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Adieu 2015, welcome 2016 12,000 refugees being resettled in Anstralia.

The fears are very real that iliere will continue to be ongoing issues in t!1e Jl,,fiddk East, and me S)'rian-ISIS crisis is far from over. It may well take boots on the ground to help resoh1c the matter, but till the presidential elections take place in the US on 8 November 2016, expect few long­ term decisions from there on this front.

The appetite for conflict is low in the US after tl1e disaster in lraq, and this time wiser counsel may want a full 3 6 0 -dcgree view on what needs to be done after a war with IS and S)'ria. Meanwhile, internal security forces fighting home-grown terrorism may not wish to let their guard down.

On the Australian political front, we saw the revolving Joor usher out )'Ct anomer Prime Minister and bring in a new one .

Malcolm TurnbuU's ousting of Iony Abbott was meticulous and, so far, the public has t!1rown their support behind him. With 2016 as the election year and the economy still to find a growth path beyond the mining boom, the government will be hard pressed t<) find and articulate an economic vision for the country. But to date, PM Turnbull's mantra of innovation and investment in an "ideas boom", is setting up a platform which can be built upon for the future.

What is exciting is that small businesses, especially rnose IT-based, will be given more government assi.�tance to have a go, and yes, people of Indian backgrmmd in Australia may jnst find greater entrepreneurial opportwuties. \'li'hat our community needs is mentors. Perhaps t!1ere could be merit in t!:1e

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he more thillj.,>s change, the more they remain the same.

Early in 2015, we were still reeling from the shock that was the Lindt cafe siege. As the year draws to a close, the aftermath of the Paris attacks and the California shootings comim1e to concern us. l11e scourge of terror-related activities has nm,, touched every major nation in the world. And yet, to use NSW Premier Mike Baird's wo.rds, even as we saw the worst of humanity, what followed was the best of humanity.

As Sydney mourned exactly a year ago, all of Australia w1ited to honour our dead and protect t11e vulnerable. \'\!ho can forget #I'Uridewirhyou? his wonderful to note the s upport of the community whenever WJtoward incident$ take place, not only through social media but also through more direct channels. Humanity always manages to find an expression. Millions of displaced people walked across cow1trics and were given shelter by people more fortunate than themselves. Germany and France were both strong in their acceptance of refugees. NSW also opened its doors to accept 7,000 of the

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Meanwhile, back in India, PM i\1[Qdi's hesitation to speak out against commwml incidents is sorely disappointing. With his overwhelming mandate, there was - and still is - a chance tO herald in a golden era for lndia, but t0 date, this has not happened.

Regional parties arc filling the vacm,m left by the Congress, and PM Modi needs to show actual progress on a nwnber of his initiatives.

From an Australia I- ndia perspectiV'c, hat5 off to Federal Trade l\liinister Andrew Robb who is on track tO finalise the free trade agreement with India. As these negotiations are worked through, the Adani deal in Queensland will be close!)' watched, bm with an election year in t!1e offing, all political parties will tread warily on this.

For Sydney's Indian communit)', 2015 saw the emergence of strong commW1ity members in the mainstream. Be it t11e Women of Influence list, or the kids' TV show The Great Amtra/ia11 Spelli11g Bee, it \Vas heartening to see lndian-Australians being counted among the very best. Expect more talented, articulate representatives from onr community emerging and consolidating positions in t!1e mainstream in the New Year.

From us here at Indian Link Media Group, we wisb tO t!1ank you, our readers, listeners and social media followers, for your continued support in 20·15. We look forward to serving you again in 2016. Hope )'OU have a happy, healrny and productive holiday season.

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ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL ART PIECES THIS YEAR

'Love' by Ukrainian sculptor Alexander Milov was on display at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA.

After a disagreement, two adults sit with their backs to each other. yet the inner child in both of them simply wants to connect and give love to the other. Age teaches us much, but the free spirit exhibited by children is often our true nature and the nature of humanity

CARTOON CONTROVERSY

A cartoon by Bill Leak appeared in the 14 December edition of The Australian newspaper at the conclusion of the Paris Climate Conference.

It depicted starving Indians trying to eat solar panels. Various international commentators have labelled it racist and based on ignorant stereotypes.

Danlel Mookhey MLC wrote in an official statement: "This cartoon is offensive and an horrendous display of the racist stereotypes that some still think are appropriate to people from the subcontinent. This cartoon is not reflective of the Australia that has welcomed with open arms people of Indian heritage from around the world. The Australian newspaper is better than is, NSW is betterthan is and Australia is surely better thanthis."

Tasmanian Senator Lisa Singh wrote: Incredibly disappointed by Bill Leak's cartoon. Shows complete ignorance of India and insults every Indian.

Kala Raghunath wrote: It's all about marketing ...do less talk more has become the new norm. Ignorance of others is the new way of feeling better for some.

Gopal Savarlmuthu wrote: India is one of the world leaders in promoting green energy. Please remember 200 years ago India was one of the wealthiest countries. Its wealth was looted by the British colonial rulers.

Rajnl Anand Luthra wrote: Anyone know Bill Leak's home address? Have some jars of mango chutney for him.

Danny Jackson@lrenenog wrote: Please understand the cartoonist who drew this racist cartoon works for a criminal called Rupert Murdoch @zlppydazlpster wrote: Australian racists being published by the #murdochracy. Disgraceful.

Arif @Atozal wrote: Absolutely disgraceful!

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Atul Warrier of Warrier's Trail is raising funds for Make A Difference by travelling to 50 countries, in four different regions, in 500 days. He spoke with Indian Link's Emie Roy.

Atul Warrler wrote: Indian Link is a leading magazine connecting the Indian community in Australia. I thank the team for considering my story worthwhile and publishing it in the magazine. Thank you Ernie Roy and it was a pleasure talking to you.

Emle Roy wrote: Thanks. Atul. Listening to your story was truly inspiring!

Way to go man!

Rajnl Luthra wrote: Safe travels for the rest of the tour. Atul.

Tim George wrote: That's an excellent article!

Sreerag Kalllngal wrote: Many more miles to go. All the best brother, God bless.

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We learned about the work of Sachin Kumar, Head of Strategy and Scheduling at Cricket Australia

Aaron Dragwldge @Draggaz22 wrote: Great interview with @CricketAus Head of Strategy and Scheduling Sachin Kumar #asportforall Adam Pattison @adampattison86 wrote: @Draggaz22 @indian_link great article on Sachin who is a fantastic operator. Any chance to access schedule to 2025 so I can plan holidays?

Wendy Leach wrote: Great work Sachin Kumar..enjoyed reading this Nadeem Hussain wrote: Nice bloke indeed!

Adam Acquarola wrote: He's a gun!

CONGRATS YEAR TWELVE GRADUATES

If you want to share the success of someone you know who finished high school this year please email lnfo@indianlink.com.au with your name and contact number. It's about more than scores, we want to see people who managed to find balance in their final year

Wishing you a Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Indian link 8 DECEMBER (2) 2015

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INDIA 'S FIRST AND YOUNGEST VILLAGE SARPANCH WITH AN MBA DEGREE

After receiving an MBA from Pune, Chhavi Rajawat worked for companies such as Times of India, Carlson Group of Hotels, and Airtel, before she realised the needed to bring about change at the grassroots level, if she wanted to bring about a real difference.

She went back to her village, Soda, in Rajashthan's Tonk district, to become India's first woman Sarpanch with an MBA degree. Since then, she has been working to bring better water, solar power, paved roads, toilets and a bank to her village.

Despite being an elected representative, Chhavi is not affiliated to any political party.

She has provided regular supply of drinking water to her village and facilitated the construction of more than 40 roads. Even before the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan started in its current form, Chhavi had worked with the residents of her village to build toilets through community participation. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, she said, "Out of the total 900 houses at Soda, toilets have been constructed in 800 houses."

Shlvdev Kier wrote: Congratulations, Chhavi! I hope our youth will follow the example and trend set by you. Keep up your great efforts!

Anuradha Kamkolkar wrote: Bravo! I am in the same boat with our Kamkolkar village. It's a delight to see how some of the village's younger generation have taken up city life to study and learn computers, hotel management, nursing and agriculture too! I am working with my husband and we have decided to do a few things in the village with a twist in our approach. We're learning how best to tackle everyone's needs!

Tanuj Jain wrote: Awesome work! We need more people like this

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY CAREFUL!

The party season is here and between now and next year we are all going to be attending numerous parties, both social and work-related. But a word to the wise, if you are going to party - party safe. Here are some tips to help you get through the 'silly' season.

Christmas parties are a cultural tradition in Australia. Celebrating a successful year bonds employees, and parties help us meet and mingle with people. They are supposed to be fun, frivolous and fl irty, but not filthy.

Unfortunately, otherwise responsible co-workers with a few under the belt can become raucous as a result of the alcohol lowering their inhibitions.

More than 70 per cent of Australia's adults claim their most embarrassing moments occur while they're intoxicated. We advise you to exercise great care and restraint so that your most embarrassing drunken occasion doesn't take place at the company Christmas party. Sober colleagues will remember your behaviour, and naughtiness may damage your reputation at work - or worse.

However, we realise that you don't want to be considered socially inept, and therefore it may be necessary to take advantage of the free alcohol, socialise and build upon the relationships your company has so far fostered.

Some things to think about while we are having fun: *What you wear to the party. Dress appropriately for the occasion and setting. *What you can talk about (and what you should avoid). Work is over so let your hair down and enjoy the party, broach other interestingtopics, but avoid sexual remarks and toilet humour. *How much to eat and drink. Do not drink and drive (as an alternative nominate a designated driver or catch a taxi home). *Remember your social etiquette - be jovial, be expressive but not sleazy.

And lastly, remember the end of year work party is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements of staff and the organisation within a safe environment. Have a great time everyone!

To all our valued readers, wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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SRI DURGA TEMPLE OPENS!

The largest Hindu Temple in Australia recently opened in Victoria at 705 Neale Road, Rockbank, Melbourne. Pictured here is Ku/want Joshi, Temple Committee President, with a Priest. Check out more photos by Anubhuti Madan on Facebook

Rajnl and Devna Luthra's version of Dhanya Samuel's masala chai

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Mother-son duo Ankit and Jaya Chopra have set out to rescue imperfect, bruised or simply unsold fruits and vegetables and turn them into delicious Eat Me Chutneys Aneeta Menon wrote: This is completely brilliant!

Dhanya Samuel wrote: Amazing to see the youth put their education and training to good use

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11dic111 J_jnk l\,fe/bo11rne has won the Media Award at the 2015 Vicrorian Multiculniral Commission's Awards for ExceUence.

This marks our second award in Victoria (Indian Li11k writer and Jl,l[elbourne coordinator Preeti Jabbal rook home the VMC's ExceUence in Media Award in 2014) and our 17th award overall.

The awards ceremony was beld on 3 December ar the Government House in Melbourne, presided over by the Governor of Vicroria, Linda Dessau l\M. Robin Scocr, Victoria's :Minister for Multiculmral Affairs, presented Indian Link with the award.

75 awardees from 23 di.£ferenc nationalities were honoured on rhe occasion, for their work in various fields. l\lfany Indian names featured on the list.

Pawan Luthra, CEO of Indian Link, said, "Congranilations, Melbourne team, for your efforts which brought us this l;Hest award.

Let's keep up our good work together, so we can move on to. even more accolades." ludian Link has been serving Victoria's lndian community since 2001 . Its motto is co seek our Indian links in mainstream Victorian life.

A team of 20 contributors, headed by Preeti Jabbal, scours the Victori.an horizon

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Above: Indian Link Melbourne's Preeti Jabbal and Ashish Chawla with VMC Commissioner Chidambaram Srinivasan and Rajni Anand Luthra; Left: Indian Link Melbourne team members

for srories with Indian links. Those that are of interest to the wider Indian communiry .in Australia are syndicated co the company's publications in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Their work complements that of Ashish Chawla, who .looks afrer the marketing aims of the company in Victoria.

Editor Rajni Anand Luthra said, "W/e've done some good stories th.is year in Melbourne. We were able ro look objectively at many issues of significance within the community - such as the scourge of domestic violence, and at the culnrral precinct debate - in multiple stories."

At another level, many platforms partnered with fodia11 link chis year to get their message out to the fodi.an community in this country. These include Australian Football League (AFL), Organ and Tissue Donation Authority, Ethnic Business Awards and the Breast Cancer Foundation, Celebrate India and Wyndham Diwali among others.

