Brisbane Indian Times - October 2018

Brisbane

AUSTRALIAN CREDIT LICENCE No.484030

Indian Times A Division of Qld Multicultural Times

www.buddii.com.au

Print Post Approved PP:424022 1724

As God is One, we respect all Religions

Volume 15, Number 12 Saturday, October 13, 2018

Telephone: (07) 3865 6533 Fax: (07) 3865 5864 E-mail prod@indiantimes.com.au

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in Queensland Parliament House

RISBANE, GOPIO Queensland organised their first ever Gandhi Jayanti at Queensland Parliament house on second October 2018. The celebration was held at premier’s hall of the parliament Annexe.

The venue was secured with the assistance of Hon Stirling

Hincliffe MP, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Close to one hundred invited guests attended the ceremony.

The special event was used to launch BAPU 150 celebration,

a milestone celebration which will be celebrated on a global scale. The keynote speaker was Professor Sarva Daman Singh, who spoke on Gandhi ji and also on his newly launched book “Understanding Gandhia Mahatma in the making”, Professor Singh revealed that

Dr Maha Sinnathamby had encouraged and inspired him to embark upon this book project. Professor Singh further revealed that a second book a sequel to the first one will follow.

Continued on Page 4

Our Services

Now in CHANDIGARH

Universities and College Admissions Professional Year Program Scholarship Application / Skills Assessment All kinds of Visa

www.experteducation.com.au

PTE Preparation Class Overseas Helath Cover

Level 7, 97 Creek St Brisbane QLD 4000 | Tel. +61 7 3075 6756 M. 0431 101 979 | E. brisbane@experteducation.com.au

FLY TO INDIA

749

FROM AUD

............................................................................................................

FLY UPTO NOVEMBER OFFER VALID UPTO 31/10/2018

T&C APPLY* ............................................................................................................

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 1

From the Publisher WELCOME to our bumper Diwali Issue, it’s that time of the year when we celebrate the victory of good over evil, and the victory of Light over darkness.

It is important that it be reflected in our lives as well, let our actions reflect that. Each year, the festive season brings about a chance for friends, families and loved ones to come together to celebrate. It’s a time to love and laugh

Inside

• Local News ...................................4-36 • Migration Matters ............................ 4 • Who, What, Where, When ....... 48, 50 • Health & Well Being ..................37-38 • Real Estate ..................................39-47 • India News ....................................... 44 • Business Directory/Classified......... 55 • What’s On........................................ 46 • Bollywood & Entertainment .......... 58 • Sport................................................. 58

together, to spoil one another with beautifully thought out gifts and create new memories to cherish with the true spirit of the festival we must not forget the needy and the less fortunate, let’s look around and reach out to these.

Looking forward to meeting many of you at various upcoming Diwali functions My am very happy with this issue and the must commend Sugandh for the incredible effort he has put in for this issue. Maintaining a healthily balance between editorial and advertisements is always challenging, there are always so many beautiful event to cover and report on , unfortunately not all can be included due to page restrictions, be always try and fit in as many as we can.

Congratulations to MDA on celebrating its twentieth birthday, a milestone in any organisations existence, and what a befitting way to celebrate with Mosaic festival in Roma Street Parklands. I am so glad that the weather held out for the festival, there is always that challenge

for any outdoor event the chance of rain. What a great service MDA is providing to the migrant community for the last twenty years.

Seniors multicultural dinner function organised by Fiji seniors went well too, with many islander community represented, on the same night Shen Flindell had his soulful sitar concert at Queensland Multicultural Centre, a beautiful concert I must add. This also the same night that Grand Style Entertainers held their Diwali dinner and dance function at convention centre, so all in all a busy night for Brisbane socialites.

Gandhi jayanti was once again celebrated in Brisbane the celebration were two fold, first up there was the gathering at Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Roma Street Parklands, a combined effort of GOPIO, FICQ and Gandhi Salt March Ltd, followed by the first ever Gandhi Jayanthi in Queensland parliament house by

Brisbane

Indian Times A Division of Qld Multicultural Times

Published Monthly OWNERS / PUBLISHERS: Umesh & Usha Chandra

ADVERTISING: Sugandh Chaturvedi sales@indiantimes.com.au JOURNALIST/ CORRESPONDENTS Ram Jattan (UK) / Thakur Ranjit Singh (NZ) Thilliar Varnakulasingham (NZ) Shalendra Prasad (Fiji) / Dhaval Vyas (India) Rama Gaind (Canberra) • ML. M. Nawaaz Ashrafi • Imam Muhammad Aslam • Pastor Joseph Dass • Haji Abdul Rahman Deen • Jitendra Deo • Nimisha Modi • Ranjita Pillai (Immigration Matters) • Peter Lane Rai • Awadhesh Sharma • Shailendra Singh • Gagan deep Tandon • Ravi Vastrad • Cartoon Corner: Merwyn Machado • Brian Sullivan (Photography)

From the Editor:

If you would like us to publish your letters, feedback, comments on any of our stories or suggest ideas columns or features, please send your submissions to: Brisbane Indian Times Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road Boondall Qld 4034 or E-MAIL: prod@indiantimes.com.au

ADDRESS: Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road Boondall Qld 4034 PH: (07) 3865 6533 Fax: (07) 3865 5864 E-MAIL: prod@indiantimes.com.au Subscriptions: 12 months $40.00 (incl GST) 6 months $24.00 (incl GST) Brisbane Indian Times is a monthly newspaper published in English. No material, including advertisements designed by Brisbane Indian Times, may be reproduced in part or who without the written consent of the manager.

Opinions carried in Brisbane Indian Times are those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by Brisbane Indian Times. Brisbane Indian Times will not be held liable for any advertising / editorial content - Advertisers supply/approve content therefore should any content be deemed inappropriate it is the advertisers responsibility. While every effort has been made to capture the true likeness to colour printing is an art and therefore we cannot guarantee an exact matching of product to image. Refund / Credit is not given as a result of the previous mentioned.

All correspondence should be addressed to: Brisbane Indian Times, PO Box 197, Taigum Qld 4018. PH: (07) 3865 6533 Fax: 3865 5864 /prod@indiantimes.com.au

RANIGA ACCOUNTANTS Registered Tax Agent

Contact: Pushpa Raniga p: (07) 3276 0084 or m: 0432 925 475 e: ranigaaccountants@yahoo.com 121 Waterbrooke Circuit, Drewvale Qld 4116 2 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

GOPIO Queensland, the parliament house Gandhi Jayanti reception was a huge success with representation from the wider community leaders.

This event was the launch of Bapu 150 the celebration marking 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Jim Varghese of Salt March Ltd said that GSML would be leading the celebration with GOPIO and FICQ assisting, I believe that is a good move forward.

It is that time of the year when many community organisations go through their AGMs, Radio 4EB held it’s AGM on 16th September and elected their incoming committee and Board members, and I am honoured to have been chosen to serve as a board member for another two years. SoFia , sea of Faith in Australia at their annual general meeting elected me into the committee , interfaith and multicultural discussion have always been my area of interest, the challenge will be to devote the time required to fulfil these important community roles .

Lastly I would like to talk about our publication, established in 2003 and still going strong we are here to stay, quite contrary to what some people say, we have embraced change as we have evolved, we have continually reviewed practices to make things better, there have been many challenges along the way, it is not easy to sustain a free publication and at the same time maintain quality, with everyone’s support we have managed to survive the tough times. So when it comes to the Sub continent community have that well and truly covered, we have the largest distribution network and we are the longest established, e do welcome your feedback.

Wishing each and every one of you all the best for Diwali and New year Until next month happy reading Umesh Chandra

BIT NOV. 2018 DEADLINES ADVERT BOOKING 31 October, 2018.

Call 07 3865 6533 or email: sales@indiantimes.com.au

We specialise in the following: l l l l l l

l l

Individual Tax Returns Taxation for all Entities Goods and Services - GST, BAS & IAS Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Tax Planning for Business Clients Registration of Companies, Trusts and Partnerships ABN, TFN, and GST Registrations JP Services Available www.indiantimes.com

FIRST CONSULTANCY FREE FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS We are also open in the evenings and weekends

Individual tax returns from

70

$

We speak: English, Hindi and Gujarati

Call 07 3865 6533

ACS Professional Year • Accredited by Australian Computer Society • Learn in Corporate Training Rooms • Great Student Amenities • High Quality Digital Learning Resources • Professional High Quality Experienced Trainers • Industry Standard Internship Placement • Monthly Intake • Easy payment plan • CBD Location – Close to Central Station • May be eligible for migration points towards permanent residence in Australia Eligibility Criteria

Program structure

To qualify for the ACS Professional Year Program, you must have: - Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate award in Australia in ICT - Hold or applied for a 485 visa (either stream) - IELTS Score of 6 overall and no band less than 5

- 45 weeks duration - Orientation - Communication & Performance in Australian Workplace - Entry & Advancement in Australian Workplace - Professional Australian IT internship for 12 weeks - ACS Professional Environment - Graduation

Indus Institute

Provider number 40811

Level 22, 127 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Phone Email

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

+61 7 3218 2740 info@indusinstitute.com.au

Fax Web

+61 7 3102 1249 www.indusinstute.com.au

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 3

Skilled Nominated Visa THE Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a State or Territory Government because their occupations are in demand in that jurisdiction. If you are nominated by a State or Territory Government, you are awarded five additional points towards your overall skilled migration points score.

Each State and Territory Government have their own nomination requirements and these requirements can often change without much notice. In June, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government decided to stop accepting applications from occupations that were not in demand as the amount of applications exceeded the government’s invitation quota. Many international students who were hoping to apply for the state nomination suddenly found themselves in a difficult situation due to the sudden change in rules. A similar situation happened more recently in Queensland (QLD) where General Accountants were removed from the Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOLs) as QLD received many expressions of interest for General Accountants and had already filled the quota.

On the other hand in August, the Western Australia (WA) state government announced that it will be introducing an additional Graduate Skilled Migration List which hopes to attract the best global talent with advanced qualifications, skills and experience. These students are essential to maintaining the competitiveness of Western Australia’s universities in creating knowledge and building capacity for scientific and technological development and strengthening the future workforce. The introduction of the Graduate Skilled Migration List is a move in the right direction and last week the Western Australian Government has announced the list of occupations that it will consider for state nomination. Occupations are currently classified by WA government in three

categories of available, restricted and closed.

Before you apply for state nomination you are expected to have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation.

Migration Guru has assisted in countless skilled visa applicants and has more than 50 years of collective experience in a dynamic team of Solicitors and Migration Agents in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra and Hobart.

This experience ensures that staff can advise and navigate client’s through the new changes to find their best visa options. We wish to remind readers that the first consultation with Migration Guru is free of charge.

Our team may be contacted by via email on info at migrationguru.om.au or by calling 07 3036 3800. Readers are encouraged to follow us on Facebook for all the updates to Migration Law - https://www.facebook.com/ migrationguru/ Migration Guru Pty Ltd, Level 18, 127 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD. Phone: 07 3036 3800 Migration Guru Pty Ltd, 31002, 27 Garden Street, Southport QLD. Phone: 07 5606 6160 Migration Guru Pty Ltd, Level 3, 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS. Phone: 03 6281 8008 Migration Guru Pty Ltd, Level 5, 490 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT. Phone: 02 6109 9110 Migration Guru Pty Ltd, A144, Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077, India Phone: + 91 84482 99277 Migration Guru Pty Ltd, 204, DLH Plaza, S.V. Road, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058, India MARN 0324607, 1175591, 1382609, 1386041, 1683052 & 1466522. www. migrationguru.com.au Disclaimer: - The above article constitutes only generic information on migration issues, and does not constitute specific migration advice to any entity or individual.

GCHCA Gold Coast Hindu Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in Queensland Parliament House Cultural Association News AGM 2018 and New Management Committee:

Annual General Meeting and New Committee: The Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) had its seventh Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 2nd of September 2018. A new committee was unanimously elected at this assembly and a few other positions were subsequently co-opted.

In his President message, newly elected young and enthusiastic President Dr Karthik Menon said as follows: “I am both honoured and humbled to assume my role as the 6th President of the Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association. I have been a committee member since the inception of GCHCA and I am passionately committed in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Association.

We are at a very complex and critical stage of our building project and I am under no delusions of the challenges that lie ahead of the new committee.

However, I begin this journey with enthusiasm, excitement and confidence

that with the support of our strong team and volunteers, we will make our dream a reality and develop a Hindu precinct for our community here on the Gold Coast.

It is with immense pleasure that I officially announce and present the 2018-2019 GCHCA Management Committee: President: Dr Kartik Menon; Vice President: Dr Shunil Sharma; Secretary: Prof.

Thiru Aravinthan; Joint Secretary: Dr Chinniah Arunagiri; Treasurer: Dr Pran Lal; Assistant Treasurer: Mr Ramanathan Karupiah; Director of Cultural Activities: Mr Rathinam Srinivasan; Director of Religious Activities: Mrs Anandagowri Muthukkumarasamy; Director of Educational Activities: Mr. Sangarapillai Palamuthusingam; Director of Youth and Community Activities, Fund Raising Activities and Event Management: Mrs Priyadharsini Sivakumaran; Director of Resources, Media,Publicity and Asset Management: Dr

4 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

Nadarajah Mugunthan.

The new Committee is planning to initiate the GCHCA Hindu cultural Precinct building works in coming months. The long-waited Gold coast city council Building approval is almost finalised. The committee is at present planning the building process with the appropriate builders.

GCHCA Navarathri Cultural Concert, October 2018

GCHCA is planning to celebrate the Navarthri night with cultural concert on Saturday 13 th October 2018 at 6pm at Albert Waterways Community centre, Corner of Hooker Blvd & Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218. Further details about the program and free booking of tickets will be announced shortly in our website - www.

GoldCoastHindu.org.Free dinner will be served after Cultural concert.

GCHCA Bhajan:

GCHCA also planning to have their next bhajan on 19/10/2018 at Helensvale Community Centre at 7.15pm.

Continued from Page 1 Other speakers included Councillor Angela Owen, Charis Mullen MP, member for Jordon, representing Minister Hichcliffe, Mrs Archana Singh – honorary counsel for India in Queensland, Vinita Khushal- president GOPIO Queensland, Umesh Chandra MC and coordinator, Vikas Sinha Vice president GOPIO Queensland, Jim Varghese chairperson of Gandhi Salt March Limited and the newly elected national chair of AIBC. Jim Varghese spoke on the planning of BAPU 150, and what it would look like for us Queenslanders, the major

www.indiantimes.com

event will take place around April 2019.

In India Prime Minister Modi is personally taking charge of the many celebrations being planned.

Jim Varghese sought the support of GOPIO, FICQ, Gandhi statue committee and wider community, he said that we will all work together on the project and uphold Gandhi jis values and message of unity. GOPIO Queensland executive committee members presented Jim Varghese a special plaque and congratulated him on his successful election as the national chair of AIBC. Yousuf Alikhan, founder

member and past president beautifully sang one of Gandhi Ji’s favourite bhajans –“Vaishnav bhajan to tene kahiye”.

His rendition was highly applauded and appreciated.

Kavita Khullar, GOPIO Queensland PRO, recited one of her own compositions on Gandhi ji, she always brings out the true emotions and delivers with energy. Vikas Sinha , GOPIO Queensland Vice president moved a vote of thanks , everyone was served refreshment by the parliamentary caterers.The event concluded at seven forty five and was attended by many multicultural leaders of the community.

Call 07 3865 6533

Change is for Good.

Change is Unimoni.

Your favourite Your favourite Foreign Currency Exchange & Foreign Currency Exchange & Money Transfer brand

Your Favourite brand UAE Exchange will hereafter operate under a brand new name - Unimoni.

Money Transfer brand

For details log on to www.unimoni.com/aus

is re-branded to:

is rebranded to:

OUR SERVICES: CURRENCY EXCHANGE MONEY TRANSFERS BUSINESS REMITTANCES TRAVEL CARD *BEST MARKET RATES GUARANTEED *SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS AND PENSIONERS FIND US AT: ROMA STREET

Kiosk 1.2 Gr level, Brisbane Transit Centre, 151 - 171 Roma Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000. Ph: 07 3021 3001

GARDEN CITY

Westfield, 1303A Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122. Ph: 07 3828 7301

SUNNYBANK

Kiosk 7, Sunnybank Plaza, QLD 4109. Ph: 07 3452 2701

CHERMSIDE

Westfield, 395 Hamilton Road, QLD 4032. Ph: 07 3634 3101

NORTH LAKES

Westfield, Kiosk 22, Cnr Anzac Avenue & North Lakes Drive, North Lakes QLD 4509. Ph: 07 3021 3001 Find the T&C's on our services @ www.unimoni.com/aus Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 5

Durga – The Goddess of Power

By Awadhesh Sharma.

GODDESS Durga is the protective mother of universe in Hindu mythology. She is one of the most popular deities, incorporating physical strength of both male and female divine personalities.

Literally, Durga means invincible. She is worshipped as the goddess of power. She is known by many names including Ambika, Ameya, Bhagawati, Devi, Kali, Parvati, Lakshmi, and Yogmaya.

References to the goddess of power are found in Vedic hymns. Markandeya Purana, one of eighteen main Puranas, details the exploits of Durga and her various manifestations in its Devi Mahatmaya, Glorification of Devi section. This section contains thirteen chapters.

It is separately published as Durga Saptashati, seven hundred verses relating to Durga.

Durga Saptashati is ritually recited during the Navratra, nine days of Durga Puja

festival. Durga Puja, a popular Hindu festival dedicated to goddess Durga, concludes on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha, bright fortnight of the Vikram Sambat month of Ashwin (September – October).

A number of legends illustrate the power and valour of Durga. According to one story, in ancient time, Mahishasur, the buffalo demon, became so powerful that he defeated deities and took control of their sovereignty. Deities, headed by the creator Brahma, went to Vishnu and Shiva, and told them about their defeat from the buffalo demon. They asked for help to restore their authority.

Vishnu and Shiva became angry on hearing the details of transgressions by Mahishasur. From his intense anger, potent energy sprang out from Vishnu. Similar energy issued forth from Shiva. Brahma and other assembled deities released their emotion in the form

6 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

of fiery energy. All these energies united together and turned into a powerful woman. She was known by the name of Durga.

All the deities bestowed Durga their favourite weapons, armours and a mount, the lion. Equipped with celestial weapons

and power, Durga killed Mahishasur and his supporters. Deities were restored to their positions.

Then, deities offered their prayers to Durga, who blessed them and promised to help them in the future if needed.

Another legend relates to the

www.indiantimes.com

destruction of demon bothers Shumbh and Nishumbh.

They became so powerful that they subjugated deities and expelled them from their stations. Deities recalled the promise made earlier to them by Devi Durga. They prayed, asking the goddess for help. At that moment, goddess Parvati came to bathe in the River Ganga.

She heard the reasons for the miserable plights of deities.

Immediately, a woman with attributes of Durga appeared from the body of Parvati. She became known as Ambika.

Durga, being a manifestation of Parvati, is also described to be a wife of Lord Shiva.

Ambika destroyed Dhumralochan, Smokeeyed, a lieutenant of demon leaders, along with his army of anti-deities. Subsequently, Ambika taking the form of Kali, a fierce black decorated woman, killed Chand and Mund, another pair of demon brothers’ lieutenants.

The form of Devi in which she killed Chand and Mund became famous as Chamunda.

Thereafter, Kali destroyed a demon fighter named Raktabeej, Blood seed, and finally Shumbh and Nishumbh, the leaders of demons. Deities regained their lost positions and established the rule of rectitude.

Ambika manifested in many forms during the war with Shumbh and Nishumbh.

Nine manifestations of Ambika are worshipped during the nine days of Navratra. They are known as Shailputri. Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidhatri.

Among many manifestations of Durga, Kali has become prominent in its own right, especially in Bengal. The name of the state capital Kolkata translates as the ground of Kali. Shree Ramakrishna Paramhansa, a renowned religious teacher in nineteenth century, was a great devotee of Kali. As a priest at a Kali temple, he inspired many followers. His disciple, Swami Vivekananda, further advanced his teachings through the Ramakrishna Mission and Vedanta Society.

