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WomenofWyndhamAnnual event, Sat 1.8 Feb 5pm-9pm

Women of Wyndham (WoW) in association with Ramon Helps Inc present the wowAnnual Event

-A Multicultural Evening This evening aims to recognise women's empowerment and multiculturalism in our communities This is a free event held at Suzanne Cory High School. 225 Hoppers Lane Werribee Come along with your family and enjoy the evening, which is lined up with multiple activities. Contact: Monica Sharma Ra1zada 0433 773 413 or visit womenofwyndham.org

HumeCityCouncilSummer

Sessions,Sat4Feb• Fri10Mar

Corne down andenjoy a free family night out each weekendof summer with an outdoor movie screening. food stalls and activities hosted at a different location in the Hume Council area. Visit l1ume vic.gov au

Chlldren'sServicesCentresOpen

Night,Thurs23 Feb,5.30pm

Parents will have the opportunity to take a free touraroundthe centres of Hume City Council, ask questions to the educators and choose the services that best meet theirneeds before registrations open for the 3-year-old Activity Program (2018) and 4-year-old Preschool (2019) Contact:Jen Lopez 9205 2564 or visit hume vic.gov au lramooCommunityCentre Festival,Sat4Mar 10am-2pm

The Iramoo Community Centre would like to give back to tl1e community and show appreciation for all the support they receive. A highlight on this daywill include the Centre using the woodfire oven to cook pizzas forthe community! Thefree festival will include market stalls, children s activities, cooking demonstrations, performances and more Head to lramoo Community Centre. 84 HonourAvenue. Wyndham

Vale to enJoy the day with family and friends. Contact: 8742 3688 lndlanYoungWomen's Group

Fridays 12.30pm-2.30pm

The Indian Young Women's Group 1s organised free by Wyndham Community and Education Centre (Wyndham CEC) every Friday afternoon at the Wyndham Park Primary School. Community Hub Room, Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee Contact the Wyndham Community and Education Centre, 3 Princes Highway Werribee. wyndhamcec.org au or call 03 9742 4013

TheGurukul HindiClasses

Saturdays llam-12pm

Connections@Craigiebum 59 Craigieburn Road Craigieburn VIC 3064 These weekly classes are taught by Manisha Gard andBhupinder Kahlon. Contact: Narinder Garg 0431123 045 or infotllegurukul@gmail.com

Let'sTalk:Conversational English

Saturdays, 10am-11.30am

Practice and develop your English speaking skills in a relaxed small group thathas a wann and friendly atmosphere Meet every Saturday at

Wembee Church of Christ, 200 Tame1t Road. Werribee This is forpeople who want to gain confidence and practice their English.All are welcome to attend, morning tea s provided and it's free Contact: 9741 6051 or werribeechurchofcl1rist org

PronunciationWorkshop 1stSunday of the month 12pm-3pm

Are you learning English as a second language and interested in working on your pronunciation?Join Kaled - a friendly ESL (English as aSecond Language) expert who willhelp you work on your English language skills for free at the Library at TI1e Dock, Activities Room, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Melbourne ESL speakers and learners of all levels are welcome

Fundraiser

Swachh Bharat

Help providefinancial support for Swachh Bharat mission through the Sulabh Social Service Organisation The ongoing campaign invites all persons of Indian origin to generously donate forSwachh Bharat. Donations can be made to Sulabh through Western Union Bank details arebelow

In favourof: Sulabh International Centre

ForActionSociology (SICAS)

Account No: 63012660749,

IFSC Code: SBIN0030262

MlCR: 110002347

Name of the Bank: State Bank of India

Branch Name: C 28 Community Centre, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58

Contact: bharatramvasudevan@gmail. com

Performance

Krishna -MasterofWonders

ProductionAuditions,Sat4and

Sun5 Feb 1pm-5pm

Be a part of a dynamic and modern dance drama depiction of the enchanting tale of Shri Krishna! If you are successful, performers will be expected to attend bi-weekly rehearsals from March onwards as well as full weekend days starting July. Held at Chinmaya Mission Melbourne, 4 Pioneer Drive, Templestowe. Contact: 9846 8359

