What’s on

A special cruise around the Yarra has been organised for Indian seniors, for details contact Siri Krishnan Auplish on 95436615/0424742200. For information on the other events, visit www.fiav.asn.au or 1800 3428 00 (1800 FIAV 00). RSVP on rsvp@fiav.asn.au for catering purposes.

Hindi Niketan Australia day and indian Republic day sunday, 27 January from 11 am to 4.30 pm at Scoresby Primary School, 11 Ingrid Street, Scoresby (Melway Ref: 72 G6). Note that car entry from ORSON road ONLY. Ample free parking in the school is available. Hindi Niketan celebrates Australia Day and Indian Republic Day with fun events and activities. Free event with free lunch/ snacks provided. Please confirm participation by 23 January for catering arrangements and also to organize activities. For more info visit www.hindiniketan.org. au or Email: drsharadkgupta@ hotmail.com / Tel: 0400 226 793 or 9753 3412

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Hindu Radio launch

A new online radio called ‘Hindu Radio’ will was launched on January 14, on the auspicious day of Uttarayana, celebrated by Hindus as Makar Sankranthi, Pongal, MaghBihu, Lohri, Kicheri and many others.

Hindu Radio will broadcast programmes such as devotional music, bhajans, kirtans, religious discourses, drama et al to cater to Hindu communities from all over the world, to the many different sects and in many different languages. It will be broadcast through the internet between 6am and 10pm Australian Eastern time, and the Web address is www.hinduradio.com.au

The aim of this initiative is to bring together all Hindu organisations, strengthen the bonds between them, and promote Hindu faith and communities in Australia by broadcasting the programmes of the myriad Hindu organisations under one roof. Hindu Broadcast is a non-profit organisation that has offered to provide free online streaming of recorded programmes of any Hindu organisation, group or individual. Those interested may