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Over 400 members of our Queensland Indian community to Parliament House for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP’s annual Diwali reception. BRISBANE, The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Olympics, held the annual Indian Community reception on Thursday, 27th October, at the Speakers Green, Parliamentary Annexe. The reception was very well attended, and many community organizations were represented well. This year, the introduction of

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Happy Diwali!, Tonight we welcomed over 400 members of our Queensland Indian community to Parliament House for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP’s annual Diwali reception. It was wonderful to catch up with so many lovely friends and our vibrant Indian diaspora during this particular time of year Indian New Year. CONTD. ON PG 12

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From the Publisher Welcome to our November Edition! It’s incredible how fast this year has gone. Last month was full of functions and events, far too many to mention in my publisher’s note. However, there are a few that I’d like to talk about. First of all, the Shreya Ghoshal show, after a long time, Brisbane got to see such a high-quality concert. The sound, lighting, and background score were terrific, and the 38-year-old mother performed like a rockstar. Very talented musicians ably assisted her. Overall are an enjoyable experience for everyone to attend. Brisbane Indian Time and Australian Indian Radio were proud to be Media Partners with the event. Secondly, I want to talk about the Incredible Indian Exhibition. This exhibition was put together in a concise notice by Brisbane Indian Time and the Australian Indian Radio team. We’re fortunate to have very talented and artistic team members. Madhu Khanna is a renowned artist and the host of a popular radio show, “Batein Madhu Ke Saath,” on Australian Indian Radio. Our in-house team, including RJ Madhu Khanna, RJ Savi, RJ Tapas Mandal, and Dilraj Kaur Dhillon, assisted by Associate Curator Shabnam Abdul. We were pleased with the number of attendees at the opening night and have received favorable reviews.

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This exhibition is composite in nature, displaying art by Madhu Khanna and artifacts; we have dedicated a section to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation; music is an integral part of our culture that too! has been displayed; you see it told a Dari which has been passed down three generations – other handicrafts and artworks. This has been a humble attempt to present Incredible India – in the given time and space, in the artistic display; less is more, we could have quickly filled up the gallery, but that would have cluttered the display. It is virtually impossible to cover all states and aspects of the vast and diversified country that Incredible India is; this is just a drop in the ocean. Congratulations to Bharatiya Samaj on the successful launch of their Brisbane Chapter and the inaugural Diwali Function. Abhishek Sharma has done a fantastic job of reaching out to community leaders and many organizations within a brief timeframe. I wish the organization all the very best. Congratulations to GOPIO Myanmar, who also launch its chapter on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Wishing Ravindra Jain and his team all the very best for the chapter. We were again honored to support the Indian students with their Annual Function, and this year, the function was themed “A Night in Jaipur.” The event, run by students, was of very high calibre

and a lesson to many organizations on Event Management. We also welcomed about 600 new citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony in Brisbane City Hall. The Citizenship Ceremony is such an uplifting event to attend. The feeling of pride and honor as everyone takes the oath and the pledge is very visible. The Premier’s Reception for the Indian Community in Queensland was very well attended, and many community organizations were represented well. This year, the introduction of Chairs and some outdoor settings made the Speakers Green bit crowded. The format remained the same few speeches, some performances, and a long-awaited photo session with the Premier. It was beautiful to see the premier and multicultural minister dressed in saris. The other show I’d like to talk about is Abhijeet Bhattacharya; Desi Rocks Entertainment is breaking all records in the number of shows presented. Abhijeet’s show was another excellent concert built on popular 90s songs, which resonated well with the audience. And now, I will touch on many Diwali Functions that took place during this period. Firstly, FICQ Diwali, the signature event at King George Square, which is more prominent every year, now includes a citizenship ceremony. Another signature event is the Tamil Association of Queensland’s Diwali, held in Indooroopilly State High this year. GOPIO Gold Coast had their event in Broadwater Parklands, Southport, finishing with the grand finale fireworks. These are just a few that I’ve mentioned; that have been many more Diwali events around Brisbane. Banyo Diwali is also gaining popularity, with a record number of attendees this year which is very good to see as in the last few years, due to covid and rain, the event was somewhat subdued. Reg Neil and his committee worked tirelessly to deliver this event. I agreed to be the auctioneer for the Fiji Day celebration held at the Marque at Victoria Park. It was an enjoyable task as the bidders were competitive in nature. The funds raised were going towards medical equipment in Fiji. It was good to see a packed house at this charity event. Next month will be our Christmas issue. Please get in touch with our marketing team to secure your sports before others take them up. We were honored to attend the wedding of Devisha and Neel Patel together with 700 other guests. I wish the couple all the very best in their wedded life. In accordance with its by-laws, Queensland Multicultural Counsel held its annual general meeting at Radio 4EB; Ms. Janeth Deen has been re-appointed as President to stay for another term. I want to thank Kannada Sangha Queensland for inviting me as a guest of honour at the annual function. The function was well organized, and the two international artists were very talented and interacted well with the audience. I was humbled to receive the shawl of honour and the respected (headgear). Lastly, I would like to talk about “Ek Rageen Shaam,” another delightful musical evening in a relaxed environment. Tarun Raniga, as an organizer, did an excellent job, and all artists, including him, performed well. Jimmy Nathu from Wellington, New Zealand, was a crowd-pleaser as a stand-up comedian and singer. Until Next Month, Happy reading —Umesh Chandra OAM Publisher

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Pastor Suresh Dass Joseph josephdass@optusnet.com.au Dear reader, we are excited to bring you the word of God. Almost everyone complains. Some complaints are genuine and reasonable. When someone gets injured, then a complaint is lodged. People complain when there is no electricity, water, etc. But some people form a habit of complaining just about anything. They complain on social media. During the day, they complain that the sun is too bright; during the night, it is too dark, the food is no

good, the neighbours are unfriendly, and the boss is always wrong. Complaining becomes a problem when it brings discomfort and discontent to us. When it leads to division and strife, causing discouragement to others. In the scriptures, we read, "Do all things without complaining or arguments." That means complaining is not something we are born with. Complaining is contagious. One way we can develop this bad habit is by the type of people we spend most of our time with. We will all have the opportunity to work, live, and meet people who complain about their workplace, boss, problems, neighbours, pets, etc. if you are not careful, then you too can fall into the trap and become like them. The challenge is, "are you growing up with complaining (unhappy, discontent) people, or are you growing up with happy people."

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Just because you work, go to the gym, and live next door to someone who constantly complains doesn't mean you have to grow to be like them. Having some boundaries, disciplines, and controls on how much time you will spend with them is good. In the bible (Numbers 14 – Old Testament), we read about some of the complaints from the children of Israel. As Moses led them out of slavery in Egypt to their promised land, they continually complained about Moses, his brother Aaron, God, and others. They were such big complainers that their complaining attitude is mentioned in the New Testament of the bible. Moses sent twelve leaders to bring back reports about the land God had given to them. Joshua and Caleb brought back a good report and spoke faith into the people that they should go at once and settle in the land of promise. But the rest of the ten

leaders disputed their reports and complained about them as wrong and unachievable. Soon, all of Israel's children were complaining about their leaders, Moses, Aaron, and even God.

Here are three lessons we can learn from Moses and his people. 1When you complain, you remain. As we read in these passages, all the leaders and people who complained never made it to the promised land. They all died in the wilderness. Complaining robs you of the energy and fuel you have for each day. It would help if you used this energy wisely. That means you have to set boundaries that you don't want to grow with people who have a habit of complaining. Remaining silent doesn't mean you are weak; you have the power to speak out and complain; instead, you can keep it under control. You are

keeping the fuel in your tank running for the whole day. 2Complaining doesn't solve a problem; it attracts them. The more you complain about things, the more problems you will have. A survey found that chronic complaining leads to anger and depression. In the scriptures, we read, "I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed..." Complaining makes you a victim and not a victor. It moves you away from the solution. The good news is that you can be free from this complaining spirit. Instead of looking for things to complain about, you can look for something to be thankful for. Your spouse may have some weaknesses, but they also have many strengths. You could complain about the boss at work or the coworkers, but you are grateful that you have a job. The more you are thankful for things, the better things you will

attract in life. 3When you complain, you forgo the grace that will get you through situations. One of the reasons we complain is because of the adversity we face. In the scriptures, we read that God's grace is available for any case you could meet in life. My encouragement to you is to stay under grace. Yes, you could complain about people and circumstances, but when you choose to hold your peace with an attitude of appreciation and thankfulness, then you allow yourself to remain under grace. To stay under grace is your position of being free from worry, fear, and anxiety. You will build a robust immune system to keep yourself strong and healthy. God bless you. Ps Joseph Suresh Dass josephdass@optusnet.com.au

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A good planet, a good life, Isha Foundation We are living in a time when we have to think of protecting the things that have always nurtured us. This is the first time in the history of humanity that we have to talk about protecting the planet. Never before did anyone have such an insane idea that they had to protect the planet. The planet always took care of us. Preserving and nurturing this planet is not different from aspiring for a good life for ourselves, because there is no good life without a good planet. Right now, we are looking at ecological concerns as some kind of an obligation that we have to fulfill. It is not an obligation, it is our life. The very breath that we inhale and exhale is just that. Unless people feel this and have an experience of this, I don't believe they are going to truly act in any big way. If people don’t take care of the land, they will ruin the whole country. Whatever our economic concerns are – we need to do many things – we must always keep ecological concerns as an important part of our economic development. Otherwise, we will pay a very big price for it. This is something policy-makers, industry and the public should constantly be aware of and strive for. Raising the consciousness of the whole

Preserving and nurturing this planet is not different from aspiring for a good life for ourselves, because there is no good life without a good planet. Right now, we are looking at ecological concerns as some kind of an obligation that we have to fulfill. It is not an obligation, it is our life. The very breath that we inhale and exhale is just that.

world may be a long-term project, but if the leadership – people in positions of responsibility and power – experience and truly feel this within themselves, a huge change can be brought about in everything that we do. If the consciousness of a few key people on the planet – the way they think, feel and experience life – can

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don't have to fix the Earth. If we reduce the meddling to whatever extent we can, without making ourselves suffer, if we just lessen the damage that we are doing, the rest will happen by itself. Spiritual process without concern for life around you is not a spiritual process because anyone who looks into himself,

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a generation do not become a disaster in every sense. In our lives, if we do not do what we cannot do, there is no problem. But if we do not do what we can do, we are a disaster. Ranked amongst the fifty most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, visionary and bestselling author. Sadhguru has been conferred the "Padma Vibhushan", India’s highest annual civilian award, by the Government of India in 2017, for exceptional and distinguished service.

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Incredible India Exhibition opens at Sunnybank Multicultural Gallery SUNNYBANK Incredible India Exhibition at Sunnybank Multicultural Gallery has been put together By Brisbane Indian Times and the Australian Indian Radio team. The featured artist is Madhu Khanna. Madhu was born in New Delhi, India, and immigrated to Australia in 2001 with her husband and sons. She is a Master’s in Special Education from Griffith University and teaches children with special needs in school through Education Queensland. This allows her to integrate art as play therapy for her students. She belongs to a family of artists; her father was a renowned T.V and Radio artist in All India Radio (India). Madhu is an oral artist and has learned by observation. Madhu likes to dabble with traditional art forms in rural areas of north India, like ‘Warli Art’ made with rice paste, ‘Rangoli Art’ made with sand, and ‘Batik Art’ made with wax. She has been doing art workshops at Logan Art Gallery and Logan Libraries. She is a member of the Logan Artist Association and Logan West Community Art Share Alliance Inc. Her first Rangoli art demonstration was for ‘Logan Youth Music Exchange’(LYME)2014 and in ‘Animating Spaces Logan: Arts in the Park, 6th Sept 2015 as one of the lead artists of ‘Drawn Together. She had the “Rangoli” sand art exhibition at Logan art gallery on 9th December 2016. Madhu writes poetry in her native language ‘Hindi’ and articles as well, which got published in South Asian Times, Melbourne. Madhu’s talk show on Australian Indian Radio titled “Our Conversation with Madhu” “Baatein Madhu Kay Saath” in Hindi. Madhu had a recent textile exhibition named

“FUSION” EAST met WEST from 31st August 2017 till 6th September 2017 at Able Art Gallery, 27 coral street, Loganlea, and ran sand art workshops at Logan Libraries in October and December 2017. Madhu is the creative director of “Different Strokes from Logon.” She was part of the “From the Sea of Life” exhibition and made a Logo on 22nd September 2018. Demonstration of Rangoli – The “WOW” Women of the World festival logo was made on 6th April 2018. She was selected to provide suitable design/ artwork for (Springwood Carpet Project) on 7th March 2019 and the Beenleigh town square shade project 2021. Life is full of colors. Madhu is creative and innovative as well. Art gives her happiness. It’s an expression of her feelings. The contributing team is as follows; Madhu Khanna – featured artist; Umesh Chandra, OAM central coordinator; Usha Chandra - BIT / AIR and Globenet Director, Shabnam Abdul, assisted by Sam - Associate Curator; Savita DeshpandeContributor and AIR RJ – host of Music Junction, Tapas Mandal – Contributor – Presenter for Bengali Radio show on AIR and Dilraj Kaur Dhillon – Manager Brisbane Indian Times. The display included: HANDMADE DARI (RUG) A dari (dhurrie, durrie, durry or dhurrie) is an Indian and Pakistani term for a handwoven rug or a thin flat carpet, an item of home furnishing. Artist: Late Mrs. Mohinder Kaur made this dari for her daughter Rajwant Kaur who gifted it to her daughter Dilraj Kaur Dhillon. TRADITIONAL PHULKARI ‘Phul’ means flower, and ‘Kari’ means work. It

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is thread embroidery and involves bright colors like red, orange, yellow, green, golden, etc. Although Phulkari means floral work, the designs include flowers, cover motifs, and geometrical shapes. BATIK ART Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth. This technique originated from the island of Java, Indonesia. The exact origin of batik is unknown, but it is widely shared in Java (Indonesia) and India. It is believed that when the art of batik was first practiced in Java, it only belonged to royal families and wealthy people. The Europeans were the first to learn this art. Batik Art in Bengal was revived less than a hundred years ago when Rabindranath Tagore traveled to Java (Indonesia) in 1927 and was fascinated with this exquisite dyeing technique. He brought back several pieces of the fabric, hoping to revive this traditional technique in India. In India, the roots of Batik can be traced to the 1st century AD. Traditionally, the Khatri community of Gujarat was the only set of artisans for this art. Where is batik done in India? India is known for its rich tradition of Batik paintings, and exquisite works of Batik art continue to be procured from different regions of India. Batik artists make use of dyes as color. This is an integral part of the batik artwork. In India, Batik printing is done in several regions - Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Batik printing can be done anywhere, but each area and territory has its specialty in designs and colors. Pagadi (Respected

Headgear) is a rich part of Indian heritage and has been worn for centuries. These were initially manually tied, although ready-made ones are available now. Each region has its own pagdi specific to the state’s culture and has a different look. Pages are associated with nobility, respect, and honour. Pagdis are tied differently and of varying colour combinations in other parts of the country or state. PUNERI PAGADI (TILAK PAGADI) The Puneri Pagadi (headgear) is a distinctive style of turban, considered a symbol of pride and honour in the city of Pune.

WARLI ART OF MAHARASHTRA Warli Art is a beautiful folk art of Maharashtra, traditionally created by tribal women. Tribal people express themselves in vivid styles through paintings they execute on the walls of their houses made of rice paste. This was the only means of transmitting folklore to a populace unfamiliar with the written word. RANGOLI Rangoli is an art form in the Indian subcontinent. Patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop using powdered limestone, red ochre, dry rice flour, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower

petals, and colored rocks. Apart from the above, the display included a dedicated window to Mahatma Gandhi, a window for Traditional Indian costumes, a music corner, and a bronze utensil display. The opening night was attended by many community leaders and politicians, including three Councillors. Councillor Steven Huang, Councillor Kim Marx, and Councillor Sandy Landers were in attendance. The exhibition sponsors are Brisbane City Council, Sunnybank Plaza exhibition “Experience Sunnybank,” World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc, and Dream Style, Decorators.

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GOPIO Gold Coast Diwali Festival 2022

An event to celebrate Diwali was organised by GOPIO Gold Coast on the 8th of Oct 2022. Thanks to the generous contributions from numerous sponsors, the City of Gold Coast the program held at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport was free to all. Thanks also to all the special guests who graced the occasion and all the participants who made it a huge success. The eclectic collection of performances at the event represented the unity of the celebrations. There were various dance numbers and vocal performances by

both children and adults representing different cultural groups. The renditions ranged from the classical Bharatnatyam to folk music and dance. How can one celebrate Diwali without having gorgeous food? The diversity of both ancient and modern India was reflected in the variety of food stalls that served mouth-watering dishes. The pinnacle of the event was the fireworks which are an integral part of Diwali celebrations. Please check out our future events on our website www.gopiogoldcoast.org.au.

GOPIO MYANMAR INAUGURATED

MYANMAR GOPIO International Inaugurated its Myanmar Chapter on 5th November 2022. The Chief for the Inauguration was his excellency Mr. Vinay Kumar and Mrs. Iona Sinha. The Gala event was held at The India Center in Yangon, Myanmar, and was attended by many dignitaries. The occasion also marked Diwali celebrations. The Chapter will be headed by Mr. Ravindra Jain.

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Navratri and Deepawali - Gayatri Mandir, Boondall By Dharmesh Prasad Jai Mata di Navratri Utsav was celebrated at Gayatri mandir from 27th September to 4th October. Navaratri means nine nights in Sanskrit, Nava means nine, and Ratri means nights. Navratri is an annual and trendy Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga. Usually, it is celebrated over nine nights (and ten days). It is celebrated for various reasons and is celebrated differently in different states in India. There are spiritual, natural, and mythological reasons why we celebrate Navratri. Universally, most mystical religions see God as a purush/male form; Hinduism is the only religion that gives prominence to and recognizes a feminine form of energy called Durga, which embodies nature itself, known as Shakti. To De-mystify Durga, we need to understand the meaning of Durga the word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort or a place that is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgati nashi," which translates into "the one who eliminates suffering." Thus, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga protects her devotees from the world’s evils while removing their miseries.

There are various myths attached to the celebration of Navratri. We all know the Puranic Katha, how Durga killed rakshasas Mahishasura. The mighty Demon -Mahishasura, with the blessings of Lord Shiva, became immortal, and no weapon could kill him. He then started killing innocent people on Earth. Goddess Durga was created to destroy this evil demon. Lord, Vishnu, Shiva, and all the other Devas combined powers created the Goddess Durga. There was an intense war between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura for nine days, and on the tenth day, the Goddess beheaded the Demon. The nine days of Navratri symbolize the battle between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura. Mahish is the

deep collective conscious mind that records all the paap and Punya of an individual, and Asur is the demon, the demonic tendencies that dwell in us. Therefore, Mahishasura is well and truly alive in us today. Devotees worship Durga with complete devotion so that Goddess Durga can remove miseries from their lives and fill them with happiness, joy, and prosperity. Durga has eight arms, a symbol of energy coming from eight different directions/quadrants, protecting her devotees in all orders. Similarly, Durga carries eight different weapons given by Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and all the other Devas combined powers created by the Goddess Durga. All

eight weapons symbolize that an aspirant must use these weapons to fight enemies, depending on the circumstances. For example, selfishness must be destroyed by detachment, jealousy by desirelessness, prejudice by self-knowledge, and ego by good discrimination. On 15th October Hindu Society of Queensland celebrated Deepawali celebrations at the mandir grounds in Boondall; it was a day of fun and frivolity, especially for the kids. We had kids’ games like coloring and a dance competition, and finally, we had Dhawan and Deepawali pooja with a beautiful vegetarian dinner and Diwali sweets. An update on the Hindu Society Project: we are

happy to report that we are making good progress; we have commissioned two Sub-committees, the Building and Construction Sub-Committee and the Donations and Fundraising Sub-committee. We are honored to have some prominent people in our community who have come forward to lend a helping hand to make this project a reality. Building and Construction Sub-Committee met last month and are working on a draft scope of work for the Tender of an Architect; this would take 2-3 weeks to finalize. The donation and Fundraising Sub-Committee has also met and is working on various streams of Donation and Fundraising. Two events will be scheduled happen in the next three months. That the Management of the Hindu Society of Qld will hold a Special General Meeting by early 2023 will serve as an opportunity to formally present a detailed plan to the members and public at large and their feedback on the Bracken Ridge Project. Secondly, we are holding a ticketed fundraiser on 3rd December 2022 from 6 pm at Narangba Community Hall; all proceeds will go to Bracken Ridge Project, so please come along and support the project. Please visit our website

www.hindusocietyqld.org. au; our email address is gayatrimandirqld@gmail. com. We have feedback and a contact us page; feel free to provide us. Feedback, and we will be happy to oblige. Upcoming Events 22ndth November – Trayodashi programs begin at 6.00 pm with pooja followed by Prasad and Mahaprasad 26th November – Sundarkand - program starts at 6.30 pm with a recital followed by Prasad and Mahaprasad 3rd December – Mega Fundraiser Bollywood beginning at 6 pm For Tickets, please get in touch with Treasurer Rajneel Raj on mobile at 0420 314 465 Sundarkand and Trayodashi are held monthly at the mandir; please visit our website and Facebook page for details and sponsorship. Regular updates will be sent to all devotees via Facebook and text messages. Stay Connected with the Hindu Society of Queensland W: www.hindusocietyqld. org.au F: Hindu Society of Qld’s Gayatri Mandir and email us at gayatrimandirqld@gmail. com Phone: (07) 3865 3164 Address: 178 Lyndhurst Rd, Boondall QLD

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A FAMILY NITE Saturday 3 December 6pm Narangba Community Hall (227-229 Mackie Rd NARANGBA) AUTHENTIC VEGETARIAN MEAL

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Tickets: $25 per person Children under 12 FREE Contact: President Jai Ram (0418786919)

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Banyo Diwali 2022 - A Great Success

BANYO The Annual Banyo Community Diwali 2022 event held in the Banyo Memorial park on the afternoon of the 15th of October was a great success. Residents, visitors, friends, and family of the Indian migrant community came together under clear skies to celebrate Diwali. Organizers are delighted that the attendance gets bigger every year, with over 800 people this year. The Brisbane City Council proudly supports and recognizes the event as

a Community Cultural festival. After years of battling COVID and a hailstorm at last year’s event, Banyo Diwali 2022 featured over 20 presentations from local cultural performance groups. Stalls from local community groups, craft businesses, and government services also filled the park. The event continues to be an accessible and inclusive community activity where locals and people from around town and the world can all unite.