MeeAppu,Sun12 Feb, 6.30pm11pm

Western Victoria Sri Lankan Buddhist Association presents Kusumsiri and Yashodara's latest children's theatre production in aid of the Paramitha BuddhistVihara Building Fund. In association with Paramitha Buddhist Temple. Held at Gladstone Park Secondary College, 14-36TaylorDrive, Gladstone Park. Tickets: $20. Contact: Bandarananyaka, 0425 855 621

Music

HaaduBaaKoglle

Melbourne's first ever Kannada musical event held every last Saturday of the month All welcome. Organised byAnkura Music School. Contact: 0432 192 424 orhaadubaakogile@ gmail.com

Thelndlan MusicCollective

Melbourne Sundays 4pm

The Indian Music Collective Melbourne (IMCM) provides space for practice/ jamming in a friendly environment for musicians to meet and practice

Anyone who plays a Hindustani classical music instrument (such as tabla, sitar, sarod, etc ) or can sing Hindustani classical music at any ability/level is warmly welcome at St John's Catholic Primary School, 77 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill. Listeners are also welcome Gold coin to contribute towards tea/coffee/snack costs Contact: Harjinder Bhogal at oldmanindia@gmail com

Spiritual

Maha Shlvaratri•TheTranceof

MightyShiva,Fri24Feb 6pm-1am Immerse yourself in thejourney of the mystical dance of the eternal Shiva and celebrate the auspicious festival of Mahashivaratri. Tl1ere will be a yoga class. vegetarian dinner. sacred chanting, Tandava dance performance live music and more Held at a warehouse venue on Dawson Street In Brunswick Exact address on your ticket. Tickets: $30 Visit: indomyst1c. com.au

Arts

SISFFA·FightAgainstDrugs,Sat 25 Feb 12pm-6pm Come and join thefirst ever Sikh International Short Film Festival Australia! This is a non-profit cultural organisation dedicated to creating awareness of and pride tn the diversity, culture and history of the Sikhs, as we11 as the contributions of Sikhs in Australian society This event will showcase short films based on the theme 'FlglltAgainst Drugs·. Held at Plenty RangesArts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard South Morang Contact: 0430 582 078 or visit sisffa.com

Architect BljoyJainat MPavllllan, daily 9am-10pm

Australia s MPavilion is an award wtnnlng annual architecture commission and design event. MPavil1on 2016 is designed by acclaimed Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai. The temporary summer pavilion in Melbourne's historic Queen Victoria Gardens, St Kilda Rd, hosts a free fourmonth program of talks workshops, performances and installations Visit: mpavilion org

AsiaTOPA,tllApril2017

Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts will bridge diverse art forms Including performance, visual, screen and literary arts Vital, fresh and always unpredictable. the event offers a city-wide window Into the creative imaginations fuelling the many cultures of our region Highlights include the MelbourneSymphony Orchestra performing the music of AR Rahman Visit: asiatopa com au

Seniors

The Gurukul Chopaal, Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm

The Gurukul Chopaal is an Australian Indian seniorcitizens club which hosts cultural activities as well as laughing yoga, computer literacy lessons and games. Held at Connections@Craigieburn, 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn. Contact: Narinder Garg 0431 123 045 or e-mail infothegurukul@gmail. com

Sport

KFCBBLand Rebel WBBL

Held at EtihadStadium and the MCG, don't miss your favourite teams as the fun and excitement of the KFC T20 Big Bash League and Rebel Women's Big Bash League returns this summer Visit: cricket.com au

SinghSabhaAnnual Kabaddl Tournament,Sun 12 March

Singh Sabha is the proud host of Victoria's biggest Kabaddi Mela Held at Singh SabhaSports Club Melbourne, St Albans

Misc

Australla lndla InstituteEvents

Drop In Chai Every1st Fridayof the month, 2pm-3pm

Come chat to other South Asia enthusiasts over samosa and chai and catch up on what different people are doing in relation to India. The chai and conversation is free and open to all. Held at 147-149 Barry St -147149 Barry Street, Carlton.

