What’s on

knowledge quiz program for all will be conducted. Last day for essay entries is July 4. Attractive prizes to be won. Please check the website www.mks.org.au for details.

Light lunch, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided at this free event. Fregon Hall, Fregon Rd, Clayton (Melway Ref :70 D12).

Details: Nagendra

0402 782 836, Srinivasa

Sharma 0401 900 080, or Malathy 0408 325 236

Jhankar 2013

Sat 10 August 7.30pm onwards

Bollywood spectacular musical will be staged with talented local musicians, singers, dancers and actors, to create a unique multicultural exhibition. In collaboration with the Space Performing Arts Academy, the production will feature a

Bollywood musical in English, accompanied by a live band. All proceeds will be donated to the East West Overseas Aid Foundation (TEWOAF). George Wood Performing Arts Centre in Ringwood.

Details: Seema Gupta 0414351162, eraofexcellence@ gmail.com or www.facebook. com/jhankar2013

AIII India Day Charity Dinner

Sat 17 August

6:30pm-11:30pm

To mark the 66th Indian Independence Day, the Australia India Innovations Inc (AIII) will organise a charity dinner, with proceeds from the event benefitting Asha Global, the AIII’s adopted charity. Asha Global works with the children of women entrapped within the red light district of

Mumbai. Music, dance, songs with a sumptuous dinner and drinks. Tickets: $50pp (pre-purchase only). Held at Metropol Reception, Level 1/370 Clayton Rd, Clayton.

Chand Raat Eid Festival Sat 10 August 2pm onwards Springvale Racecourse, Springvale.

Details: Syed 0412 881 597 or syed@cref.com.au

Indian Cultural and Dance Festival

Sat 17 – Sun 18 August 12noon-7pm Cnr of South Bank Bvld and Queens Bridge Road (along the Yarra River).

Details: Subra Ramachandran 0403 777 252 or events@fiav.asn.au

Janmashtami celebrations

Thur 29 August full day until midnight

At 197 Danks Street, Albert Park.

Details: www. iskconmelbourne.com

Ustad Barkat Sidhu concert

Sat 7 - Sun 8 September 7th at Kew East and 8th at Hoppers Crossing. After sold out concerts in Canada and London, Ustad Barkat Sidhu will perform in Melbourne. Featuring Taruni Sood.

Details: (sponsorship and tickets) 0404 132 385 or 0422 469 322.

Ganesh Festival

Sat 7 September 10am onwards 21, Elgar Road, Derrimut.

Details: Rama 0401 817 523 or www.druta.com.au