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ederation of Indian Communities of Queensland organised their annual flagship mega event Diwali 2021 - Indian Festival of Lights at King George Square in Brisbane CBD on November 5.

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inners of the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business were announced at the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Dinner and Awards on Thursday, 28 October.

The annual awards celebrate the contribution multicultural businesses make to the Brisbane economy and community through their creativity, innovation and resilience.

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he Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC) hosted a never-seen-before Diwali (festival of lights) at Dreamworld, Gold Coast on 6 November. This was the biggest Diwali celebration in the city and was a sold-out event.

Over 5000 people celebrated Diwali at one of the most fun places in Australia.

There were several special guests present at the event, including Indian Hon Consul for Qld Mrs Archana Singh. The event started with the official welcome of the audience by Ree Ali at 5:30pm, and she also briefly discussed

the importance of Diwali and the role it plays in bringing people together.

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Santhom Multicultural Fest 2021 enthralls all

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anthom Multicultural Dance and Food Fest 2021 was organised on November 6 from 9:30am to 7:30pm at Hillcrest, Brisbane. The event was organised by the St Thomas, The Apostle Syro Malabar Parish, Brisbane South.

To entertain the revelers the whole day, there were, Indian classical and Bollywood dances, Aboriginal cultural performances, South-Pacific Island, PolynesianTahitian-Hawaiian performances, Bhangra dances, Sudanese and Barundian dances, as well as dance performances from Burma, Philippines, Tibet and Ireland.

Besides the dances and multicultural performances, there were multi-cuisine food from around the globe, face-painting, jumping castles, animal farm, outdoor games and much more.

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DIWALI GREETINGS DIWALI GREETINGS

PRIME MINISTER

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER DIWALI 2021 My warmest greetings to the people of so many faiths who celebrate the festival of lights.

On the darkest night of the month, we hold in our hearts the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is the moment when we turn the corner, and begin to see the lights ahead of us, guiding us forward.

We have been through dark times in these last two years.

This year, we celebrate Diwali as we draw ever closer to the light at the end of our COVID-19 tunnel.

That means all the things we’ve had to forsake – welcoming, gathering, celebration and ceremony – will again be possible. For some parts of Australia, we will be able to celebrate this year, and for the remainder of the country, next year.

We look forward with joy and hope knowing that our Diwali celebrations will take place again. Over recent years, I have joined Diwali celebrations around Australia and I know the joy, colour, community and food that makes Diwali such a special celebration.

We will get to that time with our National Plan to open safely, and to stay safely open.

Our vaccination program underpins this plan and I urge all Australians to get vaccinated –– to take up the opportunity offered by our doses of hope.

I thank you, as people of faith and cultural communities, for your efforts over many months to keep your communities safe, together, and part of our united response to the pandemic.

May everyone celebrating Diwali this year be refreshed by its sense of hope and prosperity, and by the fellowship of your family and community.

Happy Diwali!

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n case you missed it - last week the locomotives arrived for our sister company Bowen Rail Company. Bravus Mining & Resources CEO David Boshoff was at the Port of Townsville when the locomotives were unveiled.

These state-of-the-art locomotives will be hauling coal from the Carmichael Mine to North Queensland Export Terminal. They are the most technologically advanced freight locomotives Australia has ever seen, using first class safety and systems technology previously only available overseas.

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term economic benefits for the Whitsundays community, while also enabling BRC to draw on the highly-skilled rail and resources sector expertise that resides in this region.

Minister and Mayors tour the Carmichael Mine As we edge closer to first coal export, we were delighted to welcome Queensland Resources Minister the Hon. Scott Stewart MP and local Mayors including Mayor Hill, Mayor Willcox and Mayor Beveridge to the Carmichael mine and rail Project earlier this week.

We are proud to have made good on our promises to Queensland and it’s great for the Minister and Mayors to see first hand what our 2,600+ strong regional Queensland workforce has been able to achieve in just over two years.

First wagons depart for Carmichael Following on from the arrival of the first three Bowen Rail Company locomotives through the Port of Townsville last week, the first of Bowen Rail Company's 360 wagons have also commenced their journey to the Carmichael Rail Network.

The Class PHAH. Coal Hopper Tandem Pair – KDD Bottom Dump wagons will transport coal from the Carmichael Mine for export through North Queensland Export Terminal.