PubllcLecture:Corruption, Rule ofLawandGovernanceIn lndla, Mon13Feb 6.30pm-8pm

Held at the YHM Room, Level 1, Sidney MyerAsia Centre, 761 Swanston Street, The University of Melbourne. Asialink Business and the Australia India Institute are delighted to invite you to attend a Public Lecture with Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, Director, International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building

Visit: aii.unimelb.edu.au

Festival

Sri DurgaTemple Holl Festlval, Sun12 Mar 11am-5pm

Come andjoin the fun as Sri Durga Temple celebrates the festival of colours! With a live DJ, dholi and cultural programs, children's games and rides, live performances from local artists and much more Holika Dahan at 4 30pm Free Entry Ample free car parking available Held at 705 Neale Road, Rockbank Contact: 9747 1628 or visit sridurgatemple.com

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Indian diaspora seeksModi's helpoverdemonetised currency

The Global Organisation of People of fodian Origin (GOPIO) has pointed out to PrimeMinisterNarendraModi that diaspora Indians arebeingturned awayby theRBIfrom depositingor exchanging their demonetised currencyand appealed that they be allowed to do so.

The GOPIO,which brings together the fodian diaspora around the world, said in a statement that Indian diaspora withforeign citizenship and O0/PIO card holders arebeingturned awaybyReserveBank of lndia from depositingtheir demonetized currencies,despitethe extended deadline for NRisbeingtillJune30,2017.

The GOPIO,in an appeal coPrime MinisterNarendraModi, said that after standingoutside for several hours,Indians with foreign citizenship were beingtold by theRBIthat onlylRls with Indian passport cango inside and exchange the scrappedRs500andRs1,000notes.

The organisation requested thePrime Ministerthat DiasporaIndians with foreign citizenship, and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders begiven the same opportunity fordepositingold currencynotes asgiven co NRis(IndianPassport holders),aUowtng them to deposit up to Rs 2,50,000 of Indian currency in the RBI instead of notified amount of Rs25,000.

The appealfurther states that Diaspora Indians (who are not ableto visit the country) should also bepermittedco deposit moneymtheir bank accow1cin Indiathrough anauthorised agent. (The an1ount certified bythe foreignbranches of State Bank of India or Indian Missionsin the countryof their residence orinRBI/ NROaccounts with various banks in India.)

GOPIO also saidthat sinceall Diaspora lndians with foreign citizenship,PIOand OCIcard holders maynot beable to,,isit Indiaprior toJLU1e 30, they should be aUowed todeposit old currencynotes at either the RBI/ ROaccounL� mamtained withvarious banks in India up to December 31.

The appeal addressedto the PMstates, "You have repeatedJyacknowledged the role of NRls/PIOsand expatriates in the resurgence of India and their record annual remittances to India which is the highest compared to anycountryin the world.\Y/e urge}'OU to agreeto the requested concession for goodwiU of30 million NRis andPIOsand amend the notification # RBI/2016-17/2005/DC:M/(Plg) No 2170/10.27.00/2016-17 dated December 31,2016."

The Centre had e:,rtended for s_ix months the last date for applyingfor conversion of PIOcards to OCI cardstoJune30,2017 from December31,2016.

The PIO card was first implementedin 2002as abenefitto foreign nationals who couldestablish atleastathirdgeneration tie toIndianorigin.It was validfor travel, work, and residence in India for aperiod of 15 years.

The OCI card was implementedin2005, and carries more expansive benefits than the PIO card,and is valid for the holder's lifetime.

