COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Diwali dinner

6 Nov India Club presents a Diwali dinner at Castle Grand, Castle Hill, Cnr Pennant and Castle Sts. 6.45pm for 7.15 start. Details Shubha Kumar 02 9873-1207 / 0402 257 588

South Asian Seniors Information Session and Luncheon

19 Nov The Home Care Service of NSW, Multicultural Respite Network and Sri On Foundation are organising an information session and lunch for frail-aged people, people with a disability and their carers living in the Liverpool, Bankstown and Fairfield areas. Venue Milperra Community Hall, Ashford Ave, Milperra. Time 11am-2pm. Details Jay Raman 0410 759 906.

India’s TERI University seeks VC

Expressions of interest are sought from academics of Indian origin in Australian universities for the post of Vice-Chancellor of TERI University in New Delhi, India. Details maybe sought from the Indian Consulate in Sydney (Ph 9223-9500) or by contacting Dr S Sundar of TERI at New Delhi (91-11-2468 2100 / 4150 4900).

Yoga at Marrickville

In partnership with NSW Sport and Recreation, Marrickville Council presents a program entitled Sport-a-Month. This encourages children and adults to try sports they never thought they would, under the guidance of local coaches and club representatives. Each month a new sport, a new challenge, is picked for those who are keen to give it a go. For the month of November, the sport picked is Yoga.

Three local Yoga Schools are participating in Sport-aMonth: Samadhi Yoga in Newtown where some classes are targeted at specific groups such as ‘mums and bubs’, The Yoga Nook in Dulwich Hill, and Yoga to Go in Petersham.

To take advantage of this month’s Sport-a-Month, simply choose a yoga session at one of the three local yoga schools, complete the registration form and hand it in on the day. To register or for more information on Sport-a-Month, phone Council’s Recreation Officer on 9335 2191 or visit www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Indian Film Festival 2010: Short Film Competition

The Indian Film Festival 2010 is running a short film and video competition that will see the winner awarded with the IFF 2010 Best Short Film Award, an airfare to India and an internship with UTV – one of India’s leading film and television production and distribution companies. The winning film will also be screened on India’s World Movies television channel. Films must either include content related to India or be entered by an Indian-Australasian writer, director or producer. Shortlisted films will be screened at IFF 2010 in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland. Films/videos can be shot on any format but must be submitted on DVD or 35mm film and must be less than 10 minutes.

Entries close 15th December 2009.

Details of how to enter at the festival website www. iff2010.com

Dancing for charity

21 Nov Hema and Sudhakar Rao present their second annual fundraising program for the Mathru Blind School in Bangalore. This year’s event, called Dances of India, will be held at Epping Community Hall, Oxford St, Epping and will feature the community’s leading dance schools. Funds raised will be used by Mathru to strengthen their Braille library. A voluntary donation of $25 per family will be appreciated. Enjoy a sumptuous meal cooked by volunteers. Details Hema Rao 02 9868 6942, Mob: 0416 343 577

Curries by Candlelight

13 Dec Enjoy a Christmas meal with an Indian feel, at Pennant Hills Community Centre, cnr Ramsay and Yarrarra Rds. All proceeds will be donated to Hornsby Hospital’s Koala Care Cottage. Details Pam 4733 0445 or Shalini 0410 485 522.

In our last issue (Indian Link Oct-2, 2009) inadvertent errors were made in the article Lasting impressions by Sudha Natarajan in the Seniors column. Dr TK Natarajan’s photograph was incorrectly captioned as Dr Badve, and Nirmal Kapila’s photograph as Vasantha Ramamurthi. The errors are regretted. Ed.

I have entered the 2009 MS Sydney to Wollongong Bike Ride (90K+) and have committed to fundraise $500.00 in support of those affected by Multiple Sclerosis. I am looking for people to sponsor me for the noble cause.

Please take a moment to view my online fundraising web page and help me reach my fundraising goal. It’s quick and easy. You can donate securely online using your credit card by clicking on the link below: http:// register.gongride.org.au/?jitender

All information is secure and all donations will be sent electronically to MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC. A taxdeductible receipt will automatically be sent to your inbox once the donation is verified.

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system affecting more young adults than any other neurological condition. Your donation will go directly towards providing a wide range of services and support to people living with MS. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Jitender Singh Beniwal 0413 167 238