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"A FTA with India will drive Oz exports and create jobs. Talked trade with India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley while he was inAustralia."

SteveClobo,Ministerfor TradeandInvestment

Kate Andwilliam Inindiaand Bhutan

Our album ofphotos from the Duke and Duchess ofCambridge's tour nearlybroke the internet! They metAishwarya and SRK in Mumbai, toured slums and charities, took part in gala dinners and visited the Taj Mahal RajnlLuthra wrote:Aish, straight from Sydney to Wills and Kate event?

Ajeshnl Pravlna Raj wrote: Aishwarya's every bit as beautiful as the British royalty. Love Madhuri Dixit's million dollar smile

SumltChatterjee wrote: When Prince meets Badsha

ShaPrasad wrote: Wow! So sweet and adorable. She'ssuch a beauty in those Bollywood outfits just love Indian clothing!

Jasmine KongBlllnskl wrote: Jumping in heels! Wow, is there nothing this woman cannot do? She is awesome!

NldhlBldhl wrote: Ugly souls. They hunt animals for fun.

RajRajpalSandhuwrote:These guys are notspecialdon't treat them like they're special

CatherineFolettl wrote: They are true royals, I love them all

SueAnn wrote: Love all her dresses! Simple but nice

PashllnlSupramanlam wrote:All her dresses are so pretty! Beautiful!

AnneKoh wrote: So much respect. I really love that

CharleneChew wrote: Duchess Kate is always so glamorous! Love her sense of fashion

SidhuBrarDrGajan wrote: I have sat on the same bench, but the Taj Mahal was closed to the public during their visit

To Amumwho Lives Inlove

A poem by RaniJhala

This Mother's Day, no presents will be packed, No restaurant booked, no surprises planned. This Mother's Day, an empty grip Will,hold my aching heart within.

This Mother's Day your child will cry, And curse the day you said goodbye. And when the pain has all poured out I'llclose my eyes and look about.

I'll look for you within the kitchen walls, Then search around your divine shrine. I'll feel your strength in the bangles you wore; As I reach to hold your hand again.

I'll hear you through the letters you left, And memorise each word you wrote. I'llspeak of you, to those you loved, And dream of you in your new realm.

So maybe a present, willstill be packed, Just to hear you say "No, don't do that." And I'll send my all, to you this day, My special mum who lives in love! Happy Mother's Day Mummy.

"India's inclusion inAPEC would facilitate greater regional trade and investment, and would lead India to play a greater role in the region at large."

KevinRudd, President,AsiaSociety Polley Instituteat theGrowthNet Summit InDelhl

HE MADE US THINK, HE MADE USLAUGH

RajniAnand Luthra paid tribute to Indian Link columnist Ma/IiIyer

LPAyer wrote: I am sad to learn of the demise of

MalIi Iyer who, over many years, brought cheers to Indian Link readers and, at the same time, made them think on the serious issues in our lives. Of the many writers to the Link, I wanted to correspond with him but I had the opportunity only once.Please convey my sympathies to his family who I believe will cherish his memory remembering the ripples of laughter he would have generated among them and the readers at large.

SandlpHor wrote: So sad to learn about Malli passing away, he was a perfect gentleman.

RupaKumar wrote: Beautiful tribute, Rajni. May his soul rest in peace.

RaniJhala wrote: May his soul rest in peace.

ShaPrasad wrote: RIP.A very motivating and inspiring writer, I enjoyed all his work.

PreetlJabbalwrote: RIPand condolences to the family

DhanyaSamuel wrote: Heartfelt condolences.

MythlllIyer wrote: Dear Rajni,

We all appreciate your gesture and the great tribute to Malli written by you. I was really touched by your genuine feelings and the respect you hold for Malli. It really made a very nice readandI have been getting many responses from our various friends about that tribute. He will be remembered forever, Rajni!

Thank you once again.

Rip Sanayasahib

Sofina Nikat, the mother of14-month-oldSanayaSahib, whose body was found in a Melbourne creek, was charged with her murder

Deepa Bhatia wrote: Shame to a mother who murders her own child for whatever reason!

Raghu Rules wrote: Killing isn't the solution for any problem. RIP the little princess, no one deserves to die like that

Geetha Nair wrote: Indeedsad, this is not a normal behaviour of any mother, unless there are underlying issues. Encourage anyone going through any kind if depression or hurt to recognise this and seek help. It is easier said than done, but the joy of life is so worth it.

ShaPrasad wrote:This is an absolute horror! A mother ended upkilling her own child!A young, vulnerable mother not in the right frame of mind, going through a divorce with the husband claiming custody of her child, trapped in an extreme cycle of violence.

As she makes her way to the creek, pushing the baby in her pram, only looking for her own personal space, she doesn't realise what she has done.And this image of this young, helpless, vulnerable mother is going to hauntAustraliaand all of us forever. Blame the system! The health professionals visited that home earlier and they shouldhave addressed the issue and prevented this sort of tragedy. I hope we won't exploit this young mother's tragedy. Some of the comments by individualwriters online are very insulting to the family and the respective community. We are all victims of this horrible tragedy.

Digital Archives For Carnaticmusic

Chitra Sudarshan wrote about R.T Chari who has archived about 10,000 hours ofrecorded concert music and shares his love for Carnatic music in Melbourne recently

Muralldaran wrote:A tremendous effort by Mr. Chari. In spite of his busy schedule working at Madras MusicAcademy, he is able to do so much. His passion is awesome. I wish he would share his collection online so that avid lovers of Carnatic music like me could benefit by listening.

A HARYANA-BORNAUSSIE PEHELWAN

Rajni Anand Luthra spoke with Vinod Kumar, who is heading offto Rio representingAustralia MollnaSwarupAsthanawrote: What a fantasticachievement,Vinod Kumar. We will get the Indian community to support you.This is a victory forAustralia's multiculturalism and the government shouldcome out to support you.

ArupChanda wrote: Best of luck for the Olympics!

Saurabh Sata wrote: Wow Congratulations bro, well done!

The Spicing Upofjewishcuisine

Dhanya Samuel went to the In One Voice Jewish Street Festival in Melbourne and learned about Indian Jewish cuisine

InOneVoice wrote: A great write up, photos and even a recipe from Indian Link, who came down to the festival to see the Indian cooking demonstration withSalome Erulkar andJennifer Mordechai as part of our NoshTent festivities!

NovaMorgan wrote: I love fusions where culture and tradition and various paths butt up and create something wonderful.

DennisPhllllps wrote: My wife is Jewish but she does not know anything about Jewish food. I think all that was lost with her grandfather who is buried in Fort Cochin where there used to be a big contingent of people with Jewish ancestry.

TIME FOR AISH!

Aishwarya Rai was in Sydney in her role as a Longines ambassador and was hounded bythe local IndianAustralian media GeorgeBesong wrote: Beautiful, my queen, my beloved sweetheart. TapasBhaumlk wrote: Is she paying taxes?

RameshPemmasanl wrote: No comment. But we are all paying attention SagarShlpurkar wrote: I want to meet her

SanjayKevinSabharwal wrote: Big deal, who cares!

Leman Sahll wrote: Jealous

(Name withheld) wrote: It is high time (no pun intended) Indians in general, more so media folks, show some manners. I liked the line "everyone wanted a piece of her''. Personally, I would like to have a piece of her Panamabank account.

The gem in this story (besides the ones in the watch) is that she came two hours late for the launch of Swiss watch(es) known for their precision. One Indian political leader who always used to come hours late for his public meetings, told his ally, "I want to test my popularity to see how long people are prepared to wait to hear me." Maybe Madonna did the same thing when she was here last month!

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