Our work at Indian link, wide-ranging in its breadth and quality, has served to help audiences Link the Indian and the Australian experience, promoting an awareness about Vicroria's diversity:

Our strongly bipartisan approach to co11111rno.ity life, our passion to report objectively and our commitment to high standards of journalism, are all acknowledged by the community we serve, as well as d1e \\rider mainstream.

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his srnmner, Syd□ey Festival celebrates its 40th year. Om city will be transformed as international and local artists stage bold performances; from an Ephemeral City in tbe Emerald City to a fairground made from recycled materials; from a circus spectacular to Indigenous storytelling; from lnclian folk and Australian roocs fusion to uber cool Camboclian rock. \'(/hi.le the first ever Sydney Festival (which

back in. 1977 was called [he Festival of Sydney) was held in Haymarket:, it has grow11 to reach locations across d1e city including community halls, parks a11d me streets rnemselves. Just as our harbour city has expanded and become more diverse, so too has the Sydney Festival.

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A.R. Rahman live in a free show. Ic was just after the student attacks and d1e concert was as much a celebration of music as it was an opportunity to heal the rift between d1e Indian community and the wider community.

Indian showman Roysten Abel bas had several outings a[ Sydney Festival, bringing us 43 Rajasdiani musicians in The M.anga119,ar Sed11ction, and a husband and wife cooking up huge pots of P'!J'OStJ!ll, accompanied by 12

Keralice drummers, in last year's The Kit.chm.

Li his fu1al year as Festival Director, Lleven Bertels has put together a kaleidoscopic program including music, dance, circus and drama to imposing architecture projects and experimental digital formats.

As we mark me Festival's 40th anniversary, we bring you our top picks from across the jam-packed program. There's so much tO choose from, so gee ready co make some memories!

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Sydney Festival is joining Riverside Theatre and Prince Alfred Square together to create a new Festival precinct, the perfect place to relax after a busy week. Celebrate the warm evening vibes with family and friends, with free live music, food and the Arquitectura de Feria fairground.

THE EPHEMERAL CITY 8-26 JAN THE CUTAWAY AT BARANGAROO RESERVE

One of the largest community participation events presented in Sydney Festival's history, with Olivier Grossetete's fantastically epic The Ephemeral City, people of all ages are invited to use boxes and tape to construct a sky-high temporary city before witnessing its exciting demolition on Australia Day.

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created an interactive song cycle inspired by the theme of 'infinity' in Jorge Luis Borges' stories. The Book of Sand invites viewers to create their own path by switching between three parallel layers of storytelling, moving between three worlds - stone galleries, a cellar and a desolate desert - as the music shifts from electronic to pop to a cappella.

FLYING FOX 8-24 JAN, 2PM-8PM THE CUTAWAY AT BARANGAROO RESERVE

Get a bird's eye view of Olivier Grossetete's epic The Ephemeral City as you take a zip-lining ride past Shaun Gladwell's Skateboarders vs Minimalism in a world first indoor Flying Fox experience.

1000 BELLS 20-25 JAN PRINCE ALFRED SQUARE

This large scale installation aims to showcase the diversity of Sydney. Artists Lauren Brincat and Bree van Reyk are working with various communities to hand­ make simple pinch-pot bells. The bells and their creators will then reunite in a series of performances in Parramatta. To join a bell-making workshop email makeabell@ sydneyfestival.org.au or visit sydneyfestiva l.org.au/ 2016/ 1000-bells www.indianlink.com.au

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Welcome to a fairground like no other.

Recycled objects gain new life as adults and children play together, twirling handles and spinning pedals to operate the free, whimsical fairground machines - including a hand­ cranked Ferris wheel fitted out with toilet seats and a bicycle-powered carousel!

BUBBLE DISCO 9-18 JAN

FESTIVAL VILLAGE, HYDE PARK

People of all ages can enjoy this free silent disco, with DJs spinning tunes that are sure to get the entire family on the dancefloor and amongst the bountiful fl oating bubbles! Put on a pair of supplied headphones and dance the afternoon away. Suitable for 4+

KNEE DEEP 12-17, 20-24, 26 JAN

THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT, HYDE PARK

Casus Circus has turned the delicate art of egg­ balancing into an absolute show stopper. With human shapes twisting and turning, pushing and pulling, soaring and spiralling, Knee Deep is a dazzling display of the capabilities of

A dazzling spectacle combining circus, clowning, acrobatics, dance and music with an extra serving of humour and heart. La Verita is inspired by Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali, with one of his recently rediscovered paintings as the backdrop. This thrilling world of imagination and astonishment is not to be missed.

MAGIC MIRRORS SPIEGELTENT, HYDE PARK

A scintillating spectacle dripping with sex appeal, this cabaret show, presented by post­ modern diva Meow Meow, raucously subverts Hans Christian Andersen's mermaid tale of teen self-sacrifice, salvation and seduction.

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Woyzeck loves Marie, but what can he offer her? In this 21st century musical by American musician Tom Waits, see German Georg

the human body and a workout to watch for the whole family. Suitable for 8+

THE RABBITS 14-24 JAN

ROSLYN PACKER THEATRE, WALSH BAY

Buchner's raw and unforgiving Woyzeck. This is a refreshingly vivid, gutsy show dealing with madness, obsession and murder. The performance text is in German with English subtitles with songs in English.

CYPHER 19-24 JAN

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Australian hip-hop heavyweight and director Nick Power puts four battle-hardened b*boys through their paces. Raw and rocking, watch as they push the boundaries of movement in a dazzling blur of limbs and trainers .

DJUKI MALA 18-24 JAN

MAGIC M IRRORS SPIEGELTENT, HYDE PARK

Direct from Elcho Island, off the coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory, Djuki Mala perform a fusion of traditional Indigenous culture, contemporary dance and storytelling. This show explores the origins of the group and the ways they have developed their performance to include comedy and clowning alongside contemporary Yolngu culture.

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A deeply moving story of hope amidst colonisation, The Rabbits sparks imaginations of the young and old, inviting us all to question modern society and our role in its future.

Kate Miller-Heidke's exquisite score and performance alongside a cast of opera singers and contemporary musicians, brings John Marsden and Shaun Tan's haunting picture book to life. Suitable for 8+

MY FAMILY'S WEIRDER THAN YOUR FAMILY 12-16 JAN THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT, HYDE PARK

Do you ever feel like you're the only normal one in your family? Then meet Josh Earl, because he feels your pain. Hear tales of a dad who can't read maps, a mum who can't be spoken to when her shows are on and a dog that burps bubbles! It's family-friendly mayhem with songs, stand-up and cartoons. Suitable for 5+

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MARU TARANG 10 JAN 6PM

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Maru Tarang offer an exquisite fusion of Indian folk and Australian roots, founded in the desert lands of Rajasthan, India. Famed Australian guitarist Jeff Lang and tabla player Bobby Singh join forces with sarangi master Asin Langa, and khartal virtuoso Bhungar Manganiyar to bring you an evening of slide hypnotic rhythms and mesmerising vocals.

COSMIC CAMBODIA: THE CAMBODIAN SPACE PROJECT 9-18 JAN CITY RECITAL HALL, ANGEL PLACE

Singer Channthy Kak and musician Julien, along with their uber cool band, sing back to life the lost divas and legends of Cambodia's golden age, all but wiped out by the Khmer Rouge regime. Mashing tradition with contemporary groove and soul, this is high­ energy, psychedelic rock'n'roll.

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Chinese-Australian MC and spoken word artist Joelistics (TZU) and Filipino-Dutch-Australian producer/songwriter James Mangohig (Sietta)

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take centre stage as they weave the stories of their diverse heritages with an original soundtrack of acoustic and electronic music.

A vibrant portrayal of the Asian-Australian experience, see two cultures deftly woven together through the stories and photographs.

40 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR CITY 23-24 JAN

CITY RECITAL HALL, ANGEL PLACE

Marking 40 years of Sydney Festival, cultural historian, author and performer Warren Fahey leads a storyteller's merry dance through our Festival's rich history. These four decades of summer celebration are a colourful refl ection of our ever-changing city and its people.

BIRDMAN 15-16 JAN

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Drummer and composer Antonio Sanchez performs his score live alongside the Oscar­ winning movie Birdman. The film follows the progress of a washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) trying to re-establish his career and his sanity. Sanchez's solo drum performance is full of frenetic energy and will be largely improvised, just as it was for the film.

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BY ROYSTON REBELLO magine what it would be like not having access to basic education.

One thing chat is certain today, is that education shapes the future and it is vital co improving quality of life. A vast majority of migrant Indians who have made Australia d1eir home will know that the fact they had a good education played a key role in being able to enter, work and reside in chis country. ''A quality education is central to helping people to move out of tbe poverty cycle and onto better life pad1ways," says Nilles Young, General Manager of International Christian Aid Relief Enterprises Limited (iCARE) Australia.

Established in 1982, iCARE is a Parrarnatta-based, charitable, non­ government organisation. Its vision is for women, children and youth in developing countries like India, Philippines, Uganda and Kenya to become empowered through education, to break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives and d10se of their families.

For over iliree decades, iCARE bas initiated numerous educational ,activities in developing countries driven by the support and generosity of Australians. Over 15,000 women and young people have benefitted

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from receiving aid. By 2019, the organisation hopes to have reached more man 25,000 people.

The organisation adopts a 'commmuty­ centred' approach in executing educational ptc)ject5. It supports schools and otber educational institutions which are nested at the heart of the communities in which d1ey are located. Ir promotes gender and disability inclusiveness ensuring d1at women, girls and people with a disability are given r11e oppornm.icy to receive an education (as is their right).

"Partnering with reputable local NGOs ensures d1e projects which we fund address areas of real need and deliver significant ,and lasting benefits," Young says.

In 2015, iCARE invested just under $200,000 in commtm.icy-focused education projects. These funds benefirced over 2,700 women, children and youm across 12 educational institutions in 12 communities in India, Kenya, the Philippines, Thailand and Uganda.

The Ashraya Neelbagh School Project, undertaken in India, is a fine example of similar organisations working coger11er to create workable solutions. iCARE Joined forces with Ashraya, a Bangalore­ based nor-for-profit organisation, co help L111derpcivileged and destin1te children, irrespective of caste, creed or status, by improving their quality of education.

"The focus of iCARE is to ensure the ptojects we support cake a holistic approach to education," Ymmg says. ''We don't just help build classrooms and provide school equipment, we also fund activities which

improve r11e health and wellbeing of d1e students as well as enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers. \'Xfe also look at how our projects can help me communities which are linked to the schools - helping to improve me lives of mums and dads in me communities will have positive flow-on effects on r11e schools and r11e snide.nts." eelbagh is located near Madanpally, in r11e state of Karnataka, about 100 kilometres from Bangalore. Established in 1996 by Ashraya, the local school caters to children of disadvantaged migrant labour communities, offering classes from Lower Kindergarten to Year 10, and follows cbe Secondary School L eaving CertiJicate (SSLC) syllabus. A large component of its curriculum centres on practical vocational training.

Over d1e past decade, iCARE's partnership with Ashraya has benefitted mote. r11an 3,000 children, especially girls. Through providing material support such as school supplies and food for 50 children, as well as rwo teachers' salaries, tbe organisation bas worked at strengd1erung me knowledge and skills of teachers and helping vulnerable rural children gain access co education.

Enrolments in r eelbagh School, as well as die proportion of girls enrolling, have consistently increased over d1e period of iCARE's support since 2004. For seven consecutive years (between 2009 and 2015), the school achieved 100% pass rate in the Class 10 SSLC examination cot:npared wid1 d1e average pass rate of 82% for me scate.

This year, the school's teachers were trained on the state's new curricula for language,

science, mathematics and on more effective teaching strategies and techniques.

According co partner organisation Ashraya, once children are educated up co Year 10, many families encourage their children to continue with higher education. A trend has been observed mat when one child is educated, d1e parents make sure that or11er, yorn1ger children also have d1e advantage of a good education. Similarly, neighbours and people from surrounding areas see the in1pact that education bas on a child's future and encourage their own children to study.

Every year, friends and relatives of children attending Neelbagb apply for admission to the school.

"I get great satisfaction from my work more so than when l worked as a lav.1yer in private legal practice," Young says. "And our supporters also constantly tell us how amazing i t feels to be able to give to children what many of us in Australia take for granted - tbe gift of a quality education. And you know what, wouldn't it be fantastic if more Australian-Indians and Indian nationals living in Australia supported iCARE to help poor communities in India?"

A donation of $50 a month, comes to $600 a year. TI1is may not seem much by Australian standards, but its value is seven or eight ti.mes tl1at, maybe more, in lndia and in other cmmtries where iCARE offers

assistance. The satisfaction for donors in giving far exceeds me cost co tl1em. As for the school children d1emselves, me appreciation to meir donors is just priceless.