Sarosh ZaiwaUa,founder and senior partner at London-based law firm Zaiwalla& Co. Solicitors,said ina sL'ltement that the"Indian diaspora from various countrieshave expressed that the government should consider for deposits in Indian embassiesaround the world as a solution for ease of implementation of the currencyexchange across theglobe, as majority ofNRisreactedpositivelyto the demoneti-zation move. Tbe fact that the NRisdid not receive anyguidance after the shock announcement of the demonetisationevenuntil December 30 felt somewhat misplaced.However,just after thedeadline and fresh inro the New Year, firstcommunicationfrom thegovernment towards at theNRisemerged of the extension until 30thJune2017.If NRis are co travel to India within the window period to exchangetheir oldbank notes,itma}'be trickyunder thecurrent FEi'v1Aguidelmes consideringthe cap for bringingin Indian currencyfromabroad isset atINR25,000 per person, and It would be economicaUy unviable to spendnearlyINR50,000 (UK airfare) on air tickets just to convert it."

He went on, "Expectingnullions of Indian nationals to return to thecountry just to drop back deadnotes isincom,enienc and ineffective. Therefore, a localised solution through anyof the Indian banks or embassiesabroad wouldbe a viable alternative."

Modi, Trump discuss South Asia security; will stand together tofightterror

PrimeMinister Narend.raModi and US President Donald Trump discussed the securitysimation in South and CentraJ Asia during their phone conversation on 24Jan and resolved that India and US will "stand shoulder to shouldd' to fight global terrorism, the White House said.

Strengtheningdefence partnership was among topics that came up during their talksabout furtheringcooperation between the cwo nations, according co the\'.{/hire House.

"Trumpemphasised that the United States considers India a true friend and partner in addressingchallengesaround the world," the White House said.

This was reflected in the fact that conversation between the leaders of the world's two greatest democracies came beforeTmmp had talked co leaders of important allies like Britain,Germany andJapan or major powers likeChina and Russiasmceformally caking office on 20 Jan.

During bis campaign, Trump praised Modi as a "great leader" and sought a kinship of ideas with him as a"pro-growth leader" when be attended a raUy organised byd1e Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) in New Jersey in October. He added that after his election India would have true friend in the White House.

White House saidchatTrump invited Modi to visit hini later this }'ear.

President Pranab Jvfukherjee invitedTnm1pto visit India when he congratulated him on assumingthe presidency. The real estate investor-mrnedpolitician bas visited India severaJ ttmes for business.

Another topicTrump and Modi discussed was strengtheningthe parmership in the economy, but the statement didnot give any details of what theymight have discussed.

},fodi and Trump have parallel priorities

IndiantennisaceSaniaMirzaposes of job creation, especially through manufacturing, and increasinginvestments which may appear headed for a collision.

Earlier in the day,Trump met wid1 auto industry leaders topromotehis programme of"Makein America" and on Monday, he met union and industry leaders and emphasised bis campaign mantra of "BuyAmerican,HireAmerican".

ShalabhKumar,the founder and head of the Republican Hindu Coalition who is close to both leaders,told IA S that trade need not be a zero sum game and both nations can mutuallybenefit from their respective ''MakeinIndia" and "tvfake in America" domestic manufacmring programmes.

As an example, he said that while theUS increases manufactured exports co India in defence,technologyand energysectors, India will have an opportunityrotake advantage ofTrump's move away from China and increase its own manufacmred exports in a balanced manner. This would help create jobsin both countries and enable both leaders to achieve d1eir priorities,he added.

Tnunp has also spoken aboutlimiting the use of temporaryprofessional visas known as H1-B, which he has repeatedJy said is abused and is used throw Americans out of jobs.

That is a matter of great concern for lndia as the visas are the l.ifeblood of technology sector exports to the US. 24Jan wasa special clay to hold their conversation.Nikki Haley became the first lndian American co get a cabinet-level appointment when the Senate approved on that dayTrump's nomination of her to be theUS ambassador to the United Nations.

Before the call with Modi, Trump had spoken only with the neighbours, CanadianPrin1e MinisterJustin Trudeau and MexicanPresident PenaNieto, with premier all)' Israeli Prin1eMinister Benjamin Netanyahu,and Egyptian President Abdel Fattahel-Sisi, who will have a major role in helpingTrump deal with the'MiddleEast and with terrorism.