Yogmaya, the newborn baby daughter of mother Yashoda, who was substituted for Krishna by his father Vasudev, is believed to be a manifestation of Durga. Yogmaya is related to Krishna as his sister. Through this relationship Durga is also considered as a sister of lord Krishna. This logic is further extended to establish relationship between Vishnu and Parvati, the spouse of Shiva, as brother and sister.

Durga and her manifestations are the main deities for followers of the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. According to their faith, the feminine power represented by Parvati and

her manifestations including Durga and Kali is the supreme source of energy.

All other deities derive their power from the supreme female manifestations.

Durga is universally invoked where physical strength is required to defeat adversaries.

The name Ameya of Durga specifies her immeasurable power.

During the Mahabharata war, both Yudhisthir and Arjun invoked Durga to attain victory over their enemies.

The tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh was a devout devotee of Bhagawati Devi. In his Dasam Granth, he has mentioned in detail the Glorification of Devi derived from Markandeya Purana.

Being created from the amalgamation of energies of all deities, Durga is worshipped by followers of all major denominations of Hinduism. She is especially very popular in the Punjab and Bengal regions of India.

Her devotees laud her as Jai Mata Di, Jai Ma Durga and Jai Ma kali.

There had been occasions when mythological feats of Kali or Durga have been misinterpreted. They were used to validate killing of animals including buffaloes, and their meat consumption.

Robbers and thugs preferred Durga and Kali as their divine support and worshipped them for achieving their harmful objectives through brute power. Due to increased social awareness, such practices have declined.

Temples dedicated to Durga and her manifestations are found all over the world.

Durga temple in Varanasi, Vaisno Devi temple in Jammu and Dakshineshwar Kali temple in Kolkata are some of the well-known temples dedicated to Durga.

Durga idol is found in most of the typical Hindu temples.

Durga is portrayed as a warrior lady sitting on her mount, a lion or a tiger. She is shown with many hands holding various weapons, a flower and a conch shell.

Many other portrayals depicting her battles with demons are also common, especially during the Durga Puja. Beautiful statues built of clays and straws are displayed during the festival.

They are submerged in lakes, rivers or sea at the conclusion of the celebration.

Historically, Durga was a powerful princess of Rudra dynasty during the early periods of Hindu civilisation.

Personalities like Shiva, his sons Skand and Ganesh had conquered many anti-deities rulers of their time. Princess Durga maintained the high standard of bravery of her dynasty and subjugated many opponents. Her exploits are mythicised in Pauranic texts.

More information on Hinduism will follow in the next edition of Brisbane Indian Times.

Call 07 3865 6533

204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong

YOUR EVENT OUR VENUE Host your next event, seminar, workshop or group meetup at Unidus Community & Conference Centre.

Our modern, multi-purpose venue offers various spaces and facilities including a large 600+ seater auditorium, flexible function/seminar rooms, an outdoor pavillion and grassy fields with a children’s playground. With start of the art audio/visual equipment and ample parking for guests, Unidus is an ideal venue for your next event whether for business, personal or community use.

CONFERENCE SEMINAR WORKSHOP CULTURAL EVENT MEETUP CLUB/ORGANISATION CONCERT PARTY

FEATURES & FACILITIES

OUR SPACES

• •

State of the art video & sound equipment Modern event lighting

• •

Pavillion (A-Frame) semi-outdoor space 600+ seater Auditorium (expandable to 800 seats)

• • • •

70M2 raised stage High quality video production equipment Portable PA system and projector available Flexible floorspace and seating arrangements

•

6 x Function/Seminar rooms: • 2 x ground floor rooms (70 seater, combinable to 140 seats) • 4 x first level rooms

• •

Childrens playground Spectacular A-frame entrance

• •

Commerical kitchen & self-catering facilities 250 x car spaces including disabled parking

•

(100 seater & combinable to 400 seats) Boardroom - 12 seater

• • •

Outdoor Ampitheatre style seating 3 x Grassed Play Areas 2 x full sized Basketball Courts

VISIT UNIDUS.ORG.AU TO RECEIVE A QUOTE & RECEIVE A FREE BONUS:* FREE Video/Photo Package Valued $800

OR

FREE Concert Lighting

OR

Valued $800

FREE Live Video Production Valued $800

OR

SPECIAL Discount Hire Rate

Terms & Conditions: Free bonuses includes 1 technician for up to 4 hours only (excludes Special Discount Hire Rate option). Bonus offer is subject to negotiation as deemed appropriate for use by the Business Manager (BM) of Unidus Community Centre (UCC). Prospective customers are required to visit www.unidus.org.au and fill out the enquiry form and mention “Brisbane Indian Times Bonus Offer” to qualify for only one (1) of the bonuses or one (1) special rate and is subject to approval by BM. Special Rate include a discount of total price including gst as indicated on estimate sent via email. All edited photography and videography will be provided to customer/ client for their own promotional use. All recordings are property of Unidus Community Centre with these material placed throughout UCC’s socials media and website, plus any other marketing formats. All bonus options are subject to UCC’s sole production creativity and directed by UCC’s Technical Director (TD), however, clients may provide limited guidance and cues on audiovisual work when directly related to their stage work. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offers advertised or otherwise. For more information on bonuses please contact us or request a quote.

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 7

The Dabbawalas of Mumbai

By Dhaval Vyas

THE Mumbai train system is the lifeblood of this metropolis. It nourishes the city by pumping commuter trains full of citizens

through its arteries to all of their destinations. More than 7.5 million commuters crowd its coaches every day, making this one of the busiest rapid transit systems Media Partner

in the world.

On a humid winter morning, I arrive at Borivali railway station, one of the system’s critical nexuses. At any given moment, trains

glide in and out of a dark, bustling train terminus, picking up and dropping off people from every tier of life in Mumbai, from office workers to students to merchants to executives.

As the sea of commuters begins to clear, I also notice passengers dressed head to toe in white and unloading assortments of cylindrical tiffin boxes. These are the city’s dabbawalas, highly specialised workers whose sole task is to ensure that meals originating from homes all around Mumbai reach their owners safely at lunchtime.

From beginning to end, each meal changes hands at least five times. Every tiffin box has an alphanumeric code (some written more clearly than others) from which a dabbawala can ascertain the origin, the destination and other crucial information.

A decentralised system in itself, the source and the destination for the dabbawalas are identified with colour-coding. The dabbawala collects the tiffin boxes and then takes them to a sorting place, where he and other collecting dabbawalas sort the lunch

boxes into groups.

The grouped boxes are put in the coaches of trains, with markings to identify the destination of the box. The markings include the railway station where the boxes have to unloaded and the delivery address.

Also known as dabbas, the delivered lunches come in large circular metal tins that more closely resemble small milk pails. They’re often made by family at home, which is not only to avoid expensive eateries, but because many prefer what they’re used to and often there’s a fear of getting ill from other food. Each dabba comes in two, three or four tiers; the bottom is the largest, with rice, while the others include a curry, a side of vegetables, dal and flatbreads and a dessert.

Every day in India alone, some 200,000 dabbas are moved by an estimated 5,000 dabbawalas. It’s a system of mathematics, carried out by people who are most likely illiterate, but who have made the process an efficient breeze for the last 127 years, feeding thousands daily. But it’s not a simple operation.

Dabbawalas collect the tiffins from the people who made them at around 10am (often a wife or mother – as India still adheres to gendered roles), where anything up to 30 will be taken on crates and via bicycles through the busy roads to the nearest train station. They are labelled using a system of symbols and colours, denoting where the tiffin is picked up, which station it will be sent to and the final address of the owner, all hand painted.

The tiffins then travel on the city’s train network where at the other end the local dabbawalas pick them up for the last leg of the journey – the lunchtime delivery, which is never late.

As well as being delivered, the dabbas are also returned too. Post-lunch the whole

system is reversed, and thankfully a little lighter as the average crate weighs about 100lbs (45kg).

And to thank for this whole movement is Mahadeo Havaji Bacche, a Parsi banker. He came up with the idea of a delivered lunch in 1890 after wanting home-cooked food in the office. He hired a man from Pune to deliver it to him and this grew into the beginnings of the modernday business, starting from just 100 dabbawalas.

And what’s the financial cost for this time-saving exercise?

Around 450 rupees a month (£5.40) – depending on distance.

That’s about the average for a sandwich and a packet of crisps in a city, let alone a delivered meal. And on the other end of the deal, each dabbawala is self-employed and paid the same, around 8,000 rupees a month, translating to about £95.

It’s seen as a job for life, where the workers live by the philosophy, “Anna daan is maha daan”, translating to donating food is the best charity.

And so efficient is the system that the president of the Mumbai Tiffinmen’s Association claims that dabbawalas only make a mistake once in every six millions deliveries, translating to about one going missing every other month. It works so well that it has been studied by Harvard Business School and is reportedly the envy of FedEx. Despite Mumbai – the country’s commercial capital – being home to around 20 million people and being the tech start-up hub of India, with fast food chains and Western-style restaurants appearing more frequently, the number of dabbawalas doesn’t look likely to fall. Instead it grows between 5 and 10 per cent each year. Nothing quite replaces the delights of a home-cooked meal – especially one delivered right to you.

With food-tech companies like Zomato,Swiggy and others taking the center stage, it is overwhelming to see Mumbai’s dabbawalas remain reliable for the past 125 years and continue with the same spirit.

Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road, Boondal Qld 4034

Advertise Now... contact

(07) 3865 6533

www.air@indianradio.net.au

8 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

THIS DIWALI PARTICIPATE IN THE

#REMITTOSHOP OFFER

Transfer Money Overseas To WIN A $500 E-Voucher* From Your Favourite E-Store *T&C Apply

Sign Up Now Use Code*: REMITTOSHOP *Valid Between September 15 & October 31, 2018, On Minimum Transfer Value Of USD 1000 Equivalent

www.instarem.com | Customer Service: (07) 3053 8888

AVOID COSTLY FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PENALTIES WITH WORKCOVER INSURANCE Running a small business, particularly a family small business, is a labour of love that is built on hard work and a sense of pride and achievement.

That is why it’s important to ensure the safety of those people who work for you and who make your business successful.

If you own a business and employ workers in Queensland, even members of your family, it is compulsory to have an accident insurance policy with WorkCover.

If one of your workers is injured at work, they can apply for workers’ compensation no matter whom or what caused their injury, so it’s important to be covered.

It’s easy to take out a WorkCover policy. Visit WorkCover online at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/apply or call 1300 362 128 to get the right advice.

In 2017/18, uninsured businesses lodged 180 Call 07 3865 6533

workplace injury claims with WorkCover, costing policyholders approximately $5.9 million.

WorkCover Queensland Manager Financial Control and Reporting, Mr Robbie McLean said the vast majority of businesses do the right thing by having an accident insurance policy and paying the right amount of premium, yet non-compliance remains a concern.

“Any Queensland business who employs a worker is breaking the law if they don’t have a WorkCover Accident Insurance policy,” Mr McLean said.

“Uninsured employers who lodge WorkCover claims are being held to account. These businesses can be issued with significant financial penalties, including the cost of the claim, which can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for severe injuries.”

A WorkCover Accident Insurance policy costs as little as $200 per year (depending on which industry your business belongs to and wages paid to your workers). www.indiantimes.com

“If employers are confused about their obligations to insure their workers against injury or who they need to cover, WorkCover is here to help,” Mr McLean said “It’s never too late to start complying and doing so can reduce the costs should one of your workers or family members get injured.

Having a WorkCover policy gives small businesses several benefits including protection for you and your workers against injuries and protection against penalties for employing workers without having a policy with WorkCover.

If you need help translating or interpreting information about why you need to insure your workers or how to apply for a WorkCover policy, phone WorkCover’s free translation service on 131 450.

For more information on applying for a policy, visit www.workcover.qld.gov.au/apply or call WorkCover on 1300 362 128.

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 9

TICKETS

PROUDLY PRESENT

and

$35

D A M M A H U M U B A D E FARE & BROTHERS L A W W A Q Z AYA li a w w a Q in t es b e Th i: h c a Direct from Kar

AS SEEN ON

DATE

VENUE

TIME

TUESDAY 30TH OCT

QLD MULtICULTURAl CENTRE

7-9PM

102 Main STREET KANGAROO POINT, BRISBANE

[ARRIVE 6:30 FOR PROMPT START]

Don’t MISS OUT - BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW!

trybooking.com/XZEE For ticket and sponsorship information call Hamza 0421861058

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PRIMARY MEDIA PARTNERS

10 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

FRESH, HEALTHY DHALS & FOOD GRAINS

HYGENICALLY PACKED IN BRISBANE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Y HAPPLI DIWA18 20

Golden Pulses N Foods

GOLDEN PULSES N FOODS

24 Boyland Avenue, Coopers Plains,

Importers and Distributors

www.goldenpulses.com.au

Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4108

Call 07 3865 6533

PTY LTD.

Ph +61 7 3274 5511 Fax +61 7 3277 9393 sales@goldenpulses.com.au

facebook.com/goldenpulsesnfoods www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 11

Wellington, a cool capital, is the ‘best place to live in the world’

The Mount Victoria Lookout is easily accessible from Wellington’s city centre and offers 360-degree scenic views. The Mount Victoria walk takes you up Mount Victoria at 196m for 360-degree scenic views of Wellington, New Zealand.

By Rama Gaind WELLINGTON, New Zealand … it is so true … is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality. What’s more, it’s a compact with a powerful mix of culture, nature and cuisine.

It’s no wonder then that it has been voted the best place to live in the world.

Deutsch Bank’s most recent ‘Liveable City Index’ has named New Zealand’s cool little capital - Wellington number one for the second year in a row!

The bank’s index ranks world cities in categories such as safety in the city, health care, cost of living, pollution and climate. Wellington has topped the table against bigger and arguably betterknown cities including Zurich (2nd), Copenhagen (3rd), Edinburgh (4th) and Vienna (5th).

Wellington, with a population of more than 450,000, is a city best experienced like a local.

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester encourages visitors to ditch the maps and guides and get lost in this vibrant city.

“Being the world’s best place to live also makes

Wellington one of the best places to visit,” Mayor Lester said. “It has all the benefits of a big city – great restaurants, shopping, art, events, markets – but all in a compact area surrounded by a beautiful harbour on one side, and bush-clad hills on the other.”

“On an international scale we are safe, affordable and we’ve got good transport connections. Most importantly we’ve got a city full of wonderful people, which makes being here a pleasure.”

This capital is a magnetic draw card. New Zealand, a small island nation, is home to around 4.7 million people and is located in the Pacific Ocean.

Top spots

Wellington has a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and so much more.

There’s so much to see and do here, so here’s just a small list of some of the top must-do’s when you visit Wellington.

Discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand at Te Papa, the bold and innovative national museum.

It’s fascinating and fun for curious minds of any age. A recognised worldleader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences, Te Papa lets you experience the nation’s art, culture and science - all in one breathtaking waterfront location.

The exhibits are innovative and interactive, telling stories of New Zealand’s unique geological, biological, cultural and social history in new and exciting ways.

Rising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do.

Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning, 360-degree panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond.

You can also taste your way around the city. Wellington is said to have more bars and restaurants per capita than New York City, and with rich farmland to the north and ocean’s bounty to the south, those restaurants are spectacularly good.

It’s also known as the craft beer capital, and as for their coffee ... it’s described as being “legendary”.

Wellington Harbour is the large natural harbour on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is located on its western side.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand’s national museum, located in Wellington. Te Papa, or ‘our place’, opened in 1998. Photos: Rama Gaind

Tour highlights

Why not ride the historic Wellington Cable Car which is a city icon. It runs from Lambton Quay up to Kelburn, where at the top there’s a lookout, the Cable Car Museum and Space Place at Carter Observatory.

Come back down to earth (and the city) through the beautiful Botanic Garden.

Travel back in time at the Zealandia Sanctuary in Karori. Take a wander around the waterfront to Oriental Bay. You can also check out New Zealand’s world famous movie-making magic at the Weta Cave minimuseum or put yourself in the picture with a The Lord

The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city, rising 120m over a length of 612m.

of the Rings location tour.

Wellington’s waterfront is beautiful, dotted with cafes, parks, sculpture, bars and ice cream vendors. Join hundreds of Wellingtonians walking, jogging, skating, cycling or crocodile biking.

Stop by one of three markets on the weekend, then aim for Oriental Bay beach to have a swim or just soak up the sun.

Why not discover more family-friendly sights and attractions? Have a close encounter at Wellington Zoo. Let a local show you around Wellington. Go mountain biking with expert guides, head off-road to visit hardto-reach wildlife or take to the skies for a spectacular bird’s eye view.

Find out more about

shopping Wellington-style.

Cruise down Cuba Street, home to hipsters, artists and lovers of vintage, a bohemian haven with some of the city’s most colourful shops, bars and cafes. Take your photo at the Bucket Fountain.

You never know what you’ll find on your voyage of discovery!

Identifications are your only bondage

Sadhguru, Isha Foundation

THE reason why people have missed out on the spiritual dimension within themselves is, they are identified with something that they are not. They get identified with their

property, with their belongings, with people, with their own body, their religion, or a symbol, or a God. That is the only reason why humanity has not turned spiritual. You think you are something other than what you are; that’s the whole problem.

If you are genuinely looking at a spiritual process, a spiritual process cannot happen by identifying yourself with something. But most of the time, in the name of spirituality, people just create a new identity. They

12 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

shift from old identities to a new identity. Getting identified with something and feeling established is not going to take you through life and death. It will only take you through some small upheavals that may happen in your life. Right now, if you get identified with a certain group of people or a certain identity, this helps you ease past the bumps on the road on a daily basis. But if you are seeking liberation, then you have to really look at the fundamentals of what the bondage is.

The only bondage is that you are identified with things that you are not.

Starting from the body, starting from your ways of thinking and feeling and everything else that has come out of it, you are identified with all that. If a piece cloth is yours, if I tear it, it hurts you. If a wall is yours, if I scratch it, it hurts you. In fact, the bigger and bigger you become in your operations, the more and more it hurts you because everybody tramples on what is yours. And anybody can trample upon your mind, isn’t it? Even a man who

www.indiantimes.com

is walking on the street, just with one word he can trample upon your mind and emotions. So, once you are identified with the mind and the body, it is a huge and endless bondage; it goes on and on.

The fundamental basis, the fundamental process of spirituality is just this, that you destabilize everything.

At the same time, you develop a system with which you can maintain your balance in a totally destabilized situation, so that even if you land up in hell, still you do not suffer. You

are not waiting for a crisis to happen in your life, you are creating every possible crisis that can happen to you within yourself and still maintaining a balance.

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

Call 07 3865 6533

We could help you get the home you really want.

Talk to us today.

Your Mobile Lender

Things you should know: Terms conditions, fees charges and credit criteria applies. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714.

YOUR 1ST CHOICE FOR 22KT GOLD JEWELLERY! Gold Jewellery Repairs including 22ct Gold Repairs H All Jewellery Repairs Professionally Done H No Outsourcing!

H

Y P P A H LI A W I D 18 20

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 13

GOD IS A HOLY, RIGHTEOUS JUDGE… Key Verse: As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Fa-ther. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

Dear Reader, WE ARE excited to bring you the Good News of Great Joy. Our theme simple and clear. It is to make God real and personal. And to make God very Real Person so you can kern to know His nature and relate to Him. God is not an object or an image or imagination of human mind.

God is a living and loving person. We find this amazing revelation in the pages of Holy Bible. Keep reading with an open heart and humble spirit.

You will encounter your Creator today. You don’t need a thousand years for your Salvation (Mukti). You can receive your greatest miracle ‘Mukti’ today. This is the confidence you can have in

Christ alone.

This month we focus on some of the most important questions some may ask you.

For example, Are you a good person? Are you Mr Good Guy? It looks a like a simple question, but your honest answer to this questions will lead to a self discovery; that may reveal the true condition of your heart and soul.

Try to ask yourself this question “ I am a good person?”. The only person who can give an absolutely true answer to that question is God alone. So, why not you ask God the same question, “God, can you please reveal to me that I am a good person

according to your standard?”

Let’s meet Mr. Good Guy (GG), if good people go to heaven, he will be the first on the line.