After all, can you possibly put a price on helping to change lives for the better?

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Hope to cope with bereavement during the festive season

BY RAWEENA RAVAL he shor-sharaba and dhols of Navratri have long passed, and the diyas - and the blingy sarees - for the Diwali patties have now been packed away.

And yet, families ate busy trying to adjust their calendars to fit in more social events and homes are still bustlin g with excitement of Christmas and the upcoming holidays!

Diwali and Christmas ate cheerful festivals for young and old to enjoy, however, there are some families, who, amid die season of joy, are copying widi grief, as d1ey spend their festive season without a loved one in dieir midst.

The dead, of a loved one is always distressing, and bereavement has various effects on different people. What coping strategies do individuals and families adopt at festive occasions?

A young lady* who lost her mother recently had a particularly difficult Diwali th.is year. "The constant need tO be cheerful brings me down," she revealed. "There is an expectation tO be enthusiastic and bubbly, and portray happiness despite my inner state of numbing grief. Like being forced to eat karela and pretending to like it. . . " She avoided social events because die idea of pretending not only gave bet more grief, but also die feat tlrnt her gloom would bring mher people's spirits down.

Anodier person also currently grieving said that festivals conjure up too many

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memories of die loved one who has passed away. j\,fourners remember that person who was always first on the dance Aoor, the eager trooper who gathered all d1e kids mgetl1er for games and firecrackers, the one with the sweet tootl1 who happily ate all the Jllithat1 Such recollections can produce feelings of anxiety and depression.

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Rebuilding happy memories can help in moving forward. Old rituals that were a huge part of the deceased person can be revamped or built imo a new way of doing tliings. For example, one person in mourning said, "My husband loved sweets.

He wouJd know which sweet had been prepared in the kitchen tl1e minute be walked d1rough the door. After he passed away, the first year was very difficult and l avoided eating or making sweets. Howe,,er, as time passed, T realised how sad he would be, knowing that I had given up making his favourite sweets. This year, I decided at Diwali m make bis favourite sweets and give them away to family and friends."

Psychologists say acceptance goes a long way in coping witli the rollercoaster of emotions. It can be emotionally and physically draining to pretend to be happy.

Letting people know widun your social network of your status and ability tO participate in gatherings will allow you m handle and plan the season better.

Incorporating other family members and having d1eir input may also help put d1ings in perspective. Although accepting alJ invitations might feel traumatic, it might be good to attend a few close fanuly gad1ecings. Choosing to be atound people who make you feel comfortable and safe can help wid1 the grieving process.

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Thete are many positive ways to temember tbose diat have passed away, for example, giving to charity in their honour or remembrance, fulfilling any last desires or wishes that they nught have had and nm lived to complete, or participating in activities that the deceased loved or enjoyed. One person fulfilled her recently deceased grandrnotlier's wish m donate her funuture and belongings to a women's shelter. It turned out to be a satisfying way of spending Christmas amidst tlie grieving.

Anodier person joined a support group as a volunteer to help others widi dieir grieving process because his own departed fatl1er was a believer in helping others.

A very close family friend, who lost his father, shared similat thoughts. He spoke abom how he misses die presence of his father in terms of I-us voice, constant phone calls and support. He mentioned that his father used to be die first one to wish him on Dusshera, and recalls !us blessings.

Today, he wishes his kids on his father's behalf and shares with them tlie happy memories of his childhood spem witli his dad during festivals. He tries m incorporate bis father's values and traditions into how tbey celebrate festivals today. He very fittingly said, "You don't forget the person, but learn to turn the negative thoughts into positive ways tO remember them and hope that they are witli you in some way and watching over you." o one can fill the void of die person who has left. Be gentle on yourself, allow yourself co feel the sorrow. Bm recognise d1e signs of anxiety and depression. Do not allow tl1ese to destroy the po.sitive and vibrant memories of your loved ones.

,, Diwali and Christmas are cheerful festivals for young and old to enjoy, however, there are some f milt , who, amid the season of joy, are copying with grief, as they spend their festive season without a loved one in their midst ,, When everyone around you is celebrating, it can be difficult m mourn, but remember even d1is is helping you to move forward.

The people may have gone, but tl1eir memories remain. Keeping th.is in mind try and embrace the inherent difficulties of die season and soldier o n . The next time a special occasion comes - a birthday or anniversary - you will feel more in control, maybe a little less anxious, a little less saddened and soon it will become much easier to celebrate life a. gain, \vid1 your loved ones watching over you.

A big p)'arkijhappi to all our readers who have lost a special someone in tl1e.ir lives and have faced tl1e chaUenge of Diwali and - now look to Christmas - withom them. May god give you d1e strength and en.couragemem m overcome this difficult period. f *1'\Tat11es have 110/ bem mentioned i11 re.rpect o privt1cy.

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WHAT'S ON SPIRITUAL Ahmadlyya Muslim Community Australla 31st annual convention Fri 25 Dec-Sun 27 Dec Join the 'Jalsa Salana' or annual convention of the Ahma diyya Muslim Association Australia. Attracting between 3000 to 4000 men and women each year from all over the world, this unique event is an opportunity for spiritual nourishment, community networking, as well as moral training of the youth.

C omplimentary dinner and lunch will be served to all. Contact: Mirza Ramzan Sharif, 0435 180 498 or ramzansharif@gmail.com Klrtan Dlwans Tues 29 Dec-Sun 10 Jan Bhai Satvinder Singh and Bhai Harvinder Singh Delhi Wale are in Sydney and will be present at a number of venues Including Parklea Gurudwara, Turramurra Gurudwara, RWA Wentworthville Gurudwara, Penrith Gurudwara and Revesby Gurudwara. Contact: Tejinder 0433 424 021 or lucky_bhogal@hotmail.com Bhagavad G ita Discourse From Wed 24 Feb 7pm-9pm A weekly discourse on the entire Bhagavad Gita by Sri Vasudevacharya (Michael) who is well known to the Indian community. Held at 8 Boden Ave, Strathfi eld. Mic hael is a highly regarded Sanskrit scholar with extensive knowledge of Upanishads.

B ookings essential. C ontact: Dr K Bala 9798 9673 (10am-ipm Mon-Fri) or email krishnbala81@gmail.com Splrltual Talk Saturdays 5pm Talks are given in English, Nepali and Hindi. Topics inclu de relaxation, insights, beyond ego and so on. Held at 45 Bingara Rd, Macquarie Fields.

C ontact: A run Baral 0412 684 096 Group Meditation Wednesdays 6.30pm Sundays 8am Join a group meditation class at 45 Bingara Road, Macquarie Fi e lds.

C ontact: A run Baral 0412 684 096 or email arunbaral@gmail.com Sydney Veda Patasala Classes Sundays 3.30pm - 5.00pm A local initiative of VHP of Australia, Sydney Veda Patasala holds weekly classes to preserve and promote culture and tradition, with teacher Sri S. Ramarathinam at Homebush Boys H igh School, Bridge Road, H omebush. C ontact: Ramarathinam 0418 407 843, Uma Sreenath 0411 673 714 H indi Dada Bhagwan Satsang Every second Sunday 5pm - 8pm H eld at Wentworth C ommunity C entre. Hindi Satsang Time: 5pm6.30pm Aarti Time: 6.30pm-7pm Preeti Bhojan Time: 7pm-8pm K ids Gujarati Language Classes: 5pm-

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6pm (K urajong Room underneath Red gum Function Centre} Contact 0421 127 947 Sri Hayagr lva Pooja on Vasant Panchaml 2016 Sat 13 Feb 2016 4pm Vishva Hindu Parisha d of Australia in association with VC CA celebrates Sri Hayagreeva, and the beginning of a new school year, with a family event at Ermington C ommunity Centre, 10 River Road, Ermington. There will be Prasadam and blessed gifts. Contact: Jayanthi Thilak 0414 349 196 or jayanthit@vhp.org.a u FESTIVAL Bollywood Club Boxing Day Party Bollywood Club NYE Masquerade at Establlshment Visit: bollywoodclub.com.au/ upcoming-events Lohrl New Year Celebrat ions Fri 8 Jan 2016 6pm-10pm Panjabi Sangeet Centre presents a new year's celebration at Bowman Hall, B lacktown. C ontact: Devinder Dharia 0407 434 867 Sydney Kite Festlval Sat 16 Jan 2016 Yuva Gujarat presents this multicultural kite fl ying festival which promises to be a great day for the whole family. Featuring food stalls, children's rides, workshops, an entertainment program and fireworks!

Kids under 10 receive free entry. Held at Rosehill Gardens, Parramatta. Visit sydneykitefestival.com.au UIA Republlc Day and Australia Day celebratlons Sun 24 Jan 2016 United Indian Association hosts its award night at Roselea Community Centre, 645-671 Pennant Hills Road.

For tickets contact: Dave Passi 0413 760 300 FUND RAISER Humanitarian appeal for Tamil Nadu Flood Rellef by CIA and TACA The Council of Indian Australians and Tamil Arts and Cultural Association have joined forces to raise money for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help those suffering following the recent tragedy of floodmg around Chennal. Contact: Praful Desai 0411 964 506. prafuldesai@yahoo.com or Anagan Babu 0402 229 517, anagan@hotmail.com Sewa lnternatlonal Australla Tamll Nadu Flood Rellef Appeal Sewa International is a Hindu faith, non-profit charity workmg to serve humanity in distress. Sewa 1s on the ground 111 Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram running relief operations. Please donate generously. Contact: Rajesh 0433 606 045 or sewaint@gmail.com

SPORT 15-15 cricket match Sun 10 Jan 2016 9am-4pm The United Indian Association presents a day of fun for family and friends. The UIA 11 take on the Westpac 11 in both Under 16 and Adult matches. Held at Robin Thomas Reserve, Harris St, Parramatta.

Sydney Khalsa Sports Inc Dinner & Dance Nite Sat 12 Mal'ch 2016 7pm Sydney Khalsa Sports Inc host their annual Dinner & Dance Night at St Mary's Memorial Hall. Cnr Mamre Road and Great Western Highway. Proceeds raised will fund participation in the annual Sikh Games to be held in Brisbane over the Easter long weekend. Tunes by DJ Guru will feature alongside Bhangra, Bollywood and fusion music. C ontact Davindar Singh 0 416 981 645 YOUTH SYA Summer Camp Tues 5- Sun 10 Jan 2016 Sikh Youth Australia host their 18th annual summer camp at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen.

Expect a fun week of spiritual growth! Visit: sikhyouthaustralia. com/camps/summer-camp/ or email info@sikhyouthaustralia.c om ART

lndla's Disappearing Hallways exhibition Wed 28 Oct · 22 Jan 2016 City of Sydney and Customs House tiosts photographic series Ind/a 's Disappearing Railways. a photographic journey recorded by Australian photojournalist and travel writer, Angus McDonald. and published posthumously. This free exl1ibit has been curated by his partner Catherine Anderson. At Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay.

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Fitch retains India's rating at lowest investment grade

American rating agency Fitch has retained lnclia's sovereign rating at the lowest investment grade of "BBH-/scable", saying the country will continue to post good growth despite subdued prospect for the Asia Pacific region in a situation of "dollar strength in the context of an expected rise i n US (Federal Reserve) rates and lower commodity prices.

"India and Vietnam have favourable macroeconornic prospects, partly reflecting lower exposure to some of the negative pressures affecting the region; however, weaknesses in their public finances have deterred us from taking positive ratings action," Fitch said in a report titled Emerging

Asia .>overeign Outlook 2016.

"Dollar strength in the context of an expected rise in US rates, still­ sluggish global t.tade gro,vth and lower commodity pt:ices pose a challenging set of circumstances for Emerging Asia in 2016 which partly explains why the high growth rates of tl1e mid-2000s look out of reach," it said.

Emerging Asia's growth in 2016 is e...._pected to slow to 6.3 percent, from 6.5 percent, mostly due to tl1e projected slowdown in China.

Fitch said mat excluding China and lnclia, tl1e region is projected to expand 5.2 percent in 2016, from 5 percent, which i t said would be rhe fastest for any emerging regio1L Moreover, emerging Asian external balance sheets are generally stronger than in 1996, rhe year before the onset of the Asian financial crisis.

"Sovereigns are generally much less reliant on foreign currency financing, and many countries now have more flexible exchange-rate regimes in place of tl1e more prevalent use of explicit pegs before 1997," the report said.

Fitch said in a report last week chat lnclia's economy wiJl grow by 7.5 percent in the current fiscal that will stand out globally, but warned that its business envi.ronment would remain weak despite in1provements.