All 5 Indian American lawmakers nominated to key Congressional panels

All five IndianAmerican lawmakers successful thiselectionhavebeen nominated to keyCongressionalpanels, the media here reported.

All five are Democrats, as are the bulk of Indian-Americans US CongresswomanPramilaJayapal, elected to the House of Representatives from Seattle, wtU serve on the House JudiciaryCommittee,helping to oversee the federal-court system and lawenforcernent agencies, said a report in die SeattfeTi111es.

Jayapal said she looks forward to working on in1.migration reform, criminaljustice reform, reproductive rights and votingrights.

"I'm proud co have led efforts for some of the most progressive immigration ln addition tobeing tbe voice of Illinois' Eighth Congressional District, the Democrat will serveon rhe House Education and Workforce Committee, as well as die HouseDemocraticPolicy and Steering Committee, indiawest.com reporred.

Freezing! Elephantsata rescueand conservationcentreinAgraaresnug intheirjumbojacketsasthemercury dipsto10degreesCelsius.Rescued fromshockingcircumstancesofabuse, theyareweakandvulnerable,making themsusceptibletoailmentssuch as pneumonia. Photo: IANS policies in the nation,"Jayapal said in a sratemenr. "In the l1Srh Congress, l pledgeto fight forourprogressive values, and blockthe Trump administration's plans to deport vulnerable undocumented immigrants,create a Muslim registry and violate ourcivilrights and civil liberties."

Congressman Ro Khanna was appointed to twokey comlilirtees - Budget and Armed Services, reporteddailyMercury News. He represents the 17th District of California, which covers the SiliconValley communities of Cupertino, Fremont, Newark,Santa Clara,and Sunnyvale.

Raja Krisbnamoorthi, who was sworn in asa Memberof theUS Houseof Representatives earlier this month, would be servingon two influential committees.

"These committee assignments will give my constituents a voice ro make sure l can stand up for working families every dayby focusingon job creation and affordable highereducation," said Krishnamoorthi.

Congressman Ami Bera was renolilinated ro the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Science,Space and Technology Committee.He is the seniormostamongallIndianAmerican lawmakers in che House of Representatives and is alsoco-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, said a report.

Kamala Harris, first Indian American to serve in the US Senate, will serve on four influential committees - the HomelandSecurity and Governmental Affairs Committee; the SelectCommittee on Intelligence; the Committee on Enviroru11ent &Public Works; and the Commjttee on the Budget.

Harris said that her committee assignmentsi11 theUS Senate will be "key battlegrounds in the futureof our country", the LosA11gelesTimesreported.

"At a time whenso many Californians and Americansare uncertain about our future, 1 will aggressively fight forour familiesand the ideals of our nation," Harris said.

2016 was a bumper year forthe IndianAmerican community, wirba record haul of four in the Houseof Representatives, and their first seat in the Senate.

TrumpappointsAjit Pai to head communications agency

President Donald Trump has appointed Ajir Pai ro head the powerful US communications regulatory agency, becoming the third Indian American picked fotkey positions in his administration.

Pai, 44, will be the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the federal authority regulating cellphone spectrum and services, radio, television, phone,internet and satellite and cable. ikki Haley, Trump's nominee forthe cabinet-level postof US ambassadorro the UN, was confirmed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the job.

Pai annmmced hisappointmenton Twitter, saying it "is a deeply humblli1g honour".He added that he would work to bring the benefits of the digital age to all Americans.

The FCC also has a majorrolein controllingthe content of television and radio, a sensitiveissuegivenTrump's contentious relations with the media.

The agency sets andenforces certain norms on content Jjke obscenityin TV and conditionslikehaving a certain amount of local news content forstations to keep their licences.

Underscoring its importance, Representative Frank Pallone said: "By some measures, the FCC oversees approximatelyone sixth of the US economy."

Another Trump nominee is Seema Verma, who isco head the Centers for Jvfedicare and Jv[edicaid Services, the agency for government healthinsurance programmes.

Already a memberof the FCC, Pai will succeedTom \'vheeler,a Democrat, who quitrecently.