Each train will contain two locomotives and 86 wagons and carry approximately 7,300 tonnes of coal. The train length will total 1,400 metres, which equates to approximately 283 Ford Falcons, or 14 Rugby League football fields end-to-end.

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DIWALI GREETINGS DIWALI GREETINGS

Dr Jeannette Young's letter to Queensland Royal Flying Doctor Service and Lifeflight.

These services were once performed by several different organisations across the state, but creating a dedicated Queensland Health division, which oversees the transport and treatment of over 24,000 patients a year, has streamlined our medivac service and made it safer.

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ear Queensland,

It has been an absolute honour to be your Chief Health Officer for the past 16 years.

The journey has been challenging, rewarding, at times stressful, but always satisfying.

When you’re the CHO of Queensland, you’re not just doing a job; you’re taking responsibility for the health and wellbeing of a state.

You have more than 5.5 million patients and you care deeply for each and every one of them.

COVID-19 has commanded my attention day and night for almost two years now and I am certainly proud of the way we have weathered this crisis.

But many of my proudest achievements pre-date the pandemic.

I was 43 when I was appointed to this role, fresh from a six-year stint in charge of medical services at Princess Alexandra Hospital.

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Back then, 20 per cent of Queensland adults smoked every day.

Another highlight is the development of a new medical school in Central Queensland.

We’ve since halved that.

One of my priorities has been planning the state’s future health workforce, not just for the public system, but also for the private sector.

That’s thousands of Queenslanders no longer inhaling poisonous chemicals and risking a premature death.

Our child vaccination rate in 2005 was 77 per cent.

We’ve lifted that to just under 95 per cent, and additional vaccines have been added to the schedule so there are tens of thousands more children out there protected against serious diseases like whooping cough, measles and meningococcal disease.

These metrics are very important to me because I know our efforts to reduce smoking and increase childhood immunisation have helped improve lifestyles and prevent deaths.

I’m also proud of my role in establishing a world-class aeromedical retrieval service for all Queenslanders, supported by long-term partnerships with the

This school will be integral in supporting our future generation of medical practitioners, especially rural clinicians.

Incidentally, I was executive director of medical services at Rockhampton Hospital for more than four years, so this school holds a special place in my heart.

I’m sure other accomplishments will come to mind when I get the chance to look back on my career one day.

For now, COVID-19 remains the focus.

As I write this, more than 61 per cent of Queenslanders aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated and more than 75 per cent have received their first dose.

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These two shots are as close as we’ll get to a silver bullet to this virus.

We have been successful in managing this pandemic because of you.

Most, if not all, of us will get infected at some point.

I believe our response as a health authority has been effective, but even the best prevention measures are futile if they’re ignored.

So I urge you – one last time as Chief Health Officer – to get vaccinated if you have not already done so.

If you plan not to, please reconsider.

At the very least, I encourage you to speak with a medical professional, someone qualified to provide advice.

Recently, I aired my wish to see at least 95 per cent of Queenslanders fully vaccinated.

Granted, it’s a lofty goal, but if we can achieve that rate for childhood diseases, surely we can strive to do the same for a deadly virus that’s fuelling a global pandemic.

I’m a doctor first and foremost.

My priority is to protect people’s health. Your health.

Seven Queenslanders have died as a result of COVID-19.

No matter how well this compares with other jurisdictions, I will always remember them and I’ll often pause to think of their families.

But I’ll also be thankful this virus did not claim more lives.

It very well could have, but for Queensland’s strong response.

However, when we locked down, you complied.

When I asked you to wear face masks, you did, even though they can be uncomfortable.

When cases were detected, you lined up in force to get tested.

Your caring nature and resolute spirit have ensured we are one of the safest jurisdictions in the world.

I’ve been privileged to be in a profession I love for the past 35 years but I am excited about the next chapter of my career.

I ask that you show all health workers the same respect you have shown me.

Whether they are on the frontline in hospitals, vaccination centres and fever clinics, or in the back rooms planning vaccination hubs, tracing contacts, testing samples or supporting clinicians, they deserve our thanks.

This pandemic has highlighted just how valuable these people are.

Thank you and please stay safe and healthy.

