a fixed rate loan.

This can mean you are less affected by sudden economic shocks or fluctuating rates, which could help your back pocket in the long term. This can reduce the amount you pay each month on interest repayments - but have a talk with your mortgage provider about fees and charges before you make the change. Check for options that have lower or no monthly fees, which can help you gather some impressive savings over time.

In any case, you need to be sure that refinancing your current mortgage will leave you better off. There are few lenders offering refinance rebate which can help cover the refinance cost.

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By Gagan Tandon 0425 158 280 IT can often be difficult to juggle debt in your monthly budget, but refinancing can present an opportunity to roll the multiple debts into your home loan. This can potentially save you hundreds of dollars in interest repayments, as you are combining a number of high interest debts under a lower rate loan umbrella. Whatever your reasons for home loan refinancing, do your research and get advice before you switch. Your individual position can change at the drop of a hat. Whether you change jobs or decide to extend your family, you might find that the mortgage you first chose all those years ago may no longer fit your needs. However, you also need to think carefully before making the shift to another home loan. Here are some common scenarios when home loan refinancing might be a solution for you.

Renovations: Renovating your home is one the most common reasons for refinancing. In fact, a Roy Morgan Research survey released last year showed that more and more Australians are taking a keen interest in home decorating and design - almost 6.8 million households admitted to keeping up with the latest trends in July 2014. If you’re thinking about doing a bit of work on your home, it might make sense to refinance your mortgage to make space for a construction/renovations loan. Significant

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10 space saving ideas for tiny kitchens

By Carly Jacobs realestate.com.au/blog MOST people, at some stage in their lives will inspect a property that is exactly what they’re looking for… with the exception of the dollhouse-sized kitchen.

Everything else about the house is perfect so they tell themselves that they can cope with a kitchen that is little more than a sink in a hallway and by the time they’ve moved in, it’s too late. They’re stuck trying to fit a year’s supply of canned goods into a tiny pantry that’s half filled with the water heater.

Small kitchens are a common problem that seems to be getting worse as apartments and homes are built to take up less and less room.

We’ve come up with a few solutions that will help you save space in a tiny kitchen.

These tips are all damage-free and rent friendly too so there’s little risk of losing your bond.

1. Store knives on a magnetic wall strip Most hardware stores have self-adhesive magnetic strips that are perfect for storing knives.

Make sure you use double sided tape or adhesive strips that can bear weight and affix the strip to a spare wall in your kitchen. This saves draw space and bench space as it eliminates the need for a knife block.

Tip: follow the instructions for your double-sided tape or adhesive strips carefully to make sure it’s going to hold the weight of your knives.

2. Hang pots and pans from the ceiling Kitchen Pots and pans are usually the biggest issue in small kitchens because they’re bulky and difficult to store.

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Most kitchens will allow for a rack to be attached to the ceiling with rope or chain hung from a heavy-duty hook. You can then attach S hooks to the rack to hang your cumbersome pots and pans out of the way so they’re easily accessible and not cluttering up your cupboards.

Tip: make sure you weigh your rack, pots and pans to make sure that they’re not over the weight requirement of your hooks.

3. Attach a peg board to a spare wall Another a fantastic solution for storage of pots and pans is to attach a large sheet of peg board to a wall in your kitchen and hang your pans, pots and ladles flat against the wall on peg board hooks.

You can get peg board cut to almost any size so this solution is very versatile, particularly if you only have a small section

of wall available.

4. Buy small/thin freestanding shelves Most furniture stores sell basic shelving solutions in a variety of widths and heights. Try a CD-sized shelf for a miniature pantry or as a display shelf for delicate cups and china.

5. Get creative with office supplies A magazine holder stuck to the inside of a cupboard makes a handy storage area for cling wrap boxes, you can use pencil tins to store knives and forks and if you attached a large bulldog clip to your kitchen wall, it makes an excellent recipe book holder.

6. Stock up on bathroom storage solutions Shower caddies can be used to store bottles of sauces in cupboards as well as vegetables that don’t require refrigeration.

You can also use curtain rings to hang up tea towels and wash cloths.

7. Utilise the surface of the fridge Anything magnetic will stick to the surface of your fridge so buy some self-adhesive magnetic strips and get creative.