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a stable outlook and a strong medium­ term growtl1 prospect and favourable external finances, will balance our with high government debt, weak structurals and a difficult, but improving, business environment.

It said while Inclia's sovereign ratings continued to be constrained by the limited fiscal space of the government, the 23.6-percent salary hike recommended by the 7th Pay Commission has raised doubts about me feasibility of the medium-term consolidation path.

On inflation, ir said, lnclia's 7.9-percenr average in annual price rise over the past five years was much higher than the 3.3-percent level among the peers with me same rating. But tl1e changes in the retail inflation profile strengmened India's sovereign credit profile.

Meanwhile, Inclia's annual retail and wholesale inAation rates rose considerably in November to 5.41 percent and (-) 1.9 percent respectively, due largely to an increase in me prices of food items like pulses.

After Arihant, Indian Navy considering n-propulsion for carriers

The Inclian Navy's design bureau is considering nuclear propulsion for the second, and possibly a third indigenous aircraft carrier.

Almough me final decision is yet to be taken, reliable sources told India Strategic (www.indiastrategic.in) that tl1e navy and the country's nuclear scientists have drawn sufficient experience from their success in installing nuclear propuhion in Aribam, the country's first SSBN (ship submersible ballistic nuclear) submarine (or nuclear­ propeUed, nuclear-armed submarine), which is currently undergoing sea trials, and chat is encouraging them to replicate tl1e technology for incligenous aircraft carriers.

Accorcling to navy chief Admiral Robin Dhowan, the Naval Design Bureau (NDB) is working towards designing a 60,000 -65,000 tonne aircraft carrier - which will be the biggest vessel to be constructed in the coumry - and chat t\VO major systems under consideration are nuclear propulsion and

the new generation aircraft launch system , EivlALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch and Recovery System), from tl1e US General Atomics. But there is no final decision yet on either.

India's first incligenous aircraft carrier, l.AC-I or Vikrant, is under construction at the Kochi Shipyard for delivery by end-2018 and it is to be propelled by four LM2500 gas turbine engines from the US GE. l uclear power is being considered for the second, called l.AC-II and likely to be named VishaL l t is planned for induction in 2029.

There. ls also the strong possibility of anotl1er indigenous carrier, IAC-III. While me l.AC-1 has a ski-jump to launch aircraft, IAC-TT and I.AC-Ill will likely use me E1-1ALS to catapult aircraft from short clistances of the carrier decks.

The Indian Navy is looking at three aircraft carriers to ensure 24x7 operations wim t\vo Carrier Battle Groups (CBGs).

Three carriers are required as one of them will be under periodic maintenance and refits, and accordingly, unavailal1le.

At present, me lnclian Navy has Russia­ supplied INS Vi.k.tamaclirya since 2013, and it should be in service for about 30 to 35 years. lnclia will need its tl1ird incligenous carrier by then, and it takes some IO years co build one, even with new modular construction practices.

Boch INS Vik.tamaditya and l.AC-1 share the ski-jump system to launch Russian­ made MiG 29K aircraft. The EMALS will be much more efficient and powerful to launch clifferem aircraft in moments i.vitl1 the fl.ick of a switch. The US Navy is using me system for its new generation carriers, the Gerald R. Ford (under construction) and John F Kennedy.

As for the IAC-2, sources told India Strategic that the Ministry of Defence (r'vfoD) is set to initiate the first formal step towards according its official sanction by allolting funds to authorise and complete a study on requirements. The second step, a big one, is likely wimin 2016 in me form of Acceptance of Necessity (AON). That will mean the official go -ahead from tl,e government to start work and funcling will be allotted in accordance wim the pace of

development and construction.

Notably, while the US government is already working on sharing me E1-1ALS technology with me Indian Na�ry, de,Telopment and complex installation of nuclear propulsion will have to be done by me Inclians tl1emselves. That is where the success in installing nuclear propulsion in Aribant using low enriched uranium (LEU) offers the incentive and inspiration.

The NDB and scientists from DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and BARC (Bhabba Atomic Research Centre) are systematically coordinating on this.

Notably again, tl1e US carriers use bomb­ grade highly-enriched uranium (HEU) after mastering the technology decades ago.

The US Navy is me only one ro do so, and apparently will be unwilling to share tl1is expertise. The HEU-propelled vessels have a big advantage as tl1ey can go on for 20 to 40 years or more while LEU-propelled ships have to be refuelled every five years or so.

Significantly, Arihant has successfully completed several propulsion and diving trials, and right now, is conducting a ser.ies of final tests to launch unarmed missiles from different depths before its likely induction in me coming few weeks. Subject to the success, it will be gi ven a warship pennant number, declared it is operational, and men be cleared for participation in the International Fleet Review (IFR) scheduled for February 201 (j.

Admiral Dhowan has expressed hope on this, but understandably has been non-committal as even minor rests on board nuclear vessels are critical and noming is accepted withour total success, notwithstanding any time de.lays.

The Inclian avy already has <lea.ranee to build six SSN (nuclear-propelled but not nuclear-armed) submarines and indications are that two ro three more SSB Arihant class vessels are also under different stages of construction - and that tl1ey will be larger, and witl1 more powerful nuclear reactors man tl,at of Arihant.

Progression to building nuclear reacrors for airc.raft carriers is logical, particularly as fossil fuel-po\vered vessels are dependent on a continuou s supply of oil irrespective of the growing cost factors as well as me emerging tluears in the Indian Ocean.

China, for instance, bas acquired Gwadar from Pakistan to serve botb as a commercial port and a naval base, becoming the first foreign power to have th.is facility so near me Indian shores and tl1e strategic Strait of Hormuz, from where nearly half me world's oil. comes through.

The US also has a major base at Diego Garcia i n the Indian Ocean, but about 2,400 km from India's southern state of Tami.I Nadu.

Delhi, Chennai wake-up calls tor India: Clean technology pioneer

As Dell1i gets choked on record pollution levels and Chennai struggles after unprecedented Aoods, an Indo-Canaclian scientist globally known for pioneering clean technologies said tl1ese developments are a wake-up call for India.

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and sustainable development - said the pollution in Delhi and floods in Chennai incLicate that the current developmental methods adopted by Lidia need a big change.

"Pollution and smog in Delhi are unique to lncLian conditions because it is a booming economy with high emission levels, ballooning vehicle population and poor people burning fuel to cook," the scientist said.

"But India will have to act tough and get more aggressiYe like Singapore in enforcing pollution regulations - don't issue auto/car licences, invest massively in public transport and impose heavy lines on polluters."

According to Lakshmanan, India's dry and hot conditions compound the problem of pollution because a heavy concentration of particles hangs in che air.

"India needs technologies to suck these particles from the air. Canada bas such technologies as this country has done a lot of work on air quality since tl1e 1970s because of our big mining and mineral industries," he added.

Lakshmanan urged the Indian government to rope in overseas experts and research institutes for advice on developing technologies suitable for peculiar Indian conditions.

"Pollution in Delhi can be brought down by strict licensing, emission regulations and new technologies that suck particles from tl1e air," he said.

Referring to floods in Cbennai, he said, "Smart waterways are the only answer. India should learn from Canada in developing tl1ese smart waterways - as advocated by (former Indian president) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - to divert excess waters."

Lakshmanan was caught i n the recent Chennai floods as he was visiting the city for tl1e release of a book he co-authored witl1 the late Kalam.

The book titled Prosperity and Peacefor the Tweuryfirst Centmy was released by former Indian chief election commissioner T.S. Krishoamurtby.

Encourage electric cremation at cremation ground near Taj Mahal

The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government co encourage the people to opt for electric crematorium instead of tl1e traditional method to cremate their dead at a cremation ground in tbe vicinit)' of the Taj Mahal.

Asking tl1e UP government to make electric cremation free fromJanuary 1 , a bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur and Justice C. Nagappan said rhac people should be made aware of tl1e importance of opting for the electric crematorium in order to save the Taj Jvfahal from the smoke emitting from tracLitional method of cremation, lts suggestion came as tl1e state government expressed its difficulty i n stopping the traditional tnechod of cremation at tl1e cremation ground near Taj Mahal as it involved the beliefs and sentiments of the people.

The court said tl1 at Central Pollution Control Board would suggest tl1e methods that could be adopted so that emission of 5moke from burning pyres could be minimised.

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comprehensiYe plan for the development and beautification of tl1e entire area including the cremation grow1d, the courc said that people needed to be made aware of tl1e hazards chat smokes from traditional methods of cremation ,vas posing co historic monuments.

Now, energy efficiency in school curriculum

Punjab bas taken tl1e lead in incorporating energy efficiency as a subject in school curricuhun and in requisite training of teachers in all schools across the state, Power 1Vli.nister Piyush Goyal revealed at an awards function on National Energy Conservation Day recently.

"T am sure that tbe other stares would emulate tl1e initiative taken by tbe state goYernment of Punjab. I do. not doubt cbe fact that India will fulfill its lNDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to clin1ace agreement) commitments. It's the only way successfully leaving behind for the next generation a cleaner planet, healthier future, a more prosperous nation co live in;' the minister added.

At the National Energy Conservation Day awards last year, Goyal had announced that a government girls' school in Punjab's Jalanclhar would be tl1e first in the cotmtry co introduce energy efficiency as a subject in tl1e school curricultun, after girl students from Punjab, along witb students from other schools across the country, inter.acted witl1 hin1 via video link. ln response co student Sirnran Kaur's suggestion, Goyal had said he would immediately put up to Union Human Resource Development Minister Smtiti Irani the proposal to have energy efficiency as a subject in schools.

US town to set up scholarship to honour Indian-origin citizen

The US town of Spotswood in New Jersey will set up a scholarship fund to honour tbe memory of an Indian-origin emergency medical technician, who died in the line of duty in July this year.

Hinal Patel, 22, was enroute with her partner to assist on a routine call in a neighbouring town when her ambuL'lnce was struck by a car. Patel died in the crash while her partner and the woman who hit tl1e ambulance survived.

It was Patel's last shift at cbe Spotswood Emergency Medical Services. She was leaving her position to continue her education at the Graduate School of Biomedical Science at Rutgers University.

Patel hoped to one day become a doctor.

The scholarship will keep Patel's memory alive and it will be awarded annually to a deserving senior at Spotswood High School every spring on awards night.

The organisers of the Kloos Family Lights, anotl1er yeai:ly tradition that supports "a worthy cause", has invited donations for Patel's scholarship fond.

Two Indian youth win Queen's Young Leaders awards Two Indians have been chosen winners of the prestigious Queen's Young Leaders Award of 2016 for exhibiting exceptional community leadership qualities.

Kartik Sawhney, 2 1 , and Neha Swain,

28, will be presented with the awards i n London by Queen Elizabeth II in Jtme 2016, the Royal Commonwealth Society said.

"60 incredible young people from around the Commomvealtb have shown strengtb, leadership, empathy and drive.

Some of our winners are just embarking on their leadership journey and others are more established . ," Astrid Bonfield, chief executive of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust was quoted as saying .

"Either way, we recognise not only what these amazing young people have achieved, but also their potential in changing people's lives for the better in the countries and communities in which they live."

Sawlmey bas been honoured for his exceptional work bighlighting tmiYersal access to education for all, while Neha has been selected in recognition of her work as a youth facilitator cand as co-founder of tl1e Hyderabad-based r GO Rubaroo.

Rubaroo's aim .is "to create a platform, which is a safe and inclusive space for young people to access opportunities of learning and self-development".

This year's award winners, aged between 18 and 29 and who come from all over the Commonwealth , are working to supporr otl1ers, raise awareness and inspire change on a variety of different issues including; education, climate change, gender equality, mental health and disability equalitr The Queen's Young Leaders Programme was established in 2014 by the Queen Elizabetl1 Diamond Jubilee Trust in parmership with Comic Relief and the Royal Commonwealth Society in recognition of the British monarcll's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth.

As Queen's Young Leaders, Sawhney

and Swain will be allocated a mencor with relevant experience and expertise who will support them over the course of the year to continue and develop their work.

They will also haYe the opportunity to meer with inspiring people and visit organisations i n Br.irain tl1ac have expertise in areas such as media and commu nications, social action and advocacy.

D isabled Indian girl wins NZ award

A 16-year-old girl, born premaru.rely in India and having a conclition cal.led hemiplegia, has won a prestigious award constituted to honour outstanding achievements of New Zealanders with disabilities.

Muskan Devta, a published author and inspirational speaker, was presented with the Supreme ACC Attitude Award for 2015.

"Herniplegia is something I would have to live witl1 tl1roughout my entire life. So why worry?" she said at the awards ceremony.