Premier of Queensland’s Indian Community Reception

CONTD. FROM PG 1 The message of Diwali that light overcomes evil, is a message for us all.” The speeches for the night included Minister Leanne Linnard also acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, who touched on the important role played by the Indian Community in Queensland. Mrs. Archana Singh, the honorary counsel for India in Queensland, thanked the Premier and her Government for the annual reception in honour of the Queensland Indian Community. Dr. Maha

Sinnathamby AM, the patron of FICQ and GOPIO, showed his appreciation for the Premier and his message to the Indian Community was that there are many opportunities for us in Queensland, and we have to rise to the occasion. He used the example of Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister of England. Anoop Nannuru, President of FICQ, spoke on activities of FICQ and invited everyone to the upcoming Diwali at King George Square. The pre-reception music was classical flute and tabla recital. And the post-reception performance was a delightful Bollywood dance. The bar service was suspended during

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the weather was just right after the slight rain before the event.

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Pakistan - Project Build new houses for flood victims Each house will contain 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom and feature rooftop solar panels and a water tank. Cost per house: $3,500AUD x 15 homes You can donate now: BSB: 633 000

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The Islamic Council of Queensland in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Archerfield have combined their fund raising capacity to ensure those less fortunate peoples who are suffering from natural disaster and conflict can be assisted in a real and realistic way - by the provision of practical aid to make their lives more bearable. Call: (07) 3192 5188

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Auction Market Preview

CoreLogic is expecting to see a homes taken to auction this week compared to last week. This week's slight increase in combined capital city auction activity this week with scheduled auction activity is -41.0% lower than the same week last year 1,941 homes currently scheduled for auction. This is up 1.0% from when 3,292 homes were taken to last week when 1,921 auctions auction. Melbourne is set to be the were held across the combined busiest auction market this capitals. Melbourne is the only week with 784 homes scheduled capital city set to see an increase in auction volumes over the week, for auction, up 30.2% from the previous week when the start of while auction activity Adelaideweek’s Summary ofin last results the Melbourne Cup carnival saw is expected to hold steady. All 602 auctions held. While increasing other capital cities will see fewer

week-on-week, this week’s auction activity is -43.9% lower than the same week last year when 1,398 auctions were held across the city. There are 743 auctions scheduled in Sydney this week, down -1.1% from the previous week when 751 auctions were held, and -40.0% lower than this time last year when 1,239 homes were taken to auction across the city. Across the smaller capitals,

Sub-region auction statistics (Final) –w/e 30 October 2022

Clearance Total

CoreLogic

rate

auction results auctions

auctions

Cleared

Uncleared auctions

Sydney sub-regions Central Coast

52.9%

Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury

66.7%

Blacktown

60.0%

City and Inner South

65.3%

Eastern Suburbs

59.7%

Inner South West

55.9%

Inner West

61.3%

North Sydney and Hornsby

59.7%

115

114

Northern Beaches

66.1%

Outer South West

n.a.

Outer West and Blue Mountains

33.3%

Parramatta

55.1%

Ryde

68.0%

South West

69.8%

Sutherland

58.1%

Inner

52.3%

Inner East

67.4%

Inner South

62.5%

North East

69.2%

North West

66.0%

Outer East

73.5%

South East

53.3%

West

48.1%

Mornington Peninsula

66.7%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

61.8%

Illawarra

61.3%

Gold Coast

42.9%

Sunshine Coast

30.4%

Geelong

42.1%

Melbourne sub-regions

Regional SA4

Note: A minimum sample size of 10 results is required to report a clearance rate

Adelaide is set to see the busiest auction week, with 155 homes scheduled for auction this week, in line with last week, although -32.3% lower than this time last year (229). There are 130 auctions currently scheduled in Brisbane this week, down -41.2% week-onweek (221) and -50.6% lower than this time last year (263) while Canberra is set to host 112 auctions, down -30.9% from last week (162) and -17.6% lower than the same week last year (136). Across Perth, there are currently 17 homes scheduled for auction, down from 29 over the previous week and 22 this time last year. There are no auctions scheduled in Tasmania this week.

Summary of last week’s results There were 1,921 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities last week, down from 2,169 over the previous week and 3,546

this time last year. The final clearance rate slipped to 58.8% last week after holding above 59.0% for eight consecutive weeks. The previous week’s clearance rate was 1.9 percentage points higher at 60.7%, while this time last year, 76.8% of auctions were successful. Melbourne saw 602 homes taken to auction last week, down -48.2% from the previous week (1,163) with the lower volumes largely attributed to the start of the Melbourne Cup Carnival last weekend. Melbourne’s final clearance rate came in at 60.9% last week, down -1.1 percentage points from the previous week (62.0%). Over the same week last year, 1,752 homes were taken to auction across the city and a final clearance rate of 75.2% was reported. Across Sydney, 751 homes were taken to auction last week, up 18.8% from the 632 auctions held the previous week, although -34.8% lower

than this time last year (1,151). Sydney reported a clearance rate of 61.0% last week, up 60 basis points from the previous week when 60.4% of auctions were successful. This time last year, 76.6% of auctions across Sydney reported a successful result. Across the smaller capitals, Brisbane was the busiest auction market last week, recording a 50.3% week-onweek rise in auction activity, with 221 homes taken to auction, followed by Canberra (up 92.9%) with 162 auctions and Adelaide (up 19.2%) with 155 auctions. Adelaide recorded the highest clearance rate amongst the smaller capitals, with 69.1% of auctions returning a successful result, while Canberra and Brisbane recorded a clearance rate of 56.2% and 42.3%, respectively. In Perth, 29 auctions were held last week with 41.4% recording a successful result, while the one auction held in Tasmania was successful.

At 69.7%, Sydney records it strongest preliminary clearance rate since mid-April

CoreLogic, on average, collects 99% of auction results each week. Clearance rates are calculated across properties that have been taken to auction over the past week.

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By Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic Auction activity fell -2.0% across the combined capitals this week, with 1,883 capital city homes taken to auction. The previous week saw 1,921 homes go under the hammer, while this time last year, auction activity was significantly stronger, with 3,292 homes auctioned across the capitals. With 63.7% of the 1,468 results collected so far returning a successful result, the combined capitals recorded the strongest preliminary clearance rate since late May (63.7%). This week's

CoreLogic Auction Market Preview

preliminary clearance rate is 3.8 percentage points above last week's preliminary rate of 59.8% (revised to 58.8% at final figures), but approximately ten percentage points below the rate recorded this time last year when 73.0% of auctions were successful. Sydney hosted 701 auctions this week, down -6.7% from last week, when 751 homes were auctioned. With 580 results collected so far, Sydney recorded its highest preliminary clearance rate since midApril (70.6%), with 69.7% of auctions returning a successful result. This week's

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result is 7.3 percentage points above last week's preliminary clearance rate of 62.3%, which was revised to 61.0% at final numbers. The rise in Sydney's preliminary clearance rate saw the withdrawal rate (15.5%) fall to the lowest rate since midApril (15.5%) and saw the portion of properties passed in at auction (14.8%) fall to its lowest rate since midFebruary (14.2%). This time last year, 74.1% of the 1,239 auctions held across Sydney reported a successful result. Melbourne hosted the busiest auction week, with 764 homes taken to auction across the city this week. The

start of the Melbourne Cup carnival saw just 602 homes auctioned last week, while 1,398 homes went under the hammer this time last year. With 627 auction results collected so far, Melbourne's preliminary clearance rate rose 1.2 percentage points to 61.9%. The previous week recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 60.7%, later revised to 60.9% at final numbers, while 67.7% of auctions held this time last year were successful. Across the smaller capitals, Brisbane (-40.7%), Canberra (-29.6%), and Perth (-41.4%) saw weekly auction numbers fall this week,

while Adelaide recorded a slight rise in auction activity (+0.6%). Adelaide hosted the busiest week amongst the smaller capitals, with 156 homes auctioned, followed by Brisbane (131) and Canberra (114). Adelaide recorded the lowest preliminary clearance rate since early August (65.6%), with 66.3% of auctions reporting a successful result, while Canberra's and Brisbane's preliminary clearance rates came in at 60.9% and 43.0%, respectively. In Perth, results for ten auctions have been collected so far, half have returned a successful result. No auctions were held in

Tasmania this week. Note for editors: The above results are preliminary, with ‘final’ auction clearance rates published each Thursday. CoreLogic, on average, collects 99% of auction results each week. Clearance rates are calculated across properties that have been taken to auction over the past week. Full details, listing updates and top sales of the week can be found in the attached Property Market Indicator Summary. For more information or to arrange an interview please contact media@ corelogic.com.au.

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Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland Samaj Havan Yajna Satsang at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre

For further information on Havan Satsang program at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre 198 Learoyd Road Willawong QLD 4110 please contact Vice President Mrs.Sushila Pathik 33146059 ओ३म ्

VEGETARIAN AWARENESS

October is the annual kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month and during the month people inform others about the benefits of vegetarianism and help create a better world because vegetarian diet has proven health benefits, save animals’ lives and help to preserve the earth. It is a time to promote the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. It brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. During Vegetarian awareness month is an ideal time to explore the different types of vegetarian diets, their benefits and how these meals can be incorporated into our regular meal schedule. The key is ensuring that we adhere to a well-planned diet that incorporates a variety of fruit, vegetables, grains,

legumes, dried beans and peas, nuts and seeds, dairy products etc that will provide a variety of valuable nutrients our body needs. A properly planned vegetarian diet is healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provides health benefits in the prevention of certain diseases. A vegetarian diet is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Lifestyles that are high in fruits, veggies, and other plant-based foods provide some of the most essential nutrients we need. If you, do it right, it easily satisfies all of your nutritional needs. Vegetarianism offers health benefits and is ecologically sustainable. Many people also adopt this diet for broader lifestyle or religious reasons. Or often, people choose this path because they’re concerned about the treatment of animals and don’t want to financially support

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animal-killing industries. जैसा खावे अन्न, वैसा होवे मन- आपका खानपान जैसा होगा आपके मन में भी वैसा ही प्रभाव होगा। शाकाहारी सात्विक भोजनआज शाकाहार के गुणों व माँसाहार के अवगण तथा ु ों वास्तविकताओं से अवगत होना प्रत्येक मानव के लिये आवश्यक हो गया है । क्योंकि यह निश्चित है जब तक व्यक्ति को पर ू ्ण ज्ञान नहीं मिलेगा व्यक्ति अपना स्वभाव या विचार नहीं बदल सकता है । जब भी हमारे भारतीय शादियों और अन्य धार्मिक कार्यों होते हैं तो हमेशा शाकाहारी भोजन होता है I शाकाहारी दीर्घायु शांत प्रकृति तथा सौम्य स्वभाव के होते हैं। क्योंकि यह निश्चित है कि जैसा खाओ अन्न और वैसा होवे मन, जैसा पीओ पानी वैसी बोले वाणी। आज की सबसे बड़ी आवश्यकता बन गई है कि शाकाहार का घर— घर तक पहुंचाने के लिये सभी संकल्प लें। नैतिक, स्वास्थ्य, पर्यावरण, धार्मिक, सांस्कृतिक, सौंदर्य, आर्थिक, या अन्य कारणों से शाकाहार को अपनाया जा सकता है I इसलिए हमें चाहिए कि.शाकाहारी सात्विक खाना और

मेहनत ईमानदारी की कमाई से कमाया हुआ धन खाना घर में लाएँ; सात्विक शाकाहारी खाना बनाते समय तथा खाते समय परमात्मा का धन्यवाद करते हुए, परमात्मा को याद करते हुए ही खाना खाएँ ताँकि हमारे विचार शु ्द्ध हों और एक स्वस्थ समाज का निर्माण हो। There are VED mantras, which describe what foods are good for us to eat and what foods we should not eat. The mantras describe hundreds of food items including various grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, dairy products ,seeds, tubers, other root vegetables, herbs and medicinal plants and instruct us how to properly utilize them. The message of these VED mantras was later expanded and organized as a separate scripture and named Ayurved which is that branch of knowledge which promotes long life and good health as well as deals with curing disease.

ईश्वर सब जगह है ईश्वर एक है , वह सब जगह रहता है । ऐसा वेदों में बताया है , और प्रायः सभी लोग शाब्दिक रूप से ऐसा मानते भी हैं। परन्तु हृदय से इस बात को बहुत कम लोग ही स्वीकार कर पाते हैं, कि ईश्वर एक है , और वह सब जगह रहता है । वेदों के प्रमाण से, इस बात को यदि हृदय से स्वीकार कर लिया जाए, कि ईश्वर हमारे ऊपर नीचे आगे पीछे दाएं बाएं, हमारे अंदर बाहर सब जगह रहता है , तो हमें इससे बहुत अधिक लाभ प्राप्त हो सकते हैं. ऐसा मानने से ईश्वर से हमें मार्गदर्शन आशीर्वाद सरु क्षा सुख ज्ञान बल आनन्द उत्साह निर्भयता सेवा परोपकार दान दया इत्यादि अनेक गुणों की प्राप्ति होती है । यदि आप इन सब गुणों की प्राप्ति ईश्वर से करना चाहते हों, तो उसे इस प्रकार से सर्वव्यापक सर्वशक्तिमान न्यायकारी दयालु आनन्दस्वरूप आदि गुणों वाला स्वीकार करें , और उससे ऊपर बताए अनेक गुणों की प्राप्ति करके, उनको अपने जीवन में धारण करें । ऐसा करने से आपका यह जीवन भी सफल हो जाएगा और अगले जन्मों में भी उसका लाभ मिलेगा।

इतना ही नहीं, आपके वर्तमान जीवन में सध ु ार आने के साथसाथ, आपके परिवार समाज और राष्ट्र पर भी उसका प्रभाव पड़ेगा। आपके उत्तम जीवन को दे खकर अन्य लोग भी अपना-अपना जीवन सुधारने का प्रयत्न करें गे, जिससे सबका सख ु बढ़े गा। अतः ईश्वर को हृदय से सर्वव्यापक रूप में स्वीकार करें । अपना और सबका कल्याण करें स्वामी विवेकानंद परिव्राजक जी ओ३म ्

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AN OPEN LETTER TO FIJI INDIAN VOTERS IN FIJI ABOUT SITIVENI RABUKA

Thakur Ranjit Singh, FIJI PUNDIT As Fiji is headed for elections, I wished to address Fiji Indian voters, and warn them not to be sold easily and cheaply, and see closely where Fiji is being led by two dictators masquerading as democratic leaders. The opposition and Fiji First troll seem to be imprisoned in their vindictiveness and muck-raking of 1987. And many Fiji Indians seem to have swallowed the bait of hatred and vindictiveness preached by Fiji First. That was 35 years ago, and I am not sure whether many ills of Rabuka being revealed after so long are even true. You need to accept the fact that villains in the community try to take advantage of any instability, and the blame comes to the leader who had little control on the rogue elements of the community. It is time Fiji Indians need to change their views of Sitiveni Rabuka. People do mature and change after passage of time and learn from their mistakes. Rabuka now is a changed man, he has apologised, he has grown up in age, he has matured, he realised his mistakes, he has reformed and learnt from his mistakes. And he has redeemed his sins of 1987 long ago. He is the only coup leader in the world to have given the powers back to his Chiefs and the people. (Compare that to Bainimarama since 2006). He had a vision of

multiracialism and over 20 years ago, friended up with Jai Ram Reddy, but was rejected. Fiji Indians are now paying the price of that folly. Please do not repeat this mistake in 2022. He also gave us 1997 Constitution which gave Fiji its first Fiji Indian Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, who, unfortunately was unable to safeguard democracy. And some people wish to be live in the self-imposed vindictiveness and hatred and feeling miserable in doing so. I don’t blame them as Fiji Indians are known as vindictive and nonforgiving people, who do not even pardon their own kith and kin, and have court cases on land and properties that do not even belong to them (Native/ crown land). They have so many infightings within their families around Fiji today, and pending court cases, enriching the lawyers. We as a race have miserably failed to learn the culture of forgiveness and compassion from our Itaukei neighbours. There are many who wish to move ahead. As stated above, a grave mistake of Fiji Indians is that even after 140 years, we have failed to copy and adopt the Itaukei culture of forgiveness and compassion. Rescuing Indians in the wrecked Syria ship in 1884 to date, we Fiji Indians are thankful for the milk of human kindness from the Itaukei. Every community have their villains, but even they reform. We need to learn to forgive and reciprocate the good culture that Itaukei have and we Fiji Indians need to emulate that. This is an opportunity for us to redeem our mistake of rejecting Rabuka/Reddy team of 1999, and now support Rabuka/Biman team of 2022 to rid Fiji of the two men dictatorship, masquerading as a democracy. Therefore, I urge all Fiji Indians to forget what Rabuka

Sitiveni Rabuka who is the only hope of Fiji to rescue it from the rabbit hole it has been dragged down by two men team of dictators masquerading as democracy. did in 1987 but remember all the good things the Itaukei have done for Fiji Indians over the last 143 years. We need to appreciate the Itaukei are still so much better people than our own who deceive and stab you in the back. I repeat, we are a community fighting their own brothers and sisters and enriching the lawyers. Please Fiji Indians, come out of your culture of being very non-forgiving, uncompassionate and materialistic money-lovers. Please cultivate better human values as espoused by your respective religions. I urge you to support the PAP and NFP partnership to promote new Fiji and a new leaf in multiracialism and the culture of working with our Itaukei brothers and sisters who have done so much for Fiji Indians and we have worked successfully for the past 100 years. It is time for us to reciprocate that and learn their culture of caring and sharing. Unfortunately, Fijian history hasn’t resonated with many acts of Itaukei compassion and sacrifice, including rescue in Syria tragedy. But we have witnessed that both the

Itaukei and Fiji Indians stand by for each other in times of need and disaster. Indeed, there is enormous reservoir of love, affection and goodwill between the two races that needs to be revealed, promoted, exposed, enhanced and cherished. Indeed, it is a time for a change, and Fiji Indians will have nobody else to blame if we find ourselves stuck in the same rabbit hole for the next four years again. Please decide intelligently, and pragmatically -and vote for a change and for a better multiracial Fiji under Rabuka and Biman. May God save what is left of Fiji, and allow the new leadership to recoup, retrieve and reclaim sensibility, compassion, transparency, rule of law, democratic conventions and respectability as a nation which we have lost many years ago. FIJI NEEDS RULE OF LAW, COMING FROM A POPULAR LEADER AND NOT BE RULED BY THUGGERY, INTIMIDATION AND FEAR. Please work together to bring back DEMOCRACY, RESPECTIBILITY, HUMANITY, HUMILITY AND FAIRNESS to

Jai Ram Redry and Sitiveni Rabuka shook hands to bring multiracialism to Fiji in 1999 but were rejected, and the whole country has been suffering since then. Please do not repeat that mistake , and embrace multiracialism and team of Peoples Alliance and National Federation Party. (NFP)

Sitiveni Rabuka and Professor Biman Prasad -once again Rabuka and NFP have combined to bring multiracialism into Fiji. Please do not repeat the mistakes of 1999 and embrace this unity in the coming elections. Fiji and its government and governance -AGAIN. I plead to Fiji Indians to shed their culture of nonforgiveness and embrace a change for Fiji - for the future of our next and even unborn generations. Our own people have caused us greater misery. However, should you wish not to forgive and forge ahead with us, you have a right to

burn in that flame of malice and hate, while the best part of Fiji will move ahead without you. [Thakur Ranjit Singh is a journalist and media commentator and regular contributor to Brisbane Indian Times, based in Auckland. The views here are that of the author and not of the publication. E-: thakurjifj@gmail.com.]

Jesus said “Arise and Shine…”

Photo Credit: Beersheva Vision, 2017 Reenactment

Jesus said “Arise and Shine…”

Key Scripture: John 3:16 NKJV:

So David went to Ball Perazim and David defeated them there; and he said, “The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a break-through of water” 2 Samuel 5:20 A Lesson from history making date: October 31st 1917 October 31st 1917, remains in the history books as “the last great cavalry, and the finest in history” as 800 heroic men and their valiant horses created an unforgettable legend. They achieved a near impossible military victory in the first world war. The charge of the 4th Australian Light Horse at Beer-sheba created an inspiring victory and an unforgettable history. We can learn a powerful lesson from this true story; and create our own history as we

trust in God. It does not matter what kind battle we face on this earth, our victory comes from the Lord our Creator. We could be facing a battle against bad health, broken relationships, failed business or corrupt political systems. We need to pray and seek God’s promises and protection. The Bible teach-es us that King David has won battles as a King of Israel. He understood and always

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acknowledged that the Lord was helping him defeat his enemies. A strong faith in a living God was David’s character. This is the key to winning every battle in our life. Like King David, I want to

encourage you to trust in the God whose name is Almighty, All sufficient, All powerful. He responds to prayer and fellow-ship. We must first establish a personal relationship with our Creator God. This is possible

when we confess our sins, rebellion and evil deed before Je-sus Christ. He is able to wash our filthy heart and mind and renew us with a pure heart and mind. This process is called as ‘Born Again’. This symbolises death to our old sinful nature and birth to new mindset. Just like deleting a corrupt virus that was destroying your computer; then uploading a fail proof soft-ware into your heart. God is a Living Light; He is not product of philosophy or an idea of human imagination or traditional practices. What is one of the best definition of Light? Light is a Person, and a Living and Loving Person. That Person is completely defined and perfectly expressed through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Today, take time to ask yourself a simple

and a humble ques-tion; “I am truly travelling in the way of Living Light ?”. And find your an-swer in the words of Jesus Himself; Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World”. Therefore, we invite you to pray this with a sincere heart; “Dear Father God, today I thank you for your word that has touched my heart. I repent of my wrongs and I confess with my mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’ and I believe in my heart that Jesus died for my sins, God raised Jesus from the dead for my Mukti (Salvation). Now help me to know Jesus more and more so that I can grow in the knowledge of your grace and mercy. Teach me your ways so that I can be person who will learn to honour you and learn to love each other. Amen.