Our first question to GG is; “Have you kept the God’s ten commandments?”

GG: “Pretty much”.

Really?

Do you mind that God examines your life style Mr GG…?

Have you ever told a lie?

GG: Yeah, who hasn’t?

What do you call some who lies?

GG: A liar.

Have ever stolen anything?

GG: Nope.

But you just admitted that you are a liar.

GG: Well, I did steal some pencils and pens from a schoolmates What do you call some who steals?

GG: A thief.

Have ever looked at someone with lust?

GG: Of Course!

Remember, Jesus said, Everyone who looks at a person with lustful intent has already committed adultery with that person in their heart.

Have you ever used God’s name in vain?

GG: Yes, when I was angry at some one who did wrong to me That is called blasphemy “The Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. (Exodus 20:7) GG: Ok, So I am not perfect.

Actually, it is worse than that…

Suppose, God could put a microchip device into your brain that could record all your private thoughts for a month and play them on a big movie screen for all your friends and family to see…

GG: Oh no, that will be absolutely embarrassing!

Remember, God knows the secrets of every heart (Psalm

44:21) and he knows all our thoughts (Psalm 139).

GG: Well, compared to some worst people in the history of mankind I am saint.

True, but the moral standard is God’s law and not other people. Each of us have to give an account of them self to God (Romans 14;22).

GG: But won’t God just forgive me?

Try that in court of law…

Justice demands that for every broken law you must pay full penalty. Imagine trying to escape from paying driving offences.

GG: Then, there is no one man is good in this world.

Yes, that is true, all have sinned and fallen short of God’s moral law that were given through ten commandments.

GG: I can never pay for all the laws I have broken day after day! There is no way…

Yes, humanly speaking it is impossible, But, There is only one way…

God’s way.

If a sinless person offered to pay your punishment, then justice would be served and you could go free.

God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners (law breakers), Christ

Jesus died for us (Romans 5:8).

We can’t earn God’s forgiveness by our million good works. It is our humble and broken heart that opens the way to receive the free gift of God’s forgiveness to all who trust in the name of Jesus.

It begins with accepting that we are morally fallen short God’s standard, and none of our good works can pay for our sins. Then, we can repent of our life-style and turn to God; For He is more than willing to accept all who call on His name with a sincere and sobering heart.

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.

A 100 years of her stories from the sub-continent: Indian Women 1918-2018 Indrani Ganguly AS A historian and sociologist, I am continually fascinated by the tangled tapestry of Indians fighting on different, often contradictory fronts, in the last 100 years. In the period till 1947, many Indians fought with the British in World War 1, even more fought against them for independence. Some like Mahatma Gandhi supported the British in the belief that this would lead to independence after the War (it didn’t). While 1918 was the end of the Great War for Europeans, for Indians it meant the escalation of the predominantly non-violent movement for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi.

This was also the period when the British suffragette movement finally received the recognition it had been seeking after over a decade of campaigning for the right of women to vote though such things as going to university or standing as MPs were still overwhelmingly the preserve of men.

Indian women’s participation in these historic events and movements is diverse and complex. It is beyond the scope of this article to give a full picture, so I have concentrated on a few areas that are not well known in Australia.

World War I or the Great War The Great War saw 1.3 million Indian soldiers being recruited into the Indian army; 74,000 never made it back home. With the men—the sole earning members in most families—gone, the women suddenly found themselves shouldering all sorts of responsibilities to keep their families going.

There is no record of Indian women being recruited in any kind of direct service such as nursing. However, women from the more privileged classes, while not suffering

Indian Women’s Auxiliary Corps

Indian women collecting funds for ‘The Gift of India’

by Sarojini Naidu in the war or from it, rallied to support the Indian soldiers.

Some Indian women who took to the streets of London to raise funds for the treatment of Indians wounded in the war.

Sarojini Naidu, who is equally well-known for her poetry as well as for her role in the Indian Independence Movement was one of these women. She also wrote her stirring poem The Gift of India.

I think mothers of soldiers in every country and culture can relate to this.

World War II Indian women’s role in World War II was quite different. In May 1942, the British formed the Women’s Auxiliary Corps (India) for female volunteers to contribute to the war cause.

This was the first time Indian women entered the army, and until 1992, it also was the only time they were allowed to serve in non-medical roles.

As with their counterparts in the United States and Europe, women were not allowed to serve in combat roles. Instead, they worked behind the front lines as typists, switchboard operators and drivers, and could be posted anywhere the Indian Army went.

14 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

“…Lo! I have flung to the East and the West Priceless treasures torn from my breast, And yielded the sons of my stricken womb…

To the comrades who fought on the dauntless ranks, And you honour the deeds of the dauntless ones, Remember the blood of my martyred sons!”

The Gift of India by Sarojini Naidu Civilian women were also allowed to serve as nurses and were employed in light manufacturing jobs in the extensive factories on Indian soil that fed the machines of war.

The most unconventional role was played by a woman of mixed Indian and American heritage, Noor-un-nisa Inayat Khan, also known as “Madeleine.” She worked undercover as a radio operator in Nazi-occupied France, transmitting life-or-death intelligence as the only link between London and Paris — until she was betrayed, captured and murdered. One of only three women to be awarded the George Cross award for bravery, Noor was also posthumously honoured with the Croix de Guerre by France, where she is revered to this day as “Madeleine of the Resistance.”

The fight for independence There were many women who fought for independence.

The Indian women followed different paths of struggle.

Some like Bina Das

and Preetilata Wadedar participated in the militant nationalism in Bengal and Punjab, including raids on armouries and attempts to shoot the Governor Bengal and high-ranking officials who were seen as the symbols of British repression. Others joined the Azad Hind Fauz led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Many of these women were captured, charged with ‘terrorism’ and sentenced to hard labour or killed either by the police or by their own hands to avoid capture.

The best-known group of that era are linked to the nonviolent nationalist movement whose most famous leader was Mahatma Gandhi. There are too many such women to mention here, however two most notable ones for me were the Mahatma’s wife Kasturba and Sarojini Naidu. Kasturba is well-remembered for her vigorous debates with Gandhiji who said she taught him the art of passive resistance! Sarojini Naidu was also noted for her witty comments on the Mahatma’s idiosyncrasies.

www.indiantimes.com

Indian suffragettes in the Women’s Coronation Procession, 1911 The fight that continues - the fight for women’s rights Not many know that some Indian women fought for women’s rights as part of the suffragette movement.

Two of the more prominent suffragettes were Princess Sophia Duleep Singh and Madam Bhikaji Cama, both of Indian heritage and living in London. While neither of them explicitly campaigned for the rights of Indian women, their actions proved to be a catalyst for Indian women to petition their government for voting rights in India.

Indian women’s role was more complex than that of their Western counterparts as they were often fighting for independence as well. Indian women were campaigning for the vote from 1917 onwards, because they fundamentally disagreed that women should be excluded from the limited democratic right to vote, that was given to some Indian men under colonial rule.

The fight for women’s franchise in India was incremental and ran parallel to the Independence movement in the country. When India finally became a republic in 1950, it did so by bestowing voting rights to all adults in the country regardless of sex, literacy, property, class or religion.

Many of the women who

India’s most famous daughter Indira Gandhi fought for suffrage and independence went on to be elected to the constituent assembly of India, a first for any country in that time. Fifteen women represented various provinces and princely states.

Their speeches include opinions on minority rights, reservations for marginalised groups, judiciary, directive principles, reservations for women, equal rights to education and employment- all issues which are still contested today.

The most famous of these women was of course Indira Gandhi who was blooded in politics during the national movement and went on to become India’s only female Prime Minister to date. Her legacy is a complex mix of great achievements and great failures – very like India itself.

Call 07 3865 6533

Contact Dipak Maharaj

Contact Juby Antony

0458 073 271

0410 446 127

dipak@absbrisbane.com Licenced Broker Number 4209221

juby@absbrisbane.com

We sell businesses - that’s what we do

Licenced Broker Number 4072736

TIME TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? • Personalised Care to Customise your Goals • Experienced and Expert in Business Sales • In-House Business Valuers • Free Business Appraisal • REIQ and AIBB Accredited • Award Winning • Effective and Result-Oriented Selling Plans

LOOKING TO BUY A BUSINESS? • Over 250 Businesses listed. •Trusted advisor.

• Full service support.

TOP LISTINGS

POLE DANCING AND POLE FITNESS BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF #3632 Brisbane $90,000

SUPERMARKET WITH UPSIDE BRISBANE SOUTH. REF #3469 Brisbane Southern Suburbs $90,000 + SAV

COLD ROCK ICE CREAMERY BRISBANE WEST. REF #3467 Brisbane Southern Suburbs $95,000 + SAV

ESTABLISHED EYEWEAR BUSINESS. NORTH SIDE BRISBANE. BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF #3629 Brisbane Northern Suburbs $95,000 WIWO

HOME BASED BUSINESS WITH LIFESTYLE BENEFITS BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF #9131 Brisbane Southern Suburbs $195,000 + SAV

PROFIT MAKING NEWS AGENCY FOR SALE. REF #3624 Brisbane $225,000 + SAV

GLO HAND CAR WASH – BUSINESS FOR SALE BRISBANE. REF #3628 South Brisbane $360,000 WIWO

AIR-CONDITIONING BUSINESS WITH UNDERWRITTEN INCOME STREAM FOR SALE. REF #9130 Brisbane City $430,000 + SAV

SPECIALISED FREIGHT BUSINESS WITH NEARBY DESTINATIONS BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF #3621 Brisbane $750,000 WIWO

LANDSCAPING SUPPLY BUSINESS FOR SALE – PROFITABLE, ATTRACTIVE LOCATION. REF #3626 Brisbane $1,500,000 + SAV

SHIPPING CONTAINER POOLS – SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF# 3588 Mooloolaba $2,000,000 + SAV

CORPORATE

JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED

FASHION IN SOUTHERN GOLD COAST BEACHES– BUSINESS FOR SALE. REF #9058 Gold Coast $80,000 + SAV

www.absbrisbane.com

We speak your language Hindi, Gujrati, Malyayam, Kannad, Tamil and English Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

Phone: 3368 4010

Level 1, Unit 4, 25 Railway Tce, Milton 4064

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 15

Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA)

HONG KONG Australia Business Association – QLD Chapter hosted their annual Business Awards Gala at 5-star hotel W Brisbane, on 5th October 2018.

HKABA was proud to be partnering and sponsored

by Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Brisbane City Council, Gadens, Pitcher Partners, Vincents, Cathay Pacific and many more.

Each year, businesses are invited to enter in categories of Business Excellence, Export of Goods and/ or Services, Business Development and Import of Goods and/or Services.

Nominations are open to businesses who embody their business in the areas of contribution to the industry, innovation, year-on-year business growth and level of involvement with Hong Kong.

This year's list of Finalists were strong contenders

initiated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was established in 1987 aiming to promote a positive image for Hong Kong and to reinforce economic ties between Hong Kong SAR/China and Australia. Members are local businessmen with strong Hong Kong connections or those interested in doing business with Hong Kong and Hong Kong organizations based in Australia. The Association provides networking opportunities on which strong trading and investment links are built between Hong Kong

with the likes of AMEC, Balanz Banking Solutions and Advice, China Direct Sourcing, Clair Pink Limited, Brisbane Airport, Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary, Brisbane Airport, Morlife, Make Trips, Study Tours Brisbane, ROBAM, EIC Global (Australia), Summerland Camel Farm, Blue Mount Capital and United Fortune Financial.

About Hong Kong Australia Business Association

The Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Limited (HKABA),

Understanding Domestic & Sexual Violence Across Migrant & Refugee Communities

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Date/Time

Venue

Registration Fee*

Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018 9am – 1pm Morning Tea provided

ICH Business Centre 38 Sittella Street, Inala 3372 1711 | Oasis@ich.org.au

Student/Non-waged 50 Adults 100

This workshop is an activity under Sexual Violence Awareness Month. We seek to highlight the intersection between domestic and sexual violence and its impact on the lives of migrant and refugee women. This workshop will cover the following topics: — Acknowledging how culture, ethnicity

and religion impact on communities’ understanding of domestic and family violence — Intimate Partner Sexual Violence and

the challenges for women in reporting and dealing with this type of abuse

— The Influence of gender roles &

traditions within migrant and refugee communities — Barriers to accessing support — Culturally Sensitive Practice — Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Social Workers, Police Officers, DV Frontline Workers, Health Staff, Teachers, Child Welfare Professionals, Community Members, Housing Support Workers.

ABOUT YOUR TRAINER JATINDER KAUR is the Director of JK Diversity Consultants and Accredited Mental health Social Worker specialist in working with migrant and refugee communities. Her professional career spans 15 years and across various scopes of practice: research, child protection, family support, refugee settlement support, domestic violence counselling, policy roles and teaching Social work practice.

Since 2011, she has been delivering training workshops to professionals from multi-disciplinary background across Australia to build cultural capability and responsiveness within child welfare, mental health, domestic and family violence.

She has been a strong advocate and has published research in various journals and presented at national and international conferences. She has prepared submissions to various child protection inquiries and Royal commissions & Domestic Violence reviews. Additionally, Jatinder is also a member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

RSVP – Friday 26 Oct

Cancellation Policy Participants who withdraw 14 days prior to workshop will receive 70% refund, less than 14 days will receive 50% refund. There is NO refund if a cancellation is made 2 days prior to workshop.

Contact Us

(07) 3372 1711 Oasis@ich.org.au www.ich.org.au Cnr Sittella & Teal Sts, Inala, QLD 4077

16 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

*All Including GST

VIOLENCE IS NOT O U R C U LT U R E

companies and Australian companies. It also provides an effective channel of communications for

information on economic development and trade opportunities in Hong Kong SAR/China.

For further media information, interviews or images please contact Tammy Yap, 0439 704 768.

Hindu Society’s Executive Team meets Cr Amanda Cooper

By Prem Chand THE executive team consisting of President, Daven Pathik; Vice President, Prem Chand; Secretary, David Puran and Treasurer, Dharmesh Prasad meet up with Cr Amanda Cooper, the Councillor for Bracken Ridge Ward on 29 August 2018 at her office.

The purpose of the trip was: • Get to meet Cr Amanda Cooper and for her to meet Society’s Executive Team; • Thank her for the two donations given last year for 108 Hawan Yugna and 2017 Diwali Function; • Invite her to the Society’s 2018 Diwali Function on 3

November 2018 at Bracken Ridge High School; • President outlined the present position of Hindu Society; and • President outlined the future developments at Bracken Ridge consisting of a

larger temple and a general purpose community hall.

The President and Vice President also had an opportunity to meet up with Cr Jared Cassidy, the Councillor for Deagon Ward on 6 August 2018.

Palazzo Versace Brides of Asia wedding show resounding success THE show was created by Mr. Nowman Kareem. Upma Singh is the Event Director and Heena Mohanlal from Celebrity Make-overs is the State Director of Queensland.

Along the process team was joined by Media Manager, Tanu Jayaswal and event co ordinator Anamika Kapoor.

The show was one of it’s kind and first in Queensland.

Co-ordinating the show and putting together to present it for elite guests of Gold Coast and Brisbane in such a short time of 15 days was a challenge for entire team.

Behind the scene the massive production to put together this show required perseverance.

In the leadership of Upma the results were unbeatable.

It has created brand name in Melbourne and Adelaide earlier. Brides of Asia created history with it’s grand success for being the show to be organised in such a short period of time with high class presentation.

75 professional and fresher models, 10 designers, 12 MUHA, 8 photographers, 4 performers and 8 sponsors put www.indiantimes.com

together made it significantly noticed for community. The show was presented in luxe style at Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast on 23rd Sep 2018.

The ambience of the show was dreamy and fancy with the flower and candles theming.

The make up and hair artists involved were: Celebrity make overs, Pallavi Seth, Feriel Ali, Aleisha Creed, Vinita Bhindi, Vanashree Athalye, Zinnia Batra, Bhawna Mahajan, Lisa Formilan, Giang Ngan, Neha Kalekar and Alicia Barlow.

Designers were Sangita Patel from Rivaaz, Keeley Patch from Koda in Crimson, Rania

from ShaSha Fashions, Nadia from Nads and Sabs, Amina Bilal Pira from Tuntifadi and My Bridal Central gowns by Erlinda and David, Jo and Hwellet Co and Mandeep Indian Designs. Bridal head pieces and hair accessories were showcased by Wendy Louise designs by Wendy Louise, Husk and Vine by Belinda and Jo and Hewellet Co. by Joanne.

The photographers who captured the prestigious event were Bob McGahan, Timothy Sean, Clea-Marie Thorne, Robbie Dillon, Ib Yahng, PC Mill, Stephen Coull and Sukesh Roy. Call 07 3865 6533

BOQ Spring Hill

Proudly Supporting The Community

Y HAPPLI DIWA18 20 Nilam Popat

Lending Specialist (07) 3005 1200 e: nilam.popat@boq.com.au

Michele Ross

Branch Manager (07) 3005 1200 m: 0409 400 535 e: michele.ross@boq.com.au

We would be delighted to look after all your personal and business banking needs.

No Service Cremations from $1440 Full Service Cremations from $3340 ~Always Uncomplicated~ ~Always Economic~

Phone: 07 3273 1399 www.mhfunerals.com.au

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 17

Partner Visa – Little-Known Facts lodging the visa application.

However, the twelvemonth requirement can be circumvented by registering the relationship in a state or territory which facilitates relationship registration.

The critical point to be noted is that the relationship can be registered and updated even after the lodgment and before the application is finally determined.

An individual intending to marry after entering Australia may apply for a Prospective Marriage visa. It can be only applied

Quantum Migration

Education & Immigration Services

Gursharan Sarkaria

A PARTNER visa option is available to the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian permanent

resident, an Australian citizen or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

A person can sponsor or be sponsored only twice in their lifetime and at least five years must have elapsed between sponsorships although the restriction can be waived in compelling circumstances.

The de facto relationship requires a cohabiting of twelve months before

from outside Australia and permits the holder to enter and remain in Australia for nine months. If a couple marries before the visa is granted, the department must be updated to have the existing application assessed against Partner (subclass 309) visa criteria.

It is possible to lodge an offshore spouse (subclass 309) visa before marrying your partner. However, you would need to marry offshore before a decision is made on the application.

So, for some people, it will

bypass the prospective marriage visa step; hence, it saves money and time.

At the outset, applicants apply for permanent residency but are granted a temporary visa that permits them to reside in Australia until the permanent visa application is determined.

The final consideration is given after two years of the initial application date provided the relationship is continuing unless the death of the sponsor or the applicant is a victim of domestic violence. In

addition, the two-year period can be waived for long-standing relationships.

Partner visas appear to be straightforward, but the legislation can be complex.

A small mistake can be terribly expensive.

Quantum Migration has the expertise and a proven track record of successful outcomes in spouse visas.

To stay closer to your loved ones, book your appointment at +61 434 588 497 or visit www. quantummigration.com.au.

Ganesha Habba – first successful event by Kannada Sangha Queensland (KSQ) Executive Committee 2018-2019

By Mrs Shilpa Aswal – President, Kannada Sangha Qld Inc.

KANNADA Queensland

Sangha (KSQ)

of September 2018, with overwhelming participation and response from the KSQ community. The event showcased and upheld

Executive Committee 2018 - 2019 organised its first event at Griffith University’s Multifaith Center. The event was celebrated on 15th

TAMIL ASSOICATION (QLD) INC. INVITES YOU TO

DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 20TH OCTOBER 2018 UNIDUS Conference and Community Centre 204 Sherbrooke Rd, Willawong QLD 4110

5:00pm for a 5:30pm start

$20/Individual (Dinner is included)

Proudly Sponsored by:

For more information regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact: Dhivyaa 0478054957 Mohan 0424290599 Anand 0413435016 Sri J 0432168310 Indhushaan 0478808099 Balu 0413914894

18 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

how Ganesha festival was celebrated in Karnataka.

Our event started with Mr Ravi Bhat, our priest who performed pooja to Lord Ganesha which was well decorated by our Executive committee and their family members. It was then followed by the performances of songs, fancy dress and Storytelling on Lord Ganesha.