Dr Jeannette Young

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DIWALI GREETINGS

Diwali draws good wishes from the Indian community leaders Mrs Archana Singh, Honorary Consul Queensland, Government of India Diwali is synonymous with light and celebration; and as families and community joyfully get together in a festive spirit, we remind ourselves about the real meaning and significance of the festival of lights. Humanity all over the world is grappling with many existential issues, and the need for 'light' both literally and figuratively, is the mantra of the times. As we open our minds and hearts to the brilliance of illuminating thoughts and the evergrowing realisation that the world is one family, we demonstrate a full and true understanding of this wonderful festival. So let us embrace everyone in this true generosity of spirit and may the New Year bring true happiness, peace and prosperity for all.

Happy Diwali!

Dr Maha Sinnathamby AM, Chairman and Founder · Springfield City Group

Mr Matthew Hayden, AM, Former Australian cricketer and IAIE’s Goodwill Ambassador to India

Diwali is being celebrated by about a billion people in the world. It is not only celebrated by the Indian community but also celebrated by their friends and other religious bodies who form and enjoy part of our Indian culture.

I have a very deep bond with the people of India and have learnt so much about its culture, traditions, spirituality and festivals over the years. India is a very vibrant country which has so much to share with the world and I pay my respects and gratitude to the 700,000 Indian Australians for cementing the ties between our two wonderful democracies. I extend my heartfelt greetings to our Indian community and wish you all a very prosperous, safe and happy Diwali.

Whilst we are celebrating and having a wonderful time, let us also think of the many people around the world who are less fortunate than us, suffering from famine, war, poor health and the elderly who are in our thoughts especially at this time.

We live in a great country and are fortunate to enjoy our lives here, with our family and friends and our wonderful community.

My family and I would like to wish you every success and a very enjoyable Diwali celebration and festival.

Dr Ashutosh Misra, Editor-in-Chief India News, CEO - IAIE and National Sports Chair-AIBC

Samir Vora, Executive Director, Adani Australia On behalf of the Adani family, wishing you Happy Diwali! I hope that your future is blessed with happiness, health, business prosperity and every possible success. Here is to a bright, peaceful and delightful new year.

Dr Ram Mohan, Chairman, India News Diwali is an occasion to celebrate victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It is a time to celebrate life in its full glory. May this Diwali bring spread compassion, peace, love, and good health for all. Let us take a pledge to work together to make this world a better place. Be safe and have a very happy Diwali!

This year Diwali carries a greater meaning and significance for the world. It symbolises the metaphorical victory of light over darkness in the real world. So, we have a double reason to celebrate Diwali this year. After a long fight with the pandemic there is a rise in hope, optimism and all-around cheer.

Please get vaccinated and keep your loved ones and the country safeguarded. Hope this Diwali dispels darkness in our lives and kickstarts the return to safe, free and open world like before. Have a shubh Diwali!

Prof. Prasad KDV Yarlagadda OAM President, Australia India House Charitable Foundation Ltd

Shyam Das, President - FICQ With great pleasure I extend our warmest greetings and best wishes on this joyous occasion of Diwali (festival of lights) on behalf of The Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland Inc. Hope the glow of diyas brings happiness and peace in everyone's life. Stay safe and get vaccinated .

Dr Neeraj Khanna, Convenor Dr. Vagish Singh, President Indian Medical Association -Australian Chapter Inc. Queensland Branch

Mr Manu Kala, Director and Co-founder Covax Australia This is a special Diwali which symbolizes our collective fightback against the pandemic that has ravaged the world. As a proud member of the Indian community in Australia, my team and I remain steadfast in augmenting the vaccination rates and keeping our community, state and the country safe. Let us celebrate this Diwali with unbound fun and frolic and spread the message of hope, light and happiness all around. Be safe and healthy.

Wishing all readers, a healthy and happy Deepawali.

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On behalf of Australia India House Charitable Foundation Ltd. Directors, Management Committee and AIHCF family, I would like to wish all Indian and Australian community leaders and organisations, India News Australia readers, followers Happy Diwali during this festive season. AIHCF team is striving and working towards establishment of The India House for the benefit of all community organisations in Brisbane.

I also would like to express my sincere gratitude and support for wellbeing of not only Australian communities, but global communities as well during this difficult COVID times on this occasion. I wish that our and your future will be blessed with happiness, prosperity, success and that we realise our dream of ‘The India House’ as reality in near future.

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FICQ hosts Diwali 2021 in Brisbane Continued from Page 1

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ith music, Bollywood and Indian dances and food stalls, the event, as every year, was a mega success, despite COVID restrictions. The day, which started at 11am and finished at 11pm, was full of fun, including non-stop cultural performances, various stalls for foods, jewellery, clothes, artifacts and much more.