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Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Bal (Balwantrao) Gangadhar Tilak was a national leader of the Indian independence movement. He was one of the initial proponents of Swarajya, home rule. He was also a scholar, writer, mathematician and philosopher. The reverence he received from his followers earned him the title of Lokmanya, the “respected by people”. Mahatma Gandhi compared him with the ocean, which could not be easily launched forth. Early life - Tilak was born in an educated middle class family on 23 July 1856 in Ratnagiri, Maharastra. His father Gangadhar Ramchandra Tilak had profound respect for knowledge and education. He was initially a teacher in Ratnagiri and then became a deputy education inspector at Thane and Pune. Tilak’s mother was Parvatibai. Tilak was admitted to school in 1861. He moved to Pune with his father and completed his matriculation examination in 1872. Tilak was married to Tapi in 1872. After marriage she was renamed Satyabhama. The same year his father passed away. His mother had died earlier when he was only ten years old. After the death of his father, his uncle and aunt looked after him like their own son. Tilak joined the Deccan College in Pune for higher studies in 1873. He graduated with honours in 1876 and then studied law. He obtained his law degree in 1879. He was a brilliant student with a special aptitude for languages, Sanskrit poetry and mathematics. Tilak noticed an appalling ignorance among the local populace and its disturbing effects on them. He realised that the lack of education was the major reason for their pathetic condition. He discussed the issue with his friends and decided to start a school. Others influential people supported the idea and together they formed a team. They started the New English School at Pune in 1880. It was a revolutionary step as until that time only government institutions and Christian missionaries had provided education. Tilak started two newspapers, “Maratha” in English and “Keshari” in Marathi to financially support the school. The newspapers published articles on contemporary issues, in addition to news. Once they published an article, which was critical to the manager of the state of Kolhapur. He sued the papers for defamation. Tilak was sentenced to simple imprisonment for four months. Encouraged by the school’s success, the team formed the Deccan Education Society in 1884 and started the Fergusson

College. More committed men joined the faculty. Tilak mostly taught Mathematics and Sanskrit in this college. He left the college over disagreements with his partners and subsequently started law classes to equip young persons for law examinations. Through his papers and other works, Tilak remained active on issues of public interest. He took a conservative attitude towards the Age of Consent Bill, which became an Act in 1891. It raised the age of consent from ten to twelve years for all girls. He considered that this change should come from within the Hindu society and its autonomy should not be disturbed by government regulations. Having profound knowledge of Sanskrit and mathematics, he researched certain astronomical references in the Veds and established their age of origin. He proved that hymns of the Rigved were composed before 4000BC. He contributed papers to the International Congress of Orientals held in London in 1892. His work was published as ‘The Orion or Researches into the antiquity of the Veds’. It earned him the admiration of renowned scholars of Europe and America. As a lawyer, Tilak successfully defended in court a case related to his friend Rao Saheb Bapat, an officer in the state of Baroda. Bapat was wrongly accused by his enemies. Tilak’s cross examination of witnesses and mastery of arguments for the defence demonstrated his high level of legal acumen. The incident brought him to the forefront of the legal fraternity. Politics - In 1894, Tilak revived the public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of lord Ganesh. The following year, he also introduced Shivaji Jayanti, Shivaji’s birthday celebration. He used these celebrations as a means to unite the fragmented Hindu communities. Tilak became associated with the Indian National Congress and was elected the secretary of the Deccan Standing Committee of the Congress. He was twice elected to the Bombay Legislative Council and was a fellow of the Bombay University. He was the Municipal Councillor of Pune. Tilak was elected secertary of the Congress in Pune session in 1895. He remained associated with the Congress until its split in Surat in 1907. Famine & plague - There was a severe famine in 1896. Tilak was deeply moved by the widespread suffering and hunger in the province. Food prices were beyond the means of common people. Tilak appealed to grain merchants for help and soon cheap grain shops

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sprung up in Pune. He went on to work in other towns and cities to help the starving populations. Government action to support famine stricken people was scarce. The suffering masses were ignorant of supports available through the government. He published the Famine Relief Code in Marathi to make people aware of supports available through government agencies and urged them to demand relief. Soon after the famine, the bubonic plague spread in the province. Tilak helped form the Hindu Plague Hospital, which was open to all communities. He was also responsible for setting a relief committee of citizens. He advised the people to cooperate with the government in maintaining sanitation and appealed to the government to ensure that people’s sensibilities were not offended. The government adopted very harsh measures and caused terror and panic in the public. Soldiers entered houses and offended religious sentiments. People preferred death by plague to home inspections by the soldiers. The special plague officer of Pune, Walter Rand was responsible for implementing strict measures. People became angry at authorities for their cruelties. Rand and another officer named Ayerest were shot on 22 June 1897. Ayerest died on the spot and Rand died of wounds on 3rd July. Government officials were afraid of Tilak’s growing influence and his papers. They coveted to stop him. They alleged that an article published in Keshari had inspired the assassination of officers. Police arrested Tilak and charged him under press law and the British Judge sentenced him to 18 months’ rigorous imprisonment. After release from prison in 1898, Tilak attended the Congress session in Chennai. He continued his research work on Vedic

antiquities and published his book ‘The Arctic Home of the Veds’ in 1903. Bengal Partition - In 1905, the viceroy partitioned Bengal into two, despite strong opposition from local leaders. They regarded the partition as an attempt to suppress nationalism in Bengal. The partition of Bengal awakened the political consciousness in the country, which led to the start of the Swadeshi movement and boycott of British goods. The Swadeshi movement started in Bengal. It included buying products produced in the country and boycotting foreign goods. Some senior congress leaders, who were grouped as moderate, believed that the protests against partition of Bengal should be restricted to that province only. Tilak had a national approach to the issue and supported the idea of spreading the campaign nationwide. He himself founded a Swadeshi cooperative store and urged national mill owners to supply clothes at cheap rates. He represented more vigorous members of the party, which became known as the radicals. Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal were other major supporters of Tilak’s views. In 1907, Congress session was held in Surat, where the differences between members led to division of the party. It saddened Tilak, who firmly believed that unity was paramount for any success in their struggle for improvement in the country. Tilak continued writing on various national issues in his papers. He organised picketing of foreign liquor shops and trained people as national volunteers. Violent actions were committed following brutal government response to the Swadeshi movement. On 30 April 1908, a bomb at Muzaffarpur killed two British women. The district magistrate of Dhaka was shot at. An

attempt was made on the life of the lieutenant governor of Bengal. These events resulted in arrests, searches, prosecutions and persecutions by the government. The government blamed newspapers for inciting violence through their publications. Tilak wrote against committing violent actions, stressing that they would not lead to useful outcomes. However, he was arrested on 24 June 1908. The Government charged him on sedition, misinterpreting some of his published articles as evidence. A jury majority of seven to two found Tilak guilty and the judge sentence him to six years’ transportation. The news of his sentence spread like wildfire and people conducted demonstrations through cities and towns. The military was called out to suppress the protest by firing, which resulted in death and injury of protesters. All political parties held protests against his sentence throughout the country. Prison in Mandalay Tilak was transported to a jail in Mandalay, Myanmar. He was incarcerated in a 20 feet x 20 feet room. He was a diabetes patient and his health deteriorated, but he survived. A prisoner was allotted to him to cook his meals. He was allowed to write a letter once a month. Subsequently he was allowed access to some books. His friends and well-wishers visited him as much as they could. He found solace in the Bhagavad Gita and wrote ‘Gita Rahasya’ in prison. He gave a new interpretation of the Gita. According to him, Gita advocates the performance of action in this world, even after achieving the highest union with the supreme deity by Gyan, knowledge and Bhakti, devotion. This action must be done to keep the world moving in the right path of evolution. On 7 June 1912, Tilak’s wife Satyabhama passed

away. He received the message of her death in jail. In a letter to his nephew, he wrote: “It is a massive blow to me. I am quite used to facing difficult situations, but this one has shaken me up completely.” On 8 June 1914, Tilak was taken out of the prison in Mandalay and brought to Chennai by boat. From there, en route to Pune, he was transferred to Hadaspar station, and then driven to his home by security agents. The government forbade people from visiting him, but people rarely followed the restriction. Police was stationed at his house to record the names and details of visitors. Senior congress leaders were appalled by the level of his surveillance and wrote to the government to remove it. When World War I broke out, the government removed the police surveillance. Tilak started participating in public events. He focussed on the Gita Rahasya, which was published in 1915. Tilak felt that the time was ripe to demand home rule. He launched the Home Rule League in April 1916. The Home Rule League demanded self rule, as granted to Canada and Australia within the British Commonwealth. During the Lucknow session of the Congress, different sections of the party joined together. Tilak was given a warm welcome. He worked hard for Hindu-Muslim unity. In a public speech in Pune, Tilak made his famous declaration; “Swarajya is my birth right and I shall have it.” His motto served as an inspiration for future freedom fighters. Public revered him for his services and addressed him as Tilak Maharaj and Lokmanya. After his release from prison, Tilak came across a book in which a British writer called him the ‘father of Indian unrest’. Tilak left for England on 14 July 1918 to file a libel suit against the writer and meet politically important and influential people in Britain. While Tilak was in England, the government of India passed the Rowlatt Act, and Jallianwalla Bagh massacre took place. Tilak attended protest meetings, which were arranged in England and delivered effective speeches. He returned to India in November 1919. His 64th birthday was celebrated on 24 July 1920 in Pune. Afterwards, he travelled to Mumbai, where Mahatma Gandhi met him. On the issue of noncooperation, Tilak approved of his program and pledged his wholehearted support. On 26 July, Tilak fell ill and on 1st August, Tilak breathed his last. Mahatma Gandhi was amongst those who shouldered his bier. —Awadhesh Sharma, www.hinduguru.com.au

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Diwali – The most awaited event by lakhs of poor and tribals to get bunch of gifts from Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Ashrams

The content of this article is about the philanthropic activities of H.H. Sant Shri Asharam ji Bapu. Swami Vivekananda addressed the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in September 1893. Hundred years after him, Pujya Bapu Ji addressed the same Parliament in September 1993 and the whole parliament reverberated with the chanting of Hari Om. Both of these world-renowned spiritual leaders addressed the audience for much longer period than the given time and the audience were absorbed in listening to them. To save the youth who are being ruined due to the lustful festivals like valentine’s day, in 2007 Pujya Bapu ji-initiated celebrations of Matri-Pitri Pujan Diwas (Parents worship day) on 14th February. Pujya Bapu ji felt that, due to the blind imitation of Western culture there has been a steep rise in the incidences of alcoholism, suicide, and other immoral activities, especially among the youth during the last week of December. To rescue the youth from this debauchery and denigration, Pujya Bapu ji came up with the idea of worshipping a sacred Tulsi plant (holy basil). So, with a view to awaken the cultural pride of the India and to save the countrymen from mental slavery, in 2014, he initiated celebration of Tulsi poojan on 25th December. Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu ji is a self-realized Brahmgyani saint, the benefactor of humankind, who has illumined the whole world with the spiritual esoteric knowledge of the scriptures making it lucid and interesting. A Selfreposed saint who has satiated not only India but the whole world with his ambrosial utterances. A great saint established in Brahman who has placed before the world the lofty ideal of selfless service along with that of satsang for the first time. Like the Sun is the only source of light on the earth, ‘Brahma-nishtha’ great men, saints are the primary source of divine inspiration, goodwill and altruistic activities in the society. Flowers bloom at one place but their fragrance spreads all over, so also the whole world is

redolent with the fragrance of pious virtues of saints. Pujya Bapu ji says, “Celebrate your Diwali but never forget the poor who need food”. Special bhandaras (food distribution events) are organized by all the ashrams. This is an annual recurring mega event of the ashrams and the preparations for Diwali distribution start weeks earlier. The poor and tribals impatiently wait for this event. Thereafter, clothes, utensils, food grains, oil, soap, amla choorna packets, Chyavanprash, sweetmeats, footwear and other daily necessities are distributed. Cash assistance too is provided. And at last, they are served with the nectar of devotion. As the devotees are engrossed in Kirtana (devotional chanting), the pace of chanting is upped and the loved one’s of the Lord are led into the laughter exercise to give them a taste of bliss. This extraordinary technique replaces the humdrum of their lives with cheerfulness. Then they listen to Pujyashree’s satsang on how to lead a healthy, happy and contented life. To listen 24X7 live divine Satsang of Pujya Bapu Ji, please search “Mangalmay live” on google, visit http://www.ashram.org/live or search “THE SBM STUDIO” on you Tube. By the Divine Inspiration of Bapu ji, the weekly sessions of Bal Sanskar and yoga are held in Brisbane. To know more about His Divine Holiness Bapu Ji, please watch this video. https://bit. ly/2uZvJuN Shri Yoga Vedanta Seva Samiti Australia & New Zealand Inc. will be distributing free Tulsi plants on Tulsi pujan diwas and free school bags to kids on Matri Pitri Poojan Diwas in all cities of Australia & New Zealand. To get a free copy of monthly spiritual magazine RishiPrasad in your mailbox in Australia or to get free online subscription of Rishi -Prasad, please contact by email at bskamd@gmail.com or by WhatsApp/phone to Ashok Attri and Anu Attri at +61 426 834 434 & +61 405 277 802. Please read more about our Vedic culture in the next issue of The Brisbane Indian Times.

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Dr Sunanda Shivpuri & Dr Vidhya Gupta were featured in the November Episode of Aap Ki Sehat on Australian Indian Radio BRISBANE Dr Sunanda Shivpuri & Dr Vidhya Gupta were featured in the September episode of Aap Ki Sehat, meaning Your HEALTH Program, initiated by IMA, QLD, Australia. This is the Public Health message Program from IMA Queensland, streamed by Australian Indian Radio. Dr Sunanda Shivpuri is an Australian-based health professional. Sunanda is trained as a GP (General Practitioner) and practices in Jimboomba. She previously lived and worked in New Zealand and was born in India. She is married with 2 grown boys. Interests include reading and music. Dr Sunanda holds an FRACGP and is Vocationally Registered. She was honoured with an award for achieving the Highest Result in Queensland for the Practice Eligible Pathway for her Fellowship. Sunanda is interested in all facets of General Practice and has a loyal following. Dr Vidhya Gupta is a private Obstetrician, Gynecologist & Infertility specialist at the Sunnybank Private Hospital.

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Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FRANZCOG). During her training in Australia, Dr Gupta has worked in regional and tertiary hospitals in Queensland, including Nambour, Caboolture, Gold Coast, Redlands and the Mater Mothers’. She has practiced as a staff specialist in obstetrics and gynecology for Queensland Health at Logan Hospital since April 2014.

Dr Gupta expertise is widely varied having worked in different hospitals in Australia. She has received her fellowship from the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologist of Australia and New Zealand. She has wide experience, having worked in different hospitals in Australia, and is a trained Fellow of the Royal

Awards and achievements: • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FRANZCOG). • Holds a specialist registration with the Queensland Medical Board through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Aap Ki Sehat features on the Facebook live channel of Australian Indian Radio on the first Saturday of every month and an audioonly version on Australian Indian Radio on the first Sunday of every month at 10:00 AM.

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Who, What, Where, When...

Robert Mukombozi Community Development office QPASTT

Christine Castley of Multicultural Australia

Community and faith leaders at Mental Health and wellbeing forum

Guests at the Taiwanese National Flag Day ceremony

Councilors Charles Strunck, Steven Huang, Kim Marx, and James Martin MP join the Taiwanese community. at their National Flag Day

Members of Queensland Coalition Working Group at Consultative meeting with Hon Mark Ryan MP and Attorney General Shannon Fentiman MP

QPS Indian Community Reference Group meeting held at Garden City Library

Tony Gleeson welcomed everyone at Cr Vicki Howard’s Function celebrating ten years of service to the Central Ward and Brisbane community.

Usha Chandra, Former Senator Santo Santoro, and Senator Paul Scarr joined guests at Vicki Howard’s Function.

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Who, What, Where, When...

Umesh and Usha Chandra, Dr. and Mrs. Tuicolo with Senator Paul Scarr

Dr. Vijay Kapadia and his family at the Fiji Day Celebration

Dignitaries cut the cake at the Fiji Day Celebration.

Full-house Fiji Day Celebration at the Marquee in Victoria Park

Dr. Maha Sinnathamby AM addressing attendees at the leader’s lunch in Brookfield Golf Club, Springfield

Ron Baker Real Estate delegates at the Leaders Lunch

Invited Guests to the Pre-Ceremony drinks in the Gold Mirror Room of Brisbane City Hall

Brisbane Girls Choir and The Navy Band perform at the Citizenship Ceremony in Brisbane City Hall.

Devisha and Neel married on Saturday, 5th November, at the Croatian Community Hall.

Guests at Devisha and Neel’s wedding

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THE GREAT SAINT OF JEELAAN THE LEADER OF THE AWLIYAA AL-GHAUTH AL-A'ZAM AS-SAYYID ABDUL QADIR AL-JEELANI (RA) By : ML.M.Nawaaz Ashrafi Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jelani was a noted Hanbali preacher, Sufi sheikh and the eponymous founder of the Qadiri Sufi order (silsila). He was born in 1st Ramadan AH 470 (about AD 1077) in the Persian province of Gilan (Iran) south of the Caspian sea. His contribution and renown in the sciences of Sufism and Sharia was so immense that he became known as the spiritual pole of his time, al-Gauth al Azam (the “Supreme Helper” ). His writings were similar to those of al-Ghazali in that they dealt with both the fundamentals of Islam and the mystical experience of Sufism. Parents and Early Life Abdul Qadir Jilani was a Sufi master and Syed (descendant of the Prophet Muhammad saw) from both his father and mother. His father Abu Saleh Jangidost, was an illustrious and Godfearing man. Once while engrossed in meditation by the bank of a river he saw an apple floating down the river. He picked it up and ate it. It struck to him that he ate the apple without paying for it so he set out in search of the owner, on the bank of the river and at last reached the owner of the apple orchard “Abdullah Somai” whom he requested to tell him the price of the apple, Abdullah Somai replied that it was an expensive thing. Syed Abu Saleh replied that he had not much by way of worldly material but he, could serve him for compensation. Abdullah Somai then asked him to work for a year in the orchard. In course of time the duration was extended several times. In the end Abdullah Somai admitted that he had served him in excess of the price and desired to reward him. Abu Saleh hesitated in accepting it but when Abdullah Somai persisted, he relented. He said he had a daughter, blind of eyes, handicapped of hands and feet and wanted to give her in marriage to him. In this way

himself.

Abu Saleh was married to Abdullah Somai’s daughter, Syeda Fatimah. To his astonishment found her wondrously beautiful and wholesome. He complained to his father-inlaw that he found her exactly the opposite to what he had described her. Abdullah Somai insisted on the truthfulness of his statement. She was blind because she had not seen any Ghair Mehram (a man who could marry her). She was mute because she had not uttered a word repugnant to the Shariah (Islamic law). She was deaf because she had not heard anything inconsistent with the Shariah. She was handicapped of hand and feet because she had never moved in the direction of evil. Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani’s father died soon after and the young orphan was reared up by his mother and his grandfather, Abdullah Somai. Adult life At the age of 18 he went to Baghdad on AH 488 (1095 AD), where he pursued the study of Hanbali law under several teachers. His mother sewed 40 gold coins in his quilt so that he might spend them when needed. The dacoits struck the caravan

on the way, and looted all the travelers of their belongings. They asked him what he had. He replied that he had 40 gold coins. The dacoits took his reply for a joke and took him to their chief, who asked him the same question and he again replied that he had 40 gold coins. He demanded him to show, upon whom he tore away, the quilt and produced the gold coins. He was surprised and asked him why he had given the hidden gold coins when he could have kept them hidden. Young Abdul Qadir Jilani replied that he was travelling to Baghdad to receive education and his mother had instructed him to speak the truth. This left a deep effect on the chief of the dacoits and he gave up looting. Abdul Qadir received lessons on Islamic Jurisprudence from Abu Said Ali al-Mukharrimi, Hadith from Abu-Bakra-binMuzaffar, and commentary (tafseer) from the renowned commentator, Abu Muhammad Jafar. In Sufism, his spiritual instructor was Shaikh Abu’l-Khair Hammad. From him, he received his basic training, and with his help he set out on the spiritual journey. Abu Shuja’ was also a disciple of Shaikh

Hammad, once he said: “Shaikh Abdul Qadir was in the company of Shaikh Hammad, so he came and sat in front of him, observing the best of good manners, until he stood up and took his leave. I heard Shaikh Hammad say, as soon as Shaikh Abdul Qadir had left: ‘This non-Arab has a foot that will be raised, when the proper time comes, and placed upon the necks of the saints of that time. He will surely be commanded to say: This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah. He will surely say it, and the necks of all the saints of his age will surely be bent at his disposal.’” Hazrat Junayd Baghdadi (died AD 910), who died about 167 years before the birth of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, predicted about him on one occasion, when he was performing meditation & during that he said: “His foot will be over all Saints’ necks.” After finishing meditation, his disciples asked him about his words, he replied: “One Sufi would be born in the future, who would be greater than all saints.” Thus, Shaikh Hammad proved the words of Hazrat Junayd as right. The historians says that, later Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani also repeated the same words on many occasion by

Spiritual Lineage, Shajra Mubarak Prophet Muhammad (SW) The Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib Sheikh Hasan Basri Sheikh Habib Ajami Sheikh Dawood Taiee Sheikh Ma’ruf Karkhi Sheikh Sari Saqati Sheikh Junayd alBaghdadi Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli Sheikh Abdul Aziz alTamimi Sheikh Abu al-Fadl Abu al-Wahid al-Tamim Sheikh Abu al-Farah Tartusi Sheikh Abu al-Hasan Hakari Sheikh Abu Sa’id alMubarak Mukharrami Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani The Grand Sufi Shaikh After completion of education, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani abandoned the city of Baghdad, and spent twenty-five years as a wanderer in the desert regions of Iraq as a recluse. He was over fifty years old by the time he returned to Baghdad, in AH 521 (AD 1127), and began to preach in public. His hearers were profoundly affected by the style and content of his lectures, and his reputation grew and spread through all sections of society. Not only Muslims, but also Jews and Christians, not only caliphs and viziers but also farmers, merchants and traders allegedly altered their lives in response to Abdul Qadir’s perorations. He moved into the school belonging to his old teacher al-Mukharrimii, there he engaged himself in teaching. Soon he became popular with his pupils. In the morning he taught hadith and tafseer, and in the afternoon held discourse on mysticism and the virtues of the Qur’an. The number of students increased so much that the seminary could no more contain them. He, therefore, decided to extend the premises of the seminary. The students and the people willingly came forward

with their wholehearted contributions. The campus buildings were ready in AH 528 and thereafter it came to be known as Madarsaie-Qadriya.Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani was a Non-Arab (ajami), so he wasn’t fluent in Arabic and was having some difficulties because of it. Once The Prophet Muhammad (s) came to him in a dream, before the time of the midday prayer (Zuhr), and he said to him: “O my dear son, why do you not speak out?” He replied: “O dear father, I am a Non-Arab man. How can I speak fluently in the classical Arabic language of Baghdad?” Holy Prophet said: “Just open your mouth!” He opened his mouth, and The Holy Prophet put his saliva mubarak seven times in his mouth. A few moments later, Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib also came & did the same to him six times. And from that time, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani spoke classical Arabic language with fluency, his memory increased and he felt some great positive spiritual changes in him. Once some one asked Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani about Mansur Al-Hallaj, he replied: “His claim extended too far, so the scissors of the Sacred Law (Shari’a) were empowered to clip it.” He busied himself for forty years in the service of the Islam from AH 521 to 561. During this period hundreds embraced Islam because of him and organized several teams to go abroad for the purpose. He arrived in Indian sub-continent in AD 1128, and stayed at Multan (Pakistan). He died in AH 561 (AD 1166) at the age of 91 years, and was buried in Baghdad. “My Foot is on the Neck of All Awliyaa” Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani uttered these words from the pulpit in Baghdad. All awliya, present and nonpresent, bowed their heads in submission.Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani’s foot is on the neck of all awliya.