You can stick measuring equipment, timers, small baskets, hooks and serving spoons to your fridge with magnetic strips and it frees up other areas for more important items.

8. Put smaller shelves on your bigger shelves Lots of storage solutions stores sell smaller sets of shelves that you place on bigger shelves. These are fantastic for making the most of out of your pantry space.

If you place a double tier miniature shelf on an existing shelf, you’ve just tripled your storage. That’s three surfaces where you can store bottles and jars where there used to be just one surface with lots of wasted vertical space.

9. Place magnet boards on the inside of cupboards Similar to our magnet strip idea for your knives, another great idea is to place magnet boards inside your cupboards. That way you can stick any metal objects like measuring spoons or spice containers to the inside of the cupboard to save surface space within the cupboard.

10. Invest in an over-the-sink chopping board Lack of bench space is a huge issue in small kitchens and it’s not something that be fixed easily. One of the best solutions is to buy an over-the-sink chopping board.

It turns dead space into counter space and back again for when you need to use the sink.

Make sure you measure your sink and get the correct size as it can be dangerous to cut on an unsteady surface.

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9-13 July...

Indian International Film Festival of Queensland... Refer to page 8-9 for full details

11 July...

Satrangi Peengh with Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann...Live in Brisbane...

The much awaited live concert Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann! At Unidus Community and Conference Centre, 204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong. Gold family package $150 (2 adults, 2 children (under 15) / General $40 / Gold $60 / VIP $100.

For tickets and sponsorship please contact Harry 0430 877 001 / Adwin 0415 557 430 / Mohinder 0433 809 916 / Manpreet 0432 125 789

11-12 July...

SHANTI SAHASRAM – A JET AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION Event aims at providing successful life and enduring prosperity for all 27 birth stars in 12 Zodiac signs... From July 11 4am to Sunday 12 July 1pm. 108 Times (32 hours) Chanting of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama (108 slokas) coupled with Vedic Hymns of Birth stars for your peace and prosperity. Unique event first time in Australia.

Registration online www.jaf.org.au/ss/register.html $16 per person (registration closes 8 July). For more information email jetperth@yahoo.com.au or call 0411 770 256 / 0470 136 320

13 July...

Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesh Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) – Pirathosha Viratham... Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Inc (HASQ) cordially invites you to Selva Vinayakar Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) for Aani Month Festivals and Mandala Abisheka Celebrations For further information please contact our temple Priest on 07 5547 7302 or Ratnam Wimalachandran (President of HASQ) on 07 3279 3696, 0411 594 394. For full timings please visit Temple website 38 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, July, 2015

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15 July...

Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesh Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) – Amavasai Viratham... Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Inc (HASQ) cordially invites you to Selva Vinayakar Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) for Aani Month Festivals and Mandala Abisheka Celebrations For further information please contact our temple Priest on 07 5547 7302 or Ratnam Wimalachandran (President of HASQ) on 07 3279 3696, 0411 594 394. For full timings please visit Temple website www.sriselvavinayakar.org / Facebook / Youtube 4915 – 4923 Mt Lindesay Highway, South Maclean, Qld 4280

19 July...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Guru Purnima...178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au

21 July...

Guided English Conversations... “Guided English Conversations is a community service for people wanting to improve their spoken English. The conversations will be guided through a range of topics relevant to Australian culture, which will include, Australian plants, Housing, Weather, Finance etc.

Trained leaders will lead groups of 3-4 people and refreshments will be provided and the cost is $2 per session.

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25 July...

Eswaralaya Kalaikoodam proudly presents “Narthana Malaa”...For further information please contact Smt. Manga Surendran

on 0433 967 489

4EB Annual Dinner Dance – Christmas in July...6pm at Marymac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, (Cnr Ipswich Rd & Ferndale St), Annerley. Book in anticipation for this popular annual event – Don’t miss out! Entertainment by “Fortunato” and Frank, the drummer from Stanthorpe Food, dance, prizes, laughs and more dancing – get your shoes polished and bring your energy to eat, dance and enjoy all night!!!

For tickets or further information contact 07 3240 8600 or email info@4eb.org.au

26 July...

FREE Public Lecture – Interactions between Indian and Greek Civilisations by Prof. Sarva Daman Singh...4pm to 5pm at Brisbane City Council Library, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly. Level 5 entry, through rear carpark.