A free enterprise advocate, Pai has been a critic of the functioning of the FCC and clashed witl1 itsDemocratic Parry leadership.Recently be rook issue with an FCC report rbat questioned the legality of offerings given free of charge forpeople ro access online music, videos and other content.

He has said he wants to end net neuu·ality,which prevents internet service providers from giving special preferences ro certain websites oraccept payment from a web service rogive it priority or better access.

Democrats expressed their concern about Pai's role in a letterrohim.

The senior Democrat on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that deals witl1communications wrote to him saying his success would depend on being responsive to membersof Congress from botl1 parties and working for consensus on major decisions.

Before his appoimment to the FCC in2012,Pai had worked as a lawyerfor the telephone and communications giant Verizon, tl1eSenatejudicial Committee and theJustice Department.

Pai'sparents,both doctors, immigrated from India.

Trump has alsoappointedanexperton strategiccommunications and political research,Raj Shah, as depucy assistant and research director onthe White House staff.

Another Indian American,Balaji Srinivasan, is underconsideration to head the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), according roSean Spicer,Trump's spokesperson. Srinivasan is a biotechnology entrepreneur who has been criticalof the connections between large pharmaceutical companies and FDA. He now heads a start-up that deals wirh bircoin, the internet-based currency.

Assam's rice wine qualifies forGI registration

The "Judima" traditionalrice wine, a popular alcoholic beverage of Assam's Dimasa tribe - and an integralpart of the community's social and cultural life- is a fit candidate for geographicalindication (GI) registration, a don at New Delhi's Indian Law lnstirute says ln a report published in the IndianJournal o IntellectualProper(} Rights,Assistant ProfessorJupi Gogoi has urged the judima producers ro form an association and file for GI registration toprotect rbe traditionalknowledge and promote the wine's trade for rbe community's economic development.

Under tl1e international agreement on Trade-RelatedAspectsof Intellecmal PropertyRights (TRIPS), the GI tag is assignedro aproduct that has a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or a reputation chat are1mique to that place.The GIrecognition gives local producers exclusive brand protection.

Darjeeling tea became tl1e first GI tagged product in India in2004.Since then, 272products have been added ro the list tl1at includes Dharwad Pedha,Tirupati Laddu, Muga Silk, Kangra Tea,Madhubani Paintings and Telangana's Pochampally lkat.

Besides protecting the cultural identity of a community, tl1e GI recognition prevents unautl1orised use of the tag by others and promotes economic prosperity of producers by enhancing the demandfor their goods in national and international markets,Gogoi says.

1n India, there are many communities (such as 1'ocba.rupally) rhat were economically benefited by GI recognition ro rheir traditional products, he says.

"If Judima is registered as a GI, it can go a long way in maintaining the cultural identityof Din1asas as well as bringing economicprosperity rotl1e rribe."

To produceJudima, the Din1asa tribe uses a glutinousrice cal.led Bora chat is indigenous totl1e region and thebark of a plant called Thembra (Acaciapem1clf{I) collected from forests surrounding the region.The powdered bark is mixed with rice flour and some water and madeinto a dough that, on fermentation, yields the beverage. The uniqueness of this product lies in the use of Thembra.

"The tasteofJudima is a result of theplant Thembra and variousocher ingredientsused in a particular mannet known exclusively torbe Dimasa community," saysGogoi. "So, without a doubt,Judima is a traditional knowledge of the Dimasa community and is a strong case forgetting Gl registration."

Juclima, according to Gogoi, can seek GI protectionin .similarlines to Goa's Feni - a drink made from cashew apples or coconut sap - which goc the GI rag in 2009.He says existingdocumentary evidence and the rolethatJudima plays in the lives of the people of the Dimasa community should beregarded as adequate proof of irsorigin for getting the Gl tag.

According to Gogoi, stuclies have inclicated thatJuditna may have tremendous health benefits."Therefore, more scienti.fic research may be undertaken ro highlight thenutraceuticaland therapeuticproperties ofJudima which can give a huge boostroits trade."

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