The Awliya (Beloved Friends) of Allah The Muslim believes what He loves and hate that Allah the Almighty what He hates. If they ask has chosen some of His Him, He gives them. If they servants to be His devotees, seek His aid, He aids them. making them act in If they seek refuge in Him, obedience, and honouring He grants them asylum. them with His Love, and They are the men of giving them of from His piety and belief, dignity and grace. He is their Supporter, good news in both this life loves them and draws them and in the Hereafter. Each nearer to Him. In turn, they pious believer is one of the are His devotees who love Awliyaa' of Allah. and revere Him. They do They differ in only whatever He commands grades proportional to them and recommend their belief and piety. The others to do the same. They more one's share of piety refrain from whatever He and belief, the higher his forbids and advise others rank and dignity before to refrain from it. They love Allah. Those with the most 30 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, November, 2022

grace are the Prophets and the Messengers of Allah, then, the believers. The Muslim believes in all of the phenomenon and miracles that Allah causes to occur by their hands. Events such as the increase of otherwise little amounts of food, curing the diseased and the ill, crossing oceans (without navigational means), and fire that causes no harm etc. It is important to differentiate between Al-Kaaramah -the phenomenon (which is given to the devotee) and Al-Mu'jizah - the

miracle (which is given to the Messenger). The miracle is accompanied by a challenge while the phenomenon is not. Among the greatest phenomenon is abiding in obedience by doing what is commanded in the Shari'ah (Islamic Law) and staying away from what is prohibited. Textual Proofs 1. The statements of Allah the Almighty such as: "No doubt! Verily, the

Awliya' of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve. Those who believed, and used to fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous deeds). For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present world, and in the Hereafter. No change can there be in the Words of Allah. This is indeed the supreme success." (10:6264) And: {Every time Zakariyya entered AlMihraab (a place to pray) to (visit) her, he found her

supplied with sustenance. He said: '0 Maryam! From where have you gotten this?' She said, 'This is from Allah.'} (3:37) And: {Allah is the Wali (Protector) of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light.} (2:257) And: {And they are not its (Al-Masjid Al-Haram's) guardians? None can be its guardians except the pious.} (8:34) And: {Verily, Yunus was one of the Messengers. When he ran to the laden CONTD. ON PG 31

The Awliya (Beloved Friends) of Allah CONTD. FROM PG 30 ship. Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers. Then a (big) fish swallowed him as he had done an act worthy of blame. Had he not been of them who glorify Allah, He would have indeed remained inside its belly (the fish) until the Day of Resurrection.} (37:139-144) And: {Verily, my Wali (Protector) is Allah Who has revealed the Book (the Qur'an), and He protects the righteous.} (7:196) And: {Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and immorality. Surely, he was one of Our chosen (guided) servants.} (12:24) And: {Certainly, you shall have no authority over My servants.} (15:42) And: {Then cried unto her from below her, saying: 'Grieve not: your Lord has provided a water stream under you. And shake the trunk of date palm towards you, it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon you. So eat and drink and be glad.’} (19:2426) And:{We (Allah) said: 'O fire! Be you coolness and safety for Ibrahim!' And they wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers.} (21:69-70) And: {Do you think that people of the Cave and the Inscription (the news or the names of the people of the Cave) were a wonder among Our Signs? (Remember) when the young men fled for refuge

(from their disbelieving folk) to the Cave. They said: 'Our Lord! Bestow on us mercy from Yourself, and facilitate for us our affair in the right way!' Therefore, We covered up their (sense of) hearing (causing them to go in deep sleep) in the Cave for a number of years. Then We raised them up (from their sleep).} (18:912) 2. Allah's Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) informed about the Awliyaa' of Allah and their grace, according to what he narrated from Allah: "Whoever shows hostility to My Wali, I proclaim war against him. My servant does not draw near to Me by anything more beloved to Me than what I have

made obligatory upon him. My servant continues to draw near to Me by the voluntary deeds, until I love Him. When I love him, I will be his hearing with which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his feet with which he walks. If he asks Me, I will surely give him. And if he seeks refuge in Me, I will surely give him refuge." (Agreed upon) The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed Allah has men, such that if one of them swears that a thing will be done, it will be done." (Agreed upon with the wording "servants" instead of "men.") And: "Among the nations

before you there were Muhaddathun (people who were inspired, though they were not Prophets). And if there is any such a person among my followers, it would be 'Umar" (Agreed upon) He (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) also said, "A woman was nursing her infant when she saw a man mounting a high horse, she said: 'O Allah! Make my infant like that man.' The infant looked at the man and said: 'O Allah! Do not make me the like of him.'" (Agreed upon) Allah (a'zza wa jall) mentioned the three people that were trapped in the cave, petitioning Allah by their good deeds, so Allah opened the way for them

and they escaped safely after petitioning Him by their good deeds. (Agreed upon) In the Hadeeth about monk and the boy, the boy threw a stone killing the beast that was preventing the people from passing. Thus the people were able to pass. This also was a miracle showing the dignity of the boy. When the king tried to kill the boy, he could not. He threw him from the top of a high mountain, he did not die. Then he threw him in the sea but he emerged walking out of it. This also was a miracle dignifying the righteous boy. (Al-Bukhari) 3. Thousands of scholars and witnesses narrate the phenomenon’ of countless number of individuals.[1] Like the report that says that the angels used to shake hands with 'Imran bin Husayn, may Allah be pleased with him. That Salman Al-Farisi and Abu Ad-Darda' were eating in a bowl and they heard the bowl or the food glorifying Allah. While Khubayb was a captive of the pagans in Makkah, he was seen eating grapes, while there were no grapes in Makkah. Al-Bara' bin 'Azib, may Allah be pleased with him, is one of those who if he swore (by Allah) that anything would be done, it was done. When it was the day of Qaadisiyyah, he petitioned Allah that the Muslims overpower the polytheists and that he be the first martyr of the

battle. It was thus. 'Umar bin Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was delivering the Friday sermon on the pulpit of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) in Al-Madinah, and behold! He was heard saying: "O Sariyah! The mountain!" He repeated it twice directing the leader of the army to a better position. Sariyah, who was far from Al-Madinah, heard the call and retreated to the mountain. The army was victorious. When Sariyah returned to AlMadinah, he told 'Umar and the Companions what he heard. Al-'Ala' Al-Hadrami, may Allah be pleased with him, used to pray: "O All-Knower, All-Wise, the Most High, the Most Great!" His supplications were responded to. Once he crossed the sea with a troop yet the saddles of their horses did not get wet. Al-Hassan Al-Basri prayed to Allah against a man who used to hurt him; instantly, the man died. The donkey of a man from Nakh'a died while he was travelling. The man performed Wudoo' (ablution), prayed two Rak'ahs and called upon Allah. And behold! Allah resurrected his donkey for him and the man carried his luggage on it. There are countless cases of phenomenon witnessed by thousands, even millions of people.

Rotary Club of Archerfield provides ongoing humanitarian aid to Nadi Hospital in Fiji BRISBANE Rotary Club of Archerfield has provided much-needed humanitarian aid to Nadi hospital. Dr. Mohammed Imtishal, Principal Medical Officer, Nadi Hospital, thanked the Rotary Club of Archerfield. He said, “I wish we continue to work together in the future and keep

making Nadi Hospital and Schools and other places better equipped to improve

services and keep providing quality service to the people of Nadi and Beyond. Again, thank you, Mr. Deen, for facilitating this with the team members, and hoping you all have a wonderful year forward. May God give you Good Health, so you keep doing this wonderful and generous thing for everyone. Thank you and looking forward to more excellent work soon.” Some of the items provided were Hospital beds with mattresses, Wheelchair, Crutches and walking aid, Computers or Laptops, Notice Boards - whiteboard or soft boards, Office Chairs, Nebulizer Machines, Spacers for Asthma patients & Baby delivery sets.

Container being unloaded in FIJI

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Yoga and Tantra Today’s subject of discourse is “Yoga and Tantra”. Some people are curious to know what yoga is and what Tantra is, and where they agree and where differ. First let us discuss what yoga is. The word yoga is derived as the Sanskrit root verb yuiṋj plus the suffix ghaiṋ. Or alternatively, the root verb yuj plus the suffix ghaiṋ. If yoga is derived as yuj + ghaiṋ, it means “addition”, such as “two plus two equals four.” But if yoga is derived as yuiṋj + ghaiṋ, it means “unification”, such as the unification of sugar and water. When sugar and water are mixed, you will no longer find sugar separate from water. But in the case of “two plus two equals four,” you will find the first “two” and the second “two” separately. Two mangoes plus two mangoes equals four mangoes: here you will still be able to see the four mangoes separately. So in the case of yuj + ghaiṋ, yoga means “unity” or “addition”, and in the alternative case it means “unification”. Besides the two derivations of yoga, there are also various definitions of yoga. Maharshi Patanjali defines yoga as Yogashcittavrttinirodhah – that is, “Yoga means the suspension of all the psychic propensities.” In the human mind there are fifty main propensities. If by some special means the propensities are suspended, their expressions are stopped, in that case the mind will cease to function. That state of psychic suspension is here termed yoga. But we have defined yoga above to mean unification, and we can see that the suspension of propensities does not in any way mean that those propensities are being unified. The suspension of the propensities does not necessarily lead to the unification of the unit mind with the Cosmic Mind. This definition does not make clear, unification with whom or what. Hence this definition of yoga is not acceptable. Now the second definition is Sarvacintáparityágo nishcinto yoga ucyate. That is, “When the mind is free from any sort of thinking, the mind is completely free of thoughts, that state is called yoga.” Now if the mind becomes free from thought, it does not lead to unification. When people are in deep sleep, when they do not even dream, the mind becomes free from thought, and people become unconscious. In that state also the mind stops thinking. But is that yoga? No! Now another definition, as given by Sadáshiva, is Saḿyoga yoga ityukto jiivátmá Paramátmánah. That is, “The unification of the unit soul, the jiivátmá, with the Universal Soul, that is, Paramátmá, is yoga.” This seems to be the best, most scientific, definition. Now let us see what Tantra is. The Sanskrit root verb tan literally means “to expand”. From the root verb tan comes the Sanskrit word tanu, which means “a body that is expanding”. A child’s body is called tanu in Sanskrit, because it grows and grows until thirty-nine years of age. The human body up to thirtynine years of age can be called tanu. But thereafter it is called shariira. Shariira means something which wears out, which becomes contracted. So a child’s body is not shariira, and an old man’s body should not be called tanu. The word tantra is derived as: tan + trae + d́a. Tra [trae + d́a] means “that which liberates.” So Tantra

means the science which shows the path for the emancipation of the human entity through psychospiritual expansion. In other words, the spirit of Tantra is ever to continue expanding. Tantra has another meaning also. In the Indo-Aryan alphabet, there are fifty letters. A is the first letter, and kśa is the last letter. Now, the main human propensities are fifty in number, but within one propensity there are several sub-propensities; because the propensities have a certain faculty, and that is, that they can work in ten directions, and can also function both internally and externally. So ultimately we get the total number of propensities as fifty main vrttis times two (internal and external) times ten (working in ten directions), which equals one thousand. So although primarily there are fifty propensities, secondarily there are one thousand propensities. These one thousand propensities are controlled by the pineal gland in the brain. Each of these propensities has its own vibration and its own colour as well. When someone grows angry, there is a certain vibration in the body, and in accordance with this vibration, the body trembles and simultaneously changes its colour. The fair-complexioned man becomes reddish, the blackcomplexioned man becomes violet. So you see, each and every object in this universe has its own vibration, its own colour. These vibrations, representing some action or some object, are called acoustic expressions. A person when angry speaks in a certain way, but the same person in a normal state speaks in a different way. The voice of the angry man has undergone a clear change from its normal state to an abnormal one. Likewise, each and every propensity has its own vibration, and each vibration has a certain colour and sound. The sounds of the fifty propensities constitute our language. These alphabet sounds – a, á, ka, kha [the first vowels and the first consonants or the Sanskrit alphabet] – are our acoustic expressions. Each sound has its own colour, and because of these fifty sounds and fifty colours, we call the alphabet varńamálá in Sanskrit. Varńa, or “letter” – there are svaravarńa [vowels] and vyaiṋjanvarńa [consonants] – literally means “colour”. There are primarily fifty sounds or colours, but secondarily one thousand sounds or colours. As I said, each and every propensity has a particular colour. The colour of the sentient principle is white, of the mutative yellow, and of the static black. For example, sha is the sound for the mutative principle. Now these representative sounds are called biija mantras in Sanskrit, and “acoustic roots” in English. Sha is the acoustic root of the mutative principle, sa is the acoustic root of the sentient principle, and śa is the acoustic root of the static principle. When someone walks or starts moving, it produces a sound, khat-́ khat-́ khat;́ so the acoustic expression of movement is khat-́ khat-́ khat.́ Behind every action or existence there lies a sound vibration. The particular sound vibration supporting a particular entity or action is known as its acoustic root. In ancient times, some orthodox people avoided wearing leather shoes. They liked to wear

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wooden sandals. When people wearing wooden sandals would walk, it automatically produced sounds like th́ ak-th́ ak-th́ ak. So the group of people who used to make a th́ ak-th́ ak-th́ ak sound during movement were called T́hakkara – T́hakam-th́ akam karoti yah sah T́hakkarah. T́hakkara evolved into T́hákur [anglicized as “Tagore”]. So it is clear now that there is an acoustic root behind each and every action, behind each and every existence. As I said, sha is the acoustic root of the mutative principle. Similarly, ra is the acoustic root of energy (energy meaning all varieties of energy). Sha + ra = shra, meaning “where the mutative principle is backed by energy”. Now shra plus the feminine suffix ii equals shrii. It means “where there is mutative force plus energy”. So shrii ultimately means charm. In practical life, every human being longs for charm. This is the reason why since ancient times it has been the custom in India to prefix the word Shrii to a person’s name. So I hope you are now clear about what an acoustic root is. Similarly there is an acoustic root ta. Ta represents dullness or lethargy. So literally tantra [combining two derivations] means “a systematic and scientific process which brings about first expansion, and thereafter liberation from the bondages of dullness and lethargy”. This liberation is called tantra in Sanskrit. Tantra means “liberation from bondages”.(1) You know that each and every living being wants liberation from bondages. Out of this inherent longing for freedom from bondages arises dharma. Dharma means expansion. Suppose someone is tied with a rope. If the person’s body expands or swells or becomes bigger and bigger in size, the rope will snap. So Tantra is defined as the process of expansion and of emancipation from crudifying bondages. So now yoga and tantra have come close to each other in meaning. Yoga means the unification of jiivátmá and Paramátmá.(2) And how can this unification take place? It is possible through gradual expansion, that is, by dint of the constant practice of Tantra. This practical cult or spiritual sádhaná exists only in Tantra and nowhere else. Prárthanárcaná mátraeva bhramamúlam. That is, “Prayer and eulogy only mislead one.” Only by dint of spiritual cult can one attain success. Thus sádhaná is Tantra and Tantra is sádhaná. Now how can one attain siddhi through the practice of yoga? The jiivátmá will take the ideation of Paramátmá, and then the former will become one with the latter. How is it possible for the microcosm to become Macrocosm? The Macrocosm, or Parama Puruśa, has one unique characteristic, and that characteristic is, whoever ideates on Him becomes one with Him. The very nature of the mind is to become as it thinks. If it thinks of money, the mental stuff will one day, in a gradual process of crudification, be converted into money. After one’s physical death, the mind will be converted into money, and may find shelter in the iron safe of a moneylender. Will that be desirable? No, certainly not! Yádrshii bhávaná yasya siddhir bhavati tádrshii – “As one thinks, so one becomes.” There is a certain insect that eats cockroaches.

(3) When that insect appears before a cockroach, the cockroach becomes mortally frightened. Due to the fright its nerve fibres cease to function, and when the fright becomes more intense, its nerve cells also cease to function. The severe fright creates a picture of that voracious insect in the cockroach’s mind, and due to that persistent image a transformation of its nerve cells gradually sets in, which then extends to the nerve fibres, and at the end of this process the cockroach will appear to that insect to be a member of its own species. The insect actually thinks that the cockroach is a member of its own tribe, so how can it eat the cockroach? If human beings take the Cosmic ideation, they will also become one with the Cosmic Entity. Now the question is, how can human beings take the ideation of Parama Puruśa? Jiṋániis will analyse, “Parama Puruśa is like this or like that.” Karmiis will think that Parama Puruśa is a master of action.(4) (Now, what relation do bhaktas have to jiṋána?(5) A devotee will think, “I may be a virtuous person, I may be poor, I may be learned or foolish, but, O Lord, I belong only to You.”) And a devotee thinks of the Lord just as people think of their nearest and dearest ones. He thinks, “Parama Puruśa is mine;” and in this process of constant ideation, his or her mind gradually expands. From this sort of closeness, a person ultimately becomes one with Paramátmá. Such a person of devotion is called a bhakta. Thus we see that jiṋániis are Tantrics, because by acquiring knowledge they expand their minds, and thus become one with the all-expansive Cosmic Mind. Karmiis are also Tantrics, for by dint of actions, they expand their minds and become one with Parama Puruśa. Bhaktas are also Tantrics, because they develop so much love and devotion for Parama Puruśa that, in the process of constant ideation, they become one with Parama Puruśa. Thus there is hardly any difference between Tantra and yoga. [Jiṋána, karma, and bhakti are the three main branches of yoga.] But yes, there is one thing. Human life is very short. If someone wants to cultivate knowledge, he or she may not get sufficient time. Even if someone starts cultivating knowledge at the age of five or six, the time will not be adequate. The scope of knowledge is infinite, whereas life is finite or short. If someone diverts his or her time and energy towards the attainment of objects other than Parama Puruśa, that person’s time becomes less utilized and more misused. Mathitvá caturo vedán sarvashástráń caeva hi; Sárantu yogibhih piitaḿ takraḿ pivanti pańd́ itáh. “After churning all four Vedas, and all the scriptures, the yogis assimilate the quintessence, and the non-essential parts are consumed by the so-called scholars.” The four Vedas and all the scriptures are as vast as the ocean. Just as by churning curd [yogurt] we separate the butter from the buttermilk, so by churning the ocean of scripture, the butter comes to the surface and the buttermilk remains at the bottom. Those who are real devotees eat up the butter, and the so-called intellectuals start quarrelling among themselves over