30 July...

Sai Baba Aarti Program – Guru Purnima...7.30pm-10pm at Virginia State School, 1678 Sandgate Road, Virginia. Palki celebration – music, dance, aarti and Archana. Prasad and Dinner provided. For more information contact 0405 392 793 or follow on facebook – www.facebook.com/SaiBabaBrisbane

1 August...

8th Annual Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School Concert...You are invited to attend the 8th Annual Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School Concert. Brisbane students of the Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya baj of Benares Gharana performing in honour of their esteemed Guru-ji on the occasion of Guru Purnima. Programme: Bhajan: Rhea Ravi with Nikhil Deo (table) / Tabla Group performances: Students of Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School / Tabla Solo: Shen Flindell (Harmonium Accompaniment: Joseph Abhay Nand) 6pm at Qld Multicultural Centre (BEMAC) 102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point. Tickets $25 (family),

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St John’s Anglican Cathedral FREE morning Concert... Event: FREE morning concert – St John’s Cathedral started FREE lunchtime concerts in 2012 to give music students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. 11 am to 11.50am Venue details: St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000 Performers: Students from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Ticket price: FREE Further information: www.stjohnscathedral.com .au or 3835 2222

15 August...

GOPIO QLD Inc – India Day Fair 2015...11.30am – 8pm at Roma Street Parklands Amphitheatre. Parades, live performances, cultural items, food and stalls.

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23 August...

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30 August TO 6 Sept...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Shree Krishna Janam Astami...178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au Gayatri Mandir – Krishna Janam Astami...

Pooja starts at 6pm / Parvachan by Pt Praveen Shandil 7-8.30pm. Dinner provided daily. Gayatri Mandir, 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Mr Prakash Shandil (President) 0408 876 414 / Mr Jiten Lal (Treasurer) 0409 737 753 / Mr Mukesh Rattan (Vice President) 0419 592

3 September...

St John’s Anglican Cathedral FREE morning Concert... Event: FREE morning concert – St John’s Cathedral started FREE lunchtime concerts in 2012 to give music students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. 11 am to 11.50am Venue details: St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000 Performers: Students from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Ticket price: FREE. Further information: www.stjohnscathedral.com .au or 3835 2222

12 September...

Wynnum Women’s Club proudly presents LOK...6.30pm at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn. First time in Queensland. $15 per person / $10 children 6 to 12. Dinner will be provided.

Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information visit www.wynnumwomensclub.org or call0412 248 056

12 to 13 September...

FASA (Fiji Australia Sports Association) Navtarang Community Cup – Interested teams (0/30’s, 0/40’s & Premiers) should contact via email fasa.sydney@gmail.com

JULY / AUG 15 Please note tournament date may need to be rescheduled if NSW league is not completed then .Also check out FASA’s Facebook profile – Fiji Australia Sports Association for updates

17 September...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Ganesh Chaturthi...178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au

19 September...

Sangeet Mela – Indian Classical Music and Dance Festival...Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.

All-India Mela including both North and South Indian classical music and dance.

Rising star awards for young artists under 25...visit www.sangeetmela.org/awards For sponsorship enquiries or further information email shen@sangeetmela.org Eswaralaya Kalaikoodam annual concert “Evening of Classical Dance”...For further information please contact Smt. Manga Surendran on 0433 967 489

24 September...

Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents Bollywood Gala – Music of India...

Bollywood Gala featuring ‘Giant of the Sitar’ Indian classical music star Ustad Parvez Khan. Conductor Andrew Mogrelia.

Experience the world premiere of a QSO commissioned Sitar Concerto by Shahid Parvez Khan. Hear movements form Ravi Shankar’s Symphony No.1, excerpts from film favourites including A.R. Rahmans Slumdog Millionaire and more. The international success of Bollywood movies has taken Indian culture to the world, and brought the music of its composers from the cinema into the concert hall. A. R. Rahman’s moving music for Slum Dog Millionaire leads the charge, explicitly aim-

HINDU SOCIETY OF QLD INC ABN 62 515 008 806 P O BOX 73, TAIGUM QLD 4018 Website: www.hindusocietyqld.org.au

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1 October...