Though ic was hard to make friends and lead a "normal" life when her parents shifted to New Zealand, Muskan found courage in her younger brother Aman and began her mission to make a positive cl1ange in the world.

She decided to break out of her shell and became class captain, a roving reporter for tl1e school newsletter and had her own radio show on popular Hindi station Radio Tarana. ln 2013, Muskan published li.rst autobiography, I Drect111, to raise money for Starship Children's Hospital where she underwent corrective surgery. She now aims to raise funds to build two classrooms at a school for tl1e visually challenged children in India.

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Every year Christmas brings u s happiness, enriches our relationshjps and helps us to start afresh with the New Year. But is thjs the same across our world today?

This year it is a strange Christmas Advent.

The world is grappling with terror and locked in a deadly struggle, with some nations even having declared war on each other. There seems to be constant anxiety amongst people who fear lack of freedom,

thousands of children withom education, so many innocent victims, and lots of money in the pockets of arms dealers."

The worst pttrt of sucb hate is that the terrorists do not know who they are killing and the victims are killed tl1rough no fault of theirs. Does this even make sense? This destruction of the human condjtion it not just happening tbrough war alone, though. l n today's world, with tl1e advance of technology, we are losing the collective side of being human; there seems co be a general lack of expression, gratitude and compassion shown ro our fellow human beings. How many of us can truly say tl1at we have made a genuine impression on qtl1er people's Uves, who are in need, by being sincere? The number smely is decreasing. This rojght explain why we are seeing an increasing number of community centres around us where socially isolated people are looking for hope, love and care.

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and there are those suffering through rebellion and war.

The effects of the djsnirbjng terror attacks is explained by a shocking snidy, which reveals the number of people slaughtered in 2014 accounred to 32,658 people worldwide. This bas risen by 80 per cent over one year, accorcling to the Global Terrorism lndex compiled by the Institute fo.r Economics & Peace. While !rag, Afghanistan and Nigeria ranked as the top three as they bore the brunt of deaths last year, lnclia ranked within the top l O and Australia at 59'" on a list of 124 countries measured for the impact of terrorism.

After the recent violent attacks in Paris and Lebanon, Pope Francis observed in a speech, "Wle are close to Christmas. There will be lights, there will be parties, bright trees, even Nativity scenes - all decked out - while the world continues to wage war. It's all a charade. The world has not understood the way of peace. The whole world is at war." He called for people ro show compassion when he said, "What shaU remain in the wake of thjs war? Ruins,

boundary walls. A recent \X!hacsApp viral note about the Chennai Aoods brought home the message - all the wealth, electronk gadgets and die best of cars \Vere absolutely useless in tl1e crisis, it was people who helped each otl1er. We shouldn't need a naniral disaster or man-made terror act co reach us these basic lessons.

Charity begins at home and there might be opporttmities where you could help your family and friends to the best of your ability. The one message tl1at Christmas gives us is that God loves each and every one of us equally. If this is the case, who are we as mere humans ro divide and condemn?

The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love, of generosity and of goodness. The thing about Christmas is tl1at it doesn't matter what you were in the past, it's a fresh start.

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Seasonal, fresh produce and foods suitable for our climate have replaced the hot roast with full trimmings followed by pudding for dessert. So this summer, even if you're not celebrating Christmas,

embrace light, bright and easy to prepare dishes that will still please the cocktail party crowd.

This selection of recipes from Dairy Australia's The Dairy Kitchen will ensure a tasty, versatile Christmas menu. From

simple festive favourites to more exotic mains, these recipes are sure to be special to share with friends and family.

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Watermelon and Snow Pea Salad Ingredients

Serves 6 1.5kg seedless watermelon, rind removed, sliced 100g snow peas, trimmed and finely sliced 150g Australian marinated soft feta cheese, oil reserved 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsps lemon juice

1/2 tsp caster sugar, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Layer watermelon, snow peas, cheese, mint and lemon zest on a serving platter.

Shake lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the reserved oil in a screw top jar until combined.

Taste and season with sugar, salt and pepper.

Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.

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Sweet Potato and Sage Bake

Serves 4-6 as a side 4 medium (1kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup finely chopped. sage leaves 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup thickened cream

Ingredients

Method

Arrange sweet potato, onion, sage and garlic in alternate layers in a buttered 7 cup capacity baking dish. Combine salt, pepper and cream and pour over potato layers.

Bake at 200C for 40-50 minutes or until potato is cooked.

Stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Spice Rubbed Lamb Ribs Ingredients

Serves 4 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp salt 1/3 cup olive oil 4 x 4 point lamb ribs 1 ½ cups Greek style natural yogurt Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 tbsp finely shredded mint

Lemon cheeks, for serving Fresh mint leaves, for serving

Method

Combine cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, salt and oil to form a paste and rub over the ribs to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Place ribs in a baking paper lined roasting dish, cover with foil and roast at 140 ° C for 2 hours. Cool to room

temperature and chill until completely cold.

Cut ribs between each bone to separate. Arrange in a single layer on a baking paper lined tray and roast at 220 ° c for 15 minutes or until very crispy.

Combine yogurt, lemon rind and mint in a serving bowl.

Serve hot ribs with minted yoghurt, lemon cheeks and extra mint leaves.

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Egg Nog Portuguese Tartlets Ingredients

Makes 12

3 egg yolks 2 tbls sugar 2 ½ tablespoons cornfl our 1 cup Oak Egg Nog 2/3 cup thickened cream 1 sheet butter puff pastry, thawed 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 tablespoon sugar, extra, for sprinkling

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Method

Whisk yolks, sugar and cornflour in a heavy based saucepan until smooth. Gradually whisk in the egg nog and cream until smooth.

Cook over medium heat whisking continuously until custard is thickened and just beginning to boil. Transfer custard to a bowl and press cling wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin forming.

Refrigerate until cold.

Sprinkle pastry with combined brown sugar and spice and fold in half. Roll up tightly along the

longer side into a sausage shape.

Using a serrated knife, cut pastry into 12 x 2cm rounds.

Roll out rounds on a lightly fl oured surface to a 10cm diameter and press into 1/3 cup capacity muffin pans. Spoon cooled custard into pastry cases and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Sprinkle with sugar.

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Falafel Chicken with Orange Salad Ingredients

Serves 4

4 chicken breast fillets 2 cups Australian natural yogurt 1x 200g packet falafel mix Olive oil spray 1 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 Lebanese cucumbers 1 orange, segmented and juice retained 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tbsps chopped mint 1 spring onion, finely sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

Slice chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin steaks.

Place 1 cup yogurt into a shallow bowl and whisk in enough water for it to reach the consistency of thickened cream. Dip chicken into the yogurt mixture, shaking off the excess and then coat in falafel mix.

Arrange crumbed chicken on a baking paper lined oven tray and spray with oil. Bake at 200C for 10

minutes, then carefully turn over and cook for a further 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Combine remaining yogurt with tahini and lemon juiceto make a sauce.

For the salad, halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Slice diagonally and place in a bowl with the orange segments and juice, chickpeas, mint and spring onion.

Season to taste and dress with olive oil. Serve alongside chicken drizzled with tahini yogurt.

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Chocolate Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients

Makes 2 5 biscuits

125g unsalted butter ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsps molasses 1 e gg 1 ½ cups plain flour ¾ tsp bicarb of soda 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg Pinch of cloves 80g dark cooking chocolate, broken into squares and each square halved

Method

Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fl uffy. Beat in molasses then gradually add egg, beating well until combined. Sift in the fl our, soda and spices

and stir into butter mix until combined into a very soft dough. Note: Don't worry if the dough is really soft, it should still roll into balls easily.

Roll 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into balls.

Take a piece of chocolate and sandwich a ball of dough on each side. Firmly press together ensuring the sides are sealed and roll into a ball.

Place balls on a baking paper lined tray about 5cm apart. Using a skewer, imprint Christmas patterns into the uncooked dough.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 180C or until lightly browned and cooked through (they will be soft and cakey in texture). Allow to cool before removing from the baking tray and dusting with icing sugar. Serve cookies warm for a molten chocolate centre.

Microwave cold cookies for 10-15 seconds to soften if desired.

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� A festive cheese board �· Ingredients

Blue cheese, Vintage cheddar, _ Washed nnd cheese, Bne, Crackers, Strawberries, Cherries, Frozen grapes

Optional Extras

Sliced fruitcake, Mince tarts, Candied hazelnuts, Handful of pistachios, Gingerbread, Port

Method

Matured cheeses are generally at their best when they are closest to

their best before date so keep the date you plan to serv� the cheese in mind when choosing at the shops.

Take your cheeses out of the fridge one hour (20 to 30 minutes on a hot day) before serving and cover with a damp tea towel to stop them drying out. Serving your cheese at room temperature means you're getting the full impact of their texture and flavour.

Place your cheese wedges or rounds on the board with a small knife for each.

Add crackers for your cheese.

Contrast the creaminess of the cheese with strawberries and cherries scattered around the board.

Sprinkle a few frozen seasonal grapes on the board to add some refreshing sweetness.

Decorate your board with gingerbread, fruitcake and mince pies - they're the 'tinsel'!

Add a handful of nuts for crunch.

Servethis decadent, festive board with port, sherry or your favourite dessert wine for a cracking good

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Rosewater Roulade Ingredients

Serves 10-12

6 egg whites 1 ¼ cups caster sugar 1 tbsp cornfl our 1 ½ tsps white vinegar 1 ½ tsps rosewater 1 tsp icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp cocoa, sifted 1 ½ cups double cream 2 tbsps icing sugar, sifted, extra 1 ½ tsps vanilla bean paste 250g fresh raspberries ½ cup grated dark chocolate Extra raspberries and grated dark chocolate for serving NATIONAL EDITION

Method

Line the base and sides of a 38cm x 25cm Swiss roll pan with a single sheet of baking paper, allowing a slight overhang.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar beating well between each addition. Sift cornflour over the egg whites and, using a metal spoon, fold through with the vinegar and rosewater.

Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake at 170 °C for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked.

Cool in pan for 30 minutes.

Lay a clean towel on the bench, cover with a sheet of baking paper and dust evenly with icing

sugar and cocoa. Invert meringue onto paper and carefully remove the top sheet of paper, cool completely.

Beat cream, extra icing sugar and vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form. Spread over meringue and top with raspberries and chocolate. Roll up along the short side and place on a serving platter, seam side down before chilling for 1 hour.

Serve with extra berries and chocolate.

If fresh raspberries are unavailable, substitute seasonal fruit, such as mango, passionfruit, kiwifruit or strawberries.

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KIRA SPUCYS-TAHAR reviews Not Just Curries, a newcomer to the Indian restaurant scene

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e'rc warmly greeted on our arrival :it Not Just Curries in Harris Park.

With antique lndian :in adorning the walls, and a soundtrack of Bollywood and western music, d1c nm,osphcrc is buzzing. The rcsmurant L� busy with the lunchcime crowd - a mixtu1·e of families, couples, and Australian and Indian cliemcle.

Often referred co by Srdneysiders as 'Lirde India', for a first rime visitor, rhc choice of restaurants in Harris Park can be 0\7crwhclming.

Voced on Trip Advisor as the number one restaurant in Harris Park ,md the number one restaurant in rhe Parr:imatta region, ot Jusr Curries is the new kid on the block but already it has made a big impact.

The tcio of owners, Vivek Gulati, Digvijay Ranawat and Deepanshu Gambhir, arc alJ in today and share the philosophy behind their new venture: ·'\Xlhcn you ·want people 36 DECEMBER (2) 2015

to enjoy your food, you also make sure it's served wid1 love."

You can sec the passion on each of their faces as rhcy emphasise rhe need m nor only focus on fresh, quality meals bur also ensuring efficient service wid1 a smile.

Vivek is no stranger 10 the rest.'lu.rant business, ha\Tu1g owned three pt<-"'-·ious eateries in the area. He c�-plains how the chefs in his restaurant don't tone down the seasoning or spice in d,cir cuisine.

This rc.�taurant will not be accused of 'westernising' its food. "Jf you mange the spices in your cooking, then it's nor authentic l ndian," he says.

"Indian food is always tagged as 'curries'," Vivek conrinues. .. Bue l'he different parts of lndia have differenr types of food. \X/alk into an lndi:m shop and you'U find 30 plus types of curry powder, but we also want to showcase ocher styles of lndian food s,1111/in/, dosfl, cl1ickpeas, lentils, 1.hat's nor just a curry!"