the distribution of the buttermilk. And ultimately that also may spoil before they can drink it. There is a story that once a man of knowledge and a man of devotion went together to a mango orchard. The man of knowledge started verifying whether the mangoes were langra or himsagar or what varieties. Now there are over 1500 varieties of mango in the world. The man began to ponder over which varieties of mango were available in that orchard; and in the process of this constant analysis, the sunset and evening fell on the orchard. Then the man started counting the numbers of the leaves, the branches, the twigs, etc. The night became darker. But what did the devotee do meanwhile? He straightway climbed a tree and started eating the mangoes. As a rule, devotees are more intelligent than jiṋániis. They utilize their time properly, and you know that those who utilize their time properly are more intelligent than those who do not. Now let us analyze how devotees conduct themselves. A devotee is confident from the very beginning that the Lord belongs to him or her, and to him or her alone. When something belongs to someone, there remains no obstacle or impediment between the person and the belonging. Suppose there is a son who says, “My father.” That son may be a scholar or a big fool, he may be rich or poor, but after all, his father belongs to him, and he can easily come near his own father and serve him. At that time no father will ever say, “You are a fool, get out of here.” He can never do such a thing. There is a family relation between the Father and the son, and because of this family relation, the intimacy between the two will keep growing, and the internal thoughts will also remain very, very pure. This is why wise people say that the cult of devotion is the greatest. It is the best method to expand one’s mind. And as the fundamental spirit of Tantra is to expand one’s mind, snapping the bondages, devotion is the best Tantra. That is why I repeat again and again that Tantra and yoga are not different from each other, rather they are almost the same thing. A devotee will practise ásana, práńáyáma, dhárańá and dhyána,(6) and during this practice he will have one thought uppermost in his mind – that the Entity on whom he is ideating is his nearest relation, and no one is nearer to him than his Lord. Because of this, a devotee’s mind will become highly expanded in a short period. In the life of a person of action, kiirtana may or may not play a significant role, but in the life of a person of devotion, kiirtana is indispensable. To put it more explicitly, a devotee cannot live without kiirtana, just as you cannot remove a fish from water. If you remove a fish from water, it will die an instant death. Likewise, if a devotee is prevented from doing kiirtana, the person will die. The secret of a devotee’s heart is known to Parama Puruśa. In Jamalpur I told you that Parama Puruśa does not reside in Vaekuńth́ a [the mythological abode of Lord Viśńu], nor on the throne, nor in the heart of a yogi. He actually resides in the heart of a devotee. A devotee

is always bound to think of Parama Puruśa at heart, because their mutual relation is one of love and devotion. That is why Parama Puruśa clearly proclaims, Madbhaktáh yatra gáyanti tatra tiśth́ ámi Nárada – that is, “I reside, O Nárada, wherever my devotees are singing.”(7) So Parama Puruśa says to Nárada that He does not reside anywhere except where His ardent devotees are singing kiirtana. Philosophically, Parama Puruśa is omnipresent, but His nucleus remains at a particular place. That particular place, where the nucleus resides, is not Vaekuńth́ a. That particular place is where His ardent devotees are singing His glories in kiirtana. So you will notice that when people do kiirtana out of deep love, a highly powerful spiritual vibration is created. Those who do kiirtana feel that vibration in their minds, hearts, and everywhere. They become virtually intoxicated with unbounded bliss. That sort of bliss is not attainable by a person of knowledge. It may be that that person of knowledge will one day become one with Parama Puruśa, but he or she will not be able to attain that bliss; nor is that bliss attainable by a person of action. That bliss is attainable only by a person of devotion. The “wholesale right” to that boundless bliss lies with that devotee only. _______________ Footnotes (1) Definition of tráńa omitted here. –Eds. (2) Átman, or jiivátman, means “unit consciousness”. Paramátman is the collective name of all unit consciousnesses. –Eds. (3) Philology of telápoká (“cockroach”) omitted here. –Eds. (4) Without action nothing happens. It is said, Karma Brahmeti karma bahukurviita – that is, “Karma is Brahma; knowing this, try to perform as much karma as you can.” Actually, the whole universe is made of karma. Suppose someone is an ácárya/ á but does not work. Is he or she still an ácárya/á? No. That person is not an ácárya/á any more. That person does not deserve to be called an ácárya/á. People will not respect the person. One becomes an ácárya/á by virtue of one’s action. What is the meaning of ácárya? Á cárańát páth́ ayati yah sah ácárya – “One who teaches others by one’s exemplary conduct is an ácárya.” So you should remember that one’s conduct should be of a high standard. One who remains idle and avoids working should not be called an ácárya/á. Actually, everything in the universe is done by karma. Such are the qualities of a karmii. (5) Jiṋána, karma, and bhakti are forms of spiritual practice which emphasize, respectively, discrimination, selfless action, and devotion. –Eds. (6) Stages of aśtáḿga (eightlimbed) yoga. –Eds. (7) What is the meaning of nára? In Sanskrit, the word nára has three meanings. One meaning is “water”. The second meaning is “the Supreme Operative Principle”. The third meaning is “devotion”. And da means “giver”, “one who gives”. So “Nárada” means “one who distributes devotion among the people”. 26 October 1979 DMC, Gaddopur By Shrii Shrii Ananadamurtijii

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SATYAM: INTEGRITY OF ACTIONS, WORDS & THOUGHTS The search ‘Satya’ or ‘truth’ is eternal. Philosophers and theologians have long debated and have arrived at different definitions at different times. For Bhgwan Swaminarayan’s fifth spiritual successor, Pramukh Swami Maharaj (19212016), it was simple: living transparently and naturally with complete integrity of actions, words and thought. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s actions spoke louder than his words, working solely for the benefit of those around him and not for praise or recognition. There was no false portrayal. For him, there was no need to show, boast or package. He was what he was. The Cultural Festival of India brought the magnificent sights and sounds of India to Europe in 1985. Thousands gathered in London to witness the 33 days of traditional festivities. Shri Manek Dalal, then

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mahatmas speak, but none are so genuine and simple. There is no manipulation in his speech.” Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s transparent persona changed Mr. Dalal’s outlook towards sadhus. One cannot be truthful and selfish. One cannot be truthful and deceptive. Pramukh Swami Maharaj lived for the truth. He did not believe in creating a false image or portraying a persona that didn’t exist. Once in Bochasan, he had told the sadhus seated in front of him. “If there is one thing I dislike, it is deceit and manipulation.” Only one who has nothing to hide can afford to be completely transparent. Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life was like an open book. Every moment was lived in someone’s presence. Eating, sleeping, reading, writing, during the day, and even at night, there was not a single moment when he was alone.

There was no need for it. Pramukh Swami Maharaj was attending a meeting in Gondal. As the meeting continued, Pramukh Swami Maharaj kept on scribbling a few important dates on a small notepad. Vishwavihari Swami noticed and asked Pramukh Swami Maharaj, “What are you writing in that private diary?” Swamishri replied, “My whole life is open to the public. There are no secrets. If you have secrets, you always fear them being revealed. I live my life openly with God as my witness.” Pramukh Swami Maharaj lived his life openly and publicly because he had nothing to hide. He had nothing to hide because he was pure at heart. He was pure at heart because he knew that God is within. To learn more about Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s life and work, please visit: www.pramukhswami.org

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The inspiring inauguration is a celebration of the integration of these chapters to come together as a united front for promoting and pursuing the philosophy as a way of life. Historically these chapters along with the other similar organisations in the Asia Pacific region have held international conventions by inviting renowned speakers and the communities to express themselves and strengthen the adoption of the philosophy. Over Eight such conventions were held biennially in different chapters of the Basava Samithi of Australasian associations. As most chapters have merged with the BSAPAC, biennial celebrations are rebranded as the First APAC Basava Convention. Join us to connect, witness a wide range of cultural performances, speeches, debates and discussions, food and beverages as part of the grand opening ceremony. Government officials, subject matter experts and dignitaries from across the world are expected to participate in and witness the event.

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Bhartiya Samaj Brisbane Chapter launched at their Diwali function INDOOROOPILLY Brisbane Chapter of Bharatiya Samaj was launched on the fifth of November 2022 at Indooroopilly State School Hall during their inaugural Diwali function in the presence of Mr. Jeet Suchdev, the Founder and Chairperson of Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust. Many community leaders and politicians attended the launch event. Abhishek Sharma leads the Brisbane chapter as the president. Abhishek Sharma and his team worked tirelessly to put together the inaugural event; they did very well in securing the support of various community organizations. Below is an extract from Mr. Abhishek Sharma’s speech for the chapter launch. “Namaste, everyone; on this auspicious occasion of Diwali, it gives me great pleasure to announce the official launch of Bhartiya Samaj in Brisbane. I welcome you to the Bhartiya Samaj Brisbane chapter launch and wish you a very Happy Diwali. I want to thank the community for taking their precious time to celebrate Diwali. We feel privileged to celebrate Diwali in the presence of our dignitaries: Federal Member for Blair – MP Shayne Neumann MP for Maiwar - Mr Michael Berkman Councilor for Walter Taylor – Mr. James Mackay President of the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland – Mr. Anoop Nannuru We are delighted to have Mr. Jeet Suchdev, the Founder and Chairperson of Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust. Mr. Jeet Suchdev has come here from New Zealand. Mr. Suchdev has dedicated 27 years to serving diverse communities in New Zealand. We are fortunate that Mr. Suchdev’s passion for assisting the vulnerable and building strong communities has now been

extended to Australia. kehatein hai ki: भक्ति के लिए काफ़ी नहीं माला घम ु ा दे ना। किसी मंदिर या मस्जिद में पहोंच कर अपने सर को झक ु ा दे ना। भक्ति है - किसी बे-आसरे को आसरा दे ना। भक्ति है किसी भुके को रोटी खिला दे ना। भक्ति के लिए काफ़ी नहीं, ज़रुरी नहीं के हर वक़्त सजदे हो और उसमे ईश्वर का नाम आए। जिंदगी खद ु एक भक्ति है ... शरत बस इतनी है के ये किसी के काम आए...!!! “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – These are the great words of the 14th Dalai Lama. With the same thought, Bhartiya Samaj organized a unique Diwali in Brisbane. It is the first time Diwali is celebrated in the city, with a greater purpose as we support another charity, The Seva Project, which has been providing essential support to the less fortunate and homeless people of Brisbane and surrounding areas every

week for more than two years. As we all know, service to humanity brings hope and life to the broken and the disheartened; it results in oneness. There is no higher religion than human service. With this spirit and a goal of serving the community, Bhartiya Samaj lays its foundation in Brisbane. But it is essential to understand why we need another charity here. Bhartiya Samaj is different as it doesn’t believe in serving one community. Even though it has the word “Bhar,” you,” which means “of the Indian subcontinent” in it, the charity has served diverse communities. The term “Samaj” refers to a good community, which is essential for any human to thrive. Kissi ne kya khoob kahan hai: जैसे तैसे जिंदगी तो गज ू र जाति है , मगर असल मायने में जिंदगी वो है , जो किस्सी महान उदे श्य के

लिए जी, जाति है । We want to make Bhartiya Samaj Brisbane a humanitarian organization that builds inclusive communities. We hope to bring what we call a “Positive Change” in the lives of diverse communities in Queensland. We hope to instill a sense of identity, purpose, and pride in people’s lives. The lights on Diwali are not merely lamps lit in our homes and temples. It is an occasion that reminds us to shine our hearts with love and compassion. It is a festival that reinstates our Indian values to light the lamps of truth, purity, divinity, and peace in our lives and the world. The light of Diwali reminds us of what is, after all, the most necessary thing in life –tolerance, patience, regard, and love, of which everyone stands in need and which every human being owes to the community. Our goals coincide with the aim of the federal

and state government to build inclusive, safe, and respectful communities in Queensland to ensure the well-being and progress of our beautiful Australia. Even though Bhartiya Samaj in Brisbane is only two months young, we feel honored and grateful to have 20 organizations’ leaders with us supporting this event, which reflects how encouraging the community we have around us is. It also demonstrates that each organization might have different beliefs. Still, when it comes to community well-being, we are all together to work with a common goal of making a positive change in Queensland. Our Indian values, which also coincide with the cultural, spiritual, and economic importance of the indigenous people of Australia, establish that we should follow nature as it doesn’t discriminate or exclude anyone. The Sun shines upon

everyone. A river provides water to all living beings. Fresh air is for everyone to breathe. Based on this principle, we firmly believe that all beings are equal. Therefore, the community services Bhartiya Samaj provides are humanitydriven and for everyone. Even though Bhartiya Samaj was founded to assist the Indian diaspora, the organization welcomes all the communities. At Bhartiya Samaj, we work with an agile culture and mindset, which puts people at the center of our communications and organizational development and allows us to be flexible enough to handle quick pivots in strategy, direction, and output. With this, I invite everyone to share their joy, success, sorrows, and problems with us. As I always say, “Dukh tera ho ya mera ho, dukh ki paribhasha ek hai. Aansu tere hon ya mere ho, aansuon ki bhasha ek hai.” A little caring, and a little sharing, goes a long way, and it makes life beautiful. We want to make Bhartiya Samaj a platform for everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, background, age, gender, color, caste, and religion, to come forward and engage with each other. It reminded me of a few lines by famous Indian poet – Dushyant Kumar: “सिर्फ हं गामा खड़ा करना मेरा मकसद नहीं, मेरी कोशिश है कि ये सरू त बदलनी चाहिए। मेरे सीने में नहीं तो तेरे सीने में सही, हो कहीं भी आग, लेकिन आग जलनी चाहिए।” Let’s support each other, learn better, and create empowered communities in Australia. Thank you, and I wish you a very Happy Diwali!” Some of Brisbane’s very talented artists performed delicate and varied stage items - food, jewelry, and information stalls were set up in the hall. Overall, a very successful inaugural event.

Eswaralaya Kalaikoodam stages Annual Concert - An Evening of Indian Classical Dance FOREST LAKE Eswaralaya Kalaikoodam staged its annual concert on the 17th of September, 2022. In this show, the Guru Mrs. Manga Surendran choreographed all the dance items for beautiful songs and trained her students. It started with Ganesha Panchacharam and followed up with Lord Krishna’s songs. The performances were all mainly focused on lord Krishna, and the children performed well and paid justice to their Guru’s efforts.

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Garba Night by Chinmaya Mission Brisbane On the 23rd of September, Chinmaya Mission youth hosted their first Garba night. This event successfully attracted people from all over Brisbane and Gold Coast. This was no ordinary Garba night as there were many other activities to entertain, including a henna stall, bake sale, photo booth, and raffle prizes. Chinmaya Mission was established in India in 1953 by devotees of His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda with the vision for the inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of Vedanta, spiritual practices, and service to society, resulting in a happy world around them. It has now spread out to over 300 mission centers around the world. Chinmaya Mission offers a unique Study program for all ages and stages of life. All proceeds from the event will go towards the building of an Indian spiritual

Vedantic cultural center in Ellen Grove, Brisbane, which with the blessings of Pujya Gurudev, will be able to hold many events and classes in the future. The support shown during the event enabled it to be the great success it was. We want to thank all the sponsors of the evening that contributed to the success of the Garba night. Firstly, Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio, our exclusive media sponsor for the night, have been

promoting our event over the past few weeks. Our main sponsors for the night

included: Guru Property Buyers Agency Service, Asmi Classy Home Décor, and

Farzanah Hair and Beauty Salon. Finally, we would also like to thank BrisRaga,

a youth band who delivered all the Garba music for the night.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya rocks Brisbane with the 90’s Era live concert BRISBANE, Desi Rocks Entertainment presented another blockbuster show featuring Abhijeet Bhattacharya. Abhijeet’s 90’s Era live concert was held at Hillsong Auditorium in Mount Gravatt on 15th October. Abhijeet Bhattacharya (born 30 October 1958), better known as Abhijeet, is a Bollywood playback singer. Abhijeet has sung 6034 songs in over 1000 films. Abhijeet was born to a Kanpur-based Bengali businessman turned editor Dhirendranath Bhattacharya and his wife, Kamladevi Bhattacharya, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The packed auditorium was a testament to the popularity of the 90’s music and good promotion. Abhijeet did justice to the concert; his key message was that when a show is advertised as “Live in concert.” It should be live. Otherwise, you are being cheated. The audience cheered and applauded the popular numbers of the nineties; Abhijeet and his small group Call: (07) 3192 5188

of musicians did very well in the concert. Quality sound and lighting complemented the show. One just had to get used to his sense of humor. Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio were the official media partner, with other supporting media outlets. Overall, a successful show with good reviews.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya (born 30 October 1958), better known as Abhijeet, is a Bollywood playback singer. Abhijeet has sung 6034 songs in over 1000 films.

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Shreya Ghoshal Live show in Brisbane BRISBANE Platinum Events, in association with Astral Entertainment & Diamond Punjabi Productions – brought Shreya Ghoshal Live show to Brisbane on 9th October 2022 at The Great Hall in Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). Shreya Ghoshal proved 'music knows no language barrier' at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center! Before a capacity crowd at the BCEC, the 38-year-old Indian superstar delivered a high-powered three-hour performance that proved just how versatile she is. She and her accompanying artists had prepared well for the show; the accompanying artists were all hand-picked and very talented professionals. The sound, lighting, and background visuals were handled professionally, thus creating a virtually appealing experience. As Shreya walks onto the stage. The crowd goes wild - Not because she is glimmering in a beautiful

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gown à la Princess Elsa, not because the stage lights are dancing perfectly to her first song - Sun Raha Hai, Not because the visuals in the background embody the feel of the song, It is because Shreya’s voice is crystal clear. And it booms across The Great Hall at BCEC. Shreya entertained the audience with great hits that night, like Jadu Hai Nasha Hai, Tujh Mein Rab Dikta Hai, Jo Mere Dil Ko, and Saans Mein Teri. Shreya Ghoshal is nothing short of spectacular. She is a through-and-through performer. The Organisers – Platinum Events, in association with Astral Entertainment & Diamond Punjabi Productions, have brilliantly brought out the best in her and the musicians. Yes, we want more concerts with your superb stagecraft, Platinum Events! Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian were proud media partners of the mega event

BSQ stages "Draupadi's Vastraharan,” a satirical one-act play BRISBANE A one-act play, "Draupadi Vastraharan," was staged at the cultural program of the Bengali Society of Queensland's silver jubilee celebration of Durga Puja on 1st October 2022. The story of the play was as follows: In a village, a play called “Draupadir Vastraharan” from Mahabharata was to be staged by the villagers. The actress, Komli, who was supposed to play Draupadi, refused to perform on the day of the show, as her husband was creating trouble for her because of the play’s content. At the last minute, the actor who was supposed to play Sahadeb was asked to play Draupadi, and he reluctantly agreed. The play starts at King Dhritarashtra's court, where the dice game starts between Shakuni and Judhistir. Judhistir loses all the fun and, in the process, loses all his wealth. He then puts Draupadi as a bet and loses her as well. Dushshashan then brings Draupadi (played by Mr. Sahadev) to the court, and when he starts pulling the saree, the wig accidentally comes off Sahadeb’s head. The spectators began

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shouting to see Komli’s vastraharan on stage. Then amid the confusion, Komli comes on stage and gives a speech on women’s harassment in daily life, how, in this male-dominated society, nobody offers help, and it’s up to the woman to defend herself against sexual exploitation. She also questions the role Krishna played in trying to save Draupadi. The play ends positively with a poem on women’s empowerment. The play is a tribute to the worldwide women’s protest movement against sexual abuse. Written by Dr. Indranil Chatterjee, the play was a satire set in verse, incorporating contemporary political scenarios of West Bengal. Saswati Basu Chatterjee directed the play in the format of ‘Jatra,’ one of Bengal’s oldest folk theatre styles. Elegant costume design was done by Saswati as well, and the Bengali Society of Queensland members beautifully enacted the play. Pic courtesy Mr. Krishnendu Bhattacharya and Mr. Pablo Lanata (https://www.pablolanata. com/)

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Kannada Sangha Queensland’s Kannada Rajyotsava and Deepavali Sambhrama By: Sneha Rajkumar, President KSQ COORPAROO Kannada Sangha Queensland recently organised an evening of Musical extravaganza to honour the State Formation Day and the Festival of Lights – Kannada Rajyotsava and Deepavali Sambhrama. An All Women Committee – Team SriGandha proved it yet again! The evening was culturally enriching, with lots of melodies, dance, and the burning dance floor. The Natya Sannidhi dance school group performed the invocation dance and a dance bit to honour the occasion with extreme passion, grace, and delight. NatyaSannidhi is

the passion project of KSQ’s very own Smt. Ambika GaneshPrasad. A lovely music group in Brisbane called Brisbane Music Lover’s group performed a 15 min musical Jugalbandhi of old vs. new songs, which showcased our local talent. As always, KSQ was honoured to welcome our chief guests for the day, Hon. Joe Kelly MP – Deputy Speaker Qld Parliament, Cr. Fiona Cunningham’s virtual presence, Anoop Nannuru – President FICQ, Krishnan Menon – Secretary FICQ, Mr. Umesh Chandra OAM, and Mrs. Usha Chandra – KSQ’s Media partners and Presidents from the other organisations. The organisation had

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the pleasure to host two fantastic playback singers from Karnataka – Melody Queen Anuradha Bhat and KGF’s roaring voice Santosh Venky. Their incredible voice and presence brought a totally new vibe into the auditorium. The everenthusiastic crowd of KSQ kept the Singers on edge and burned the dance floor with extremely high energy. To put it in a nutshell – This flagship event of KSQ was a huge success, and the reason for the stage to look glittery and beautiful is that K&A events partnered with KSQ for decorations. The event wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors, and KSQ would like to thank all its sponsors for their continuous support.