St John’s Anglican Cathedral FREE morning Concert... Event: FREE morning concert – St John’s Cathedral started FREE lunchtime concerts in 2012 to give music students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. 11 am to 11.50am Venue details: St John’s Anglican Cathedral, 413 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000 Performers: Students from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Ticket price: FREE Further information: www.stjohnscathedral.com .au or 3835 2222

3 to 5 October...

FASA (Fiji Australia Sports Association) presents Fiji community’s sports event of 2015...the International Veterans Soccer Tournament – Teams from Aust, NZ & Fiji.

Divisions – 0/40’s & 0/30s For queries contact FASA via email fasa.sydney@gmail.com Also check out FASA’s Facebook profile – Fiji Australia Sports Association for updates

10 October...

Lalitha Kalaya School of Bharatanatyam – Rasaanubhara...The Essence of Dance...

You are invited to attend the Grand Bharatanatyam Evening presented by Guru Smt. Padmalakshmi Sriram and her disciples. 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Indooroopilly State High School – 11 Ward Street,

Indooroopilly. Tickets: Single $10 / Children (between 5 & 15 years) $5 / Family (two adults, two children) $25.

Dinner will be sold at minimal price after the programme. For sponsorship and ticket pre-booking please contact Sriram 0406 860 078 – www.lalithakalaya.com

14 October to 22 October...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Navraatri (Durga Naomi) celebrations...178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au

31 October...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Annual public DIWALI Celebrations...at Cannon Hill Anglican College, Corner of Junction Street & Krupp Rds, Cannon Hill (or alternative venue) For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au

11 November...

Hindu Society of Qld Inc - Gayatri Mandir Diwali celebrations at Mandir...178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall. For more information contact Prakash Shandil 0408 876 414 or Sunil Maharaj 0488 324 891 or visit www.hindusociety.qld.org.au

21 to 22 November...

FASA (Fiji Australia Sports Association) ESYKOOL sponsored Fiji Cup Tournament – A local veterans soccer tournament for over 30s and over 40s, with kids soccer and netball competition. Please note tournament date may need to be rescheduled. For queries contact FASA via email fasa.sydney@gmail.com Also check out FASA’s Facebook profile – Fiji Australia Sports Association for updates

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GAYATRI MANDIR 178 Lyndhurst Road BOONDALL Qld 4034 Phone: 3865 3164 Fax : 3886 1210

Phone: 0408876414 Phone: 0488324891 Phone: 0409737753

OM SHREE GANESHAYE NAMAH

Notice of Annual General Meeting and Elections of Management Committee Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Hindu Society of Queensland will be held at the Gayatri Mandir, 178 Lyndhurst Street, Boondall, Qld 4034 on Sunday 19th July 2015 at 10.00am. All Members are requested to attend.

Nominations for the 12 positions on the Management committee are called for and must be compliant as stated below: 1. The nominations must be submitted on the approved Hindu Society of Qld nomination forms.

2. The person being Nominated, the Proposer and the Seconder must be a current financial member of the Hindu Society of Qld Inc. as at 5.00pm on Friday 3rd July 2015.

3. When being nominated for any positions on the Committee, the nominees should be aware of the rules and regulations of the Society. Whilst being on the Committee is honorary, it does carry stringent responsibilities.

4. In the event of an election being conducted, all Life Members and only members whose subscriptions are paid for the 2014/2015 financial year prior to elections will be eligible to vote at the AGM. 5. All Nominations should be addressed to The Secretary, Hindu Society of Qld Inc., P O Box 73, Taigum, Qld 4018 and should reach the postal box no later than 3rd July 2015 by close of business (5pm). Please note that Strictly No nominations will be received in person and for your records it is recommended that nominations be sent by registered mail.

6. Failure to comply with above terms and conditions will make nominations invalid.

7. The constitution of the Society as lodged with Office of Fair Trading on 21 May 1992 with subsequent resolutions Lodged after this date shall prevail at all times.

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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 9am11.30am at 84 The Community Place, 84 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin Qld with Pastor Prakash Jacob. Cottage Meeting every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm / Kids Bible Study every Friday 7pm-7.45pm / Intercessory Prayer every Friday 7.45-9pm.