Swamy Atmeshanandaji from Vedanta Centre was the chief guest for the event, who humbly accepted our invitation in amidst of his busy schedules to just experience the vibrant festivity of Karnataka.

Swamy Atmeshanandaji also gave an inspiring speech on how important it is to have such cultural celebrations when people reside in another country.

This festival celebrated by Kannada Sangha Queensland is one of the best examples in a multicultural country like Australia, that showed how people from diverse backgrounds come together to understand and appreciate each other’s culture. This event attracted audience from various background like Malayalis, North India, Telugu, Tamil and many more.

The event conveyed a valuable message to the wider community emphasising the benefit of community engagement. It encouraged EVERYONE to get out and experience the different cultures, religions and festivals in Brisbane.

Events like this help people to go outside their normal sphere and comfort zone.

The Vice-President in his

www.indiantimes.com

speech thanked the kids and their parents for the beautiful performances.

Sunita Avadhani, A senior advisor of KSQ also presented the kids with Certificates of Appreciation and gifts for their performances at the Ganesha Habba festival was a true honour and delight.

It was wonderful to see the younger generation so active within their cultural celebrations.

The event was then concluded with the Aarati by KSQ committee members and a delicious

veggie dinner served by Mr Naveen Gowda. Our special thanks to Griffith University for providing the venue and to the EC committee family members and volunteers who stayed back to assist the team at the venue.

Once again Kannada Sangha Queensland would like to thank all the participants for making this event a memorable one.

For more photos of the celebration please visit our facebook page https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / kannadasangaqld/ Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 19

focus on fiji

A Salute to Mothers Who Are The Real Fathers

Thakur Ranjit Singh

WE JUST had another father’s day on the first Sunday of September. There was so much hype about this foreign flower in local soil that one may feel Father’s Day is part of Indian culture.

It is not. This has become a commercialised and glorified borrowed Western concept, because for Indian culture, every day of the year is fathers and mothers.

Yes, we Indians have another culture - that of bashing our women, our wives-and some, our children. That is proved

by NZ Statistics of police and hospitals, and also in Australia and Fiji. This is to a lesser extent in USA and Canada because of their nononsense laws protecting women and children.

I was prompted to write

this by seeing on Facebook on Father’s Day a posting of a happy father with children and family in Auckland. And I know this brute father, a violent evil monster from Fiji. He has been a womanizer, a drunk, who bashed his wife and children. His first wife reportedly committed suicide (some still suspect he may have killed her) after her daughter got burnt by boiling water. This man re-married, and abused and bashed his second wife, who I know very well. He used to boast to her that he killed his first wife and would also kill her. When his children stepped in to protect their step-mother, they were also beaten.

The second wife was taken away by her family and I am not sure how many wives this person changed and abused since then. She is now over 70 and still carries the pain of beating by this brute. She was married to be mother to his three daughters and a son, who are grown up now with their own children.

There are women who may look happy, but live in fear of violent husbands. They may visit Ramayan Mandali and Mandirs as loving couples, will do Aarti together and even receive

blessings of the pundit, but are from a dysfunctional family of violence because the woman is not prepared to speak, maybe for sake of her children.

Also I know of fathers whose role is just to the extent of giving their sperm to the woman for the child, and abandon them for another woman. Shame on those fathers. I also scold parents who interfere in marriage of their children, and are the real cause of such breakup. And to all Mama, we just passed Rakscha Bandhan, ask your Bhaanje (nephews) if their fathers bashes your sisters.

If so, beat the crap out of your violent Bahnoi (Sister’s husband).

I also salute many mothers who are rendered widow at a young age, but sacrifice their lives for their children through choice, never remarried and brought up their children, being a mother as well as a father.

But she always has a choice to settle down if it suits her, and I salute them as well.

And I also salute many women who go into other families like that lady in the beginning did, to raise a family once their mother dies or separates, leaving behind young

children. We just passed Krishna Janamastmi and we learn from the lesson where Yashoda Maia who raises Krishn, a child of another mother (Deoki), just like her own.

And I also salute those “married” women whose husbands abdicate their fatherly responsibility, are too busy with community, Mandali, friends, grogsessions and other activities, including having extra-marital affairs. It is the mothers who are real fathers for their children in their homes, sometimes in a violent relationship.

And I also salute other men who embrace (marry) an abused, deserted, a single mother or widowed woman and her children as his own and give them protection, fatherly and family love that they were denied through no fault of their own.

This father’s day which has gone by, let us dedicate it to humanity - being spiritual, not necessarily ritualistically religious to dead stones but also being compassionate to living human beings with feelings.

I also warn and reiterate to some Pundits and Pracharaks (also fly-by – night visiting ones from India) who tend to run down women from Vyas Gaddi or discourse pulpit. Our religion has been very male dominated and carry rituals which are male chauvinist and does not grant equality and dignity to the woman.

To some extent some of our scriptures are guilty of downgrading women, and

perhaps reason for lower state of women in our community.

I would urge the modern pundits, priests and Parcharaks to address many primitive systems, ancient rottenness and discrimination against women that has no place in our modern society. They need to respect women, and not use Vyas Gaddi to disrobe women like Dushaashan. I expect more progressive Fiji Hindus to oppose such oppression which are imposed in the name of culture.

I also call progressive women to stand up to such outdated traditions and customs of a male-oriented community and speak up to offensive chauvinistic parvachan and discourse, passed on as religion. They need to stand up to such hypocrisy preached in name of religion.

Some in our community look down on widows, saying a woman is incomplete without a man.

They also run down man who cannot do kanyadaan, give a daughter away because they have none.

And they shoo away a widow from any happy or religious deeds, and even prevent widows from performing as “fathers” in children’s wedding. Women are also stopped from performing final rites for their fathers.

Women do not become widow, childless or daughter-less through choice. Even King Dashrath

could not have children from his sperm. A woman does not become childless or daughter-less alone. Fault could also lies with the husband.

I therefore plead with all mothers and fathers of girls to do two things. Firstly educate them and make them financially secure, so they can survive on their own if need be. Second, like I insisted for my sixyear-old granddaughter, all females should be taught self-defence, like judo, karate or Taekwondo. This is so they can kick and hit back an abusive husband, partner or other assailants Please preach and teach them that men and women are equal and marriage is a union of equality, not of subjugation, as is seen in our community. The concept of Pati-Parmeshwar (husband God) is outdated. Kick back if you are kicked. And talk back to any Swami or Sadhu who degrade women in their sermon or parvachan.

Once again, I urge my sisters to join me to empower themselves to fight back old systems that tend to put them in shackles.

I salute all women who are the real fathers of their children.

And let us celebrate father’s day and mother’s day every day- and shower all the love to the mothers who are both, a mother and a father.

About the author: Thakur Ranjit Singh is a community worker in Auckland, media commentator, and runs his blog, FIJI PUNDIT.

2018 election: ‘Ethnicity will remain an important variable’

Professor in Governance and Development Studies,Vijay Naidu speaks to The Fiji Times in an earlier interview. Picture: ATU RASEA/FILE

Media Partner

20 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

ETHNICITY will remain an important variable in voters’ choices in the 2018 General Election, says University of the South Pacific academic in Governance and Developmental Studies Professor Vijay Naidu.

He said using the 2007 Census figures, it could be said that the iTaukei probably accounted for a good 62 per cent, while Fijians of Indian descent accounted for 32 per cent and the smaller minorities accounted for 6 per cent of the Fijian population.

“There may not be a direct correlation of

www.indiantimes.com

this proportional ethnic distribution of Fiji’s population in terms of registered voters, but it provides a reasonable indicator of the overall percentages of voters by ethnicity,” he said.

No data on ethnicity was released by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics in its 2017 Fiji Population and Housing Census.

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum informed Parliament in March this year that there had been no aggregation of data based on ethnicity under the 2017 census.

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533 DSOSET0002_SS_SATS_CP_ENG_380x260_Boy.indd

1

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 —am 21 14/9/18 9:47

Rotary District 9630 Drought Appeal

The Muslim Community’s

Fundraising Dinner & Auction In Support of Australian Farmers doing it tough ! and people suffering disasters in India & Indonesia

Rotary District 9630 Drought Appeal & Disaster Relief in India & Indonesia Venue: Islamic College of Brisbane Address: 45 Acacia Road, Karawatha 4117 Date: Saturday 10th November 2018 Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm Tickets: $50.00per person or Table of 10 - $400.00 RSVP

Islamic Council Qld: Dina Ghaznavi M: 0456 426 523 E: dina@brighterfuturecollective.com E: fahimkhondaker@gmail.com Muslim Charitable Fund: Fawzia Batty M: 0405 035 786 E: info@mcfaustralia.org.au Muslim Aid Australia: Riyaad Ally M: 0434 984 520

- MENU Appetizer Vegetable Samosa Tandoori Chicken (hand cut) Yoghurt Sauce Main Course Fried Rice Butter Chicken Curry (hand cut) Lamb Curry Dahl

Rotary Archerfield: Mark Ledwidge W: 3277 2687 E: markledwidge@gmail.com E: lester@goevolve.com.au

Salad Naan

Muslim Charitable Fund — General Account Bank of QLD — BSB: 124 155 Ac No: 208 97 392 EFTPOS AVAILABLE: Credit card surcharge 2.5% on all transactions

Tea & Coffee

Distribution of funds raised on the night : - 25%

♦ Disaster Relief for Earthquake in Indonesia - 25%

All donations are tax deductible ! So bid with conviction !

Recipients Rotary District 9630 local drought appeal — 50% Disaster relief for devasting floods in Kerala, India — 25% Disaster relief for earthquake / tsunami in Indonesia — 25%

Address: ………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………… Post Code: …….…...

Phone Home: …………………………………….. Mobile: …………………………………………...

Card Number:

Account Details: Bank: 0000000000 A/C Name: Rotary 00000000000000 BSB: 000 000 A/C No: 000000 Branch: aaaaaaaa

and forwards to the Business (cash in the bank!).

WHOLE OF COMMUNITY The Rotaryrelief effortisdesigned toassist notonlyfarmers andgraziers severely droughtaffected but toalsotoprovide relieftotheirlocal communities. An early decision was made to avoid getting involved in sending “stuff” to the drought-affected, since “stuff” can be detrimental to local businesses as the goods are brought in and not purchased locally. These businesses are also suffering and most are carrying debt with little or no support. This matches the Rotary ethos of sustainability – doing what we can for the Whole Community.

It has been saidthat funds spent locally willcirculate within the smallcommunity some 5 to 7 times before leaching out. This means that each $50 voucher effectively converts to over $250.00 worth of benefit. We have received many testimonials from affected property owners and local businesses praising this initiative and our support for their local communities.

FAMILY DAYS A serious problem of suicide and mental health issues in drought areas has been identified, especially amongst younger folk. To help combat this, Clubs have run a series of “Family Days” where the small local community can come together and share in a relaxed no cost environment.

These are held in the local community hall, sporting club or similar, often supported by local businesses. Whole of community is invited, not just the local property owners. Entertainment, “pampering stations”, activities and games for the children are included, as well as a BBQ and drinks for all. Participants are encouraged to mingle with each other and generally share their experiences.

ROTARY READING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (RRAP) Young children in drought affected areas are sent an age appropriate book each month ‘address personalised’. At present there are 125 on the roll, waiting eagerly each month for “THEIR” book. The majority of books are donated by Rotary Clubs and postage costs are met by the fund.

MCF Contact/Banking Details: Fawzia Batty Sect/Muslim Charitable Fund. M: 0405 035 786. Email: info@mcfaustralia.org.au General Acc. Bank of Qld. BSB: 124-155.

Acc. No. 208-97-392. Eftpos Available.

ICQ Contact Details for purchase of tickets: Dina Ghaznavi. Email: dina@ brighterfuturecollective.com Mobile: 0456 426 523.

Fahim Khondaker. Email: fahimkhondaker@ gmail.com Mobile: 0432-398 767.

Rotary Club of Archerfield for purchase of tickets: President Lester Drew: 0459 124 428 or Treasurer Mark Ledwidge: 07 3277 2687.

Sultana Begum Deen. Email: sultanabegumdeen@hotmail.com Mobile: 0419-738-792. Riyaad Ally 0434 984 520.

The Islamic Council of Qld c/- Sultana Deen Rotary Club of Archerfield c/- Abdul Rahman Deen MCF c/- Jaheth Deen. MAA c/- Riyal Ali 2.5% to cover Eftpos costs will be levied.

Testimonial

Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Credit Card Details:

DISTRICT 9630 APPEAL The Rotary District 9630 Drought Appeal has been delivering aid to drought-affected communities since early 2014, using our “Whole of Community” approach. This aid is broken down to 3 main areas: 1. Voucher System 2. Family Days 3. Rotary Reading Assistance Programme The appeal has raised in excess of $1,000,000 so far. Rotary Clubs across the eastern seaboard and their members, especially in our District, have been major supporters. However, many donations have also come from charitable institutions, non-Rotary clubs and private sponsors. We are most grateful for this generosity and sincerely acknowledge and thank those who have given to the fund, whatever the amount.

All funds raised are used in the provision of aid to drought-affected landholders and their communities. There are no costs, hidden or otherwise.

VOUCHER SYSTEM District 9630 developed the “Voucher System” for delivery of aid to Drought Affected Rural Property owners, which works as fo llows: 1. Third Party e.g. RFCS identifies needy recipient through files or questionnaires.

2. Rotary Club provides numbered vouchers to be forwarded to the recipient by the Third Party drawn on the recipient’s local businesses.

3. Recipient then attends the local business and makes purchases to the value of the Voucher.

4. Business then sends request for payment, attaching the returned voucher, to the local Rotary Club.

5. Rotary Club draws cheque or direct credit

Pledge Form

I pledge Amount: $..................

OUR MESSAGE With the recent outbreak of publicity for the plight of those involved in agriculture in the eastern states of Australia, it is time to bring Clubs up to date withlatestevents and withthestatusofourown DistrictFund.

Newfundraisingis notthesameastheongoing District9630 appeal. Our message to Club Members is to urge you to continue to support the District9630 appealas itis a targeted and proven package.

RELIEF FOCUS The Rotary Clubs of Roma, Mitchell, St George and Charleville are the front line of our efforts. For example, Rotary Charleville has an area of 11% of Queensland under their wing, reportedly the most deeply drought-affected part of the State.

These clubs are working within the local communities to deliver relief, using ‘Third Parties’ to identify recipients. This takes the onus off individual Rotarians and Clubs to personally identify people in need, adding a level of anonymity and more importantly governance.

Third Party involvement is mainly through the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), but also organisations such as the Charleville Neighbourhood Centre. RFCS Counsellors are front line, able to identify potential recipients through their files and day to day contact with rural property owners.

Aid is only distributed to owner-operated properties.

♦ Rotary District 9630 Drought Appeal - 50% ♦ Disaster Relief for floods in Kerala India

- Delivery of Aid to Drough Communities as at August 2018 Overview for Rotary District 9630 Clubs

The team at the Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Region are extremely grateful for the work undertaken by District 9630 under the Rotary Drought Relief Voucher scheme.

The scheme is one bright light in our rural communities in our current period of prolonged dryness. Our rural financial counsellors are honoured to be assisting with the distribution of the vouchers, as they really do know who needs this type of assistance.

The drought impacted bearer of the voucher can choose where they wish to spend their voucher. It may be the local hairdresser, the foodstore, the newsagency or the rural merchant.

Money spent in a locally owned and operated business stays within the drought affected community.

The Rotary voucher really is a gift that gives twice – it helps the primary producer and the local business owner overcome a tough time.

The viability of rural communities is threatened just a little less when a Rotary Drought Relief Voucher enters the equation and any support which can be offered to this fundraising initiative should be commended.

Karen Tully,

Chair of Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Region

22 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Payless Mortgages - For Results you Deserve!

Your One-Stop-Shop for Purchase or Refinance of Home or Investment property loans at the most competitive terms with an upfront Bank Valuation

Recommendations from our existing clients in their own words - as available on www.facebook.com/PaylessMortgagesAu Arvind Singh Recently we refinanced our home loan and an investment property loan through Sean as a mortgage broker. With Sean’s assistance the whole process was hassle free. Sean provided personalised and prompt services and made the whole process very smooth. He has excellent knowledge of banking and fiance industry. Definitely going to recommend him in our friendship circle.

Thanks Sean.

Samuel Wells Sean provides a brilliant service. It’s not hard to tell when someone truly cares and is passionate about what they do. From the start we were given honest feedback and were provided with sound insight into the whole process. Nights were spent planning and disussing what was available to us the best ways to apply our finances. Sean supported us throughout the entire negotiation to purchase our first home, he was an invaluable resource and has a wealth of knowledge. I can only speak highly of Sean and what he helped us acheive!

Seodhna Smyth Seans wealth of knowledge and extensive connections have allowed us to quickly get financed and at a great rate too! Would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking to secure a mortgage.

Prashant (Sean) Goyal B.com Ex Branch Manager St George Bank Director: Payless Mortgages FBAA Full Member, Credit Representative Number 467318 of Australian Credit License - 391922

Glen Chapman Sean was excellent. Solved our home loan issues, which the bank could not do. We are in our new house and very happy. His services are highly recommend.

Mobile: 0424 972 727 Email: Save@PaylessMortgages.com.au Visit us on www.Facebook.com/PaylessMortgagesAU for specials

Available After Hours.

Call, text or email to have a friendly, yet confidential, discussion

Disclaimer: Any Lending application is subject to Lending and credit criteria of the Financial Institutions. The recommendations from existing clients are unpaid and constitute their independent opinion based on their personal experience in dealing with Payless Mortgages.

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 23

Rotary dazzles on The Great Gatsby night IT WAS gala night of splendour and style as the Rotary Club of Brisbane International (RCBI) held its signature annual fundraising event for the 2nd year in a row.

Following up on its success from last year, RCBI decided to change the tempo from a Bollywood theme to a Gatsby style event with a twist of Bollywood and it worked a treat for the guests that attended. Amongst the noted dignitaries were Councillor Kim Marx, District 9630 Governor and RCBI Charter President Mr Jitendra and the evenings chief guest speaker featured Ms Sadhna Wilson.

Sadhna is a board member at The Alfred Foundation, the charity arm of The Alfred Hospital. Last year, her passion for cooking, reading and collecting recipe books led her to write and publish her first cookbook, Tropical Vegetarian. The book is a collection of treasured

ancestral recipes and stories from her Fijian Indian family. All profits from the sale of her books are being donated to WOWSKIDS Fiji for childrens’ cancer.

Sadhna has been awarded Best In The World Vegetarian Cook Book 2017 and the Best In the World Charity Cook Book 2017 and was shortlisted in the Indian Category.

The President of RCBI ,

Mr Abdul Azam opened the night addressing the crowd with his message of hope and thanking the numerous new faces that were present on the night giving him the belief that Rotary was heading in the right direction. He was followed

by Mr Prasad where once again, he spoke about his role as District Governor and his vision for his district placing a particular emphasis on our farmers

who are suffering from drought. He also spoke about how close Rotary is coming to completely eradicating Polio from this word and in support of World Polio day, his District of 9630 has been able to organise to light up the Story Bridge on 24th October, 2018 All funds raised from this event will go towards assisting medical aid in Fiji.

Bengali Society of Queensland Drought Appeal 2018

On Sunday, 16th September 2018, a fantastic community effort marked the Bengali Society of Queensland’s 20 years of existence and history has been made at the Queen Street Mall Centre Stage when the young and adults, novice and professionals took to the stage for a great cause.

As we are all aware of the severe drought conditions in Queensland; our aim was to provide some assistance to our farmer friends and what could be the best way to raise funds – a cultural showcase in the heart of the city. Our nominated charity has been Drought Angels based in Chinchilla who provide the struggling farmers with all kinds of assistance ranging from food, clothing, feedstock etc. With only 3 staff and over 50 volunteers, they are working hard to assist our farmers through such difficult times.

Due to such a short

notice, we couldn’t have a representative come and attend our program, but they are very appreciative of our initiative.

Vande Mataram on violin kick-started our gala fundraising event followed by a chorus song “We Shall Over Come” which laid the foundation of our campaign.