The day started with lighting of the lamp and the inauguration of the Diwali souvenir by the special guests, advisors, and EC members. Later on in the day, a citizenship ceremony for 99 new citizens of Australia was organised. The President of FICQ, Mr. Shyam Das, Mr. Graham Perrett MP, the presiding officer, Mr. Peter Russo MP, and Cr Angela Owen welcomed all the new citizens of Australia.

All the dignitaries started arriving for the Indian traditional High Tea at 4.30pm, including the Minister for Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs Hon. Leanne

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Linard, in a saree, represented the Premier of Queensland. Lord Mayor of Brisbane Cr. Adrian Schrinner and Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner also arrived in Indian attire. Mr. Trevor Evans MP was representing the Prime Minister of Australia Hon. Scott Morrison MP. Mr. Graham Perrett MP represented the Federal opposition leader Hon. Anthony Albanese MP. Mr. John-Paul Langbroek MP represented the State Opposition Leader, Mr. David Crisafulli.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr. Brian Swan represented the Police Commissioner of Queensland. Cr Teresa Harding, the Mayor of Ipswich, and many more dignitaries from different backgrounds were among the guests.

The official ceremony started at 6.00 pm and finished at 8.00 pm.

In his speech, the FICQ President, Mr. Shyam Das, highlighted the importance of celebrating Diwali, which means the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and

knowledge over ignorance, and also emphasised on promotion of multiculturalism and getting vaccinated. Then began the mesmerising evening with more colourful and exciting cultural performances, DJ, Dhol, and much more, with the effect that the crowd danced till the end.

FICQ President Mr Shyam Das appreciated the big crowd turnout in a big way and said in a statement: “FICQ thanks everyone for their tremendous support.

The Committee members and volunteers of FICQ left no stone unturned to make this iconic event a great success, and we’re delighted that it could bring out the true spirit of Diwali among the audience despite COVID 19 hovering over our heads.

“People loved everything about the event from performances, decorations, food stalls and above all the presentation of the event.

FICQ extend their sincere thanks to all the guests, volunteers and performers.”

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he then invited Manish Saini (President of ICGC) to introduce Ivy and talked about her untreatable brain condition in Hindi with a request to help the family out by donating at GO FUND. Ivy along with her sister Elise and their family got invited to the stage and presented with small present for little girls.

Mrs Archana Singh was then invited to the stage to lighten up the night with a few words and present gift hampers to the sponsors. After the brief introduction of sponsors and the ICGC team, the ribbon cutting ceremony was done by the event's platinum sponsor Mr. Manish Khanna along with Mrs Archana Singh at 6:00 pm to officially commence the festival. Kids ran over to the ride section with

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excitement to get on them first.

There were numerous cultural and dance performances, which were enhanced by DJ Ashu’s great song selection which kept the audience entertained throughout the night. There were many cultural performances, laser lights show, tiger island show, fireworks and much more. The event was a huge success and audience loved every part of it.

ICGC team said in a statement: "We appreciated the support and faith that our sponsors and audience put in us and promise to deliver something better/ greater in the future. Till then stay tuned to our upcoming newsletters.

We would also like to thank Hon. Archana Singh for making time from her busy schedule to bless us with her presence."

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Brisbane hosts Wellbeing Day Festival

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he riverside Orleigh Park in Brisbane played host to the Wellbeing Day Festival, a nonprofit community wellbeing festival with yoga, meditation, wisdom, ayurveda, mindfulness, kirtan on 17 October.

Artists from within the community came up with inspiring programs for wellbeing

and self-care. There were fun yoga sessions, health and wellness workshops, live kirtan and meditation, besides kids yoga, kids activities, family fun activities and food stalls.

More than 50 volunteers and 30 presenters put in their services at the wellbeing festival.

Gold Coast Multicultural Network organises Walk Together Funded by Queensland Government, Gold Coast Multicultural Network organised their tenth Walk Together Gold Coast on 23 October, with the event starting off at the Broadwater Parklands Great Lawn.

The annual Walk Together celebrates Australia’s diversity and is a tangible expression of the welcoming, fair, and compassionate society Australians are committed to building.

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GOPIO's AGM held

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he GOPIO Gold Coast's had their AGM, complete with new members selection and networking, on October 17 at the Tandoor and Curry Hut, Labrador, Gold Coast.