,, This is authentic Indian fare bursting with flavour ,, Indeed the extensive menu offers a range

of vegetarian opcions as wdl as more than

enough co satisfy the mo5t r:l\'enous of carruvores. \Xie begin our meal wirh 1.hc Punjab ddicacy n/0() /11m111tha. flatbread smffed wid, seasoned mashed potaro and served with pickles and )'Oghurt. lt's incredibly rnsry, but very filling. You can sec why chcr are often made for brcakfa5t; a hearty paranrha would cerminly keep rou going for the clay ahead.

The buttermilk ln.s;i is refreshing wid, a fine balance nf flavour.

We then move on ro che lunchtime special,

and a unique feamre of , oc Just Curries - all you can cat, silver service thali.s. Available in vegetarian and non-veg options, we moose one of each ro share. The menu describes the lh,1!t ns '·Chef's selection of two non-veg dishes and rwo vegcrnble dishes, daal, bread, rice, raica, pickle, pappadums and a dessert."

The empty meral plate is set down in front of us. Suddenly waiters bring out the 'buffer' and fill cad, comparrmem to rhe brim chicken cmrr on die bone, lan,b Rogan josh, black lentils, bitter gourd, tiloo hh,yi and po11eer 111t1kho11i along with the accompaniments.

Prepared in the traditional fashion on the bone, the chicken curry is Oavoursomc and the meat falls away with a gentle mg. The Rogan josh is melt in your mouth tender lamb with a perfect balance of spices. This is :md1entic Jndian fare bursting with flavour.

The black lentils arc rich and burtCf)' bur don't mstc as though they've been clmwncd in ghee.

Though the name says ir all, for my mstc, tl.1c biner gourd was a little too sharp while tl,c ,tloo hh'!}i (potatoes tempered with spices) could have packed more flavour.

The paneer is made in the traditional war and you can rasre me freshness. The texture is soft and pillowy. After being simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce, each morsd of cottage chec�c oozes with tla,·our. A definite favourite.

The accompanying pappadums are light and crisp)', noc soggy or greasr, and the rice is light nnd Ouffy. \X'c also opr 10 sample the popular chi11g111i tikk.o, Vivck's o\\'n crearirm, which certainly packs n punch. A homemade recipe of tender chicken pieces, cooked in a traditional Tandoor oven, it is served, still sizzling, with a t-iery yoghurt marinade. Jt's hot and spicy and delicious, bur those who can't handle the heat should keep a sweet mango lns.,i nearb)'!

Though we don't have alcohol with the meal, we cake note of the resmuram's liquor licence and basic but well-chosen wine li�L The BYO option would be perfect for a larger group.

The waiters keep rcntrning ro top up our tholi anJ we definirely eat our fiU. Le's enough to have us questioning desscrr, bur who can go past the khet!r included in today's lunch special?

A craditional 111ilha, me khm· helps cm through tl1e feeling of having overindulged.

The fragrant rice pudding has a beautiful cardamom flavour; it is not sickly swcer and the ours :\clJ an demcm of texture. Jc is � tasty end m our meal. i\lost Jncliao resmuranc.� in the area are a cut above 1·our usual rakc11wav fare, bur what sets NotJ�st Curries apart is ·aud1entic food combined with first race char:icrcr. Service is fricncll)', personal and attentive, and pricing is competitive. r\s we grab a handful of refreshing fennel candy from rhe counter on the war out, \,·e know we'll be back again soon.

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with th.in layers of liner and mascara. Gold accessories will work better than all things red. Keep your hairstyle simple.

BY MINAL KHONA t's wedding season, both in India and Australia. If you are having an Indian wedding, chances are you will want to go all our and wear as much desi clothing and jewellery as you can. After all, living in Australia, it's unlikely you do this often.

Whether yon are wearing a shamm, a lehengt1, a ghr,gm choli or a stitched up sari, you can choose your makeup and hair style to give you a unique look that enhances what you are wearing. Just be sure to choose colours that complement your skin tone. Here are some options to dress up differently for your big day.

Paint it red

Nothing works better for Indian complexions than the colour red. We associate it with bridal outfits, the .rindo01; bangles and, for a dash of glamour, red lipstick. The latter works especially weU i f you bave the confidence to carry off a bold look and it works wonders for your lips and face. . ghagra, cut Like If you have an ultra-sexy a fishtail thar enhances your silhouette, you can go for kohl lined eyes and red lipstick. Go easy on the other aspects of makeup - keep the foLmdation and blush ro a minimum in shades of nude, avoid eye shadow if you can and leave your eyes

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Vintage class

For many of you who migrated decades ago, some heirloom saris may still be part of your tteasured possessions. If you want your daughter to wear one of your evergreen saris that never go om of style, then you can go for a vintage look. lt can even be a look for the mother of the bride or for a bride who is in her 30s or 40s.

Bring out the Banam.ri, the brocade, or the Kanjivmmn smis, some antique jewellery or your grandmother's pearls and you won't need mucb else. For the makeup and bair, go with brown and shades of maroon that complement che sari. Here you can have a classic chignon or a low bun with Rowers in your hair. Mascara to highlight the eyes and very subtle eyeliner should suffice. You will look Like someone who comes from an Indian aristocratic family.

Bronzed beauty

chain, which gives you scope to highlight your eyes, and polka diamond jewellery or statement gold piece,s. You can even experiment ,virh your bindi and earrings if you want to keep the neck piece simple. An elaborate hindi andjlmmka.r \Vil! add a dash of oomph to yom outfit. Red or maroon ghagm chotis or lehmgas w · ith loads of surface embellishment, or deep wine or burgundy work best with this look. Match your lipstick to your outfit colour and go witb black liner and gold eyeshadow. You will look like a princess for sure.

Indian all over

These days, dressing up for a wedding is a fashionable affair. If you feel you can carry it off, go for it. But make sure you are comfortable with ,vhat you are wearing because tl1at wiU determine bow good you look in your picmres!

One of my favourite looks for brides, bronze and its associated colours work with most Indian shades of garments - especially jewel cones. Bronzer on the face and neck will make your skin have an iridescent glow and will work perfectly with the jewel or metallic colour of your outfit. Think emerald green, deep gold, copper and a shimmery olive to give you maximum impact with the bronzer.

Avoid roo mud1 gloss on the lips and wear subtle lipstick and eyeshadow. Let your skin be the star of this show.

If you loved Aishwarya Rai's look in Judhr1 Akhai� a verr popular look with brides in India, tben embrace it and go all out.

You can wear the 1t1t101ig teekt1 on your centre parted hair, the nose ring witl1 the

Blushing bride

If you are young, madly in love and having a full on Bollywood wedding, the sky is the limit! You can go wit!1 an lndo-\X'esrern fusion outfit, one that can be broken up to use as separates as well, or something more traditional. If you like tbe glam look, you can wear load5 of blush, big dangling earrings and a dramatic neckpiece. An updo, where your hair is tied up in a carefully cultivated messy look, plus eyeshadow in shades of coral and brown can make you look like a Bollywood diva. Go easy on the bangles if the function is a sangeetand there is a foe of dancing involved.

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quipped with a canvas tote bag, I cLldn't quite cut it in Hong Kong, one of the world's ritziest destinations for the ;veil-heeled traveller and a destination for many of the wealthiest from neighbouring mainland China. Squeezed in beside me in the express lift [hat would whisk me to my room, was a young girl perhaps no older than 14, wearing Chanel from [Op ro roe, carrying multiple large sbopping bags from Prada, Fendi and Chanel, for here in Hong Kong, labels 1:natter.

Located on China�5 south coast on d1e Pearl River Delta facing d1e South China Sea, Hong Kong has long been a magnet for shoppers from .all over the world. Bu[ it also offers the traveller a rich cultural heritage that is worth knowing Its hiscory began upriver in the city of Guangzhou, where the British began cracLlng v.�th China.

While d1e Chinese initially resisted, Hong Kong was finally opened to trade in 1685 and by the end of the 17'h cenniry, the British, French, Dutch, Danes, Swedes and Americans bad gained a firm foothold in tbe region. Hong Kong Island and Kowloon were ceded to the British after the Chinese were defeated in the Opium Wars. The New Territories were leased to d1e British for 99 years in 1898, and the colony soon became a thriving commercial centre serving as the

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main conduit for trade between China and d1e world. After the handover to China in 1997, Hong Kong, despite much scepticism, made a smooch transition and remains one of the world's leading financial capitals and a dynamic powerhouse.

A city of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Designer scores, glitzy shopping malls and skyscrapers chat appear co cling precariously from steep slopes, stand alongside narrow streets lined with traditional shop houses, \Vhile the bustling harbour may be its most familiar image, Buddhist temples, rice paddks and villages are also part of its identity comprising a dozen islands divided into four main areas; Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories ai1d outlying islai1ds.

To discover Hong Kong, begin in Central District, the finai1cia.l ai1d business centre, where you can head for Viccoria Peak , the highest point (552m) on Hong Kong Island, on the legendruy Peak Tram built in 1846. The steepest funicular railway in che world, i t has an incline of up co 27 degrees. Hong Kong Park, from where the Peak Ttam departs is an oasis of green with lily ponds and expansive lawns, where you can observe locals pecforrning d1e graceful movements of Tai Chi. Many historic colonial buildings are located nearby induding Flagstaff House built i n 1846, now the delightful Museum of Tea \Xlru·e. Stroll

by St John's Cathedral, Government House, d1e Helena May Building, Court of Fina.I Appeal, Old Supreme Court and the Foreign Correspondents Club, just some of the grand builcLlngs to be fmmd here. Central District also has futuristic architecture

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Clockwise from top left: Crossi ng Hong Kong Harbour; Old and new coexist in Central District: Exploring Central District o n Hong Kong Island; Discovering the park near Man Mo Temple; Sho pping for traditional herbs; Trams in Wan Chai; Bustling Kowloo n

,, After the handover to China in 1997, Hong Kong made a smooth transition and remains one of the world's leading financial capitals and a dynamic powerhouse ,, including the Bank of China Tower, a 70-story prism designed by the acclaimed architect I M Pei, and the cowering HSBC building designed by Sir Norman Poster.

Man Mo Temple on HoUywood Road, dating from the 1840's, is the oldest temple in Hong Kong, dedicated co the gods of literature and war with giant hanging incense coils billowing with fragrant smoke, burned as offerings by worshippers.

Tum down winding Des Voern, Road, Sutherland and Wing Lok Streets co find dried seafood, ginseng root, edible bird's nests and herbal medicine. My favottrites are Cat Street and Hollywood Road for antiques, curios, Chinese art and porcelain. The mid levels travelator that extends fot 800 metres is the world's longest covered escalacor and provides a great way to see the street life below. SoHo is a lively dining precinct with funky bars and restantants for chose who can muster the energy to continue going in this city chat never sleeps.

Catch the delightful double deck timber tram in operation since 1904 to Wan Chai for herbs, traditional Chinese jackets, electronics and antiques. Nearby are upscale funky local designers along Srnt, Moon and Sr Francis Streets, together with some great eateries.

The most pleasurable way to cross the harbour to Kowloon is onboard the Star Ferry founded in 1888 by Dorabjee Nowrojee, who arrived from India and

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realized the potential of steamboats over the small sampans used as the form of crossing.

In Kowloon, stop by the historic Clock tower built in 1921, before proceeding to the Hong Kong Museum of Arc, a treasure trove of ceramics, jade, calligraphy, bronzes and lacquer ware from China. Then head for the shopping precinct of Nathan Road that caters co locals before endtng your stroll at the food stalls of the Temple Street Night Markee, wid1 omdoor stalls offering everything from souvenirs, clothing, accessories, reflexology and fortune celling, seafood and noodle restaurants. Shanghai Street is one of the city's oldest streets and Jade Street bas 400 or so stalls selling amulets, ornaments, necklaces and trinkets made from jade. Ac Camon Road and Ocean Terminal, you'U find chic designer label l1outiques and along cbe waterfront promenade i.n the evening, watch d1e Symphony of Lights, with laser lights beamed from 40 skyscrapers.

Perched on. the 56"' floor of tbe Shangri­ La Hotel's Club Lounge, I enjoyed watching the twinkling lights reflected off the water of one of the world's great harbours, with sweeping views across to die flashing neon skyscrapers of Kowloon. But ic was time to leave. As I pulled my wheelie bag along co catch d1e airport bus, a chauffeur driven bL'lck Mercedes drove by with che young Chinese girl I bad met in tbe lift barely visible beneath piles of shopping bags.

Qantas and cathay Pacific fly direct to Hong Kong.