The next 3.5hrs just flowed through flawlessly, thanks to MC Tapas Mandal and MC Sarbani Dhur as different performances

24 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

kept the audience engaged.

Our final number was “I Still Call Australia Home” sung by Anita ParakhMorgan, the Soprano from Queensland Opera and what a feeling – the whole city mall reverberated with her powerful voice and definitely an excellent way to end our stage event.

Our member kids performed and sang on stage, some danced and some played instruments.

Music involved Indian

Bollywood, Bengali, Bhangra and offcourse our great Aussie popular numbers.

Our young performers who made us very proud included Arushi & Anusha Bhattacharya, Arundhuti Mukherjee, Kriti Mukherjee, Lakshanya Govarthanan, Paean Sarkar, Mohini Sarkar, Rishav Panda, Trisha Das, Yanna Das, Shilpi Chattopadhyay, Nilanjana Dasgupta, Inika Bose, Sarbani Maitra and

www.indiantimes.com

Deeptangsu Maitra.

Amongst our very talented adult performers were Jutish Das, Raviskesh Singh, Aswin Narayanan, Binny Jaradi, Yashwant Saboor, Madan Panda and Anita Parakh-Morgan.

Our group performances included D4Dance Australia, Dance Galatta and Rich Virsa – all compelled the audience to move to their grooves and goes without saying, set the stage on fire! Needless

to say, others who were not on stage, were busy in collections and our kids have played a pivotal role in in aspect – we collected a whopping $1,025 in cash & coins from the public. Team effort paid off and $6,600 has now been donated to the Drought Angels to support our struggling farmers.

Felicitations to Mr. Amit Basu, President BSQ and his team and all BSQ members who have supported the event!

Call 07 3865 6533

Quality and style you will fall in love with...

YOUR FRIENDLY FAMILY LAWYER

22ct, 18ct & 9ct Gold Specialists - Modern & TradiƟonal Designs On site Jeweller / Lay-By / Certegy Payment Plan Custom Jewellery Made to Order

helping you make the right choices

1 300 267 637 CORNERSTONE LAW OFFICES SOLICITORS CAN HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS, INCLUDING: Marriage, de facto and divorce law Pre and post-nuptial agreements Spousal maintenance Property settlements Domestic and family violence orders Family mediation Child custody and visitation

OUR LOCATIONS: Brisbane:Level Level5,5,Suite Suite Queen Street, Brisbane Brisbane: 2, 2, 117117 Queen St, Brisbane Logan:Suite Suite35, 34,3737-59 Bryants Road, Loganholme Logan: - 59 Bryants Rd, Loganholme Gold Ashmore Rd,Rd, Bundall Gold Coast: Coast:101 101 Ashmore Bundall North Discovery Drive,Drive, North North Lakes Lakes NorthLakes: Lakes:274/27 Discovery Postal Address: PO Box 3517, Loganholme Qld 4129

Call us today for a confidential chat about your family matters on ph: 1300 267 637, email us at: prav@cornerstonelawoffices.com.au or visit www.cornerstonelawoffices.com.au

Call 07 3865 6533

Wills and estates Conveyancing - buying and selling Leases Financial agreements Debt recovery Migration Crime and traffic

Y P P A H LI DIWA18 20

Visit Abdul & Madhuri for all your designing & repair needs Shop 50/662 Compton Road Calamvale Qld 4116 Ph: 3162 1477 www.rhiajewellers.com.au rhia jewellers

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 25

26 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

NAS TAX

TAX RETURNS • PERSONAL TAX RETURNS • BUSINESS TAX RETURNS • BAS RETURNS

Our services include: • Tax Structures • Business Advice • Company Formation • Trust Formation • All Bbusiness and Personal Tax Returns • New Business Due Diligence • All Commercial Loans up to $10m • Uber and Taxi BAS

1300 734 734 723 723 1300

WALK IN WALK IN PHONE WALK IN OR OR PHONE OR PHONE Pradip Kumar - Principal

ASSOCIATES: Deepika Narwal, Seema Prasad, Moneil Chand

Shop Road ,, Boondall Shop5 2270 Sandgate Sandgate Road, Shop 5 5// /2270 2270 Sandgate Road Boondall Boondall Shop 13 Centre, Deception Bay Shop Deception Bay Bay Shopping Shopping Centre, Bay Shop 1313Deception Deception Bay Shopping Centre,Deception Deception Bay 5103 – 5023 Mt Lindsay Highway, South Maclean Email – admin@northernaccounting.com.au Email – admin@northernaccounting.com.au

NAS LOANS NAS LOANS LOAN SERVICES Email – admin@northernaccounting.com.au

Y P P A H ALI DIW 18 20

HOME LOANS – LOAN SERVICES ALL MAJOR BANKS

HOME LOANS — ALL MAJOR HOME LOANS – BANKS CAR •• EQUIPMENT LOANS CARLOANS LOANS EQUIPMENT ALL MAJOR BANKSLOANS WALK IN CAR LOANS • EQUIPMENT LOANS

1300 734 723 1300 734 723

OR PHONE WALK IN Shop 5 / 2270Kumar Sandgate Road , Boondall Pradip Principal OR13 PHONE Shop Deception Bay Shopping Centre, Deception Bay Shop 5 / 2270 Sandgate Road, Boondall Email –5admin@northernaccounting.com.au Shop / 2270 , Boondall Shop 13 Deception BaySandgate ShoppingRoad Centre, Deception Bay Shop5103 13 Deception Shopping Centre, Deception – 5023 Mt Bay Lindsay Highway, South Maclean Bay Email Email –– admin@northernaccounting.com.au admin@northernaccounting.com.au

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 27

ENFR TREE Y

Bringing Cultures Together on Saturday, 10th November, 2018 from 11am – 2pm at Zillmere PCYC, 340 Zillmere Road, Zillmere

Meet Representatives from

• Queensland Police • Cornerstone Law offices • White Ribbon Queensland and other Community Leaders

Featuring

• Kids Colouring Competition • Bollywood and • Bhangra Dances

Free Lunch will be provided to all attendees To contact us for more information, call:

3364 3454 or 0419 775 416 OUR PROUD SPONSORS

• QPS • Hindu

Society of Qld

28 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 29

30 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 31

Diwali Greetings

Happy Deepavali As the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, I extend my warmest wishes to Australians celebrating Deepavali the country.

Happy around Deepavali As the Minister Immigration, Citizenship andAustralians Multiculturaland Affairs, I extend my warmest Deepavali is an for important celebration for many is a time for family, friends wishes to Australians celebrating around country. and communities to come togetherDeepavali and celebrate thethe spiritual triumph of knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, and light over darkness.

Deepavali is an important celebration for many Australians and is a time for family, friends and communities to come together and celebrate the spiritual triumph of knowledge over Deepavali will be celebrated in cities, towns and suburbs across Australia in early November ignorance, despair, and and lightdiverse over darkness. and is very hope muchover a part of the rich cultural landscape of our nation.

Deepavali will be in cities, andand suburbs across in teaches early November All Australians cancelebrated embrace the idealstowns of hope harmony thatAustralia Deepavali and and issharing very much a part oftraditions the rich and cultural landscape of our nation. enjoy in different and diverse celebrations.

Deepavali provides us with another opportunity to reflect on how Australia’s multicultural diversity has enriched our society.

All Australians can embrace the ideals of hope and harmony that Deepavali teaches and enjoy sharing in different traditions andofcelebrations.

Deepavali provides usheritage. with another Australia is a stronger nation because our multicultural and immigration Our opportunity on howsuccess Australia’s multicultural diversity enriched nation is fullto ofreflect immigration stories – people who havehas helped buildour the society. backbone of our nation.

Australia is a stronger nation because of our multicultural and immigration heritage. Our nation is full of success storiesDeepavali, – people who have build the backbone To everyone in immigration our community celebrating I wish youhelped and your family the very of our nation. best.

To everyone in our community celebrating Deepavali, I wish you and your family the very best.

The Hon. David Coleman MP The Hon. David Coleman MP

Authorised by David Coleman MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 22 Revesby Place, Revesby NSW 2122

32 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, Authorised by David Coleman MP, Liberal Party2018 of Australia, 22 Revesby Place, Revesby NSW 2122 www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Vijay Kumar has the Ray White_Know How

139 Richard Road, Mango Hill 4 2 2 | $536,000

Capestone, Mango Hill 601m2 | Expression of Interest

31 Sandpiper Avenue, North Lakes 4 2 2 | $549,000 +

2 Donnelly Street, Mango Hill 4 2 2 | $569,000

Whether you’re considering selling or buying a home or wish to get a free market appraisal call Vijay Kumar today!

raywhitenorthlakesqld.com raywhitemangohill.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Vijay Kumar 0477 199 210 vijay.kumar@raywhite.com

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 33

HINDU SOCIETY OF QLD - GAYATRI MANDIR Proudly Presents

DIWALI D haMAKA A Nite Full of Entertainment 2018

SAT 3rd of Nov

Venue: Bracken Ridge State High School, 68 Barfoot St, Bracken Ridge, Qld Pooja Starts: 5.00pm followed by dinner and show • Entry Ticket: $10.00 • Bollywood Dances • • Cultural Items Live Singing • Classical Dances • Free Entry for Seniors • Mimicry • Shayri • Food & Refreshment Stalls • Solo Performances • Free Parking Raffle Prizes to win • Major Sponsors

Other proud sponsors

Ramesh Singh Owner - Manager Mobile: 0405 185 464

Fiji Senior Citizens Association Dr Dip Chand & Family Mr Prem Chand & Family Dr Jai Ram & Family RNA Constructions

For any enquires please contact: Daven Pathik -0431 213 444 Prem Chand -0423 375 276 Anita Ram -0452 504 502 34 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 35

Universal value of the festival of lights Dr Ram Lakhan Prasad, Brisbane, Australia.

HOPE IS being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness‌Desmond Tutu.

During this celebration of Festival of Lights, Diwali, I am also hoping that our words, actions, thoughts, character and hearts are going to assist us somewhat to get rid of any darker moments in our lives if we follow the real objective of Diwali which is to promote peace, progress, prosperity, love, loyalty and lasting healthy living. We do not need any special day to start looking for light in our lives but we need a new mindset.

Our communities and societies have established times and occasions to make things happen for our betterment but we have to act in such a way that the real purpose of those celebrations are properly and carefully conducted and maintained.

We all have special lights inside us and the oil of that lamp is our fuel to enlighten us and take the necessary steps to co-exist and keep it burning. This Diwali gives us the opportunity to review ourselves and transform our ways. It is good for all of us that this festival has now become universal and people are enjoying the fun, food and flavour that are connected with it. I am confident that the darkness around us might somewhat

light up if we all start looking and adjusting the light that we have within and around us.

Gradually but certainly and purposefully the enlightened people of this universe have consciously tried to celebrate the Festival of Lights in their own ways to make the whole environment a place of happy and peaceful living. There was a time when only some people of the Sanatan faith and belief, whom the colonial powers named as Hindus, were eager and ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights which they called Diwali or Deepawali but presently almost every enthusiastic and enlightened personality understands the true meaning and value of light and darkness in their respective lives to make the necessary adjustments to live well.

In fact for enlightened people every day is Diwali, the Festival of Lights because they have worked honestly, peacefully and confidently embracing truth, goodness and beauty of humanity to get out of the darkness in their lives. It so happened that they were no longer afraid of the darkness in their lives but because they were more afraid of not being able to find the needed sunshine and light for better living they had an innate feeling to seek and find the best paths for themselves.

Thus they began celebrating

the existence of light and illumination in their lives because their faith became the light that started guiding them through the darker moments in their way of life.

Traditionally during Diwali people celebrated the return of Lord Rama, his devoted wife Sita and loving brother Lakshman to their kindom of Ayodhya after spending fourteen years in exile after getting rid of a variety of evil events, demons and devils. Naturally the people of Ayodhya came out rejoicing, in large numbers, to receive them. This festival has been celebrated since the days of Lord Rama but gradually and rightfully a lot of other reasons have been found to celebrate the Festival of Lights.. People prepare for great festival by not only whitewashing and painting their homes, shops and other buildings but cleansing and reviewing their own inner and outer selves. Spreading goodwill, preaching acceptable human values and praying to maintain love, peace, faith and hope in their lives and the lives of their family, friends and other loved ones have become the main goals of the people.

We have been witnessing for ages that on this day of Diwali not only the homes, yards, streets, shops and other buildings are cleaned and decorated with flowers, lights, candles, diyas and other decorations but their

own hearts, minds and lives go through real divine cleansing and illumination.

The people do not only dress for the occasion but feel happy and enjoy the festive mood by exchanging sweets, food, gifts and special greetings with their family, relatives and friends.

The darkest night of Diwali begins to shine brightly and some fun, sparklers and crackers form part of the celebration.

Then the devoted individuals conduct their specific prayers to worship Lord Ganesh and the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi for good health, wealth, peace, progress and prosperity of the people and the country. The beauty of the celebration is that there is that unique power of oneness and amalgam that begins to dominate the people irrespective of their colour, class and creed.

There is a deep feeling of global acceptance for this phenomenon where a lot of negativity is turned into positivity; indifferent emotions disappear and love and peace prevails among the people; people gradually learn to deny the presence of darkness in and around them to accept abundance of light and wisdom to coexist in harmony.

The main objective of such a festival should be to learn to celebrate and enjoy living a healthy, wealthy and prosperous life together and to make matters easier

and more appropriate some governments and organizations have declared public holidays for the occasion to promote greater understanding, mutual respect and loyalty to allow people to enjoy real freedom and deeper democracy even more. I cannot deny that there is evil in this world of ours but the proper and peaceful celebration of this festival of lights would always conquer and defeat the presence of darkness in the mind and hearts of people.

We would like all our enlightened people to wake up and get up to turn on the needed light to destroy the cloud of darkness that affects our people, their communities, societies and governments to see and perceive the future a lot better. The celebration of the festival of lights in the proper way will fill the entire nation and the people with the needed light and sunshine. We would be able to see and feel that there is light all around us despite some dark spots in some places.

Let us all realize that darkness cannot drive out darkness in our lives but only brighter light can effectively do that for a better future. So we must all get together this Diwali to create colour, calm and control by being kind, loving, strong, grateful and wiser to become such a brilliant lamp or diya that

is full of bright light that annihilates all the darkness of sorrows, sadness and sufferings. Let the sun of everlasting joy arise from the hearts and souls of our people and shine brightly to make us healthier, wiser and wealthier.

My Festival of Lights despite being an individual affair has the wish and hope for the wider community to become better, brighter, blessed and more peaceful and the nation to flourish and prosper for the welfare of the citizens. I pray that we all get wider and bigger visions to be able to differentiate between darkness and light. May this Festival of Lights be fruitful and prosperous for everyone.

We all know and treasure the idea that real beauty is not in our faces but it is the bright light in our hearts that we need to kindle and keep glowing. It is said that when the day is over then the night will come. When today is gone tomorrow will be here. What is done is done so let us embrace all our dreams and view this Diwali with a whole new light. I will light a lamp of love for world peace, ask Almighty God to blast the chain of sorrows of the people, shoot a few rockets of prosperity for the nation, fire some flowerpots of happiness for everybody to wish everyone a sparkling Diwali. So should everyone.

Celebrate Diwali It is a beautiful day today because Diwali has come again It is time to rejoice, review and dress up to celebrate again Let us make our hearts and home our temple of bright lights Clean the yards, homes, streets and enjoy the pretty sights A pleasant occasion to visit family and friends and enjoy Exchange gifts, food and drinks and send messages of joy Remember to pray for peace and help the needy in the way Dress for the occasion, feel good but healthy you must stay Share and care to give and take with a smile on the face Share the happiness and sweets with the people of other race All these actions will bring peace and joy into your heart Remember to celebrate Diwali with great feeling from start.

Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road, Boondal Qld 4034

Dr Ram Lakhan Prasad, Brisbane Australia.

Advertise Now... contact

(07) 3865 6533

www.air@indianradio.net.au

36 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

BIT NOV. 2018 DEADLINES

ADVERT BOOKING 31st October, 2018 Email: sales@indiantimes.com.au Editorial / Photo Submissions 31st October 2018 submissions not accepted after this date Email: prod@indiantimes.com.au or call 07 3865 6533

Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road, Boondal Qld 4034

Advertise Now... contact

(07) 3865 6533

www.air@indianradio.net.au

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 37

Health

Beauty Wellbeing

Spring preparations for beautiful girls to do is to improve the way your hair looks.

Nimisha Modi

Hetvi Hair & Beauty 0412 350 013

HEY GIRLS, Spring is just around the corner and this means that we will have to stare preparing for it more properly. Cleaning the house is not the only thing that you will have to do. The best thing for your body right now is to start a cleansing and beauty program. One of the first things that you will have

With a different color of hair you will look great.

Some highlights will also make you look wonderful even if you don’t change the color of your hair radically.

You could also opt for semi-permanent colouring (may be Heena colour) as it will help you go through a transition stage before you actually make the transformation.

Moisture Balance.

One of the hardest things

to conquer with hair is proper moisture.

Just when you get your hair all moisturized to combat the dry season, it gets wet and humid, and then the sun comes out and wreaks havoc on your locks.

As the weather starts to warm up and the humidity in the air increases, it’s time to change your conditioning habits. It does not mean that you need to stop conditioning, just make a few adjustments. If you deep condition once a week in the winter months,

change it to every other week. If you use a heavy daily conditioner in the dry season, try changing to a lighter moisture or balancing conditioner.

The rule of thumb with moisture is to listen to your hair. If you notice static, dry ends, a lot of tangles, or if your hair feels rough to the touch you are lacking moisture and need to add a deep conditioning treatment or a moisturizing conditioner to your hair routine. If your hair is limp or oily, start cutting back

on the moisture.

When you are not looking to change the color of your hair then you may want to change your make-up. For instance, you can use a little pick blush, some mascara and gloss and your look is done! You can also choose some colourful lipstick and nail polish upgrade your look a little bit. Just remember, sometimes less is more.

It is advisable to eat more vegetables in the spring and also, if you don’t have

the habit of drinking 2l of water a day then you should start now. You might also want to resort to some specialized hydrating treatments for your hair in order to get rid of the dry hair. Clearly there are a lot of things that we have to take care of during the spring and these are just some of the most important issues.

So here we go, take care and look always beautiful.

Regards, Nimisha

How often should you see your GP if you have hepatitis B? ANY person with hepatitis B needs regular monitoring by their GP or liver specialist. This includes blood tests and possibly ultrasounds, fibroscans and other investigations.

Regular monitoring is required even if a person has previously been told that they are ‘only a carrier’ or that that are ‘a healthy carrier’, of the virus. These terms are no longer used to describe hepatitis B. There are many factors that may require more frequent visits and tests. For people with hepatitis B these include and are not limited to: • Asian males over 40 should be seen every 6 months.

• Asian females over 50 should be seen

every 6 months.

• African males and females over 20 should be seen every 6 months • Aboriginal or Torres Strait people over 50 every 6 months.

• Anyone with a family history of liver cancer.

• Anyone who has been diagnosed with cirrhosis.

All people with hepatitis B need regular monitoring including blood tests, to make sure the virus is not causing damage, cirrhosis or liver cancer. Your GP will let you know how often you should be seen.

If a woman with hepatitis B becomes pregnant it is important she sees her GP early in the pregnancy to protect both

hers’ and the baby’s health. and that they both receive appropriate care to reduce the transmission of the hepatitis B virus to the baby during birth.

If you don’t know if you have hepatitis B or you have never been vaccinated, you should see your GP for a simple blood test.

If you would like more information, please contact ECCQ Phone: (07) 3255 1540 Email: health@eccq.com.au *your information will be kept private and confidential In Cairns, you can also contact the local service: Ronda Lewis: Viral Hepatitis Health

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

Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ)

Art of Living Brisbane supports Queensland Mental Health Week

By Kirti

ART OF Living Queensland held ‘Colors of Life’ event on 6th October 2018 in support of the Queensland Mental Health Week.

The message was to recognise that through all the up’s and down’s that colour our lives, there are ways to manage and navigate our mental well being and health to a place that is safe, wholesome and balanced.