Worship in Hindi, English, Malayalam and other Indian Languages. For more information Phone 07 3315 5597 / 0413 347 562 or email info@apabrisbane.com.au / www.apabrisbane.com.au

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

Yoga in Daily Life – Discount Yoga Classes – every Thursday at 6pm and every Friday at 4.30pm, they are $10 for 1 hour and half, with relaxation, asanas, pranayam and meditation, at Yoga in Daily Life Brisbane Ashram. Also full moon meditation at 7.45pm – 8.30, every Purnima by Donation. Yoga in Daily Life – 46 Doggett Street, Newstead Qld 4006. www.brisbane.yogaindailylife.org.au / brisbane@yogaindailylife.org

Brahma Kumaris Australia – Meditation & Positive Thinking Sessions – Mondays 10.30am to 11.30am: Regular meditation should improve your ability to focus and think clearly. By practising mediations which cultivate our ability to sense and care for our natural energy we are able to live life with greater awareness and confidence.

Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Each session is a different topic. Meditation sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30 pm and Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. During these sessions there will be meditation commentaries, music and periods of silence. You can come and go at any time during these sessions.

Venue: 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Please phone to register – 5575 2126. Email goldcoast@au.brahmakumaris.org or visit www.brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson for more information Nundah Yoga - FREE meditation classes – Nundah Community Centre, 14 Station Street, Nundah.

Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland (OHM Queensland) – Monthly Bhajans held every first Saturday of Malayalam calendar. Activities include Bhajans, Malayalam Class, Library service, religious short educational presentations, vegetarian dinner etc. For further information please contact President Krishnan AK on 0418 727 570 or ohmqueensland@gmail.com 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

Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events please visit www.sriselvavinayakar.org

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.

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Bollywood & Entertainment HarLene set to release Single ‘Saunh Lagge’ set to release worldwide debut single ‘Dil Di Talashi’ AFTER months of planning the release of Preet Siyaan’s single ‘Saunh Lagge’ is set to release soon.

Preet from Chandigarh has had a passion for music / arts from a very young age, he started his career at age 6 in his school annual theatre production. From there he went on to do Bhangra at State level and received a lot of awards including best actor, best bhangra player.

In 2004 he started working with NorthZone Culture Centre, Chandigarh. He also started performing live folk singing with Bhangra teams and worked with big nam personalities in the Punjabi industry. A career as a Bhangra teacher followed in 2007, he also worked with many Schools and Colleges as a folk dance trainer.

Preet moved to Australia in 2009 and was straight into performing, singing live with Punjabi singers all over Australia. Recently he gave his voice to “Dhee Ik Ansuni Awaaz”, he penned and composed while the music was given by Jaskurn Gosal. The project has gone viral on social network sites.

Taking his first step into the Punjabi music industry with the track ‘Saunh Lagge’ which is penned by him and music by famous music director Manpal Singh. The much awaited video is by Ankur Singh Patar, son of famous Punjabi poet Surjit Singh Patar.

Preet believes in folk singing and choose his passion as a profession.

You can keep up to date with release dates by following Preet on facebook www.facebook.com/preetsiyaanofficial the track will also be available on iTunes, CD will be available in Indian outlets in Brisbane.

HARLENE, an Indian-Australian singer, is set to release her Punjabi debut single “Dil Di Talashi” much to the excitement of her fans. The song is expected to be a huge success as HarLene has created her own unique style to the song. She says,” this song is different to what’s currently playing in Punjab, I’m trying to address the gap in the market & fingers crossed the audience will love it.”

HarLene has collaborated with UK music producer Popsy & Mitran De Boot lyricist Navi Kamboz on this track. The video has been directed by Frame Singh in a creative & contemporary way. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears locked for the most romantic track of the year releasing this June with Tseries.

HarLene is a versatile singer who sings a mix of Punjabi, Hindi and English. Born in Melbourne and later moved to Brisbane, Australia, she developed her musical taste and interest at a very young age. Singing has always been HarLene’s biggest passion and she’s been singing ever since she could talk.

HarLene has had extensive vocal training during her schooling years, as she was a part of the school choir where she performed at various shows and competitions.

She loved being on stage at a young age.

HarLene’s musical influences growing up were Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Goshal, Sonu Nigam & Udit Narayan from the Bollywood scene. Artists

Female co-stars congratulate newly-wed Shahid, Mira

THE Hindi film industry is one big family when it comes to celebrating happy moments, and Shahid Kapoor's marriage with Delhi girl Mira Rajput is one such occasion.