Miss and Mrs. Punjaban, 2022, a runaway success Aventia Institute and Grow Money hosted Miss and Mrs. Punjaban Queensland 2022 on 8th October at Unidus Community Centre. This annual event is hosted across Australia, where winners from each state’s Miss and Mrs category go to the finals and compete with all State finalists in Melbourne. This year it’s on 27th November 2022. We want to Congratulate the State winners: Mrs. Mandeep Kaur from the Mrs. Category and Miss Ramneek Kaur from the Miss Category, along with the runners-up, Mrs. Harpreet Kaur and Miss Sukhmanpreet Kaur in their respective categories. They all were seamless, graceful, beautiful, glamorous, confident, and challenging competition to other participants. They are excited to go to Melbourne and have been working hard to compete against the National Participants. The Last year's participant, Miss Mandeep Kaur, Queensland winner, went for the finals and came home as National Winner in Miss Category along with Mrs. Navdeep Kaur, winner of Queensland, being the runner Nationally in the Mrs. category. They both acted as mentors for the 2022 participants. This event has created a high self-awareness and confidence in the ladies who participated in this competition. One of the participants said, " I never thought I would be able to participate in such pageants after being a mum.” The Second one said, " I am glad this event is not just about being 5'5" or fair or slim. This event has assessed us on our overall personality, which showed me that beauty is beyond the stereotypes created in our society, Our Star Judge, Miss Loena Kaur, flew from Sydney to judge the pageant along with some of the carefully curated judging panel. In between the event, the star performed some of her songs Live for the audience, which was an absolute crowd catcher. The Community very well received the event. Some key speakers included Samantha

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Teen Miss Punjaban 2022 & Miss Punjaban 2021

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Assist, Director of the Domestic and Family Violence Support Section, and Gillian Thomas from Community Engagement at the Department of Home Affairs. Sonia Kumari from World Wellness Group. They both spoke about women’s empowerment and safety and gave insights into the support being provided by the organizations to women in vulnerable circumstances. It was an eye-opener for some of the audience, while others appreciated the awareness created through these social events. We want to acknowledge our sponsors E-Help Consultancy & Migration Services, Rocky Bhullar- Real Estate, Red Rocket Realty, Dreamway Migration and Education, Peekaboo 23 Hair by

Mandy, Trends with Friends, SR Creation, Curry & Cask, Phulkari by Sant Kaur and Mandy Gill Artistry. This event would not have been possible without the support of Simply Human - Prerna Pahwa, RGR Creation, Maahi Art, Fabulous Fashion Point, World Wellness Group, and Jazz creations. Women run these organizations, and we applaud their enthusiasm for participating and supporting the event. Special thanks to our Media Partners, Brisbane Indian Times & Australian Indian Radio, Usha and Umesh Chandra, for interviewing Amarpreet Kaur to spread this event’s vision. The heart and soul of the event Amarpreet Kaur Virk are passionate about women's

upliftment in society, boosting their morale and confidence and motivating them. She adds that several women in this community have suffered from DV, Abuse, etc., and are unaware of their rights and actions. Some of these ladies are scared to raise their voices or talk to someone as Visas are connected to their partners (in most cases). She has been helping these women personally to assist them as much as possible over many years. Her vision is to bring women out of their comfort zone and shine to reach for their desired positions. This was just the beginning for Brisbane to witness her Vision; next year, she is planning to take the event to higher skies with more impact and create more significance for the

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Mrs Punjaban Runner Up audience and participants. A unique element was added to this event where Kids under 18 participated and won 3 awards according to the age category. The audience loved the kids' performance. Next year's kids’ participation interest has already been received. Teen Miss Punjaban winners are Jasleen Kaur Dosanjh, Junior Miss Punjaban - Hargun Kaur Bopara, and Miss little punjaban - Mayra Jhatta. This event preparation started from the day dates were announced. All the participants were allowed to learn different techniques and skills such as walking the ramp, giddha (endless practice sessions), make-up skills, building confidence, choosing fitting dresses, and mentors to motivate the event’s spirit. We take this opportunity to thank the core event team members Kritika Bansal, Harpargat Singh, and Taranjit Kaur, who worked endlessly to make this event seamless. Lastly, a Special Shout out to the Voice of this event, our phenomenal Emcees Shruti Dhar from Brisbane and Jaskiran Kaur from Melbourne, who did not leave a minute for the audience to leave their chairs. Next year's event registration will open on 1st January 2023. Please look out at https:// missandmrspunjabanaustralia. com.au/ for more details.

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BJP demands transfer of Delhi minister Satyendar Jain from Tihar, and all the latest news In a fresh 'letter' addressed to the media, Sukesh Chandrashekhar claimed that he gave over ₹50 crore to the AAP, which promised to nominate him to the Rajya Sabha. The AAP has dismissed his charges. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday intensified its attack on Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and demanded the transfer of jailed minister Satyendar Jain from Tihar jail to another prison after conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged that he was forced to bring “over 20 people to contribute `500 crore towards his party”. The Delhi government and the lieutenant governor of Delhi should transfer Satyendar Jain to another jail. How can he continue to remain as the jail minister despite being in jail? He is influential and extorts money from inside the jail," BJP leader and Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi at a press conference in New Delhi. Lekhi also asked the Kejriwal government to explain why the AAP took `50 crore from “maha thug Sukesh Chandrashekhar”. Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had alleged that Jain was being given VIP treatment

inside the Tihar jail. The probe agency has alleged that Jain was getting massages and is also regularly meeting the co-accused in the case. In a fresh 'letter' addressed to the media, Chandrashekhar claimed that he gave more than `50 crore to the AAP, which promised to nominate him to the Rajya Sabha. The AAP has dismissed his charges. The BJP has dubbed Kejriwal a "maha thug" and demanded his resignation. Addressing a press

conference at the BJP headquarters on Saturday, spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said,"This letter exposes Arvind Kejriwal as a maha (great) thug who conned (the) conman and has cheated his every friend." With the help of Chandrashekhar, “Kejriwal wanted to develop thuggery into an industry, to raise money for himself and his party and he is running a Kejriwal thuggery centre,” Bhatia alleged. Party spokesperson

Shehzad Poonawala asked Kejriwal if he had met the conman "at the farmhouse of his minister Kailash Gahlot" and sought to know what discussions were held. Poonawala also demanded that Kejriwal sack Jain, who is currently in jail in connection with a money laundering case, and Gahlot from his Cabinet. In a letter to lieutenant governor VK Saxena, Chandrashekhar had alleged that Jain extorted `10 crore in 2019 for his "safety" in prison. Chandrashekhar claimed that he submitted another complaint to Saxena on Thursday detailing the allegations of corruption against Kejriwal, Gahlot and Jain. Senior AAP leader Atishi, however, fired back at the BJP. After the failures of the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, Income-Tax, L-G and Delhi Police, the BJP has turned to the country's "biggest conman" for help against the AAP, she alleged.

Tripura Assembly polls 2023: Will CPI(M), Congress come together to dethrone BJP? Both the CPI(M) and the Congress have hinted at a possible alliance of antiBJP parties to dethrone the ruling BJP-Indigenous Front of Tripura ( IPFT) combine in the state Ahead of the Tripura Assembly polls scheduled to be held next year, the Opposition parties, especially the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or the CPI(M), and the Congress have hinted at a possible alliance to dethrone the ruling Bharatiya Janata party ( BJP)-Indigenous Front of Tripura ( IPFT) combine that has been in power since 2018. Leader of Opposition and former chief minister, Manik Sarkar recently said that his party’s Politburo had already decided and allowed their local leaders to initiate issues related to poll alliance in their respective states. “Our target is to intensify our movement against communal politics to defeat the divisive forces. Our party’s top body has already asked the local leaders to look into poll alliance issue between secular forces. So, any secular and democratic force is welcome to join the movement unitedly,” said Sarkar. “It’s nothing new that

we try to bring the anti-BJP voters together wherever elections are going on,” he said. He said that the BJP has already started losing its public support due to which they have resorted to violence. Unlike 2018, the BJP would face problem to get vote share from nonLeft voters in the upcoming elections. “People have already started raising their voices against the violence triggered by the ruling party. If anyone thinks that the CPM supporters are and will be the only victims of the violence, then they are wrong,” Sarkar added. Manik Sarkar served as chief minister of Tripura for two decades since 1998. Being known as the longest serving chief minister, Sarkar had ended insurgency and brought peace to the state. He is also the lone Politburo

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member from the state. Earlier in September, Congress legislator Sudip Roy Barman batted for poll alliances with antisaffron parties to dethrone the incumbent BJP-IPFT government in the upcoming elections. “Alliance will happen in any form. We shall do anything to ensure people that people get freedom from the misrule of the BJP,” Roy Barman said. Six-time MLA, Roy Barman said his political career started with the Congress since his college days. He made his debut in 1993 Assembly polls against veteran Left leader and former chief minister Nripen Chakraborty and lost the poll. He jumped to the Trinamool Congress in 2016 and then to the BJP the subsequent year and won 2018 Assembly polls. He served as the minister of health along with

other charges for a year after which he was dropped from the Cabinet due to his alleged differences with the then chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb. Later, he quit the party and resigned as legislator in February this year, returned to the Congress and retained his seat. Political experts claimed that the CPI(M) and the Congress share a history of rivalry in the past several years that might halt the possibilities of an alliance between them. The Congress had been in Opposition in the two decades when the Left was in power. “If both the CPI(M) and the Congress come together, then the BJP might be cornered. But, there are other Opposition parties, especially TIPRA Motha. If the BJP is to be removed from power, then the contest should be 1:1,” said veteran political analyst Chandan Dey. However, he expressed his doubt over possibilities of an alliance of all Opposition parties. Another political analyst Swapan Bhattacharya said, “Nothing is impossible in politics. As no formal announcement has been made, it is still in dark whether any alliance will be formed.”

Indifferent approach’ towards seniors: General secretary Haq Khan quits PDP Khan had remained inactive for the past three years after he was put under house arrest following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019

In another setback for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), senior leader and former minister Advocate Abdul Haq Khan resigned from the party on Saturday. Haq, who was serving as the general secretary of PDP, announced his decision to leave owing to the party’s ‘indifferent approach’ towards seniors. Khan had remained inactive for the past three years after he was put under house arrest following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. “For the past three years, I have been away from politics. There were many reasons including my health and personal issues and also I didn’t feel that I could contribute to politics in the prevalent scenario,” Khan, who was representing the Lolab constituency, said. “Also, the party has now chosen a new candidate who is now working in the constituency, so the situation has changed,” he added. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Khan said the party’s decision to have a

replacement for him has not gone down well with his supporters. “This has given rise to several rumours and speculations, which have hurt my family and wellwishers,” he said. “In view of the current political situation, I have suspended my political activities definitively and completely. From today onwards, I have no association with my previous political party,” said Khan. He said the PDP’s “indifferent approach” pushed him away from the party. “For quite some time the affairs within the party are not going well. The seniors within the party are being treated ‘indifferently’ that led to my quitting the party,” he said. Since the 2019 constitutional changes, many members of the PDP have left the party and joined others. PDP was founded by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s father and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed after he left Congress in 1999.

Overnight snowfall in parts of J&K, Mughal Road closed The Mughal Road, connecting Jammu and Kashmir, was closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday following overnight snowfall in the region. The area, which is at a high altitude of 3,500m (11,500 ft), experienced light to moderate snowfall over the course of the night. The Mughal Road, which connects the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu to Shopian district in Kashmir, saw more than five inches of snow on the ground between Poshana and Peer Ki Gali. The weatherman has forecast unfavourable weather in Jammu and Kashmir, including sporadic rain and snowfall until November 10, under the influence of a western disturbance. Even as large portions of Jammu and Kashmir are receiving rain, the SrinagarJammu National Highway is operating normally. The traffic department said there are no obstructions to vehicular

traffic on this highway and that it is moving in both directions. Mughal Road goes for an annual closure due to snowfall around this time. The road was historically used to cross the Pir Panjal Pass during the Mughal era. Currently, the alternative route is being considered for the SrinagarJammu National highway (NH-44). On Tuesday, the SrinagarLeh was closed for traffic movement after heavy rainfall.

Spectacular Diwali celebrations at King George Square organised by the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland Diwali celebrations organised by FICQ at the iconic King George Square is a much-awaited calendar event, especially for the growing Indian diaspora in Brisbane. For the past couple of years, due to COVID-related restrictions, it has been challenging to celebrate the Diwali festival on a larger scale. With life bouncing back to normal earlier this year, the Indian community thronged in large numbers to celebrate the festival of lights. 'Unity in diversity' is an integral part of the Indian community's ethos. FICQ, true to its mission, has paved the way year after year since 2010 to bring the Indian diaspora and the extended community together. All three levels of government officials attended the FICQ Diwali celebrations. Some of the guests included Hon. Peter Dutton, MP, Leader of the Opposition who addressed the audience. Hon. Grace Grace MP, Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing, energised and motivated

the crowd with her speech. Mrs Archana Singh gave a motivational speech making the attendees feel at home and proud of their rich

cultural heritage. Councillor Angela Owen represented the Hon Lord Mayor of Brisbane. Over 15,000 people

of Indian descent and the broader Southeast Queensland Community attend the event annually, signifying the festival's

success over the years. A Dhol Tasha honour was extended to the dignitaries while the large crowd thoroughly enjoyed and

celebrated the festivities. Culinary and cultural entertainment were integral to the celebrations and ran right through the day with food, songs, and dance performances from various parts of India. Acknowledging the tireless work over months by FICQ committee members, Mr Anoop Nannuru, President FICQ, said, "Diwali is a big event and festival for the Indian Community. Organising this event is a mammoth task. From organising funds to ensuring the financial viability, to executing it and later cleaning the mess created after the event, each step is a huge effort and must be executed meticulously, taking care of every minute detail to make it a grand success. It is a pleasure to see the Indian community support and come together as one during this Diwali function. We thank all committee members, advisors, member organisations, volunteers, sponsors, dignitaries, and community members for their continued support.

Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland - Citizenship Ceremony The Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland hosted a citizenship ceremony at the FICQ Diwali event on Friday 27th October 2022. Cr. Angela Owen, Councillor for Calamvale Ward was the presiding officer for the citizenship ceremony and read the Minister's message. Dr Ram Mohan, FICQ Advisor and Department of Home Affairs officials, also assisted to facilitate the citizenship ceremony. The event consisted of the Call: (07) 3192 5188

conferees' pledge, certificate presentation, affirmation ceremony, singing of the National Anthem and entertainment. Taleatha's beautiful dance highlighted her Indigenous cultural heritage giving the new citizens a glimpse into the aboriginal culture of the land. Sudheshna Paul and Arpita performed a beautiful Indian classical Bharatnatyam dance and finally, the Gold Coast Australia-China Sunday Fashion Show Group Association performed a

mesmerising Chinese cultural dance and fashion show. Ms Seema Chauhan concluded the ceremony with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of sponsors, volunteers, and committee members who tirelessly worked to make the event a success. FICQ welcomes the new Australians and congratulates them on being part of the multicultural community of Queensland and Australia. www.indiantimes.com.au

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FOCUS ON FIJI system Nanay’s Filipino delights Payment to go online soon Adjusting to life in a foreign country can be challenging. One has to contend with the new way of life, language barriers, friends and the absence of personal support. Adapting and integrating can take time. But for some, the transition can bring new possibilities. Meet Arsenia Villaruel, a 75-year-old Filipino woman who is a familiar face at every University of South Pacific market days. With infectious smile and energy, she serves her customers at her stall called Nanay’s Filipino Delights. Students, staff and even outside visitors look forward to her Filipino food and her famous iced tea. Ms Villaruel began her business after first selling her famous dishes at the ROC Market with her friends. In no time her food became a hit. “My daughter was quite surprised when one of the friends told her that she ate the chowmein I sold at the ROC market.” Ms Villaruel misses the company of her three market

friends who have moved on to other new ventures. “I had a friend who retired. The one who owns a bakery is very busy so she doesn’t come anymore. The other friend had moved to Levuka,” she said. Ms Villaruel wakes up at three in the morning on her market days to start cooking. “My customers love my food – the dumplings,

spring rolls and other dishes. She said she used to help her mother in law once by cooking for millionaires. “If your food wasn’t delicious, they wouldn’t come back to you.” Ms Villaruel moved to Fiji when her daughter became one of 70 doctors that were chosen to work in Fiji. “I stay with my daughter who is an eye doctor, Doctor

Maria Villaruel. She was recruited in the Philippines and my daughter was assigned I think nine years at the CWMH as an eye doctor. Now she is a lecturer at FNU.” Ms Villaruel left her employment as a Sales Agent in the Philippines to migrate to Fiji. Ms Villaruel shared that she was a widower and that life was not easy at times. “I lost my husband that’s why I would prefer staying here in Fiji with my daughter and son. When my daughter was in high school, I worked in Saipan (Philippines) for six years. I worked there as a bartender, cashier and poker attendant. “I experienced working in different jobs.” Despite her past challenges Ms Villaruel loves Fiji. “I like Fiji because it’s a very quiet place. I like living here because there are no guns like in the Philippines. It’s very nice.” Her youngest son and her grandchildren help her in her food business. She has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji would move towards complete online payments in the coming days. Minister for Communications and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed this during the Datec Fiji Tech Summit held at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on Thursday last week. “We understand that the Reserve Bank of Fiji in the next few weeks will be going online completely with their national online payment system,” he said. The A-G said during the COVID-19 pandemic, while launching Fiji’s largest unemployment benefit

The old parish by the sea In the heart of the garden town of Fiji – Lami Town – located along the Queens Rd, once stood the beautifully structured old parish Church of the Immaculate Conception Lami overlooking the sea. The church was built in 1931 by the forefathers of the Rodan, Rogers and Shaw families of Nukuwatu, Lami. The timber which was used to construct the church was taken from the original St Anne’s school before it was torn down to make way for the present St Anne’s. A visit to Nukuwatu last week brought back wonderful old memories that were shared by the descendants, memories that were passed down by their father and uncles and memories which they live to tell themselves. “Going to church at 6am and at 6pm was part of my sibling’s and my daily routine as kids,” said Margaret Rodan. “There was a huge bell hanging at the church, so every morning it would ring to signify that mass was about to begin.

“Because we lived right opposite the church, the priest would at times come and wake us up for mass, especially my older brother since he used to serve at mass.” Ms Rodan said before the construction of the church in 1931, the Rogers residence, which is a few houses away from theirs, was used for mass. “The Rogers had both catechists and nuns, so we were told that mass was done at their house before the church was built. “My father would tell us stories when the church was in the process of being constructed – my father along with his brothers had written their names down on a piece of paper and had it placed in a bottle and buried it next to one of the posts in church – this was a remembrance for them to come back. “My father, however, did not go off to fight with his brothers in Solomon Islands – he stayed back in the country to be on guard here.” A year after the church was built, it was blessed and

Fr J Brandon was named its first parish priest. “Our great-granduncle Lasaro Rodan did most of the work in building the church and in his spare time taught Fr Brandon how to speak Fijian. “One of the most beautiful memories was that mass was said in Latin. “That was Vatican I but now mass is said in Vatican II – the Marist fathers were the first ones to come here so we remember singing hymns in Latin, the mass was also in Latin but we said the Rosary in English and combined the Fijians hymns as well.” Ms Rodan recalled old parishioners bringing in priests from Suva by boat. “The Suvavou Bridge wasn’t constructed during that time so the old people would go to Suva to bring the priests and then, after mass, they would take the priests back. “There was no presbytery at the time, but eventually, when one was built, they had to appoint a priest to come and stay here and by that time the bridge was already done.” Sadly, the

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church had to be removed once developments of the road took place together with the rapid growing of the congregation. “At times we would use the hall for mass on Sundays because of how the growing congregation – parishioners from Delainavesi all the way to Veisari came to mass. “Once they started removing parts of the old church to build the new one, everything from the old church was taken to the new one – like the statue of Our Lady. “The people from Lami Village also came to ask for materials which they took, along with the bell. “And we’ve been going

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to the new church ever since it was built.” In 1965, Marisilina Tabalailai had moved from Tunuloa, Vanua Levu, to Lami Town at the age of 10. “My grandfather Ratu Amborosio Vadatoronibau was a very devoted Catholic,” she said. “So when we came to Lami, the old Immaculate Conception was our church and he would go to mass every morning so we would follow him to mass – it was the most beautiful wooden church and it had two wooden rows of pews. “I remember seeing the Rogers and Rodans every day at mass, including the sisters who were a sight to

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scheme under Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), every single application was done on a mobile phone. “Nobody had to go to any governmental office to line up. They made their application on the phone and they got paid on their phone. “Mobile phones are critically important in terms of rolling our programs.” He said a number of organisations needed to come more online. “We want to work with credible vendors and not those vendors who would provide a solution off the shelf and then disappear into the night.”

behold – I say this because they would be walking in a neat row with their hands clasped and veils.” Mrs Tabalailai said she remembers feeling welcomed at church because of the parish priest – Fr Heath. “Fr Heath was our parish priest at Tunuloa, so that is why everything was welcoming. “Because mass was always said in Latin, I became very fluent, which was so beautiful.” She added the church hall was used for movie sessions on Friday’s and mass on Sundays. “All the kids in Lami would go down to the hall on Friday for a movie session. The fee was $1 and movies like Zoro and Elvis Presley were shown. “At that time a huge number of us wouldn’t have any money so we would negotiate to sweep the hall on Saturday for mass on Sunday – every Saturday you would see all the kids walking with their sasa broom to clean up the hall.” The stories and memories of the beautiful old parish Church of the Immaculate Conception Lami are one that will forever be etched into the hearts of many.

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EK RANGEEN SHAAM An Enchanted Musical Evening Presented by T&R Production (Tarun Raniga & Ranjila Devi) WILLAWONG Saturday, 29th October, at the Serbian Auditorium, was turned into a Bollywood/Fiji musical concert presented by T&R Production. The show included all the hit songs of the eighties, nineties and current songs by Tarun Raniga, Diman Roy Dutt, and Dr. Neela. Also, our Guest Jimi Nathu the legendary performer presented his presentation differently by showcasing the Fiji jokes and his songs. Our very own Manju Jehu hosted the concert. Lighting and sound were complimented by the Best, DJ Desi (Praneel Sinha) and Surendra Singh. FB advertising included all Teasers, and Raniga Studios Toronto, Canada, created Video clips. Our Media Partners, Brisbane Indian Times and Australian Indian Radio, fully supported the show. Thank you, Umesh and Usha Chandra. A special thanks to TFH Hire services for their generosity and support. The Event was near Sold out and the Audience left at the End. Thank you to all the audience who supported The full 4 hr nonstop entertainment. Despite many shows during the month, this show turned out very successful. Thanks to the entire Team of Ek Rangeen Shaam for making this event Possible. Watch out for another Bigger T&R production of Ek Rangeen Shaam coming soon.