The annual meeting decided on the new Executive Committee members.

Following are the new Executive Committee members for 20212022:

Secretary – Mr. Shrey Baluja

President – Ms. Seema Chauhan

Treasurer – Mrs. Priyanka Daga

Vice President – Mr. Preetham Krishna 2nd Vice President – Ms. Shruti Thakkar

Joint Secretary – Mrs. Jessy Kaurah Assistant Treasurer – Ms. Varsha Badhe Patron - Mr. Pushpinder Oberoi

Gujrati Community QLD celebrates Diwali

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ujrati Community Qld celebrated Diwali Mahotsav 2021 at Unidus Community Centre at Willawong in Brisbane on October 31.

It was an evening full of multicultural performances and social interaction. But due to COVID restrictions, there were limited seats and the event was booked out quickly, with the result that many people could not attend the event despite waiting for it for days.

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Bengali Society of Queensland organises Durga Puja in Brisbane T

he Bengali Society of Queensland (BSQ), a nonprofit organisation, organised their annual Durga Puja on October 15, and the puja will again take place on October 17.

The Bengali Society of Queensland is one of the major Indian communities, committed to promoting Bengali tradition and culture among the Bengalis in Brisbane and the community at large. Throughout the year, the society organises several cultural, sporting events and social get together where members from other communities, government dignitaries also participate.

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GOPIO organises India Day Fair

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n celebration of the 75 years of Indian independence, GOPIO held their annual event India Day Fair 2021, on October 23 at Southbank Plaza, Southbank.

The event drew the local dignitaries and special guests, along with Indian audiences as

well as those from other cultures.

The performers, artists, MC kept the tempo high with their songs and performances. Besides the cultural shows, Bollywood songs, and live DJ entertainment, the event also featured Indian food stalls.

A non-profit, membership-based organisation based in Brisbane, the association's main objective is to promote Indian and Bengali culture and tradition.

"We aim to provide opportunities to all members regardless of age, gender and area of origin, to promote both traditional and modern aspects of Indian and Bengali culture. Our activities are open to both members and nonmembers," says a statement by the association.

Diwali in Punjab

importance for the Sikhs as on this day Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs reached Amritsar after his release from Gwalior Fort during the reign of the Emperor Jehangir (also referred to as Bandi Chod Diwas). A Punjabi adage which eulogizes the Diwali celebrations at Golden Temple is 'dal roti ghar di, Diwali Amritsar di' which means Diwali here is unparalleled. Besides these there are many other famous festivals and fair which are celebrated like Maghi, Jagron di Roshni (light), Sodal fair to name few.

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airs or Melas in Punjabi are synonymous with the joy and gaiety; and in the countryside where the life follows a hard routine, nothing is more welcome to the people than the prospect of a festival or a mela. A rural mela in Punjab has a great significance.

It is not just an occasion for festivity and mass gathering but

it is an unbounded expression of the spirit of the inner freedom, of creative pride, of zest for life, and of colorful traditions of the people of Punjab.

Diwali – Festival of lights The festival of light is celebrated with great fervor and gaiety in Punjab.

Amritsar is where we mostly head for Diwali. This day is of historical

I wish you and your families a joyful, peaceful, healthy and prosperous Diwali. May all your wishes be fulfilled, and the world moves towards peace, prosperity and tolerance. Happy Diwali (Bandi Chhor Divas).

Parminder Singh - Secretary Punjabi Cultural Association of Queensland Inc.

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Indian Community Centre inaugurated in Western Australia

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n October 17 this year, Western Australia celebrated the opening of its very own Indian Community Centre in Perth.

The project had been bestowed with a grant of $ 2.5 million by the federal government and has been opened with a view to fulfilling the social and cultural needs of the ever expanding Indian diaspora in Australia.

Previously, in March this year Melbourne had inaugurated an Indian Community Centre. The opening of such social hubs is a testament to the fact that the Indian Community has succeeded

in creating a strong foothold in Australia. Earlier on June 15, the efforts of the Little India Harris Park Business Association (LIHPBA) to promote certain areas of Harris Park in Sydney as Little India bore fruit when the City of Parramatta Council in Sydney agreed to the proposal.

Such initiatives not only help in bringing the members of the Indian diaspora in Australia closer together but also provide them an avenue to showcase the rich essence of the Indian culture despite being away from their native land.

