LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Two good stories

Aquick note to provide feedback on two recent articles that I was most impressed with.

Ritam Mitra’s roundup of the MKR debacle (Indian Link, Feb-2 2013) was extremely well written and provided brilliant and balanced insight into the issues surrounding the show. I did not watch the show as I am not a fan of reality TV but his write up was able to provide the pulse of the nation, both in the average Aussie household as well as the average Indian household. He was at once able to transport the reader into the lounge rooms of Aussies and Indians as well as give a feel of what the tension in the studio must have been like. Kudos to Mr Mitra on his quality journalism. I also hope that the unfortunate series of events that occurred in the show do not deter the Indian community in general from future participation in mainstream media and getting involved in community events.

Secondly, the article on Snr Constable Ash Dixit (Indian Link, Feb-2 2013) was inspiring. Indians do tend to prefer the “traditional trades” of health, legal or IT (for many valid reasons); however, it is perhaps inevitable that as our community matures in Australia, we will feel more comfortable moving into these non traditional careers. Snr Constable Dixit is clearly a pioneer in this regard. Again, a well written and balanced article by Preeti Jabbal that does not seek to idolise Constable Dixit but rather gives credit where credit is due.

Keep up the good work, Indian Link.

Dr Ashwin Garg Strathfield NSW

Short & sweet, but profound

Read with interest Preeti Thadani’s report on Roopa’s Goal, a short play in this year’s Short + Sweet theatre fest (Indian Link, Feb-2 2013). Fascinating to know that so much can be conveyed in just 10 minutes. Reading the entire article made me feel as if I was watching the play live. Great effort by all associated with event.

Viral Parekh NSW

Puranava Quiz Show, based this year on the Mahabharata. Features include Dumb Charades, rapid fire round, direct questions, options tough or easy, and audio visual round. Open for students from Year 7 - Year 11. Details Jayanthi Ramanan 0430 487 781, or email contact@godivinity.org.au

Shri Shiva Mandir Mahashivratri

Sun 10 Mar 9.00am until 6.00am next morning, at 201 Eagleview Road, Minto. Details Pt. Acharya Lal Bahadur Mishra 0432 584 804.

ARTS

Sydney Film Fest’s Travelling Films Festival

Mar 8-10 Two-day festival with five feature films and three shorts from six countries, including Valley of Saints, a film set on Dal Lake in strife-torn Kashmir. It tells the story of an unlikely love while raising important environmental issues.

Program also includes authentic Movie & Meal events and a short film program and workshop presented by Blackfella Films. Venue: Casula Powerhouse Theatre, 1 Casula Powerhouse Road, Casula NSW 2170. Details 02 9824 1121.

SENIORS

Seniors Week

Celebrations 2013 Sun 24 Mar 10:30am-2:30pm Sri Om

Care (Sri Om Foundation) holds annual Seniors Week Celebrations at Auburn Town Hall, No. 1 Susan Street, Auburn. The program includes multicultural concerts and talented performances by children, youth and the seniors along with talks by eminent doctors and the release of a special edition of Prathama Seniors News Magazine. Details Jay Raman 0410 759 906.

RAIN Seniors Week celebrations

Thur 21 Mar 12:30pm onwards at Senior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville. Heritage Circle exhibition will showcase memorabilia by seniors with prominent personalities such as British royalty, Mother Theresa and Mahatma Gandhi. There will also be talks by seniors of the Heritage Circle project, the Nritya Yoga dance, and an Indian vegetarian lunch. Details Sudha Natarajan 02 9570-5376.

MISC

Workshop on Career Planning

Sun 24 Mar 8:30 am – 5 pm Free interactive workshop for new Telugu speaking migrants to improve career planning skills and widen job opportunities. Organized by Telugu Association Inc., Sydney at Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church Street Mall, Parramatta. Registration mandatory. Details Siva Peddibhotla 0430 190 012 or email: ec@sydneytelugu.org