The Star Ferry HK$2 and old trams HK$2.30 are fun while the MTR is affordable and efficient. From the airport. catch the budget City Flyer bus, or opt for the high speed Airport Express Line (www.mtr.com.hk) Many cruises begin or end here, with a state of the art cruise ship terminal.

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T: (852) 2268 7888 W: www.ymcahk.org.hk Every imaginable dining experience from street side noodles to elegant restaurants to teahouses and Yum Cha. For elegant interiors, head for Luk Yu Tea House or Hullett House.

The choice of clothing and accessories is staggering. Among the best is Shanghai Tang. Chic shopping complexes include the Landmark, Pacific Place, Harbour City and Ocean Terminal.

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Zero makes Tushar a hero Sydney boy Tushar Apte strikes it big with Chris Brown song

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o you've heard the Chris Brown single 'Zero'. You've enjoyed its nu-disco vibes, loved Breezy's sensational moves, and perhaps mulled over its possible inspiration from Daft Punk's Get Lt1cky.

Well, here's something else about this number chat will wow you.

It is produced by Tushar Apte, of Sydney's own Indian community composer, songwriter, producer and pianist par excelJence.

From a Sydney boy with big dreams to d1e man behind Chris Brown's hit single, which has had over 25 million hits on YouTube, 30-year-old Tushar's journey has been incredible.

Born in ewcastle to high achieving parents, being musical comes narurally co Tushar, who learnt to play the piano at a very young age.

"It feels like I've been involved in music for as long as 1 can remember," he celJs fodit1n Link, and adds laughingly, "Except for a gap between Year 2 and Year 6 when I thought I could become a professional basketbalJ player like my hero Michael Jordan!"

Tnshar went to Homebush Boys' High School and excelJed at tbe performing arts, taking pare in many different recit.'11s, concerts and eisteddfods.

Bue tl1e one moment mat stands out from these high school performances, was d1e time he played at d1e Sydney Opera House. ''I got to play the concert grand piano at the Opera House which I remember being toralJy in awe of," he recalJs. Tushar's rmm1 Minoci Apte is an award­ winning scientist who was named the SW Woman of me Year for 2015. But she is equally welJ-known in d1e community for her own love of d1e performing arrs. \Xlhen she produced the mega hit Marathi musical D11rgt1 Zhali Gatt1i for the l'viaratbi Association of Sydney a few years ago, Tushar, then 1 9 , took on a stage role. What initially felt like an event he was being dragged into by mum, quickly turned into a fun experience.

"I think as someone who works behind the scenes now as a producer and composer, the one element of music I miss

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is performing," says Tushar, rnefulJy Tushar's parents have been an inspiration and solid support system for bis offbeat and chalJenging path of pursuing his passion as an occupation. He talks about them with much fondness.

"Mum is a classical dancer, mainly trained in tl1e K.athak style and Dael is a vocalist, I think fair to say one of d1e most welJ­ known Indian vocalists i n Sydney."

With so much t.'llent at home there is little surprise mat a deep passion has turned into a Aourishing career.

Moving to Los Angeles five years ago seemed like a natural career progression.

It did not faze him tl1at he did not have a single contact in rhe music business. Tushar had grown up on a healthy diet of mainly American music, and so he felt he could cackle head on whatever the industry threw at him.

He found work as a musician in many capacities - as a 'gigging' keyboard/ piano player, a film/TV composer, a pop songwriter, and composer/arranger.

"The opportunities here are certainly unimaginable in Ausaalia!" says Tushar.

Today he has to bis credit songs that he has written for X-Factor finalises from

,, I want to inspire other kids in the Indian community to give their craziest ideas a real shot, not through talk necessarily, but through action Tushar Apte , , Australia, the UK, and US as welJ as superstars including Adam Levine and Chris Brown.

His most recent success has come as producer and co-writer of Chris Brown's latest worldwide single 'Zero' which is d1e lead song fearured on his album RqJal!J. Performed co a funk·y retro beat, 'Zero' is Brown's rebuke of a girl who turned him down, but now stalks him on his Instagram.

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The song has been incredibly successful having hie #8 on US radio.

Would Tushar descrjbe himself as "successful"?

Showing a mamricy welJ beyond bis age, Tushar replies, ''\'{'hile material components of success are important, there are two factors mat define success for me. One is !mowing that being able to make music professionally is a privilege that very few are able to claim, and I've been able to do mac. The second is chat I want to inspire od1er kids in d1e Indian community to give d1eir craziest ideas a real shot, not d1rough talk necessarily, but through action. There's so much talent in our community. Nlost of them might not feel they are able to make

a life out of what they're really passionate about, particulady creative talents. I think our generation has just started to break that old mould, and I hope the next generation will be even more fearless."

So what's next? l n five years' tin1e Tushar sees himself continuing to work with the biggest and best artists in d1e world, developing the next generation of artists and scoring his fi.rsc sn1dio film or big cable TV show - he just recently finished composition work on a major network show for NBC. Looks like d1ere's simply no stopping this Sydney boy.

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Nalin's script with a one-dimensional intent of celebrating female bonding, unravelsthe miseries of a liberated woman in a chauvinistically male dominated society.

He does this in a light-hearted and cheerful manner. The no-holds barred girlie talk is not only amusing, but enlightening too. But the gaping plot holes, which he has overlooked, leave a

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STARRING: Sandhya Mridul, Amrit Maghera, Anushka Manchanda, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Rajshri Deshpande, Pavleen Gujral and Sarah­ Jane Dias DIREC TOR: Pan Nalin

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Touted as the first Indian female buddy film, Angry Indian Goddesses, in fact, is definitely one and a spiritedly pretentious one, at that.

It is a film packed with emotions that swing erratically and then settles down predictably on a sombre note.

The film begins with an introduction to six girls, actress Joanna Mendes (Amrit

Maghera) aka Jo shooting a scene for a Hindi film, Laxmi Gaude (Rajshri Deshpande) a fl ashy maid in Goa, Pamela Jaswal (Pavleeri Gujral) aka Pam doing work outs in the gym in Delhi, Madhureeta (Anushka Manchanda) aka Mad on a music tour in Jaipur, Suranjana Banerjee (Sandhya Mridul) aka Su running a corporate set-up in Bengaluru and Freida D'Silva (Sarah­ Jane Dias) a photographer conducting a shoot in Bangkok.

Each of these introductor y montages, highlight the women having to put up with male eccentricities and them brazenly fighting off their offenders.

The individual scenes are outrageous, at the same time hilarious. This is just the prelude, before the titles roll.

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What follows is, Freida who is settled in Goa with her maid in tow, invites the rest of the gang who are her college mates, for a mysterio.us celebration along with her social activist friend Nargis Nasreen (Tannishtha Chatterjee).

The girls land in Goa. Suranjana being a single mother comes along with her young daughter, Maya. On "short notice," the gang jam up at Freida's bungalow. This rendezvous turns out to be momentous for them.

They regale themselves with their past, and there is much merry-making.

But they know their shortcomings and plan for a brighter future. As their moods swing, there are bouts of dramatic beats to the fl ow of the narration.

There is no depth in the story. Pan

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lot to be answered.

Nalin has usedthe setting, Goa, effectively. He has skilfully incorporated a Konkani song into the script and has also included local issues to give an authentic feel to the narrative.

On the directorial front, the scenes are well-choreographed and the cast delivers feisty performances that are memorable.

Each female actor is natural and competent. On the other hand, their male counterparts, apart from being candy fl oss, are mere pawns iri the narrative. They have nothing much to offer. Adil Hussain as the police officer is wasted.

With moderate production values, Swapnil Suhas Sonawane's cinematography is remarkable. The background score at times is screechy and the production design though mostly artistic, is a bit forged.

Overall, Angry Indian Goddesses would appeal only to the urban audience, as the others would neither relate to the characters nor some of their shocking behaviour.

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A fiction narrated in a neo-realistic documentary style, Madhureeta Anand's Kajarya is a crisply told, resiliently chilling story that is both disturbing as well as engaging.

The film delves into the implied view of life and conduct with respect to female infanticide in Indian society.

Meera Sharma, a disinterested rookie journalist, working for the National Times , is sent to a small village in Haryana about 80 km from Delhi, to cover a ritual

that takes place on the eve of the full moon night at the village temple which is dedicated to Goddess Kali.

In the village, she learns that the said ritual involves bali, human sacrifice. On further investigation, her path crosses that of Kajarya, the woman who under the infl uence of opium, is forced to embody the goddess in fake religious ceremonies.

While the story hooks you with the two perspectives of the theme, that of the urban and the rural point of view, it also gives an insight into how the Fourth Estate callously and insensitively handles this heart-wrenching subject.

The fascination aspect of the film lies in its two main protagonists: Kajarya a victim of circumstances, who is an

unusual but effective mouthpiece against the barbaric practice, and Meera Sharma, the ambitious and immature, cocky reporter who lends a fine balance at the other end of the spectrum.

On the performance front, Meenu Hooda as the dishevelled, weary and intensely brooding Kajarya, is brilliantly outstanding in the title role. She portrays the character sincerely.

She gets into the skin of her character by constantly spouting cuss words to vent her anger on her fate and circumstances.

Ridhi ma Sud as Meera Sharma is natural. She represents the aggressive immature journalist to perfection.

Both are aptly supported by Kuldeep Ruhil as Banwari, the slimy catalyst between Kajarya and the villagers;

even though he is a competent actor. He seems a wee bit uncomfortable in that so-called suave and confident corporate avatar.

Karan definitely has a decent screen presence, swagger and indulges in some action too.

Zareen has a fair share of screen time and has come a long way from her previous films, but still has a long way to go.

Daisy too cavorts around as a glam doll, although she looks anything but

that.

Vaswani (Prithvi Zutshi), on the other hand, plays the loyal lackeyto the hilt.

Performances apart, it is the story that is a hackneyed one, oft seen in Bollywood and no attempt has been made to handle it differently either. The script is shoddy and is poorly executed.

The characters are one-dimensional and lack depth. Coming from Vikram Bhatt. it is a bit of a disappointment.

The music, even though it is a T-Series film, disappoints equally. The production

Sumeet Vyas as Nikhil. Meera·s boyfriend; and Shashi Bushan as Shambhu, Kajarya's silent pillar of support.

While the subject is intense, Madhureeta's writing seems forced. The screenplay stresses and succeeds in building a strong inconclusive narrative, where the third act of the plot seems to be hurriedly wrapped with both Kajarya and Meera's transition lacking depth.

The oft-repeated line "Tum Kaali ke saath khelo, Kaali tum se khelengi (Play with Goddess Kaali and she will play with you)" is only for effect and not substantiated.

Also with Kajarya's lawyer assuring her, "Bharosa rakho, bahut achha hoga, jo bhi hoga (Have faith, whatever happens

will be good)", the film takes the lazy way out to assure a person and conclude the conflict.

Visually, Madhureeta's direction transports you to the rustic village in Haryana with Amardeep Behl's production designs, Urvashi Bhargava's costumes and Alok Upadhyay's cinematography. The visuals are basic except for a few shaky frames at the initial stage.

The canvas is bright and pleasing to the eye and is efficiently layered with Richard Horowitz's enchanting background score.

Overall, the film is worth a watch.

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STARRING: Sharman Joshi, Zareen Khan, Karan Singh Grover, Daisy Shah, Priyanshu Chatterjee DIRECTOR: Vishal Pandya tj''(

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A business tycoon Aditya Diwan (Sharman Joshi) is at the helm of a large business empire and is married to his elder brother's girlfriend, Siya (Zareen Khan), after the demise of his elder brother Vikram Diwan (Priyanshu Chatterjee) in a plane crash.

They lead a happy life and all's hunky­ dor y till one day, Saurav Singhania (Karan Singh Grover), meets him, makes an offer, which Aditya declines and Sourav decides to destroy Aditya's business and life. Why? No one knows till the end of the film. That, in essence, forms the crux of the two-hour long film, Hate Story 3.

This apart, there is much unnecessary skin show and a couple of lacklustre songs in Mika's voice, thrown in for good measure.

Of course in keeping with the theme of the franchise, revenge, remains the core issue at the heart of this film too.

Sharman as the business tycoon is miscast and tries hard to shed his good-boy image, but does not succeed

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quality of the film is decent.

In parts, the film manages to arouse some intrigue value, owing to the motive of the mystery man Saurav Singhania.

But that's all that keeps you engrossed.

We have had two 'Hate Stories' in the past, but we are not sure what to do with this one. Do we love to hate it, or hate it altogether?

Watch it if you are a fan of Vikram Bhatt's writing or if you have nothing better to do this weekend.