Pete’s take on Fiji – little India, not real India By Peter Lane Rai Bula! Bula! Hello! Hello! What warm, friendly people Fijians are! Wherever I went, there was always a smile and a "Bula Bula. " (hello, hello) After a three-year absence from Fiji because of Covid restrictions, I was delighted to return to Lautoka, Fiji's second-largest city, from Tuesday, Oct 11th/17th, reconnecting with friends and Church groups. While saris, Bollywood music, and Fijian Hindi were everywhere, they lacked the vibrancy, color, noise, and smells of the real India I know so well. Like Brisbane, there has been tremendous financial hardship for many people over the last few years, but the economy is slowly picking up. One Indian friend I visited said how his fresh seafood business to local hotels had plummeted from orders of 300 kg per week to only 60 kg. So, he had to put off staff. I also met a Philippino/ Korean married couple who had raised money overseas

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to give food parcels to over 100 families with little or no income. My wife and I were privileged to send money to this very compassionate couple who also runs a free Dental Clinic when funds allow. Part of my time as a voluntary 76-year-old worker was encouraging people to exercise, have a good diet, and

look after their bodies. I also brought running shirts donated by my "In training running and triathlon club, " Auchenflower, to donate to any Youth when I had an exercise session with them. So, on a hot Saturday afternoon, I had a great time exercising with 20 youths with plenty of laughs. Sadly, I was a lot fitter than many of

them! I encouraged them to exercise regularly and have a good diet not loaded with sugar, salt, takeaways, and carbohydrates. Hopefully, these young people will now choose to live a healthy life. Yet all is not well in the Fijian "paradise." Walking around Lautoka, I was concerned to notice

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many very overweight adults, no doubt resulting from no exercise and a bad diet. This can cause diabetes, which one of my Fijian friends suffers from, and problems with knees and hips. Being overweight was one problem I encountered – the other was pornography! As I led a few men's meetings, several married

men surprisingly volunteered their struggles with pornography to me, a stranger. So, the best I could do was refer them to a local church to get ongoing help to overcome their pornography problem. Hopefully, this will help them. I look forward to returning to Fiji in 2023 to encourage people to live happy and healthy lives.

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Shah Rukh Khan REACTS to doing a film with Thalapathy Vijay

Known for his wit and sense of humour, Shah Rukh Khan turned a year older recently and it was no less than a festival among his fans. While the superstar met fans at midnight outside his residence in Mumbai to kick off his birthday celebrations, he decided to interact with them. The actor responded to many questions including about his ongoing and forthcoming projects. During one such session, a fan quizzed him about doing a film with Thalapathy Vijay, whom he met when he was shooting for Jawan. Readers would be aware that Shah Rukh Khan and the entire team of the Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi starrer Jawan was in Chennai shooting for the project. During the shooting schedule, the superstar celebrated the birthday of his director Atlee, who also shares a great friendship with Tamil superstar, Thalapathy Vijay. A photo of the trio was shared by the filmmaker on his social media handle, that went viral. In the past too, Vijay and SRK have met each other during award functions.

Speaking about how much they respect each other, a fan asked, “Whenever we see your photo with @actorvijay sir, we feel that you both share a great respect for each other. #AskSRK when we can expect a Vijay-SRK combo and your thoughts on actor Vijay.” Responding to the same, SRK said, “He is a really cool guy.. films happen when they happen so.. if they have to they will.” On the film front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to make a comeback on the big screen after four years. The actor will be seen in Pathaan alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. While the teaser released earlier this week, fans were also quite intrigued about the film. Responding to them during the #AskSRK session, the actor spoke about working with the two actors. About Deepika, he said “apart from her amazing capabilities as an actor and star… the calming effect that she has on the whole film is amazing…” He went on to add, “Known John for many years was a pleasure to work with him. One of the mildest and well mannered person.”

Netizens claim PhoneBhoot trolled Brahmastra; calls it a ‘perfect revenge’

PhoneBhoot is a horror comedy featuring Katrina Kaif as the ghost for the first time. The film is known for its rib-tickling jokes but netizens found the film to have a Brahmastra connection. Some social media users have pointed out that certain jokes like the one where they are trying to find the location of the antagonist on Google Maps as well as one where they talk about ‘Astra’ having a ‘button’ were allegedly inspired by the storyline of Brahmastra which featured dialogues on similar lines. A user pointed out, “Not

the cast of #PhoneBhoot going to a secret hideout of the antagonist and saying: 'AATMARAM KI JAGAH KO KAISE DHOONDE, YEH TOH GOOGLE MAPS PE BHI NAHI HAI' or capturing his weapon and saying: 'ASTRA HAI TOH BUTTON TOH HOGA'” The joke referred to how Guruji in Brahmastra aka Amitabh Bachchan was trolled for having a secret hideout which can be traced on Google Maps and the second one is supposedly a dig on the dialogue where Ranbir Kapoor refers to Alia Bhatt as his ‘Agni Astra Button’.

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Pathaan teaser: First glimpse of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer crosses 22M views in two days From getting a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan outside his home to watching the first teaser of his upcoming movie Pathaan, the Bollywood superstar’s birthday was no less than a festival for his fans. His fans have showered immense love on him. In fact, the Pathaan teaser has now crossed 22M views on YouTube. On the video-sharing platform, the teaser of the SRK-starrer has crossed 22M views along with 1M+ likes and is still counting. Interestingly, the actor had also shared the official teaser on his verified Instagram handle. The platform suggests that the video post has garnered over 34M views from users on Instagram.

It is worth mentioning that Tamil and Telugulanguage teaser has also bagged over 4M views on the photo-video-sharing application. For the unversed, the one-minute-twenty-fourseconds-long teaser was

unveiled on the occasion of Khan’s 57th birthday, which was on November 2. The upcoming action-thriller will also star Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The film is slated to release on January 25, 2023. Talking about the film,

director Siddharth Anand said, “We had to make a unit that justifies their wait to see something of Pathaan as well as the fact that we have chosen his birthday to release the first big asset of the film! It had to be spectacular and memorable at the same time and I think we have managed to make them very happy, given the incredible reaction that we are witnessing for Pathaan’s teaser,” in a statement. The War director further continued and added, “For us, Pathaan is not just a film, it is an emotion as we are aiming to make the biggest action spectacle with one of the alltime biggest on-screen icons that Indian cinema has ever seen.”

Varun Dhawan wants to work with Lokesh Kanagaraj; says, “Hindi films are getting their a**** kicked right now” Last seen in Jugjugg Jeeyo that managed to garner some good response at the box office, Varun Dhawan is all set to return to the big screen in Bhediya. The actor will be seen in a never seen before avatar of a werewolf and is quite excited about playing it on-screen. Recently when he was quizzed about the comparison of Hindi and South films, the actor mentioned that Hindi films are getting a**** kicked on screen. He also expressed his desire to work with some of the biggest filmmakers from the South industry which includes SS Rajamouli, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and S Shankar. Varun Dhawan recently revealed to India Today that the Hindi film industry should seek inspiration from their South counterpart and how films like Kantara and KGF can inspire better cinema. He said, “Indian films are doing really well... If Kantara is doing really well or KGF 2 or Vikram,

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mentioned about the kind of stardom the Bollywood stars see down South and how they are welcomed with open hearts. Citing the example of KGF Chapter 2, he shared, "I don't know why people forget that KGF 2 also had Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in it. Why do you forget that as well? They are also loved over there and we also love all the actors from there. I just seek inspiration... I think Allu Arjun is amazing and Yash has done great with KGF. Even now, if you see, Kantara, the way the film has been written, directed and acted by the same person, Rishab Shetty. People can divide us, but we are one country and it is a good time to be collaborative because cinema, in general, we are going through a big transition all over." Coming to Bhediya, the film also stars Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal among others and is slated to release on November 25.

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Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair Nimisha Modi

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Frizz is a cry for nourishment and moisture. There are many things you can do to tame it, starting off with ensuring that you are eating right and drinking enough water. Once you have those two things down, you need to treat your hair to some good old-fashioned TLC with regular oiling and hair masks. Below I a list of natural remedies you can use to treat your frizz.

Living with frizz can be one of the most frustrating things on the planet, especially when you have curly hair. You put in so much effort to make your hair look perfect before you walk out of the house. Only 2 minutes later you catch your reflection in a shop’s 1. Almond Oil and Egg > 1/4 cup almond oil window, and all you can see is a > 1 raw egg bird’s nest where your hair used to Combine the almond oil be. It’s not an uncommon place to be and a whole lot of us, including and egg until you get a smooth mixture. Optionally you can just me, have been there. Many of us brush it off, whisk the egg and apply it to your blaming it on natural texture, hair. Section your hair and start but that shouldn’t be the case. Frizz is a result of a lacking hair applying the mixture to your scalp care regimen, and that’s why a and through the length of your little extra attention is all it takes hair. Wait for 40 minutes and then to tackle the problem head on. This doesn’t mean that you have rinse your hair as usual. Use a good shampoo and to spend money on expensive preferably one products and salon treatments, all conditioner, you need is a little insight on what without sulphates. Apply this once is causing your hair to frizz up, a week. Almond oil acts as an emollient. and a few ingredients from your The egg repairs damage in the hair kitchen to deal with the problem. In short – dryness and damage. shaft with its high protein content. Your hair is constantly thirsty and This is considered to be one of the when its hydration requirements best remedies for frizz. are not met, the cuticles (the outermost part of your hair shaft 2. Avocado Mask > 1 ripe avocado which is made up of dead cells > 1 cup yogurt that keep your hair healthy and Cut the avocado and remove protected) rise to let moisture in. The excess moisture from the the pit. Mash the avocado and the atmosphere causes your hair to swell up and, you’ve got it right, yogurt to get a smooth, creamy frizz. Constant dehydration leads paste. Apply it to your hair and let it to damage, leaving your hair frizzy sit for 40-45 minutes. and lifeless. Wash thoroughly with How to Treat Frizzy Hair? 48 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, November, 2022

5. Banana > 1 ripe banana > 2 teaspoons honey > 1/3 cup coconut oil/almond oil Mash the banana until there are no lumps and to it add the honey and oil to form a smooth paste. Apply the mixture all over your scalp and hair and leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. Use this mask once a week for hair that is extremely frizzy shampoo and follow it up with your conditioner. Apply this mask once or twice every week. Using an avocado-based hair mask is an inexpensive but effective remedy to control frizz. It contains vitamins B and E which nourish the hair and repair damage. Yogurt cleans and deep conditions your hair. 3. Coconut Oil and Vitamin E > 1-part vitamin E oil > 4 parts organic cold-pressed coconut oil Mix both the oils and pour it into an air-tight container to be stored. Take 2-3 tablespoons of the oil depending on the length of your hair. Apply it all on your scalp and through the length of your hair. Wash your hair after about 40 minutes. Apply this oil once or twice a

week. Vitamin E helps fight free radicals and prevents hair damage. Coconut oil has penetrative properties that deep condition your hair. 4. Mayonnaise > 1/4 cup mayonnaise > 1/3 cup pure almond oil > 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of your hair) Mix the mayonnaise, almond oil, and eggs to form a smooth paste. Generously coat your hair and scalp with the mixture and then cover it with a hot towel or a shower cap. Shampoo thoroughly and follow up with conditioner. You can use this hair mask up to two times a week. The mask works amazingly well to provide shine, nourishment, and strength. It adds an extra layer of moisture, which helps in controlling frizzy hair effectively.

Benefits Bananas are great for hair conditioning, especially when it is combined with honey which is a well-known humectant. A banana mask for hair is just the kind of attention your hair deserves. 6. Beer > 1 pint of beer Decarbonate your beer by pouring it into a bowl. Let it sit overnight until it goes flat. Wash your hair with shampoo and then pour the beer through your hair while massaging your scalp. Rinse the beer out with cold water. Repeat this once in two weeks. Beer restores moisture and nourishes your hair. It is also used as a cleansing rinse that removes build-up. This helps keep your cuticles healthy. 7. Lemon and Honey > 2 tablespoons lemon juice > 2 tablespoons honey

> 1 cup water Combine all the ingredients and pour it through freshly washed hair. Massage your scalp for a couple of minutes and then let the mixture sit for an additional 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo. Use this hair mask once every two weeks. Ensure that you use other conditioning hair masks during the rest of the week. The mask removes dirt and grime from the hair shaft which improves cuticle health, reducing frizz. The rich vitamin C content also helps boost hair growth. The bleaching agents can give you some natural and subtle highlights. 8. Honey > 2 tablespoons honey > 2 cups warm water Dilute the honey with water and pour it through your hair. Once your hair is saturated with the mixture, let it sit for 30 minutes. Shampoo and condition. While honey is an excellent conditioner, it also lightens your hair. If you do not want your hair to be lightened it would be wise not to use this mask more than once a week. If you want subtle highlights, use the mask twice a week. This is a simple solution that isn’t too time-consuming. Like I mentioned before, honey is an excellent humectant which means that it does a great job at sealing moisture in your hair. It makes your hair stronger, smoother, and shinier.

More shade equals less Preventing drowning by risk of skin cancer for our improving beach safety signage Queensland kids Parents of Central West and South West Queensland are rejoicing today as it is announced that the Queensland Government is again funding permanent shade, granting kids the ability to be sun safe as they do what kids do best play! The SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative is led by the Queensland Government and Cancer Council Queensland and provides funding, up to a maximum of $25,000, for permanent, fixed (hard roof) shade, for not-forprofit organisations that cater to children 0-18 years. Funding for the area has been made a priority for this round as recently released data demonstrates that children in these areas are recording higher than average sunburn rates compared to other parts of Queensland. Aramac State School received funding in the 2020-2021 round of the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative. Business Services Manager Mrs Emma Hay shared that the school was driven to apply when they noticed the sun damaged playground equipment and thought of the impact this same amount of sun could be having on their students. “The playground equipment does not last. With the extreme heat and windy weather, our playground shade sail and fort were showing damage after less than a year.” said Mrs Hay. “On hot summer days our teachers would close the playground because students would burn their hands. “We also had our past staff member diagnosed with melanoma in 2017,” Mrs Hay recalled. Faced with proof of the

A new study by a University of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future. Dr Masaki Shibata, from the Japanese Department in the School of Social Sciences, examined how current safety signage on beaches is interpreted by both Australian citizens and overseas-born beachgoers. “According to the National Coastal Safety Report 2022, 939 coastal drowning fatalities were recorded from 2012-2022, almost half of which were overseasborn beachgoers. However, the 939 fatalities were only of people whose birth continent was known, so the total number of drownings is higher,” he said.

sun’s damage, Aramac State School Principal Tanya Bambling applied for the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative in 2020, and on receiving the grant, was able to install a hard roof shade structure over the playground. “As informed practitioners, we owe it to our kids to protect them from the harsh elements of the Queensland sun,” Mrs Bambling said. “We now have permanent shade over our playground, and I see the benefits of this structure every day, as our students and teachers enjoy their time outdoors, and in the shade,” Mrs Bambling concluded. Cancer Council Queensland Chief Executive Officer Andrew Donne urges eligible schools, junior sporting clubs and childcare centres to apply for the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative. “We’re proud to partner with Queensland Government to help improve the sun safety

of Queensland kids,” Mr Donne said. “Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, with sun exposure being the cause of around 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95% of melanomas in Australia.” “We also know that skin damage can occur in as little as 10 minutes, without sun protection, which is why creating more shady spaces for young Queenslanders is vital to help reduce their exposure and skin cancer risk.” Applications for this round of the 2022-2023 SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative close at 12pm on 21 November 2022. To apply, complete the online application form on the Cancer Council Queensland website: cancerqld.org. au/cancer-prevention/ programs-resources/ shade-initiative/. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld. org.au or via Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 Support and Information line.

Dr Shibata recommends that signs need to be improved by including: • Messages in the languages of the people who are at most risk of coastal drowning • Photos, not just symbols, of dangers such as jellyfish to improve messaging for non-English speakers • Clear explanation of what the hazard is such as poison or sting • Clearer colour coding: many safety signs are yellow whereas red indicates greatest dangers to many communities Dr Shibata gathered information from 160 interviews of beachgoers about how they interpreted safety signage at Bondi Beach. “Approximately 50 per cent of overseas-born beachgoers and 40 per cent of Australians rarely or never read beach safety signage at beaches they’re not familiar with,” said Dr Shibata. “Approximately half of the overseas-born beachgoers had no understanding of

some beach safety terms such as high surf, shore dump, or bluebottle. Not reading the signs, or not understanding them, could have deadly consequences.” The research, which was published in the journal Safety Science, suggests that many people are also unclear as to what iconic Australian beach flags mean. “While they represent ‘always swim between the flags’, more than 30 per cent of the overseas visitors and residents believe that beach flags mean that only

people ‘perceived to be good swimmers’ were allowed to be between the flags,” Dr Shibata said. “Another common flag instruction -‘No flags = no swim’- is also confusing, with half of all respondents interpreting this as they may not swim, but they may play, walk, and stand in the water.” He presented his research to the National Water Safety Summit held by Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving Australia, and he will also present at the global Safety 2022 conference in November. “I hope my suggestions will be taken into consideration in the muchneeded revision of beach safety signage.” Dr Shibata, a competitive ocean swimmer and former lifesaver, is currently investigating and developing effective ways of delivering beach safety knowledge to international students enrolled in Australian universities.

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NOVEMBER-2022

Aries ( 21st March to 20th April )

Taurus ( 21st April to 21st May )

Gemini ( 22nd May to 21st June )

The transit of planets indicates that you should exercise caution when making financial decisions. Try to get professional advice. There may be opportunities to obtain financial assistance from in-laws. However, the transit of Rahu and Sun indicates that you would not make easy money and suffer financial loss due to a wrong decision. Many of you who are planning to enrol in research-related subjects would be successful due to the transit of Mercury and Venus. Students may achieve success if they take a foreign language course or learn new skills. Before making a presentation, professionals should work on their projects and do proper research and study. Short-distance travel is needed for your work, and a significant deal would be finalised this month. Because of the unfavourable planet passage, health should be prioritised. There is a good chance that you would not be able to get a good night's sleep. This month, you must prioritise your fitness. Weak immunity can result in a sudden fever or cold. Cold drinks should be avoided. You can experience indigestion at any time. Maintain a balanced diet and avoid fast food, which can cause stomach pain. You must offer some space to your love partner so that mutual understanding can develop. Don't make your partner work the way you want them to; this domineering attitude may cause a rift in a love relationship. With the transit of Venus and the Sun, there might be an unexpected marriage proposal. Some of you may receive an unexpected proposal from an ex-love partner. Many of you who are drawn to people of the same sex may have the opportunity to spend quality time together.

During this month, most people born under this sign would benefit from their excellent communication skills. As a result, you would be able to escape from stressful circumstances quickly. Your sense of humour would improve during this time, making those around you happier and more fond of you for your upbeat demeanour. You would become more funny and intelligent as a result, and you are likely to profit from it. In the workplace, the outcomes would be favourable. Marriage can yield mixed outcomes. Although the chances of travel are less likely to happen, any opportunity would be advantageous. It's an excellent time to buy a new car and trade-in your old one. You are likely to cash in on the transaction's value. There is always something you can do to change your situation. This is a month in which you can gain recognition through good deeds and acts. Along with Jupiter, the transit of Mars is likely to improve your learning capacity. Retain the patience needed to profit from the transit of Jupiter. You would be interested in obtaining the required learning and access for your overall success this month. Students are likely to have a strong month as well. Most of you who want to pursue higher education in a foreign country would profit from all possible avenues. Make yourself available to satisfy future requirements. Your planning and hard work would almost certainly result in good results.

This month, you can make a schedule for both your professional and personal work. Function on a priority basis if possible; otherwise, you can find yourself on a tight schedule, which can impact your health. A change in location or work may bring about changes, but it would also bring you the desired financial benefit. If you work in the medical or language fields, this month would provide you with the expected financial benefits and an excellent opportunity to accumulate wealth. Try not to make any significant investments and avoid any disagreements with legal or government authorities. Priority should be given to one's health, and one should avoid arguing with coworkers and not expose one's proposal to others until it is implemented. International investment in companies is possible. When it comes to relationships, you must exercise extreme caution. Not a good time to be in a romantic relationship; you must be attentive because of ego clashes; there could be a sudden conflict, or the relationship may suffer. When making some maritalrelated decision, be patient. Positive aspects and dedication would support you in your marriage and change your life. Science students have a good chance of succeeding in competitive exams. There is a chance of success in the government review. This month, you have a good chance of succeeding in the competitive test. Law and medical students would succeed in their assignments and exams. A routine checkup would provide you with good health advice. Indigestion can be dangerous to one's health. Seasonal changes or a location change may cause fever and stress. Before embarking on a long journey, bring a health kit with you.

Cancer ( 22nd June to 22nd July )

Leo ( 23rd July to 22nd August )

Virgo ( 23rd August to 22nd September )

The monthly Horoscope forecasts that the natives' expenses may gradually rise over the month. The funds would also be used for charitable purposes, leaving your overall financial picture a little shaky. Aside from that, there are predictions of spiritual growth in being more humble in your actions toward others. During the month, you might also take some unorthodox moves in your career. There is also a possibility that your company may thrive and expand. You may also meet someone at work, which becomes more important to you over time. Family reunions, in which you may be reunited with your siblings, are also an option. The celestial positions in your monthly horoscope suggest ups and downs in your life. There would be mixed outcomes in all aspects of your life, including your work, love, finances, and family. You would be given a fantastic opportunity during this month, and doors may be open for you. However, if an encouraging opportunity arises, you need to take advantage of it quickly. Take no unnecessary risks at this moment. During this time, planetary motions recommend that you should avoid risky investments. Nonetheless, company owners and salaried workers are likely to be present with incredible prospects, and doors may open in the coming month. According to the monthly forecast, this month would produce mixed results. The movements of the planets can trigger confusion and stress in family relationships. Students born under this sign can face difficulties in dealing with complicated situations. It would be difficult for you to maintain your attention and concentration at this time.

Singles are likely to have a fantastic month because they may meet people who share their beliefs. It would be prudent to stop or delay any planned trips this week. Travelling might not be a good idea. November would be full of exciting social activities for you. You would be recognised for your societal efforts. Maintain your focus, and you would accomplish all of your objectives. Builders and real estate agents are most likely to have a productive month. They would benefit from both current and new property transactions. New ventures would take off, and the industry may thrive. Those involved in stock trading and gambling can expect a lucky week this month. They'd make some significant gains. They must seize the opportunities that are presented to them. Politicians are going to enjoy a surge in popularity this week. They must capitalise on this upward trend. A successful financial week is expected, with income coming from a variety of sources. Make a point of saving for the future. You are likely to have a healthy month. You may also find it easier to deal with official and domestic problems. Those preparing for marriage may have to postpone their wedding due to unforeseen circumstances. This week, parents and elders in the family would be pleased and proud of their children. They will bring glory and happiness to their families. Many who are unemployed have a decent chance of finding work this week.