Over 100 people attended the program at Our Lady of Assumption Primary School, Enoggera. There were interesting talks from health professionals and mental health experts, these were punctuated by lively creative arts performances that included cultural dances, solo music performance to yoga dance. The event ended with a two very different and powerful meditative experiences that had our audience relaxed and calm. The guided meditations were conducted by Art of Living teacher Madhumati Chatterji and Swami Divyatejji, a visiting senior member of the Art of Living faculty. All these variety of items through out the Colour of Life event, were in line with and supported the 6 steps of the Wheel of Wellbeing. For more information on this please visit https://www. qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/about/ Many of the tools and techniques available through Art of Living programs were explained. These have proven to be very practical and efficient in improving mental health. In line with the theme for the event, there was an emphasis on connecting and creating a sense of celebration of the diverse communities that participated. All 38 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

performers and event audience left with new learnings and enjoyment that sharing time together brings.

Our official media partner for the event was Australian Indian Radio (AIR). Roses in the Ocean, a suicide prevention organisation was there to share information and create more awareness about their services and organisation. The local Woolworths at Everton Park, Ashgrove and Brookside donated fruits for the event, so that the event participants could have a healthy snack.

The Art of Living Foundation is an international volunteer based, humanitarian and educational not-for-profit organisation, with over 156 centres globally. The Art of Living offers effective educational and self-development programs and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness and well-being for all individuals.

These programs, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives.

A big thank you to all our partners, sponsors, performers, organisers and all those who attended the event. It was huge success. We want to in-particular recognise the audience who took time on a rainy Saturday morning to attend an event that can be quite a challenging topic for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Congratulations on priotizing your mental health and well being.

Call 07 3865 6533

LD

Scan for a Closer Look

SO

SO

HOLD

LD

Real Estate Section Exciting New Land Release KURABY - from $330,000!

Get More Details Straight to Your Mobile.

Text “Land Kuraby” to 0433 128 585

The Tranquility of Nature Meets Ultra Convenience at Ismaeel Circuit: l l l

Rare 26 Lots - From 1,121m2 to 300m2!

Build Your Dream Home This Year!

Near Places of Worship - Sikh Temple, Mosque, Churches!

l

l l

Close to All Amenities, Public Transport & Motorway Access!

Best of Countryside Living & City Lifestyle!

Amazing ROI Opportunities - Get in Early!

HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES FROM $650,000 8 PREMIUM DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM Contact Sameer today to reserve your piece of paradise

0433 128 585

sameer.g@harcourts.com.au Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 39

Real Estate Is Our World PRIME AND CENTRAL PROPERTY ON 1012m2 BLOCK

LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH SEPARATE LIVING DOWNSTAIRS

• 5 bedrooms; 2 with air-con.

• Large tiled living area with air-

• Situated on 700m2 block • Spacious modern kitchen with

conditioning

Smeg appliances, 5 burner gas stove, large pantry & space for double door fridge • 4 bedrooms with ceiling fans & built-in wardrobes • Large shed + great side access + fully fenced yard • Potential rent = $580-$600 pw • Frontage = approx. 23 mts

• Spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space

• Large covered entertainment area • Huge backyard with garden shed • Two sizeable bathrooms • Currently rented for $495 pw • Frontage = approx. 20 mts

Geebung

$730,000

5

2

2

UNIQUELY-DESIGNED, TWO-STOREY FAMILY HOME

Taigum

$689,000

$499,000

4

2

1

• Situated on 524m2 block • 4 built-in bedrooms • Large study - could be used as 5th bedroom • Main bedroom with large ensuite • Formal lounge & dining • Spacious modern kitchen with dishwasher & plenty of storage • Great family room over looking sparkling in-ground pool • Sep. family bathroom & toilet

Boondall

$659,000

4

2

2

• 4 Dble Bedrooms, 3 with Air-con • Master Bedroom with large

• Open plan spacious lounge &

dining • Lge balcony + entertainment area • Beautiful 2-Pac modern kitchen w/ stone benchtop & dishwasher • 3 double bedrooms • Sep. games room or 4th bedroom • Includes sparkling in-ground pool • Double car accommodation • Air-conditioning + ceiling fans

$599,000

3

BEAUTIFUL TWO-STOREY FAMLY HOME

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT!

Taigum

3

CORNER BLOCK HOME IN COLLEGE GREEN ESTATE • 4 built-in bedrooms • Main bedroom w/ walk-in robe plus private balcony • Generous sized air-conditioned lounge room • Modern kitchen w/ dishwasher plus open-plan dining room • 4th bedroom downstairs • Extra shower + toilet downstairs • Great covered entertainment area • Large garden shed

Boondall

4

3

2

2

walk-in Robe & spacious Ensuite

• Spacious Family Bathroom with separate toilet

• Air-conditioned Formal Lounge and Dining

• Modern Kitchen with Dishwasher, Breakfast Bar & great Pantry

• Fantastic covered Entertainment Area + In-ground saltwater Pool

Taigum

Price Reduced - Low-to-Mid $600,000’s

4

2.5

1

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Whether it’s maintenance, arrears or anything in between, we keep you up to speed every step of the way

07 3865 4466 / 0419 775 416 40 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

Whatever the world of legislation throws your way, our service will always have you in compliance and reduce your exposure to risk

boondall@globenetrealty.com.au www.indiantimes.com

Nothing is more costly to an Investment Portfolio than Property Manager turnover.

Our Senior Property Manager is also on the Board of Directors

www.globenetrealty.com.au Call 07 3865 6533

HIGH LEVEL LAND CHOOSE FROM 2 EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS NOW SELLING FROM $305,000

READY TO BUILD

REGISTERED TITLES

ELEMENT PALLARA by Turrisi Properties is high off Devries Road surrounded by established trees and adjacent hectares of future playing fields and parkland.

ESSENCE PALLARA by Turrisi Properties is the highest land ever in Pallara, off Ritchie Road with sweeping views over surrounding treetops and nearby suburbia.

Buy now to make huge savings on your land and cash in on the Spring incentives currently on offer from most leading builders. Choose a block and start building immediately.

Choose a favourite from 40 outstanding homesites, all with wide frontages and all benched and retained for low-cost slab construction.

VISIT OUR LAND SALES CENTRE Whitehaven Street (off Devries Road) Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 5pm

VISIT OUR LAND SALES CENTRE Cornwall Street (off Ritchie Road) Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 5pm

NEIL McCULLOUGH 0413 881 737

ANDREW SUDHOLZ 0400 022 186

•

30 mins from Brisbane CBD

•

A short stroll to Pallara State School

•

Choose your own builder and start building your dream home today!

REGISTER NOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED LOT! pallaraland.com.au Call 07 3865 6533

1300 708 745 www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 41

Real Estate News

The Highest Density Living Options In Australia

By Tim Lawless

WITH rapid population growth and a surge in high rise towers, many of Australia’s inner city regions have seen a surge in the population density.

Australia is moving through the peak of an unprecedented boom in apartment construction.

Over the twelve months ending March 2018 there were almost 97,000 medium to high density dwellings that completed construction across Australia; a year earlier there were 105,300 projects that finished construction (84% higher than the decade average).

As at March of this year there were still 155,275 medium to high density projects still under construction. The majority of this construction work has been centred around the inner city areas of our largest capital cities, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that population densities have surged higher across many inner city areas of our largest cities.

Based on an analysis of population data at the SA2 level (an SA2 region is a standard geographical classification roughly the size of a suburb in the cities or a town in regional areas), the highest density area in Australia is now Melbourne.

45,231 people reside within the 2.4 square kilometre (sqkm) area, equating to a population density of just over 19,100 people / sqkm.

The population of the area has increased from 7,644 in 2001 – an increase of almost 500% over sixteen years. Apartment values in the area are relatively low with a median of $444,000, providing a relatively low cost entry point to a housing market located right in the middle of one of Australia’s largest working populations.

Back in 2001, the Melbourne SA2 region ranked 114th in the country with a population of only 3,229 and a population density of 7,644 persons per sqkm. Potts Point – Woolloomooloo showed the highest population density,

followed by Surry Hills. In fact, back in 2001, the top 12 areas of highest population density were all located in Sydney, with St Kilda East recording the highest population density outside of Sydney (6,259 people per sqkm).

The 20 most densely populated areas of Australia are all confined to Sydney and Melbourne.

Fifteen of the top 20 areas are in Sydney and five are in Melbourne.

While high density living may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it makes sense for many, especially for students and young professionals who work and play in and around the city centre. Focusing on the Melbourne SA2 area again, two thirds of the resident population are aged between 20 and 34, with the most significant age group being 20-24 year olds (31% of the population). High density living generally involves less time commuting, lower housing prices and plenty of choice for amenities.

Of course there are going to some downsides to high density living, like the potential for noise pollution, tight living spaces, elevator congestion at peak times, overcrowded or poorly maintained communal areas and limited access to green space.

The latest small area

population numbers from the ABS are already a year old, and, considering the record number of apartments under construction across Australia, our inner city areas are going to increase in density further from here. Densification makes sense from a town planning perspective – it reduces urban sprawl and the

necessity to continually invest in transport infrastructure linking the outer fringes of the cities. From a livability perspective, some people will thrive in a high density environment, while others will crave the peace and quiet of the burbs. Lucky Australia has such as broad range of housing options.

Housing prices continue to fall: REIA

to $590,935 over the median rent for threeReal Estate quarter, with prices falling bedroom houses increased Institute of Australia.

Media Helen Hull and Darwin, Canberra in all capital cities exceptPR &in The Real Estate Market 16 Thesiger Court, Deakin ACT 2600 remained steady in Perth for Melbourne, Brisbane, Phone 0419 642 961 I Fax 02 6285 2444 Facts report shows the and, decreased in Sydney, Hobart and Darwin. www.reia.com.au I media@reia.com.au weighted average median Brisbane, “Canberra had the largest Melbourne, price for houses for the Adelaide and Hobart. eight capital cities slid to fall in house prices and The median rent for two$765,098 over the quarter, Adelaide had the largestMedia Release bedroom other dwellings decline in other For dwellings.

Immediate Release PROPERTY prices across with prices dropping in increased in Canberra and Australian capital cities fell all capital cities except for Adelaide has both the lowest 14Hobart, remained steady March 2018 in the June quarter 2018 Brisbane, Adelaide and median price for houses at in Perth and decreased $471,000 and the lowest in Sydney, Melbourne, with the weighted average Hobart. median prices decreasing REIA President Malcolm median price for other Brisbane, Adelaide and Property prices on the rise: Report by 0.8 per cent for houses Gunning said the weighted dwellings at $354,167,” Mr Darwin. Hobart had the and 0.3 per cent for other average median price for Gunning said. largest increase while Property prices ended 2017 on a high withdwellings the weighted average median pricethe of the eight capital up 1.0 per dwellings, according to the “Over quarter, the cities other decreased Brisbane had the largest

cent to $769,501, according to the latest research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

decrease.” Mr Gunning said the weighted average vacancy rate for the eight capital cities fell to 2.5 per cent during the June quarter indicating a tighter rental market. Canberra has the tightest market with a vacancy rate of 0.8 per cent.

“Over the past 12 months, loan numbers have decreased by 3.8 per cent across the country with declines in all states and territories except Tasmania.

The largest decrease of 13.6

per cent was in Western Australia. In Sydney and Melbourne – the two cities which have had the largest price increases over the past few years – the drop in loans is attributable to APRA restrictions on investment loans and more stringent home lending criteria.

“The June quarter figures reflect reports of a changing dynamic in the market, particularly in the nation’s major cities,” Mr Gunning said.

Brisbane units struggle to sell but house prices set new record

REIA Real Estate Market Facts for the December quarter 2017 showed prices increasing in all capital cities except for Canberra down 2.7 per cent.

supply it lost 1.8 per cent off the the city, including major retail developments as with the prices $1.4 annual medianincreased price of 0.6 $442,000 “The weighted average median price for other dwellings per cent $590,455 over thesuch quarter, BRISBANE’S property market billion Dexus redevelopment in Brisbane, and state-wide 3.8 per increasing in all capital has set a median housecities priceexcept recordfor Sydney down 0.4 per cent and Darwin sliding 7.4 per cent,” REIA President of Eagle Street Pier, the REIQ’s Malcolm Gunning said. for the past 12 months, hitting cent. report said it was hoped such The annual median price for a $670,000, but units continue to development “Hobart had largest increase price for both at 5.2 per cent and for other would dwellingsstrengthen at 4.8 per Queensland unit is houses now $400,000. struggle as the median prices fall. in the median Brisbane’s economy and support cent,” he said.

Ms Moore said it was likely the housing market.

The 3.1 per cent price increase the surplus units constructed in reported in the March quarter Over the quarter, median rents for three-bedroom houses increased or remained steady in all capital cities, with But while Brisbane’s housing and around Brisbane would be showed Brisbane’s “resilience” Hobart at 2.7 per cent having the largest increase. Median rents for two-bedroommarket other dwellings variablestrong among showedwere relatively against market challenges, the filled, the only question was when signs of growth, the Gold Coast the capital cities.

Real Estate Institute of Queensland migration and population growth and Sunshine Coast both tracked would help fill the gaps. said. more The median rent increased in Hobart at 3.2 per cent, remained steady in Melbourne andstrongly.

Brisbane but decreased in Overseas saw Brisbane While Adelaide, prices went listings Sydney, Perth,up, Darwin and Canberra.

Perthmigrants had the largest decrease at The 4.7 per cent. median house price annual were falling 6.4 per cent compared as the place to be, bringing 12,847 on the Gold Coast jumped 6 per “The vacancy rate eight capital cities remained 2.8over per cent during December residents into the city, followedsteady by on withweighted March average 2017, making it afor the cent the past 12 the months for an quarter Mr as Gunning said. were the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay. buyer’s2017,” market properties average of $620,000 - the highest lasting about 32 days before being “Queensland has become the growth in the state.

“Vacancy cities including Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin, with the snapped rates up. decreased in most capitalnumber-one destinationPerth,for Gold Coast units increased 1.9 per largest decreases of 0.6 percentage points in Canberra and Darwin.

REIQ spokeswoman Felicity internal migration, taking over cent to $428,000 for the year, while Moore said it was likely buyers from Victoria in the latest ABS the Sunshine Coast unit market “Vacancy increased Sydney and census Brisbane,data, while and only Perth Darwin had vacancy rates above the industry our and overseas would berates placing morein pressure rose 2.8 per cent to $405,000. benchmark of 3.0 per cent,” to Mr Gunning migration is at its highest level in on real estate agents view concluded.

Overall Queensland’s house and properties early and put in offers years, which means demand for unit sales fell throughout the year, as soon as houses came onto the accommodation will continue,” although the REIQ said some The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is the national professional association for real estate agents in market.

Ms Moore said. regions such as Rockhampton and Australia.

As median house prices grew, Citing the extensive infrastructure Townsville were benefiting from the unit market saw such strong and scheduled for please increased investment.

For further information or to speak with REIAroadworks President Malcolm Gunning contact Helen Hull via

By Lucy Stone

42 — THE BRISBANEor INDIAN TIMES, media@reia.com.au 0419 642 961.October, A copy 2018 of the report is available to journalistswww.indiantimes.com on request or for purchase at https://reia.asn.au/product-category/subscriptions-data.

Unit sale prices are still falling in Brisbane. Photo: Peter Braig

Shoring up the real estate market, internal migration figures showed the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Moreton Bay were most popular as people sought a lifestyle close to the city and the beach.

The questions around unit prices and their overall value on the Brisbane market were backed up by Domain data that showed Brisbane’s median unit price had dropped every quarter since June

2016 to reach a four-year low.

While the housing market stayed relatively steady, Brisbane’s rental market grew steadily with about 3000 new rental properties added to the city’s local government area.

Rents in Brisbane have risen about $10 to $20 in the quarter but remained steady compared with the same time last year, while Ipswich recorded the highest rental vacancy rates of about 3 per cent.

Call 07 3865 6533

Stunning new designer homes in Strathpine from $459,500

Several new homes now complete and ready to inspect Now on display at The Meadows is a brand new collection of architect designed homes in several new colours. Set beside riverside parklands with a 2km exercise loop, the homes feature premium inclusions.

NEW 3 AND 4 BEDROOM HOMES READY TO MOVE INTO • Fixed price, NO hidden costs • Stone benchtops • Stainless steel appliances • Landscaped • New park with playground • Minutes to the Strathpine Centre

At The Meadows, home buying is so easy! And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

1. Choose The Meadows

2. Choose your complete home

Whilst care has been taken in the preparation of this advertisement, the particulars are not to be construed as containing any representation of the facts upon which any interested party is entitled to rely. All interested parties should make their own enquiries. Information contained is correct as at the time of publication.

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

DISPLAY HOME OPEN 10am to 5pm daily Grahams Road, Strathpine. Ph 0437 105 721 Begin your new home journey at villaworld.com.au/the-meadows

YOUR COMPLETE HOME YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS

quadrant.com.au VWO 48542

2

EASY STEPS to home buying

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 43

indian news

PBD 2019 to link with Kumbh Mela, Republic Day celebrations: Sushma Swaraj

By India News Global THE Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Uttar Pradesh state government are both gearing up for the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the diaspora conclave to be held in Varanasi from January 21 to 23, 2019, which will segue into the Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations.

Speaking at the launch of the official website for the event, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that in addition to attending the three-day PBD in Varanasi, the participants will also be taken to Allahabad where the Kumbh Mela will be going on then and then brought to New Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations.

Swaraj said that on January 21, a Youth PBD will be held where Himanshu Gulati, an Indian-origin member of parliament of Norway, will be the chief guest and Kanwaleet Singh Bakshi, also an Indianorigin member of parliament of New Zealand, will be the guest of honour.

On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the main event with Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, who is also of Indian-origin, attending as the chief guest.

The event will conclude on January 23 with a valedictory session that will be addressed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

During the session, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

will be conferred on 30 Indian-origin individuals for their exceptional and meritorious contributions in their chosen fields or professions.

"On January 24, we will take the participants to Prayagraj (as Allahabad is also known) for the Kumbh Mela, which has been inscribed on the Unesco's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity," Sushma Swaraj said.

Following this, the participants will be brought to New Delhi by special trains to take part in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

After being an annual event for 13 consecutive years starting in 2003 at the initiative of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PBD was turned into a biannual affair after the 2015 edition in Gandhinagar, with the event hosted by various Indian missions across the world in the off years starting from the ASEAN India PBD in Singapore this year.

After the 2017 edition held in Bengaluru, the External Affairs Ministry has now roped in Uttar Pradesh as the partner state with Varanasi as the host city.

Giving the rationale behind turning PBD into a biannual affair, Sushma Swaraj said that after the 2015 edition, she realised that PBD was not yielding much in terms of results as an annual affair.

"So, I suggested to the

Prime Minister that it should be held every two years with the intervening year being used to hold meetings with groups of diaspora members on various issues and he agreed," she said.

Though the earlier editions were three-day affairs ending on January 9, the day Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa; on January 9, 2019, PBD will be observed in Indian missions across the world.

With the launch of the website, registration for PBD 2019 has started effective from September 15 and will continue till November 15 when the process will close.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh said that more participation is expected in the Varanasi event than the last one in Bengaluru.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was also present, recalled his participation in the mini PBD held in Mauritius in 2012 and said that with the 2019 PBD being held in Varanasi, many participants will be able to trace their roots back in India.

The ministry and Indian missions and consulates abroad are engaging with the overseas Indian community regularly through several schemes, initiatives, and dialogue mechanisms.

Recently, with an aim to create a pool of Indian researchers, scientists and engineers,

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (centre), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (left) and External Affairs Minister of State VK Singh at the launch of the PBD 2019 website. Photo courtesy: MEA

From left to right: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal present at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Singapore. Photo: Connected to India

the Union government announced several schemes the likes of Global Initiative of Academic Networks, VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research), Ramanujan

Fellowship Scheme among them — to attract NonResident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin to contribute to these fields.

Under the Ramanujan

Fellowship Scheme of the Department of Science and Technology, 355 fellows have joined various institutes in the country since 200506.