Shahid Kapoor's leading ladies including Amrita Rao, Bipasha Basu and Genelia Deshmukh have congratulated the actor on his wedding.

Amrita Rao, Shahid's co-star from his debut film Ishq Vishk and one of his career's biggest hit film Vivah, congratulated the actor and his bride. "Congrats @shahidkapoor on the asli VIVAH. .. Besties to you

and the Mrs for a blissful married life," she tweeted.

Bipasha, who worked with him in 2005 film Shikhar, called the newly weds cute.

"Congratulations @shahidkapoor. You and Mira look very cute. Stay blessed together forever," she wrote on her Twitter page.

Genelia, Shahid's co-star in the 2010 dance-drama film Chance Pe Dance, wished the couple, saying, "@shahidkapoor congratulations Shahid and Mira... Beautiful beginning to a beautiful life together." HT

from the western Pop scene she admired were Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera & Britney Spears.

HarLene has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree from Queensland University of Technology and has worked in the corporate world. But HarLene realised she wanted to pursue her biggest passion Singing as a professional career.

Her journey commenced by beginning to showcase her talent in various venues across Brisbane, performing at numerous gigs for cultural events. She has performed as the opening acts for Adnan Sami, Pankaj Udhas, Govinda and many more artists in Brisbane.

HarLene’s musical ambitions continued to grow as she was chosen for a Reality Show on Star Plus & made the top 20.

HarLene is now focused on making her mark in the Punjabi music industry with an ambition for playback singing. She also aspires to inspire the youth to pursue their dreams, work hard, maintain self-respect & most importantly never give up!

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2015 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne THE Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), the southern hemisphere's greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema, takes places from 14 to 27 August.

With “Equality” as its unifying theme, this year’s festival explores the richness of contemporary Indian cinema across seven programme streams, featuring films spanning Bollywood to art house and documentaries, as well as hosting the second edition of the annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The 14-day festival presents a world-class program overflowing with gala events, master classes with India’s leading film figures, and over 45 films screening across four Melbourne venues.

The festival is delighted to announce a number of India’s biggest stars as special guests for 2014. The stellar list features Anil Kapoor, who over the last 30 years has established himself as one of Bollywood’s pre-eminent actors and made his Hollywood debut as the quiz show host in the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.

Mr Kapoor will attend the festival along with his daughter, the celebrated actress and media personality Sonam Kapoor. Other VIPs include Rajkumar Hirani, director of PK, the highest-grossing Indian film of all time and a highlight of this year’s Hurrah section; screen legend Simi Garewal, aka The Lady in White; Bollywood heartthrob Imran Khan; Shonali Bose, director of Margarita With A Straw; Nagesh Kukunoor and Elahé Hiptoola, director and producer of Dhanak, which scooped The Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury for the best feature length film at the Berlin Film Festival this year; Indian National Award 2015 winning director, Srijit and multiaward winning actress Kangana Ranaut, as well as Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan. On the occasion of the IFFM Awards fashion show, the festival is honoured to also welcome two of India’s leading fashion designers, Anamika Khanna and Gaurav Gupta.

IFFM is proud to once again host the Indian Film Festival

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of Melbourne Awards (IFFM Awards), the first Indian cinema awards of their kind in Australia. A jury panel of Indian and Australian film legends and experts featuring Simi Garewal, Rajeev Masand, Andrew Anastasios, Jill Bilcock, and Nikhil Advani will honour winners in the categories of Best Film, Best Performance, Best Director and Best Independent Film. Together with the recipient of the People’s Choice Award, the winners will be announced at a red carpet gala event on 15 August in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria with a host of Indian stars and industry leaders in attendance. The awards will be accompanied by a glamorous fashion show as iconic Indian designer Anamika Khanna and her Australian counterparts showcase a unique collection presented by Australian models, celebrities, Bollywood stars and guests from various walks of life. Many of the garments will be auctioned off during the evening with all proceeds going to The Royal Children’s Hospital in an exciting new partnership.

IFFM kicks off on 14 August with Umrika, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award at this year’s www.indiantimes.com.au

Sundance Film Festival for illuminating cultural divides through its portrayal of a young Indian boy’s mythologising of America. “We are really delighted to open the festival with a screening of this most cherished film,” said festival director Mitu Bhowmick Lange.