You would be well assisted by the planets at the start of this month so that you can make good progress in your career. However, as the month progresses, it seems to be a difficult time for you. There could be some new tasks that would put your skills and patience to the test during the latter half of this month. As the month progresses, work may expand, turnover would increase, and you would eventually achieve profit. Better financial circumstances may prompt you to purchase luxuries you have long desired. The middle of this month would be highly volatile and bright, particularly in terms of finances. Make the most of any opportunity to strengthen your financial position. During this month, there is a chance that some intense feelings may surface. Without being pessimistic, express them in the most gentle, caring, and fantastic way possible. As the month progresses, it may infuse you with new energy and bring you peace and warmth. Fortunately, you would be able to regroup your thoughts in the second half of the month. You may begin to experience the feelings of love and affection. Your thoughtful and astute decisions may allow you to make good academic progress. However, as the month progresses, you would be unable to concentrate on your studies. The time begins from middle of this month indicates a favourable phase for your studies. This month may inspire you to think positively and lead to a better state of health. As the month progresses, the positive effect is likely to assist you in resolving any current health issues and grow healthy stamina.

Libra ( 23rd September to 22nd October )

Scorpio ( 23rd October to 22nd November )

Sagittarius ( 23rd November to 21st December )

This month may bring you some promising opportunities for advancement in your career. However, there may be roadblocks in your path, so don't expect instant gratification. It appears to be progressive for business people as well. However, be cautious because luck may not be on your side, and your associates may also trigger stumbling blocks in the middle of this month. Uncertainty is likely to dissipate, and the second half of this month may allow you to rethink your plans. This month would be favourable for you to increase your financial strength and achieve your goals. A new opportunity appears to be in the works for you here. During the middle of this month, your financial success is likely to be on track. The last part of this month would still be favourable for making critical financial decisions. This month may bring you happiness in your love life. However, as the month progresses, you can experience a dip in your happiness quotient. Take no significant decisions in a hurry. During the latter portion, the discrepancies would be readily accepted and absorbed. It may help to revitalise your relationship as the month comes to a close. Your academic performance is going to increase. Your awareness would also expand, and your skills are likely to grow. Some promising findings are likely to inspire you to take a more active interest in your studies. This month may see considerable improvements in your stamina and health. As the month progresses, the planets may strengthen your immune system, and you would become even more active, energetic, and efficient.

This may be a phase of self-reflection as you are under the influence of Saturn and Mars this month. This month, you would put a lot of effort. You could be loaded with a lot of energy. The Sun's transit would be highly beneficial to you. During this month, politicians can obtain political power and reputation. During this month, Mars would also have an impact, which may be a double-edged sword. This planetary position is slightly unfavourable for concerns regarding career. The current scenario would necessitate a significant amount of effort on your part. It would be best if you endeavoured to maintain a calm demeanour. You must maintain your composure in stressful conditions. It would be best to talk about your problems with someone since it will make you feel better. Separately, there is a chance that you may close a real estate deal this month which would be pretty rewarding. People may approach you for advice. You may start a new job or invest in your business. Some of you may plan auspicious programmes at your residence because it makes you more inclined to religious and spiritual activity. You would be clever, generous, engaging, and fascinating, giving you a never dull, constantly busy, and very alive personality to deal with. This week, be patient with yourself and your loved ones. Relationship management is challenging for you right now because you are under a lot of stress. They must be in the midst of a storm that makes them defensive and afraid. You shall have more time to spend with your children as you recognise the importance of paternal care in their lives.

This month are likely to start off on a positive note, both personally and professionally. You would be self-assured and daring enough to accept any careerrelated risks. During the month, several changes in the employment segment are conceivable for your benefit. Those in business can expect to strive with all of their energy and enthusiasm to attain their objectives, but they must remember that patience is the only key to success. Love life may possibly be typical, but married life would be challenging. Better financial planning is required, as is a proper balance between earning and spending. Take care of your temper and be calm when dealing with superiors or subordinates. During this stage, business people should avoid forming partnerships. If you are already in, you must be cautious in your paperwork and courteous in your conversation. Students can expect to achieve their life goals. This month would be difficult for family life. This is an excellent month for natives wishing to invest in real estate. Even purchasing a second home are likely to work in your favour. This is the month to avoid taking credit that would be tough to repay. Take the credit facility that may allow you to control your cash outflows. Those who live in a joint family are recommended to look after the health of their family. They would have a tough time dealing with health issues, which could have an impact on their mental state as well. Attempt to maintain their health and well-being.

Capricorn ( 22nd December to 20th January )

Aquarius ( 21st January to 18th February )

Pisces ( 19th February to 20th March )

Your monthly horoscope forecasts that this month would be complete with financial prospects. People in business would have to work far harder than they anticipated. You would also have good partnership prospects. Before finishing any transaction, carefully review the documentation since occasional tiny inaccuracies are noted. Your monthly forecasts advise that you are about to get into a slightly hazardous real estate transaction for some property or land and that you should be mindful of the hazards involved. Take care when it comes to documentation. If you choose to invest, make sure that you have evaluated all of the issues before proceeding. Spending would be limited until the end of the month when the holidays season would cause you to overspend. The only advice is to keep your spending under control and ensure that your income exceeds your costs. This is the month in which you will discover and grasp the value of money.

Your calm approach toward love would only serve to reduce your lover's attraction for you. You can now carry out the plans you've been hatching in your head for a long time. Benefits are sure to come your way now that your sign is in a favourable position. You need to go back in time at work or with your lover. A severe crisis is unfolding around you, and while it is grating on your nerves, you may be the only one who appears to be calm and unbiased. Being a guy of deep love and trustworthiness towards individuals you associate with would earn you the love and care you deserve. Your critical and contentious nature toward your subordinates may cause them to assume a negative attitude toward the wise and sensible decisions you make. Your dedication to friends and family would offer you assistance when you are in need. Because you are always willing to assist them, it is now their turn to shower you with love and attention that would benefit you much. Your philosophical thinking helps you make personal decisions. This week, you may find it more useful and relieved that you rely on it. Obsessive eating and drinking for the sake of escapism can be harmful to your health. Meditation and self-control would assist you in overcoming this scenario. As a person of high regard, you may experience a period in which everyone expects something significant from you.

Overall, luck is expected to be on your side this month, but it would be delayed, so you should avoid becoming overly reliant on it. There may be expenses for renovations or move-in housing. Some of you may be promoted unexpectedly, but you must be cautious with your coworkers and not divulge your strategy before it is implemented. The planets are not in your favour this month, and you may be faced with an unexpected work duty that must be addressed. Some of you would be successful in writing blogs and running businesses based on content or media. Over-expectation can cause a schism in a romantic relationship. Those looking for a prospective match may receive an unexpected proposal. Try to make each decision with patience and frankly with family members. Try not to get into any work-related arguments. Luck is likely to be on your side, but the transit of Saturn and Rahu is telling you not to get into any fights at work and to have faith in your hard work and tenacity. There may be a stroke of good fortune that allows you to gain admittance to a distant country. There would be travel related to career and education. Mother would be beneficial to you in your studies. Sleeping problems and headaches can pose health risks to you. Don't forget to meditate and participate in fitness or yoga courses. Avoid becoming aggressive and eating outside food.

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India superstar’s brutal blitz sets up dominating win, locks in huge T20 World Cup semi-finals 25-ball blitz from Suryakumar Yadav set up a dominant victory in the final Super 12 game of the T20 World Cup as India smashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs. Yadav’s 61 not out included 10 boundaries and continued his impressive year which has seen him score more T20I runs than anyone on the planet. It was then smooth sailing for the Group 2 winners with Zimbabwe’s chase of 187 doomed from the start, losing a wicket on the opening ball and never looking like any chance of producing the

day’s second big upset. Zimbabwe was bowled out for 116 with Ravichandran Ashwin (three wickets for 22 runs) doing the damage. Earlier the Netherlands stunned South Africa, turning Pakistan’s clash with Bangladesh into a virtual quarter-final. A win by Pakistan saw them finish second in Group 2 behind their great rivals India, with a blockbuster final between the pair now a live chance. Pakistan will face New Zealand in the first semi-final at the SCG on Wednesday

Watson on Suryakumar Yadav's "rare talent" ahead of T20 World Cup semi-finals Even with a glowing resume of his own across global events and the T20 domestic, Shane Watson believes the skill of Suryakumar Yadav is reaching levels only a select few have reached before. Racing past 1000 runs in T20 international cricket in 2022, and joining Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan as the only players to cross four figures in a calendar year, it's hard not to play on his nickname and claim that the sky is the limit. The No.1 ranked batter on the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I rankings, the right-hander has struck his runs at a strike rate of 186.54 since January 1. Perhaps the term "ground-breaking" is just as appropriate. Watching on in awe like everyone else, Shane Watson heaped praise on the man trusted at No.4 in India's batting order, struggling to come up with anyone who could emulate his consistent success.

“It really is a treat to be able to watch SKY bat over the last two years watching him in the IPL and performing as well as he has. “But then to be able to turn it on like he has in international cricket as well is something to behold. What he's able to do in these foreign conditions in Australia alone is something that not many people have ever been able to do in T20 cricket. Yadav himself revealed on a recent episode of The ICC Review that he tries

not to focus on the bowler's reputation, but instead to play each ball on its individual merit. The 33-year-old may have downplayed his talents, with Watson again questioning just how Yadav configures himself to play around the ground in a 360-degree fashion. “It's a really rare talent where his ability to really read a bowler, where he's going to bowl and where the fielders are, and his control over where the ball goes, it’s

a very rare talent. We haven't really seen it much before.” And then, there is the level of consistency. Yadav has made three fifties at the tournament, with 15 his lowest score in a successful campaign to date. “To be able to do it so consistently, to be able to do it in one or two games, that can happen. But to be able to do it so consistently in the big games? He is a special talent and it doesn't look like anything's going to change," Watson continued. "It looks like he's going to be out to continue to do this for a long time. It just looks low-risk, even though what he does is high risk." India meet England at Adelaide in the second semifinal, with a spot at the MCG potentially in front of 100,000 fans up for grabs. India meet England at Adelaide in the second semifinal, with a spot at the MCG potentially in front of 100,000 fans up for grabs.

AFLW finals fixturing draws fire over smaller grounds and clash with Matildas-Sweden game This Saturday's AFLW semifinal between Richmond and North Melbourne should be moved to a bigger venue, according to Kangaroos captain Emma Kearney, adding to criticism the fixture will also clash with the muchanticipated Matildas match against Sweden. The AFL on Sunday released the fixture for the second week of finals, announcing the Tigers would host the Kangaroos at their home venue of Punt Road Oval on Saturday afternoon at 1:40pm AEDT, before Adelaide plays Collingwood at Unley Oval in Adelaide immediately after at 3:40pm AEDT.

"We had over 4,000 at Kardinia Park [on Saturday]. We know that Richmond's got a big supporter base. "So I just feel for the supporters that will want to get down to that game and won't be able to get in. "I quite like playing

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at [Princes Park]. It's got a smaller capacity than [Docklands] but it's still got that community feel that is AFLW. I would like to see it there." Former Hawthorn captain Meg Hutchins agreed. "Punt Road Oval is not a really family-friendly venue to watch," said Hutchins, who retired in 2021 and is now a player mentor at the Hawks. "Kids can't stand and look over the fence. They actually can't see over the fence. There's not a lot of shelter." Hutchins said the AFL had an ideal opportunity to play the semi-final at Princes Park. "When scheduling finals

matches, the AFL takes into consideration a number of factors including the home team venue preference, days breaks for clubs (both the week before and the following week), timings for fans, clubs and broadcast, and forecasted crowd and venue capacity." "Our role is to give our AFLW matches the best possible chance to be a successful event and after an amazing week one, we have two great semi-finals lined up on Saturday afternoon across Victoria and SA, live on Channel 7, and based on day one ticket sales, really strong attendance interest in both games."

night (7pm AEDT), with India to battle England in the other semi-final at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday night (7pm AEDT). The bracket is similar to that of the 1992 World Cup, also hosted in Australia, when Pakistan beat New Zealand in the semis and then England in the final. This year’s World Cup final will be at the MCG on Sunday November 13 from 7pm AEDT. Unlike the Super 12 stage, which saw several matches rained out, there are reserve days for the playoff rounds.

Watson runs eye over T20 World Cup semi-finals

With surprises at almost every turn so far, Shane Watson is intrigued by the uncertainty that comes with the two ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-finals in Australia. From Namibia's win over Sri Lanka on matchday one, to Pakistan's miraculous comeback in a late semi-final push, form guides have been thrown out the window, with little to split the four remaining teams. New Zealand take on Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday, while India meet England at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. The winners will then meet on Sunday at the MCG, likely in front of a capacity crowd. Before looking over the form of the four remaining teams, Watson applauded the standard of cricket thus far at the event, doffing the cap to the competition's underdogs, who played their parts in providing tournament entertainment. "The upsets - the lowerranked nations upsetting the big teams - that was something no-one really expected," Watson said. “It’s meant that everyone's eyes are on every game. You can’t just think it's going to be a game that's easily won so it's been a really cool T20 World Cup to be a part of.” The Dutch gave Pakistan a lifeline by beating South Africa, before Babar Azam's men seized on an unlikely opportunity to progress, brushing aside Bangladesh.

Having snuck into the final four, Pakistan almost have nothing to lose in the eye of the legendary Australian all-rounder, imploring the team to express themselves in their late tournament push. “There are certain times in all tournaments where a team just falls across the line, somehow finds their way into the finals, and then goes on to win it, especially when they weren't expecting to make the semis because of the way they played at certain times throughout this tournament," Watson said. "The freedom that they're going to have because they're weren't expecting much in the middle of the tournament, the freedom they're going to have is going to be very dangerous for the Kiwis." One thing in England's favour is the most recent result between the teams though, Jos Buttler's men defending 215 at Trent Bridge back in July. Watson feels the English are a tough proposition in semi-final cricket, and that India may have wanted to take on a different opponent. "India certainly would have preferred to play somebody else in this semifinal in Adelaide because they know England have got a world class team and a good record against them as well," Watson added. "They're going to be two great games of cricket, there's no question."

Asia Pacific Screen Academy Announces 15th Apsa Nominees, Juries, Reveals First Award Winners 26 FILMS FROM 25 ASIA PACIFIC COUNTRIES AND AREAS TO BE HONOURED AT THE PRESTIGIOUS ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS FULL ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN FORUM AND SCREENING PROGRAMME REVEALED. The Asia Pacific Screen Academy today announced the full list of nominees for the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), as well as the International Juries who will determine the winners ahead of the glamorous APSA Ceremony at HOTA on Australia’s Gold Coast on Friday November 11. The full Asia Pacific Screen Forum programme and screening schedule were also announced. The first two APSA Award winners have also been revealed, with the films confirmed to participate in the 4th Asia Pacific Screen Forum. Muru (New Zealand), directed by Tearepa Kahi and starring Tame Iti and APSA Academy Member Cliff Curtis, takes home the Cultural Diversity Award under the patronage of UNESCO, an award that is at the heart of what APSA represents. Saim Sadiq, for his debut feature Joyland (Pakistan), has won the Young Cinema Award in partnership with NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema) and Griffith Film School (GFS), which recognises the abundant emerging talent of the Asia Pacific. APSA honours the cinematic excellence of 78 countries and areas from the region producing half the world’s film, celebrating cinematic storytelling that best reflects its cultural origins and the diversity of the Asia Pacific. Unprecedentedly, in 2022, 19 of the 26 films are from first or second time directors, heralding a bright future for the region’s filmmaking. Across all 94 nominees, a total of 45% are female and 55% male. Nominated for the APSA for Best Film in 2022 are Before, Now & Then (Nana, Indonesia), also nominated for Best Director (Kamila Andini), Best Performance (Happy Salma) and Best Cinematography (Batara Goempar); Poet (Akyn, Kazakhstan), also nominated for Best Screenplay (writer, director Darezhan Omirbayev) and Best Cinematography (Boris Troshev); Return to Seoul (Retour à Séoul, Cambodia, Qatar, France, Belgium, Germany), also nominated for Best Director (Davy Chou); This Is What I Remember (Esimde, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Netherlands, France), with writer, director and star Aktan Arym Kubat nominated for Best Performance and Best Call: (07) 3192 5188

Screenplay together with Dalmira Tilepbergenova; and When The Waves Are Gone (Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon, Philippines, France, Denmark, Portugal) which sees Lav Diaz nominated for Best Director and John Lloyd Cruz nominated for Best Performance. The winners of Best Film, Screenplay, Cinematography, Performance and Director will be determined by the APSA International Jury, presided over by eminent Egyptian screenwriter and producer, Mohamed Hefzy. Hefzy will be joined by leading Indian producer Guneet Monga, actor, director and producer Numan Acar (Turkey/ Germany), renowned Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde and acclaimed Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundara. The International Jury will also award a Jury Grand Prize. The four-person Youth, Animation, Documentary International Jury will determine the winners in these feature categories. In 2022, the Jury Chair is Shin Su-Won (Republic of Korea), who is also nominated for Best Director for her film Hommage (Omaju). Shin will be joined on the Jury by documentarian Zhao Qi (People’s Republic of China), documentarian and writer Baby Ruth Villarama (Philippines) and New Zealand filmmaker Tearepa Kahi (Muru). In the running for APSA Best Youth Film are Alam (Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France, Tunisia), Farha (Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sweden), Hanging Gardens (Janain mualaqa, Iraq, Egypt,

Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom), Jaggi (India) and Sweet As (Australia). Competing for the APSA for Best Animated Film are Aurora’s Sunrise (Armenia, Germany, Lithuania), Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo (Dounia et la princesse d’Alep, Canada), Goodbye, Don Glees! (Gubbai, Don Gurîzu!, Japan), Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish (United States of America, Netherlands) and anthology feature To The Bright Side (Xiang zhe ming liang na fang, People’s Republic of China). Vying for APSA Best Documentary are All That Breathes (India, United Kingdom, United States of America), Blue Island (Hong Kong, Japan), Children of the Mist (Vietnam), Delikado (Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, United States of America, United Kingdom) and Woodgirls – A Duet for a Dream (Islamic Republic of Iran, Czech Republic). See below for a full list of nominations. Also presented on the night will be the FIAPF Award, determined by International Federation of Film Producers Associations for outstanding achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region, the Best New Performer Award and the MPA APSA Academy Film Fund recipients for 2022. Bookending the Awards Ceremony on November 11 is the 4th Asia Pacific Screen Forum and Screening Programme, November 9-13. The lineup of industry-led sessions released today is an action-packed schedule featuring a ‘Spotlight on the Middle East’ and topics focusing on filmmaking

for social change, rights and recoupment in structuring investments, coproductions, film-friendly locations, and a panel discussion to unpack the role of festivals, awards and media in a film’s journey to audiences. The Forum includes APSA’s annual Reel Connections event which brings together earlycareer filmmakers to share ideas, stories, processes and experiences in a special networking event. Additionally, audiences have the opportunity to watch APSA-nominated films and hear directly from the filmmakers at seven public cinema screenings held at HOTA -Home of the Arts. The dynamic Forum programme enables the local screen industry to access the incredible filmmaking talents of the region and engage with issues that matter to filmmakers through an Asia Pacific lens. Connecting the national industry with the global conversation, it fosters connections and collaborations, as well as cultural and knowledge exchange both from within Australia and across the Asia Pacific. Chair of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy Tracey Vieira said: “In 2022 APSA reaches a momentous milestone, celebrating its 15th year. In that time the APSA Academy has grown to unite more than 1400 esteemed filmmakers from the region. The AP Screen Forum has become a cornerstone of the event, offering the chance to gather,

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connect and converse with industry peers. Looking at the 2022 nominees, the number of international co-productions, the greater gender balance and the phenomenal representation of first and second time filmmakers are all signs of an industry that continues to grow and evolve toward a bright future and, 15 years on, APSA has stayed true to its main aim, the celebration and preservation of culture through the cinematic storytelling across our region.” Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said: “The Gold Coast attracts major film production from all over the world. APSA is a jewel in the crown, offering the opportunity to welcome filmmakers from all over the region to come together, to celebrate their cinematic achievements, and to do it in style at a summery Red Carpet gala event. With the borders open to travel once again, we look forward to welcoming everyone in person to our unique Gold Coast.’’ Major Partner Screen Queensland Chief Creative Officer, Dr Belinda Burns said: “Screen Queensland would like to congratulate all of the nominees at the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), as well as the first two winners. We are proud that Queensland is the host state of this prestigious event, now 15 years strong, and we look forward to welcoming all guests of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy and participating Australian filmmakers to the Gold Coast. As well as being a celebration

The winners of Best Film, Screenplay, Cinematography, Performance and Director will be determined by the APSA International Jury, presided over by eminent Egyptian screenwriter and producer, Mohamed Hefzy. Hefzy will be joined by leading Indian producer Guneet Monga, actor, director and producer Numan Acar (Turkey/Germany), renowned Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde and acclaimed Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundara. The International Jury will also award a Jury Grand Prize. of the achievements of those nominated and awarded, APSA is an important opportunity for fostering connections and collaborations across our diverse region, relationships that will see the filmmaking industry in our state go from strength to strength.” The Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum are presented by the Asia Pacific Screen Academy with the support of major partners the City of Gold Coast, Screen Queensland, the Motion Picture Association and Griffith Film School, Griffith University. The Asia Pacific Screen Forum is also supported by Major Government Partner Screen Australia, ATOM QLD, Screenrights, Essential Screen Skills and QT Gold Coast. APSA acknowledges and celebrates its founding partnerships with UNESCO and FIAPF- International Federation of Film Producers Associations. Tickets are on sale for the full Forum and the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards ceremony. Both events will be presented as physical events at HOTA on the Gold Coast and the Forum will be globally streamed. 4th ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN FORUM https://www. asiapacificscreenawards. com/asia-pacific-screenforum https://apsa.swoogo. com/APSA2022

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