Rare exhibits on Bapu at National Gallery of Modern Art

By Express News Service

BENGALURU: A government order declaring holiday for all institutions and courts due Gandhi’s death, cartoons from London newspapers on Gandhi during his fight for India’s freedom, a 1942 Quit India Pamphlet, Gandhi door locks, cuff links and buttons embossed with Gandhi’s image are among the pieces displayed in the ‘Bapu 150’ exhibition at National Gallery of Modern Art. These rare items, collected over a period of 30 years from across the world, belong to reputed collector Jayprakash Sarda. Also on display is a unique collection by Chennaibased philatelist Anup Kumar Goyal.

“I have written Gandhi’s story in first person format on 80 sheets with stamps and first day covers tagged

on each sheet to mark each event in his life,” Goyal told TNIE. “Telegrams and letters during the Virangam incident in May 1930 in which three British officers harassed men and women taking part in the Dandi March when it passed through Virangam in Gujarat which the newspapers were barred from reporting have been displayed,” he added.

Karnataka Philatelic Society president K Chaitanya Dev said that 20 philatelists have displayed their exhibits on 100 frames with each frame having 16 sections. “Among the rare items are first four stamps issued following Gandhi’s death. It is a 1.5 anna, 3.5 anna, 12 anna and a `10 stamp on the Father of the Nation, all issued on August 15, 1948,” he said.

The international stamps on display reveal that Gandhi

44 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

Karnataka Philatelic Society president K Chaitanya Dev said that 20 philatelists have displayed their exhibits on 100 frames with each frame having 16 sections. was accepted as a global leader and every nation admires him, he added. The expo is being organised as part of celebrations across the country throughout the year to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi.

Philately exhibition: There is no other solution to the issues India is facing today except Ahimsa, said Nataraj Huliyar, Director

of Centre for Gandhian Studies, Bangalore University.

Inaugurating ‘Bapu 150’, a Philately exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art organised by the Gallery along with Indian Post and Karnataka Philatelic Society on Saturday, Huliyar said, “During these days of mass blind violence unleashed by communal,

www.indiantimes.com

ideological and religious forces, we need to go back and remember the lessons taught by Gandhiji.”

Tracing the history of Philately, Sudhakar Rao, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Gallery of Modern Art, said this popular quote by Bapu was particularly relevant for the present times: No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive. Charles Lobo, Chief Postmaster General,

Karnataka Circle, said, “The philatelic exhibition is like an illustrated book on Gandhi’s life. Each of the frames on display has 16 sheets with the creativity and innovativeness of the philatelist in presenting Gandhi in his own style.”

The exhibition will be on till October 23. Entry fee to the gallery is D20 per person. It is closed on Mondays and national holidays. Timings are from 11am to 6.30pm.

Call 07 3865 6533

$50,000 VISIT RICHPARENTSYOUNEVERHAD.COM.AU

@porterdavishomes

facebook.com/porterdavishomes/

*Offer applies to House & Land packages. Please see website for T&C’s.

QBCC Lic. No. 15007714

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 45

What's On!

10-18th October 2018

2018 Navratri (proudly presented by Gayatri Mandir) For more Information Please call: 0423 375 276

13th October

Ouseppachan Night (showcasing Malyalee Music Talents across Australia) Brisbane. Contact: 0431 221 018

13th October 2018

The Married Guy Presented by Heart & Soul Production (Association with Vishwa Events) From 7pm Unidus Community Centre, 204 Sherbrooke road, Willawong QLD

14th October 2018

Luncheon for Better Mental Health - presented by Rotary Club Brisbane International From 10am - 2pm 3/61 Holdsworth Street. Coorparoo.

14th October 2018 Navratri Mahotsav 2018 (presented

by Shree Sanatan Dharam Hindu Association) From 5pm 550 Wembley Road, Berrinba QLD 4117.

16th October 2018

Durga Pooja Vedanta Centre of Sydney.

From 9.30am - 1pm 96 Vedanta Drive Springfield Lakes.

20th October

Tamil Association of QLD Invites You (Deepavali 2018) UNIDUS conference & community centre, 204 Sherbrooke road, Willawong QLD 4110

24th October 2018

ROTARY District 360. Celebrates WOLD POLIO DAY From 5.30pm

26th October 2018

Diwali 2018 Presented By FICQ INC. Venue: Reddacliff Place, 266 George Street, Brisbane 4000.

27th October 2018

Banyo Diwali Festival of Lights From 1pm – 6pm 284 St Vincent Road Banyo. (Near Banyo Library)

27th October

Diwali 2018 Festival of Lights Presented

by Sanatan Dharam Hindu Association From 5pm.

550 Wembley Road Berrinba QLD.

28th October 2018

Vijaya Dashmi Utsav( Organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) From 9:30am - 11.30am Brackenridge state high school, 1 Binburra St, Brackednridge Qld 4017

28th October & 25th November

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

Taigum State school Hall: 266 Hanford Road.

Contact: Dr Aparna 0430 117 994. Email: brisbane@godivinity.org.au

3rd November

Diwali Dhamaka 2018 (A Nite Full of Entertainment) Bracken ridge state High school 68 Barfoot street bracken Ridge Qld.

Calam & Compton Road. Friday afternoon 2pm-5pm at Logan West Library – 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Brown Plains. For more information email zzdz.aus@gmail.com or visit www.zzdz.org.au

3rd - 4th November

DOG LOVERS SHOW Brisbane Show Grounds.

3rd November

Grand Diwali Celebration (Presented By Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Queensland.

198 Learoyd Road, Willawong QLD 4110

7th November 2018

KABIR CAFÉ (Enjoy an evening of multicultural music & food) Proudly presented by Gandhi Salt March.

Wednesday from 7pm.

Book Now: events@brookwatergolf.com Call: 3814 5500

17th November 2018

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

17th November 2018

Lalithkalalaya School of Bharatanatyam presents SAMARPAN Performance begins at 05:30 PM Acacia Ridge State School Auditorium, Acacia Ridge Brisbane.

6th April 2019

Bhartiya Nav Varsh Utsav Presneted by DJJS Australia www.djjs.org

Weekly Events...

Mondays…

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

Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Each session is a different topic. Meditation sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30 pm and Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. During these sessions there will be meditation commentaries, music and periods of silence. You can come and go at any time during these sessions. Venue: 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Please phone to register – 5575 2126. Email goldcoast@ au.brahmakumaris.org or visit www. brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson for more information Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship (Malayam Service) – Congregation on every Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Stafford Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053.

For further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 269 322. Come and hear the message of your eternal life, GOD BLESS Picabeen Community Centre – you’re invited to playgroup! – For parents with children aged 0-5 years from all cultures and backgrounds. Come along and meet families from all backgrounds in your community.

Every Monday (Except public holidays) 10am – 12pm. Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton Qld. Phone 3354 2555 Zi Za Dong Zen Association – Energy Healing to improve health and well beings – ZZDZ Assn. Inc is a not for profit charity foundation based in Brisbane. Focusing on energy healing named Qi Gong through meditation, it provides free energy healing sessions and guidance. Practicing Qi Gong will encourage you to achieve a positive outlook on life, by helping to reduce stress and calm your mind. It also increases vitality, enhances your immune system and helps to eliminate negative attitudes and behaviours. Session Times & Locations: Mondays-Thursday & Saturday 9am – 12pm at 10 Cognac Court, Calamvale. Thursday afternoon (except 1st week) 3.30pm – 6pm at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Library. 67 Level 2, Cnr

46 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

Tuesdays…

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

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

Wednesdays…

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

Thursdays…

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

Sundays…

Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Qld Inc – Vedic Yaj (Havan) – The Sabha performs Havan Yaj every Sunday from 2-4pm at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre, 198 Learoyd Rd, Willawong and the public is welcome to be part of it. The members of public now can perform Havan Yaj at the centre. The fee of $50 is required for use of centre facilities to cover operating costs. The Havan Kund, utensils are available for use as well The Havan ingredients can be supplied if you are unable to get them. Mango sticks, Ghee, Samagri, Chamfor etc is available at the centre as well for $25. The seating capacity of the Yajshalla (Havan Hall) is 100. Contact Vice President Mrs Sushila Pathik for further information and bookings on 3314 6059. Contact Jitendra Deo 3263 1914 or Hari Chand 3345 4716 or visit www.aryasamajqueensland.com for further information.

Australian Pentecostal Assembly Brisbane – Sunday Worship every Sunday 9am-11.30am at 84 The Community Place, 84 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin Qld with Pastor Prakash Jacob. Cottage Meeting every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm / Kids Bible Study every Friday 7pm-7.45pm / Intercessory Prayer every Friday 7.45-9pm. Worship in Hindi, English, Malayalam and other Indian Languages. For more information Phone 07 3315 5597 / 0413 347 562 or email info@apabrisbane.com.au / www.apabrisbane.com.au Bala Samskar Kendra – Hindu Scripture Classes for Children – The aim of Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) is to provide an opportunity to the children to learn about rich Hindu culture through value based education from various Hindu scriptures and let them gain self-confidence and grow up in to individuals who are proud of their tradition. Every Sunday 2:30pm-5pm at Sunnybank State High School, Sunnybank (use Turton Street entrance). Contact bskqld@live.com.au / Hari 0411 137 396 / Krrishna 0411 776 509 / Ram 0416 813 747 Brisbane Multinational Church Service – Every Sunday 9.30am at 757 Gympie Road Lawnton. Come and join us for a great time of Praise and Worship plus inspired preaching of God’s word. We thrive for

www.indiantimes.com

the presence of God and are passionate to see people be trained up and grow in the knowledge of the word of God. Special service time to pray for healing, deliverance and other spiritual needs. Enquiries 0424 1802 40.

Star Christian Church – Clontarf Beach State School Hall. Every Sunday – Morning Service at 9.30am. Evening Service at 5pm.

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

Monthly Events...

Hindu Cultural Hub (HCB) at Clayfield – Monthly Cultural congregation – Bar-Jai Community Hall, 178 Alexandra Road, Clayfield Qld 4011. Pooja by Hindu Priest, Bajan and Kirtan by devotees, monthly religious updates / guest speakers on spiritual (or) yoga techniques. Prasatham with vegetarian dinner served. For more details contact 0469 016 416 or visit www. hinduculturalhub.org The John Oxley District Orchid Society – Meeting – We pride ourselves on being a friendly Society and new members and guests are always welcome at our meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7.30pm. Venue is Oxley Bowls Club, 24-30 Englefield Road, Oxley. Please contact Sonia Addison 3277 5825 or jodosinc@hotmail.com for more information The Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association – Gold Coast Bhajan – monthly Bhajans held every third Friday of the month starting at 7.15am at the Helensvale Community Centre - 31 Discovery Rd, Helensvale. Activities include Bhajan recitals, short educational presentations and free vegetarian dinner.

All are cordially invited to attend. For further information please contact Director/ Religious Activities, Mr S Barataraj on 0417 588 839 or gchcan@gmail.com or visit www. goldcoasthindu.org Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland (OHM Queensland) – Monthly Bhajans held every first Saturday of Malayalam calendar. Activities include Bhajans, Malayalam Class, Library service, religious short educational presentations, vegetarian dinner etc. For further information please contact President Krishnan AK on 0418 727 570 or ohmqueensland@gmail.com Shirdi Sai Sansthan Brisbane Ltd – Shirdi Saibaba Bhajans and Aaratis – last Saturday every month. 5.30pm at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn Qld 4113. Dhoop Aarati, Bhajans, Ashtotaram, Shej Aarati and Mahaprasad at 7.40pm. For more details contact 0416 813 747 or 0479 143 724 – visit www.shirdisaibrisbane.org or follow on facebook Shirdi sai baba Brisbane Mata Amritananadamayi Centre – Brisbane: Regular Satsangs are held at 32 Burnside Crescent, Westlake on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 4 pm. Spiritual chanting, singing, reading and Arati are followed by a prasad meal. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamavali chanting takes place at the Sri Selva Vinayakar Kovil at South Maclean on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 am. Register your interest for IAM Meditation courses. www.ammaaustralia. org.au; facebook: Amma Brisbane Satsang.

Contact: brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.au; ph: 07 3715 8278 Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events please visit www. sriselvavinayakar.org Yoga in Daily Life – Satsang and Full Moon Meditation – Satsang every last Saturday of the Month from 5-7pm with Rajastani Bhajans, meditation & Prasad. Purnima Full Moon Meditation from 7:45pm - 8:30pm (see our website for dates). Regular daily Yoga & Meditation Classes. Shiv Mandir is open daily for Darsan. Website: yidlbris.org, Email: brisbane@yogaindailylife.org Call 07 3865 6533

DUAL LIVING FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES, INVESTORS AND FIRST HOME BUYERS 5 Bed / 3 Bath / 2 Car

Get capital growth AND income! Located in central Boondall, walking distance to train and buses, shops, offering: • Various rental options: a) rooming (4 beds + granny flat); b) granny flat + house; c) house as one, with high rental yield • Perfect for a home business / work studio • Granny flat is full legal height with pin pad door lock • Low maintenance yard and property / no work needed on property • Spacious property with great layout and separation of bedrooms with living areas • Fire safety compliance for rental • Furniture package option

180A Lyndhurst Road, Boondall 4034

Call 0415 838 985 or go to realestate.com.au Insert 128394886 in the search bar

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 47

Who, What, Where, When‌

Students of Eswaralaya Kalikodom after their annual concert at St Josephs college in Springfield Lakes.

Soulful Sitar by Smt Anupama Bhagwat held at Queensland Multicultural Centre, Tabla accompaniment was by Shen Flindell, compared by Khushal Sami.

Citizenship ceremony hosted by Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk at Brisbane city hall, Left new citizens with their certificates.

Queensland Senator Claire Moore with Radio 4EB vice president- Umesh Chandra, Secretary Irene Tavutavu, and assistant station manager Behrooz Farahnakian at Mosaic Festival Queensland University of Technology, health clinics held a STEM Camp at their Kelvin Grove campus, students in groups of four were assigned a volunteer undergoing a cardiac rehab at the clinic . Pictured are students Zoe, (volunteer) Umesh Chandra, Anthony, Kai and Lakhveer after the completion of the two day Radio 4EB location broadcast workshop. from Mosiac.

Nunkul group with their lovely welcome to country

The newly elected board of radio 4EB after their AGM at the station, 120 Main Avenue, Kangaroo point.

Sandeep Totlani local comedian & organiser of stand up comedy show

by Varun Thakur and Kunal Kamra Queensland Multicultural Centre.

Australian High commissioner to India HE Harinder Sidhu met Brisbane Indian community leaders at Department of home affairs for a meeting organised by Honorary Counsel for India in Queensland, Mrs Archana Singh 48 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 49

Who, What, Where, When…

Queensland premier addresses the gathering at a draught relief fundraiser jointly hosted the leader of opposition Deb Frecklington MP, a great bipartisan support for Queensland farmers

MDA celebrated its 20th birthday during Mosaic festival at Roma Street Parklands; a variety of multicultural performances took place throughout the day.

Swami Shrikarananda, Resident Acharya for Chinmaya Mission in NSW, ACT and QLD with some members of Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) on 21st September post the discourse on topic “Faith Is All You Need”.

“Indian Seniors Citizens Association celebrated seniors week at Runcorn Heights School. Thank you to Mr President – Mr Tirat Achal and Ekta Womens President Mrs Kushla Sahai for organising an excellent program. As usual there were variety of items singing, dancing, jokes, exercise by physiotherapist etc. Morning tea and lunch was enjoyed by all.”

Anzapfen – the official opening of Oktober Fest , the ceremony sees Brisbane Lord Mayor peg the keg and pass on the fist pour to the head of the state in this case , Duncan Pegg MP representing premier of Queensland.

Gabba Labor organised a International Peace Day Gathering at Kurilpa Hall, West End on 22 September.

50 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Shop 11/ 896 Boundary Rd, Coopers Plains

7 Tirrel St Yarrabilba 4207

7 Natalie St Richlands 4077

Ph : 07 3189 3215

11 Dorado St Yarrabilba 4207

Deo Realty Principal Jitendra Deo and his team are passionate about real estate and as a group we envisage taking our Investors to greater heights, offering you ceptional service and affordable rates not realised in the property investment sector before now. And we wish you seasons greetings.

COMING SOON

THE ULTIMATE ADDRESS

OUR FINAL RELEASE

PINNACLE HEATHWOOD AVENUES by Turrisi Properties is the highest land in Heathwood, the very top of prestigious Heathwood Avenues and your last chance to build in this much admired neighbourhood.

PINNACLE offers 54 superior homesites, all with impressive views over the stylish homes of The Avenue in a mix of lot sizes and frontages to complement the most contemporary of new home designs.

heathwoodavenues.com.au

REGISTER NOW PINNACLE HEATHWOOD

Pinnacle Circuit (off The Avenue), Heathwood

1300 138 167

Advertise in the Real Estate section...

Special rates apply... call 3865 6533 today!

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 51

GOPIO Queensland Holds valedictory dinner

Keeping up the tradition of thanking its volunteers GOPIO Queensland held their annual valedictory dinner the new Indian Brothers restaurant in Annerley.

The dinner usually takes place after GOPIO Queensland’s iconic India

Day Fair. Volunteers are called to the dinner and they are presented with their volunteer certificates.

An event as big as India Day fairs relies heavily on the assistance of many volunteers.

They assist with the entire running of the day, including

stalls management, meet and greet VIP reception, stage management, and green room management.

One group in particular is there from very early in the morning every year, and that magnificent group is Sant Nirankari group, they are always there bright and early eager t o help.

The rest is mainly international students, who come in large numbers to support GOPIO Queensland, the responsibility of sourcing and managing of the volunteers’ lies with the youth council of GOPIO Queensland. Many previous volunteers have successfully settled in Brisbane and other parts of Australia.

At the dinner function, members of GOPIO EC take turns in distributing

the certificates.

Raj of the new Indian Brothers outlet did an amazing job of the catering, everyone really enjoyed the dinner. GOPIO Queens valedictory dinner has another wonderful tradition and that is the finale antakshri session. This year was no different and everyone had a wonderful time at the battle of the sexes musical interlude.

GOPIO Queensland thanked their sponsors

some of whom had actually turned up; a special mention was made to Sabman and Sam of Dream style decorators for their tireless efforts at every GOPIO event.

GOPIO Queensland’s next big function Diwali Dinner to be held on Friday 16th November at Michaels Oriental Restaurant, tickets are available at: https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ gopio-diwali-dinner-2018tickets-51056440187

Joint Gandhi Jayanti celebration

Suite 1, 2281 Sandgate Road, Boondal Qld 4034

Advertise Now... contact

(07) 3865 6533

www.air@indianradio.net.au

52 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

ON THE occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Queensland Indian Community got together to pay respect to Gandhi ji.

A joint effort by GOPIO Queensland, FICQ and Gandhi Salt March Limited.

The coming together of everyone at Gandhi Statue, in Roma Street Parklands the home of GOPIO Queensland Iconic India Day Fair was quite symbolic.

The true spirit of Gandhi ji was at display, when what was going to be two different gatherings combined to be one. Speakers included representatives from each organisation plus Palani Thevar the new secretary of UNAA and Hemant Naik from Gandhi statue committee.

Palani spoke on Gandhi Ji

www.indiantimes.com

and explained the reason for shifting from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.

Hemant Naik gave his perspective of the history of Gandhi Statue in Roma Street Parklands.

FICQ kindly provided the mornings refreshments to all present.

The camaraderie and the coming together of everyone led to the discussion of the unsigned MOU between FICQ and GOPIO, the original was drafted in 2010, but never got signed, Jim Varghese indicated that it would be a good opportunity to formalise the MOU at the parliament house and on Gandhi Jayanti, all agreed that it was a good idea and that we should go ahead with the signing.

Umesh Chandra was asked

to make the arrangements for the singing.

The MOUS were prepared and a table was officially arranged at parliament house for the singing, the program had been amended to fit in what would have been a historic signing.

Dr Ram Mohan, President FICQ informed Umesh Chandra and GOPIO EC at Parliament House that the singing will not take place as the idea was not supported by all FICQ EC and past presidents.

He said he was personally Ok with it but he has to go with the majority decision, both organisations will continue working together as before The MOU signing was then removed from the official program.