The opening weekend coincides with the Indian Independence Day on August 15 and the festival is thrilled to commemorate this important event through ceremony, dance, fashion and the recognition of excellence in India’s film culture. Daytime celebrations will include the raising of the Indian flag at Federation Square, followed by the Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition judged by a panel of festival guests, leading into the evening celebrations at the National Gallery of Victoria.

With a special focus on this year’s theme of “Equality”, IFFM presents five dynamic programme streams of new and classic films from India and the subcontinent. Festival director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said, “Indian filmmakers – from independent short film makers to our most powerful directors – turn their gaze to issues of freedom and equality in the contemporary world and celebrate the diversity that defines us all.”

The ‘Equality’ theme is explored in a number of critically lauded features and documentaries. Prominent examples include Naanu Avanalla…Avalu (I Am Not He…She), which focuses on a day in the life of a transgender; Unfreedom, a film banned in India for its frank depiction of a lesbian relationship; Tell Me A Story depicting four stories about life in Bombay as a gay man; the award winning documentary Newborns, about women who survived acid attacks; and the runaway hit PK, a film that broke box office records while polarising Indian audiences through its courageous and bold discussions of religion and religiosity.

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Roberto Carlos named Delhi Dynamos manager in ISL IN one of the season's biggest signings, former Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto Carlos was officially appointed as the marquee manager of Delhi Dynamos for the second edition of Indian Super League (ISL) football on Sunday 5 July.

Renowned for his free-kicks, the 42-year-old former Real Madrid 'Galactico' won the Uefa Champions League, La Liga, Copa America and was widely regarded as one of the best left-backs to have played the game.

His watershed moment, though, was winning the Fifa World Cup for Brazil at the Yokohama Stadium in Japan in 2002. Besides the 2002 final, Carlos was a member of the Brazilian World Cup squad that reached the final in France 1998, when they were done in by a Zinedine Zidaneinspired France at the State de France in Paris.

Carlos's managerial experience includes stints with Turkish sides Sivasspor and Akhisar Belediyespor.

The Delhi Dynamos team, coached by Dutchman Harm van Veldhoven, had failed to make the semifinals of the eight-team competition last year. They finished fifth, missing the semifinal spots by just a point.

Carlos was also part of Fenerbahce's squad that reached

the Champions League quarterfinals in the 2007-2008 season.

In 2010 Carlos joined Brazilian giants Corinthians before playing his last season for the big-spending Dagestan side

Anzhi Makhachkla, with whom he also had a brief stint as interim manager.

His heroics saw him finish runner up for the World Player of The Year Award in 1997. His other individual accolades include runner-up in Ballon d'Or (2002), Uefa Defender of The Year (2002, 2003).

In August 2012, Carlos announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. He last managed Turkish topflight club Akhisar following an 18-month spell in charge of local rivals Sivasspor.

Carlos said, "Namaste India. I am coming to you, into the club, which is mine now. I want to win together. Delhi Dynamos, Jai Hind."

Prashant Agarwal, president of Delhi Dynamos, said, "It is a momentous occasion for not just Delhi Dynamos but also the entire Indian Super League fraternity. Roberto's wide array of skills on the field, including his free-kicks, is legendary and loved by football fans across the world.

"Roberto's decision to coach an ISL team also signifies the success of the very first edition of this tournament and the potential it holds to be the football nursery of the world."

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Injured Karn ruled out of Zimbabwe tour

Hockey World League: India eves beat Japan, keep Rio dream alive INDIAN women's hockey team goalkeeper Savita Poonia blocked six goal-bearing chances as India enhanced their chances of Olympic qualification with a 1-0 victory over Japan in the fifth-place playoff in the Hockey World League Semifinals on Saturday 4 July.

The match-winner for India came in the 13th minute from Rani Rampal, who capitalised on a rebound from the Japanese goalkeeper after the initial shot from Vandana Katariya in open play was blocked.

But the star of the day for India was Poonia, who firmly stood between repeated Japanese raids and the Indian goal, often diving to either side to block firm shots. In the last quarter itself, Japan forced five penalty corners and laid a seige on the Indian circle, but could not get a shot past the Indian keeper.