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The huge wave of bhaichara in Bollywood continues. This past fortnight we've seen the aftermath of the Chennai fl oods, and our fillumwa//ahs have all shown their big hearts by donating sizable sums to recover efforts there. Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kamalahaasan and many others have all chipped in to do their bit. Good on you, guys.

You people also showed that very same bhaichara towards Salman Khan, whose lengthy court case for a hit­ and-run came to an end fi nally, even if everyone else in the nation was not exactly happy with the outcome. But you stood by one of your own.

And then of course, you all came out to wish Dilip Saab a happy birthday. At 93, he's probably 'Dadaji' to everybody, and in your very sanskaari ways, you all showed your respect.

Shabaashiyaan to you all.

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gendary actor Dilip Kumar was this month honoured with the Padma ibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, by Home Minister Rajnath ingh.

The 93-year-old cine icon was bestowed with the honour at his home in Mumbai just two days after his birthday.

The minister presented him with the Padma Vibhushan medallion, a certificate and a shawl.

Present on the occasion were his actress-wife Saira Bano, Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Born in Peshawar now in Pakistan, Dilip Kumar, whose real name is Yusuf Khan, entered the Indian film industry in the black-and-white era and became a name to reckon with in the 1950s and 1960s.

He is credited for films like Aan, Daag, Madhumati, Paigham, Leader and Ram Aur Shyam, films that are still talked about today.

His cinematic gems range from the tragic story of Devdas, the historical love saga Mughal-E-Azam to the dacoit drama Ganga Jamuna.

After working for about six decades, he stepped away from the arclights in 1998. His last movie was Qi/a.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore congratulated the actor.

He tweeted: "Congrats to the screen legend for being conferred Padma Vibhushan. His touching cinematic performances are inspiration for many."

In April, Dilip Kumar could not attend the investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan due to poor health.

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Meanwhile, what do you make of SR K's latest comment about not feeling the need for a real brother, because he has 'bhaijaan'? We assume, like everybody else, that he was referring to Salman Khan here.

Now this is either very bipolar, or a very real lesson for us all in learning how to forgive and forget the mishaps in our relationships. You know, the dosti mein unnees-bees, as the two themselves said famously recently.

Take from this, what you will.

Bollywood baffl es us, real life or reel.

AWARD SEASON BEGINS

So, first off the mark are the Big Star Entertainment Awards. Results: Most Entertaining Actor of the Year: Salman Khan Most Entertaining Actress of the Year: Deepika Padukone Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role: Ranveer Singh (Oil Dhadakne Do) Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role: Sonam Kapoor (Prem

Role: Va run Dhawan (Bad/apur) Most Entertaining Actress in a Thriller Role: Tisca Chopra (Rahasya) Most Entertaining Drama Film: Piku Most Entertaining Social Film: Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Most Entertaining Thriller Film:

Badlapur

Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role: Deepak Dobriyal (Tanu Weds Manu Returns)

Most Entertaining Child Artist: Harsha Ii Malhotra (Bajrangi Bhaijaan) Best Music: Prem Ratan Ohan Paya Best Singer Male: Armaan Malik Best Singer Female: Palak Mucchal Most Entertaining Comedy Film: Tanu Weds Manu Returns

STUDENT.. . OR PROFESSOR?

After being Student of the Year not so long ago, Sidharth Malhotra now becomes Professor.

And of mathematics, no less.

Hey, all Indians are good at maths, even the hunkiest of them...

Sid is currently at work on film Baar Baar Dekho, directed by Nitya Mehra.

The film is described as "a timeless love story" and has Katrina Kaif as the female lead.

Now why does that name remind us of Shammi Kapoor... if you are one of our Golden Oldie readers, please tell us?

The only thing we know is if all maths professors are as good looking as Siddharth (or even a young Shammi Kapoor, sigh), there would definitely be more girls interested in maths.

RANVEER, RANBIR, WHAT'S THE DIFF?

Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role: Salman Khan (Bajrangi Bhaijaan) Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Role: Bhumi Pednekar (Oum Laga Ke

So we just saw her promot1ng a new release with former-beau-tumed­ good-friend Ranbir Kapoor. Now, only days later, Deepika Padukone is doing the rounds with rumoured boyfriend Ranveer Singh doing exactly the same with yet another film.

Fresh from the release of Tamasha, Deepika is now all geared up for the release of her next film Bajirao

Most Entertaining Actor in Drama Role: Amitabh Bachchan (Piku) Most Entertaining Actress in Drama Role: Deepika Padukone (Piku) Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller

What's it like promoting films with two such different guys?

"People told me, 'You have two releases back to back, with not even a month's gap, you'll be exhausted,"'

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Deepika said recently. "But it's been ok. As you can see, Ranveer doesn't let me talk much; he is on his own tone, which is good. On other hand, Ranbir speaks very less. (While promoting a film with Ranbir) it becomes my job to make up for him. But while promoting a film with Ranveer, he makes up for me."

The leggy actress says she is comfortable working with both actors.

'Tm very adaptable".

She must be, if she went out with two guys with such different temperaments, one a (seemingly troubled?) introvert, the other an (obviously troubled?) extrovert...

ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS: AKSHAY KUMAR

Superstar Akshay Kumar says that the story of massive evacuation of Indians from invaded Kuwait in 1990, on which his upcoming film Airlift is based, should be in textbooks.

"If you browse through World Guinness Book of Records, (you'll fi nd) the biggest air evacuation was done by India," Akshay said recently.

"This is a true story of what happened to 1,70,000 Indians living in Kuwait when Iraqi dictator Saddaam Hussein attacked Kuwait in 1990."

The story of the film is from the point of view of Akshay's character who helpedthose Indians get airlifted from Kuwait. The poster of the film says: "1,70,000 refugees, 488 flights, 59 days and one man."

The film's hard-hitting teaser has already grossed over 5 million views on YouTube.

AND SOME MORE HISTORY

So why is Bollywood sudd.enly turning history teacher? After Akshay, now it's Ranveer and Deepika trying to write the history books.

Talking about his role as Peshwa Bajirao, Ranveer Singh said recently, "I did my schooling in Mumbai at a private school where Marathi was a compulsory subject till Year 5. But in our entire syllabus, including Marathi and history, there wasn't any mention of Peshwa Bajirao. The syllabus only focused until Chhatrapati Shivaji's exploits. First time I got to know about Bajirao and Mastani was through a filmy magazine... Then while we were doing Ram-Leela, Sanjay Leela Bhansali told me about this project which he has been trying to make for the past 12 years."

Deepika also echoed a similar view.

"There was no mention of Bajirao iri my syllabus too. Just because of this film, I've got to know about him and Mastani. During my school days, I heard that Bhansali wanted to make a film on them with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead. I never thought that one day I'll become an actress and will get a chance to be a part of this film."

Finally Indian history is giving our film-makers some good story leads...

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VIDYA'S BACK WITH 'TH REE' OF HER FAVOU RITES AGAIN

Actress Vidya Balan is excited about reuniting with her Kahaani director Sujoy Ghosh and Paa co-star Amitabh Bachchan for the upcoming fi lm Te3n.

(Read that as Teen, Hindi for 'three').

"I play a cop in the film," Vidya revealed recently. "It's a special appearance, but I was excited about doing it because it's a fabulous script.

I'll get a chance to shoot again in Kolkata with Mr.Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sujoy," Vidya said recently.

While Ghosh is the creative producer of Te3n, it is directed by Ribhu Dasgupta.

When asked if Kolkata was lucky for her, she said: "I don't know that. When a film is well-made, it automatically becomes lucky. We're just trying to make a good film and right now, we're enjoying a lot while working.''

Good answer, Vidya, to a stupid question. Perhaps you should lead India's "ask me something more" campaign.

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WHAT TWEETY BIRD TOLD US THIS WEEK

Can you match the stars to the following tweets?

Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, SRK, Hrithik Roshan, Big B, Salman Khan, Mere makhi bhaiya aur Munni bhabi ka show #PowerC ouple dekhna na bhooliye .

M y two boys r now like my friends and brothers and everything so I am ok. And there is always bhaijaan So my brother @Harsh Kapoor_ is on Twitter!! Show him some love!! Teaser of #mirzya comes out soon!!!

Recording new song for WAZIR, meeting the well wishers on Sunday, and the Best Actor Award at BIG Fm !

And so ...it ends...for just a little while! was so intense! How you guys feelin? #QuanticoWinterFinale My best quality is that I am willing and open to change, of accepting my mistakes with as much ferocity as my conviction when I made them.

What's RANVEER SINGH saying here?

Oops I forgot my medication today....

Vipin Malhotra Werribee Vic Vi pin wins a ticket to new release Bajirao Mastani

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Family event DEAR AUNTYJI

Let me tell you the tale of my Christmas woes. My husband is is fifth generation white Australian, while I am first generation Australian of Indian origin. For the past 15 years , we have celebrated Christmas at Andy's parents' place, where all his uncles, aunts, cousins, long lost relatives all get together. But Auntyji, instead of families getting together and having fun, at this Christmas event, every single year for the past 15 years, it all becomes a shambles. At the end of the day, there are tears, tantrums, tormented tussles and even one torrid affair. Auntyji. what is this nonsense?

When I talk to people at work, it occurs to me that everyone seems to have tales of woe - and no family is immune from these holiday horrors. So, now that I am older and have kids, I really don't want them to see this type of behaviour.

I am planning on boycotting the party entirely and spending the day at home self-medicating with eggnog generously spiked with vodka. I know, I know, this is not how to make egg nog, but the idea is what matters. What should I do, Auntyji can I safely get out of this event?

AUNTYJI SAYS

Oh, what marvellous tales of mean­ spiritedness come to the fore at Christmas gatherings! What delicious stories of the worst of human behaviour on display for all to laugh at. S o my

dear little bauble, now that you have survived the Christmas carnage that is good tidings at Andy's parents' place, why would you stop now? Imagine, you have so many tales of Christmas woe that you will be the life of every dinner conversation. All you have to do is tell all the tawdry tales of Christmases past, and you will have everyone hanging on your every word. Besides, now that you have kids, and they have seen the worst of their relatives, why would you stop them from acquiring stories that they could tell their own kids of the ghosts of Christmases past? I say you continue to go to all the Christmas events, and watch everything that goes down, and then retell them to friends over the New Year all the way through to Australia Day. How interesting it is to be part of such a loud, rumbustious, crazy, wild, weird family. You really are lucky to be surrounded. by such characters. Christmas is a time for family and togetherness and many are not fortunate enough to be surrounded by people who love them in spite of their outbursts. Most people's relatives and Christmas events are fairly sedate, dull affairs. Not yours, my dear, so enjoy it. And if I were you, I would look for opportunities to create a tamasha of your own. Try playing the racism card by reminding everyone that the British stole the Koh-i-noor and they should give it back. Merry Christmas!

DEAR AUNTYJI

At the office Christmas party, my very bright, very good looking and very single manager got a little drunk and told me that she thought I was hot.

Now Auntyji, who am I to argue if my manager thinks I am hot, but she said it in full view of everyone, and now, everyone thinks I am using this to get an unfair advantage. People make little sly comments and wink at me on the way past my cubicle. I take my work very seriously and all these shenanigans are distracting me. M y manager has not said one word about this since it happened, and I have pretended that nothing is amiss. But every now and again, when I walk past her office and she looks up at me with her beautiful, violet eyes and smiles that slight, teasing smile that she has saved only for me, my heart skips a beat. Not that I am going to do anything about this, because I love my husband very much, but I must declare that I find it very fl attering my manager thinks I am hot. Not since 2006 has anyone told me I am hot. How do I challenge the silly sausages at work to mind their own business?

AUNTYJI SAYS

Oh my little gu/abo, my tarbuz ka daiquiri, my little love petal! How exciting it must be to be you. You were called garma garam by your saucy wench of a manager, and secretly you are loving it. Outwardly, you are pretending to be all high and mighty, you little jhooti - with your work-sherk distractions. Well, I have no suggestions for you. Stop making cow eyes at your manager and focus on your job. The workplace is no place to be indulging your khatti meethi fantasies. Everyone knows that at workplace Christmas parties everyone has the right to be a little silly, and being called hot is nothing worth worrying about. I can tell you five stories in five minutes of the real craziness that takes place at corporate bashes across Australia.

Dancing totally naked on top of the boardroom table in front of the C EO. Making a grab for the boss's PA and declaring undying love for her in front of her husband. Photocopying one's nether regions and emailing it to HR. Telling the Sales Director exactly what kind of a ratbag he is and breaking the news to him that his wife is having an affair. These are the real casualties of Christmas bashes in offices across this sunburnt land. What happened to you is not even a moderately interesting story.

Forget about your manager's gulabi ankhen and focus on your mazdurl.

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