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 53

Jim Varghese elected new Chair of AIBC PROMINENT corporate leader, accomplished author and former senior public servant Jim Varghese, AM, has been overwhelmingly elected as the new National Chair of the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), the peak body facilitating bilateral trade and investment between the two nations.

Sanushka Seomangal, a corporate lawyer who specialises in capital markets, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, has been elected as the new National Vice-Chair.

Mr Varghese welcomed the near total majority result: “I am pleased that Sanushka Seomangal and I have been elected by a majority of 88 per cent of all the votes cast. This is a great vote of confidence in our election platform of driving a sharper business focus for all activities of the Australia India Business Council,” Mr Varghese said.

“We will use the ‘An India Economic Strategy to 2035 – navigating from potential to delivery’ report released

Jim Varghese

by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in July, as the policy framework for our strategic plans and incorporate any strategic responses from the Government of India,” Mr Varghese said.

“I look forward to increasing and enhancing the business-to-business relationship between states and territories of Australia and the states of India. We look forward to working collaboratively with any persons or organisation that supports our business objectives and outcomes, especially through our various industry chapters,” he said.

Mr Varghese, who is the former National Vice-Chair of AIBC, is Chairman and

Owner of the Leadership Company Qld Pty Ltd and an Executive Director of the Springfield City Group.

He has over 30 years’ experience as a Chief Executive in leading government agencies covering Transport, Main Roads, Education, Training, Employment and Primary Industries in both the Victorian and Queensland public sector.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Contemporary Australian History and a Bachelor of Divinity from the University of Queensland.

He also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Diploma in Education from Melbourne University.

Mr Varghese is a recipient of the Order of Australia and recipient of the Centenary Medal. He is also a fellow of the CPA. Ms Seomangal, Special Counsel (Corporate) with law firm Thomson Geer, was recently recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of the 100 Women of Influence in Australia 2018.

Her practice is largely cross-border with an Asia focus and she has expertise in capital markets and M&A transactions involving clients in India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the USA and the UK. She is also a co-founder of the Australia India Youth Dialogue and co-founder and director of the School of Policy and Governance, former Chair of the AIBC NSW Young Professionals Chapter and former member of the AIBC NSW Women in Business Chapter Committee.

She holds a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney, a Master of Applied Laws from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Law from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Immediate past National Chair Sheba Nandkeolyar hailed the election of Mr Varghese and Ms Seomangal. “AIBC has undergone a major business transformation recently, which was led by Jim and me. This business transformation has prepared

AIBC to lead the bilateral business relationship to new and greater heights. Jim is absolutely the right person to lead the AIBC in this era of tremendous opportunities for both Australian and Indian businesses. I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jim these past two years and he has been a formidable presence on the national board of directors.

His vast leadership experience will serve AIBC well and I wish both Jim and Sanushka the very best in their new roles.”

AIBC national chair Jim Varghese can be contacted on 1300 176 684 or email nationalchair@aibc.org.au About the Australia India Business Council The Australia India Business Council was established in 1986 by then prime ministers Bob Hawke and Rajiv Gandhi to promote, support and expand bilateral trade, investment and strategic partnerships between the business communities of Australia and India.

It provides a forum for

establishing contacts between members and key stakeholders interested in bilateral trade and business opportunities between Australia and India.

AIBC liaises with the federal, state and territory governments of both Australia and India so as to develop political, economic and commercial cooperation in relation to bilateral trade between the two countries.

The India Economic Strategy to 2035: Navigating from potential to delivery released recently by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull refers to the AIBC as a significant player in ensuring the success of the bilateral trade and in cooperation in relation to bilateral trade between the two countries.

The India Economic Strategy to 2035: Navigating from potential to delivery released recently by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull refers to the AIBC as a significant player in ensuring the success of the bilateral trade and investment relationship.

For what if they don’t believe SO OFTEN people permit the opinions of others to hold them back and water down their dreams. We have to realise there will always be critics and opposition. One of the most important things you have to grasp is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass.

Other people don’t set the limits for your life. It is for to do so. It’s not what others say about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. In this verse (Romans 3v3), Paul is saying, it doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe.

There unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams. When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass. It’s up to you. You

did not believe in him, could not don’t need everyone to endorse keep him from his destiny. So, he you. You have to follow the voice called upon God saying ‘’Oh that of God for yourself and allow Him you would enlarge my territory, to order your steps. that your hand would be with me, In the scriptures we read of Jabez and that you would keep me from (1Chronicles 4v9-10). His name evil, that I may not cause pain.’’

Jabez means “to cause distress, So, God granted him what he pain, torture or heartache.” He Pastor Joseph Dass requested. grew up with a label of shame, Here are 3 things we can learn from Jabez. guilt and embarrassment to his family 1) You are not given a good or bad life. You and community. That the things he did caused pain to others and it looked like he have the power to make it good. Jabez life was limited in his progress, influence, and started with the wrong tag. Only he had the accomplishments. But Jabez knew that other power to make it good. people’s opinion should not stop him from 2) What others think of you is there choice. accomplishing his dreams. If somebody What you think of yourself is your choice.

Instead of seeing himself causing pain to others, he saw himself causing comfort to others.

3) Do not worry about other, people’s opinion. God never asked us to impress them but love them.

Today know that God sees the unseen treasurers inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality. As you get rid of the old defeated thoughts and replace them with what God says about you, you will remove the limits, so you can live the great life God has in store for you.

God bless you. Ps Joseph Dass josephdass@optusnet.com.au

Case over slain Qld bus driver dismissed THE case against a man who inflicted a fiery death on Brisbane bus driver Manmeet Alisher before being declared of unsound mind has been officially dropped.

Anthony Mark Edward O’Donohue lit a backpack containing a bottle of fuel and threw it at Mr Alisher while he was collecting passengers in Moorooka, in Brisbane’s south, in October 2016.

Mr O’Donohue was charged with murder, 14 counts of attempted murder and one count of arson before Queensland’s Mental Health Court last month declared he was of unsound mind therefore not criminally responsible for his actions.

His matter was dismissed by a Brisbane magistrate on Thursday as a formality.

Mr O’Donohue will be held in a mental health facility for at least a decade despite Mr Alisher’s family 54 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

saying he should never walk free.

Mr Donohue believed there was a grand conspiracy against him and that people were out to get him at the time of the attack, the Mental Health Court heard on August 10.

The court was also told that when Mr Alisher smiled at O’Donohue as he boarded the bus he took that as a sign the driver was part of the conspiracy.

Mr Alisher, also known as Manmeet Sharma, was a beloved Indian singer and well known in the Punjabi community.

The death prompted a huge outpouring of grief and sparked a push for greater safety measures to protect bus drivers.

A report into Mr O’Donohue’s treatment under Queensland’s mental health services found the incident could have been avoided because he admitted fearing he would kill someone years before doing so.

Call 07 3865 6533

Business Directory Business Directory CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

CARPENTRY SERVICES

ACCOUNTING SERVICES CARPENTRY SERVICES

FASHION OUTLETS

LEGAL SERVICES FASHION OUTLETS FASHION OUTLETS

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

ADVERTISE ON AIR Advertise on AIR RELIGIOUS SERVICES TABLA LESSONS

Individual & Small Business Specialists Gandhi’s Carpentry Service Gandhi’s Carpentry Service

SPECIALISING IN SMALL JOBS SPECIALISING IN SMALL JOBS •Alterations and extensions • Individual Tax Returns •Decks & Patios •Alterations and Financials extensions and • Business Returns •Decks & Patios •Bathroom Renovations • Tax&Minimisation •Bathroom Renovations and •Repairs Maintenance Planning •Repairs & Maintenance •Home Improvements

Vinay Gandhi: Vinay 971 Gandhi: 0426 606 Qualified Team 0426Personalised 971 606 carindale@smith-sons.com.au

LEGAL SERVICES

Business Directory

• Business Startup Advice •Home Improvements

Service carindale@smith-sons.com.au West End Renovations (Qld) Pty Ltd

TABLA LESSONS

QBCC Licence #1247710 West End Renovations (Qld) Pty Ltd QBCC Licence #1247710

• Bookkeeping and Payroll • BAS, IAS, FBT • SMSF CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT Lekh RamRepresentation Sukh • ASIC CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT CARPENTRY SERVICES Civil Marriage Celebrant, JP (Qual) Specialist Specialists CARPENTRY SERVICES

admin@taxrightaccountants.com.au Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 - Mob: 0421 351 061

FASHION OUTLETS FASHION OUTLETS

Fo Ha niv 04

RELIGIOUS SERVICES RELIGIOUS SERVICES

42 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2017

E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com

07 3385 Carpentry 0686 Gandhi’s Service Gandhi’s Carpentry Service ENTERTAINMENT Call us now

Qualified Team Personalised Service keeping & Payroll Lekh Ram Sukh IAS, FBTSPECIALISING IN SMALL JOBS Civil Marriage Celebrant, (Qual) SPECIALISING IN SMALLJPJOBS F Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 Mob: 0421 •Alterations and extensions Representation

for a FREE •Alterations and extensions E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com •Decks *& Patios onsultation •Decks & Patios •Bathroom Renovations consultation* •Bathroom Renovations

*Conditions apply

Vinay Gandhi: Vinay 351 061Gandhi: 0426 971 606 0426 971 606 Suite 10, 12 Discovery Drive carindale@smith-sons.com.au

carindale@smith-sons.com.au North Lakes QLD 4509 carindale@smith-sons.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT QBCC QBCC Licence Licence #1247710 #1247710 •Repairs & Maintenance

West West End End Renovations Renovations (Qld) (Qld) Pty Pty Ltd Ltd @taxrightaccountants.com.au •Repairs & Maintenance www.taxrightaccountants.com.au

*Conditions apply *Conditions apply

•Home Improvements •Home Improvements

West End Renovations (Qld) Pty Ltd

QBCC Licence #1247710

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES SERVICES LEGAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SHARMA LAWYERS

Classifieds....

SHARMA LAWYERS / NOTARY PUBLIC FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES Please contact us for all

Classifieds....

TABLA LESSONS

LEGAL, MIGRATION AND NOTARY SERVICES. Feeling cheated, not getting refund? Yes, we handle difficult cases. You will NOT be disappointed.

CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

Ph: 3379 3699 / 0413 686 600 Email: admin@sharmalaw.com.au

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Advertise on AIR Lekh Ram Sukh Lekh Ram Sukh

Civil Marriage Celebrant, JP (Qual) Advertise Civil Marriage Celebrant, JP (Qual) on AIR Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 - Mob: 0421 351 061 Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 Mob: 0421 351 061 E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES RELIGIOUS SERVICES RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS SERVICES SERVICES For all 16 Vedic Sanskaar Sanskrit prayers: Hawans, Weddings, Death rites; new homes, anniversaries, birthdays etc Pandit Dr G A Tularam RELIGIOUS SERVICES 0403 819 327 or email a.tularam@griffith.edu.au

42 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2017

42 — THE Lekh RamBRISBANE Sukh INDIAN TIMES, December, 2017 Lekh Ram Civil MarriageSukh Celebrant, JP (Qual)

www.indiantimes.com.au For all 16 Vedic Sanskaar Sanskrit prayers: Hawans, Weddings, Death rites; new homes, anniversaries, birthdays etc Pandit Dr G A Tularam 0403 819 327 or email a.tularam@griffith.edu.au www.indiantimes.com.au

Advertise on AIR ENTERTAINMENT

42 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2017

42 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2017

Advertise on AIR Advertise on AIR

Call 07 3865 6533

BIT FEBRUARY 2018 DEADLINES

ADVERT BOOKING 31 January 2018 Email: sales@indiantimes.com.au Editorial / Photo Submissions 31 January 2018 submissions not accepted after this date Email prod@indiantimes.com.au or call 07 3865 6533 BIT FEBRUARY 2018 DEADLINES

Classifieds Classifieds.... ....

ADVERT BOOKING 31 January 2018 FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES Call 07 3865 6533 Email: sales@indiantimes.com.au FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES Editorial / Photo Submissions 31 January 2018 submissions not accepted after this date Email prod@indiantimes.com.au or call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533 07 3865 4466 / 0419 775 416

boondall@globenetrealty.com.au www.globenetrealty.com.au

Civil Marriage Celebrant, (Qual) Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 - JP Mob: 0421 351 061 Ph/Fax: (07) 5547 0081 Mob: E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com 0421 351 061 E: lekhramsukh@gmail.com Advertise on AIR

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT

TABLA LESSONS TABLA LESSONS

RELIGIOUS SERVICES RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Please contact Dr Bhat for traditional Vedic Pooja-Paat, Havan, Sathyanarayana, Navagraha & Ganesh Poojas: Graha-Shanti-Havan, For all 16 Vedic Sanskaar Sanskrit prayers: GaNahooma, Bhumi-Pooja, Weddings, Graha Hawans, Weddings, Death rites; new homes, anpravesh, Cremation & Pandit Shardha with English niversaries, birthdays etc Dr G A Tularam For all 16 Vedic Sanskaar Sanskrit prayers: commentaries.

0403 819 327 or email a.tularam@griffith.edu.au Hawans, Weddings, Death rites; new homes, anniversaries, birthdays Dr 0411 G A Tularam Ph: (07) 3393 1032 etc Pandit Mobile: 719 220 www.indiantimes.com.au 0403 819 327 or email a.tularam@griffith.edu.au Email: drkmbhat@gmail.com Serving the Community for 41 years www.indiantimes.com.au www.indiantimes.com

BIT NOV. 2018 Classifieds DEADLINES....

Classifieds ....

FRANCHISE ADVERT BOOKING OPPORTUNITIES BIT FEBRUARY 2018 DEADLINES FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES ADVERT BOOKING 31 January 2018

31st October 2018 Editorial / Photo Submissions 31 January ADVERT BOOKING 31 January 2018 2018 submissions not accepted after this date Email: sales@indiantimes.com.au Call 07 3865 6533 Email prod@indiantimes.com.au 07 3865 6533 Editorial / Photo Submissions or 31call January 2018 submissions accepted after this date or not email: Call 07 3865 6533 Email prod@indiantimes.com.au or call 07 3865 6533

Email: sales@indiantimes.com.au BIT FEBRUARY 2018 DEADLINES

sales@indiantimes.com.au Call 07 3865 6533 THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 55

To Celebrate WORLD POLIO DAY on 24th October, in conjunction with the lighting up of the Victoria and Story Bridges in Polio Colours – let’s show Brisbane what it is all about!

How:

Wearing our Red End Polio Now T-shirts, Distributing Polio Information Flyers, Rattling the tin to raise donations

Where:

Assemble on the steps of the Treasury Casino then across the Victoria Bridge to Southbank Parklands.

Walk through Southbank Parklands and reassemble at Cultural Centre Forecourt followed by Dinner at restaurants on Little Grey Street

When:

5.30pm – Treasury Casino 6.30pm – Cultural Centre Forecourt – at the BRISBANE sign 6.30pm to 7pm – Welcome Presentation and Fellowship 7.00pm – Dinner at Restaurant Little Grey St (Details TBC)

Cost:

Dinner at your own cost. If you would like to avail your club of the opportunity to dine together with other Rotarians.

Please RSVP to Colleen Orange colleenorange@hotmail.com with approximate numbers by Sunday 7th October. Colleen will then confirm venue and price.

56 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533

Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 57

BOLLYWOOD & ENTERTAINMENT MEERA – the production, a stage spectacular not to be missed!

“It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being. Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone›s hand is the beginning of a journey.”

― John Joseph Powell, The Secret of Staying in Love

By Rumi MEERA – the production is a living example that proves humanity can do wonders when comes together in harmony.

After an extensive love, devotion and research of 14 years, a dream that Aarti Bajaj, Artistic Director of Meera – the production envisioned to portray this beautiful eternal love story of MEERA using multiple different genres and artists together, all painted in one expression of selfless love will now come to life on the magnificent

stage of Home of the Arts (HOTA), Gold Coast on 4th November, 2018, Sunday, from 5pm to 7.15pm.

In this journey, a sea of beautiful souls, artists and families have participated together with endless number of hours and dedication, intense rehearsals and workshops for past 18months. And now the magic of art and creativity will happen. It will be witnessed and felt all around the stage on the show day.

It’s not just a show. It’s a vision, a dream, an

intention to transcend love beyond this mortal realm.

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

Meera - The Production - Official event will be at Home of the Arts this NOVEMBER 4th and tickets are almost sold out!

Book your tickets now at: https://hota.com.au/ theatre/meera

Sports News

India scoop 11 medals with three gold, javelin thrower Sandeep smashes world record JAKARTA: Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary produced a stunning world record effort as India bagged 11 medals, including three gold, on a productive day at the Asian Para Games on Monday.

Chaudhary clinched India's first gold of the Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 category in the morning session, before middle distance runner Raju Rakshitha (women's T11 1500m) and swimmer Jadhav Suyash Narayan (men's S7 50m butterfly) added the yellow metals later on the second day of competitions.

Chaudhary claimed the top spot with a best throw of 60.01m, which he managed in his third attempt. He, in the process, shattered the F44 world record, bettering the earlier mark of 59.82, which Chinese Mingjie Gao made in 1980.

Chaudhary's disability falls in the F42-44/6164 category, which relates to limb deficiency, leg length difference, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement. The athletes in this category compete with or without prosthesis.

Sandeep Chaudhary. Twitter Photo 2016 Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik settled for a bronze in women's F 53/54 javelin throw with an effort of 10.15m. In F 53/54 category, athletes have full power and movements in their arms, but no power in their abdominal muscles and typically no sitting balance. They compete in seated positions.

Para-athletics gave two more silver also with Ramya Shanmugam and Radha Venkatesh

58 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

finishing second in women's F46 javelin throw and women's T12/13 1500m race respectively.

Swimming also fetched four medals for India on Monday, with three bronze adding to the gold from Narayan.

India also won a silver in para-powerlifting, through 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Sakina Khatun in women's 50 kg category, while shooting para sport gave the country a silver and a bronze.

With today's 11 medals, India's medal tally stood at 3 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze to occupy the eighth spot in the medal table.

China is on top of the medal table with 38 gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze, followed by South Korea with 14 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze.

Javelin thrower Chaudhary was one of the star performers of the day in the Games with his world record throw.

"For the Asian Para Games, I had a very good preparation and with a world record I have won a gold medal and I'm really happy with that," a beaming Chaudhary said after his event.

www.indiantimes.com

"I'm not going to stop there with that performance, I will try my best at the next World Championships in Dubai. Thanks to my coach and the Paralympic Committee of India who supported me at every level, it is a really good achievement for India and for me also," he added.

In the women's T11 1500m race, Rakshitha clocked 5 minute 40.64 seconds to clinch the gold. Her disability falls in T11 category which relates to very low visual acuity and/or no light perception.

Narayan clinched the gold in men's S7 50m butterfly by clocking 32.72 seconds while swimming at lane number 5. Yang Hong of China was second with 33.54 while Payungsakul Boonyarit of Thailand took the bronze in 38.09.

Swimmers with S7 classification mainly use their arms and trunk. They have limited leg function or are missing a leg or parts of both legs. This class includes a number of different disabilities including people with amputations and cerebral palsy.

Call 07 3865 6533

Home Loans

Car Loans

Personal Loans

Truck Loans Marine Loans

Special packages available for Diwali (TAP) Call your buddii Fahad today fahad@buddii.com.au 1300 283 344 0488 832 423

www.buddii.com.au Call 07 3865 6533

www.indiantimes.com

AUSTRALIAN CREDIT LICENCE No.484030 THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018 — 59

become a part of

AustrAlIa’s #1

indian takEawaY Franchise nEw & Exciting opportunities availablE now! we’re all about tasty IndIan food, with a bunch of AustrAlIan fun. dinE in, BYo or takeaway, it’s alwaYs frIendly and flAvoursome.

Enquire today at www.missindia.menu

Quantum Migration

Education & Immigration Services wishes you

Gursharan Sarkaria (MARN: 1679349) www.quantummigration.com.au info@quantummigration.com.au +61 434 588 497 +61 730 755 707 Building 6, 2404 Logan Rd, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, 4113 60 — THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, October, 2018

www.indiantimes.com

Call 07 3865 6533