The Indians fell back to defend the lead and Poonia paved the way for the Indian women to play in their first Olympic Games in 36 years. Indian women's lone Olympic appearance was at Moscow in 1980.

Effectively, India's fifth spot here should secure them an Olympic Games ticket when the countdown to allocate spots takes place.

Three spots each are on offer at both the World League Semifinal competitions, here at Antwerp and in the just-concluded event at Valencia.

With five continental event champions being allowed another route, there are likely to be several dual qualifications. In turn, that can open up Olympic spots for nations which do not make the top four of the two World League Semifinals. Germany, Great Britain and China have secured the three Olympic berths from the World League 46 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, July, 2015

Semifinals in Valencia.

Three teams here at Antwerp will secure their Rio de Janeiro tickets, but South Korea have already earned an Olympic slot by winning the Asian Games gold medal.

An African champion could be the only one not to have featured among the top four teams at these two World League Semifinals, opening up more places, even if Olympic hosts Brazil are given a leeway to make the grade. Both in the men and women's events, Brazil have been allowed a leeway of making the Olympics if they can achieve the fifth place in the Pan American Games.

In the women's event, Brazil are only a reserve team in case there are any withdrawals from the Pan American Games that start in Canada mid July.

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NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has been ruled out of the upcoming Zimbabwe tour due to a finger injury.

The 27-year-old, who has represented the national side in a Test and two ODIs, has fractured his left middle finger, according to a BCCI media release.

"The BCCI medical team confirms that leg-spinner Karn Sharma has been ruled out of India's tour of Zimbabwe, starting on 7 July 2015, due to injury. Karn has fractured his left middle finger. There will be no replacement for him for the Zimbabwe tour," the release said.

The Meerut-born player, who came into prominence after his exploits for his IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad, was selected in the 15-member Indian squad to be led by Ajinkya Rahane.

A second-string Indian side is slated to play

three ODIs and two T20s against the African nation starting July 10. The ODIs are scheduled for July 10, 12 and 14 while the T20 games are on July 17 and 19, all in Harare.

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Gurpreet Singh qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics MHOW: Another promising shooter from Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), Mhow, 28-year-old Subedar Gurpreet Singh brought laurels for the country on Sunday 5 Julyby qualifying for 2016 Rio Olympics.

He is the second shooter from AMU and fifth shooter from the country to have secured the Rio Olympics quota berth.

He secured a place in the 2016 Olympics by scoring 154.6 points in the finals of 10meter air pistol event in International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup presently underway at Munich,

Germany.

AMU commanding officer Col Lalit Sharma told TOI that it was a proud moment for the AMU and the nation.

Gurpreet finished fourth in the 10-meter pistol finals on Sunday at Munich but his score fetched him Olympic berth. Earlier in the qualifying round, he scored 579 out of 600 points to enter the finals.

Prior to Gurpreet, Naib Subedar Jitu Rai (also from AMU-Mhow), Gagan Narang, Apurvi Chandela and Abhinav Bindra have qualified for Rio Olympics.

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Indian women go down to New Zealand in third ODI INDIAN women were handed a second consecutive loss by New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday 3 July as the hosts now trail 2-1 in the five-match ODI series.

The Indian batting faltered after the home team won the toss at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, managing 182 for nine in 50 overs with Veda Krishnamurthy (61) being the top-scorer.

The Kiwis cantered to their target in in 45.4 overs.

The 125-run stand between openers Suzie Bates (59) and Rachel Priest (64) pretty much sealed the match for the visi-

tors, who have bounced back in the series after losing the opening match. Sophie Devine starred with the ball, taking three wickets for 40 runs. www.indiantimes.com.au

New Zealand need to win one of the two remaining games to register their first series victory in India. With the win, the White Ferns have move up to

fifth position in the ICC Women's Championship while India remain at the bottom of the table.

The top-four sides from the Championship will qualify automatically for the 2017 World Cup, while the bottomfour sides will play in the World Cup Qualifier.

Brief scores India Women 182/9 in 50 overs (Veda Krishnamurthy 61; Sophie Devine 3-40).

New Zealand Women 186/4 in 45.4 overs (Rachel Priest 64, Suzie Bates 59; Jhulan Goswami 1-28).

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