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o celebrate diversity during National Unity Week and Queensland Seniors Month, Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) organised a get together for the multicultural communities -- International Café-- on 27 October in Gold Coast.

The event had an array of activities, performances and food from around the globe,

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with a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy including cultural stalls, dancing, craft making, henna, sound healing, glass painting, drumming, exercise and heaps of information from local service providers.

Everyone in the participants was in high spirits and excited to come together and share with community.

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ulticultural Australia organised at MOSAIC Multicultural Festival on Sunday, 10 October at Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane.

The MOSAIC Multicultural Festival celebrates the rich cultural contributions the various cultures from all over the world bring to multicultural Queensland through dance, music, poetry and storytelling, visual arts and crafts, children’s and family activities and delectable foods and cooking demonstrations.

The MOSAIC 2021 featured world music and dance by some of South East Queensland's best performers; opening ceremony

featuring a 'Welcome to Country Performance' at 12.00pm on the stage; International Drumming Workshop and Performance Program; Rock Around the Wok cooking demonstration by refugee and migrant community cooks who shared their settlement stories while creating a traditional dish; youth space with interactive games and performances; kids and family activities; and cultural marketplace featuring food, craft and activity stalls.

MOSAIC 2021 was sponsored and supported by Suncorp, the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council.

Hindu Council of Australia celebrates Diwali at High Commission, Canberra

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indu Council of Australia in association with High Commission of India, Canberra celebrated the festival of Diwali in Canberra on October 29.

High Commissioner Shri Manpreet Vohra spoke to the Indian community members present there and took part in the festivities.

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unshine Coast Indian Association organised an inclusive, not for profit diwali event 'Diwali Dhamaka' on 23 October at Kings Beach, Caloundra.

With music, dance, food stalls, rangoli competition, kids activities and fireworks, it was a total entertainer for the Indian community as well as other communities.

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Lord Mayor's Multicultural Awards for Business announced

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2021 award winners

Labouforce

Dovetail Social

Nick Xynias Multicultural Young Business Person of the Year - Mr Ashawani Soni, Holistic Home Care

This award recognises a multicultural Brisbane business leader who successfully exports their products and services from Brisbane, throughout Australia, and/or across Asia Pacific or internationally. The award celebrates the recipient’s contribution to the Brisbane economy and recognises them as a local champion of enterprise with a global outlook for their business.

This award recognises a multicultural Brisbane business leader that demonstrates through their business success, entrepreneurial flair, embedding a culture of innovation as a central pillar to their growth strategy. The recipient will personify the best in entrepreneurialism, possessing qualities from clear leadership and sound management to determination and ambition.

Harish Arora was born in Kapurthala, India, and migrated to Australia in 2007. Harish initially came to study, but then made Australia his home. From a poor beginning with $200 in his pocket, working three jobs to support his study, he has built a national specialised logistics services company employing over 200 staff. OZ Labourforce services supply chains by unpacking shipping containers. Harish took his family lounge room business to a corporate model by expanding services to other countries including New Zealand, North America and Canada.

Rejoice Thomson was born in the Philippines, relocating to Brisbane in 2009. A qualified pastry chef, Rejoice is the proud owner of Dovetail Social, a much loved Brisbane cafe in Highgate Hill. Rejoice has embraced her cultural heritage and showcases Filipino influences in her food, desserts, and her now famous ‘Ambassador’s High Tea’, was recently served to the Philippines Ambassador to Australia, Hon. Hellen De La Vega. She was the recipient of the Queensland Filipino Australian Women Achievement Award in 2018 and is active in her local Filipino community as a radio broadcaster on 4EB Community Radio.

This award recognises the success, creativity and energy of a multicultural young business leader under the age of 35, celebrating both their contribution to their community and that of Brisbane’s continued economic prosperity.

Ashawani Soni dreamt of a life in Australia, so he made the difficult decision to leave his family in India to migrate to Queensland in 2006. Ashawani has over a decade of experience in the aged care sector and, at the age of 30, he branched out on his own and established Holistic Home Care in 2018. Holistic Home Care, now operating with 75 employees, is a certified and registered provider.

He founded his business based on progressive transformational leadership skills and a strong sense of determination to grow organically and sustainably.

Ashawani is passionate about giving back to the community.

Multicultural Business Person of the Year - Mr Harish Arora, OZ

Multicultural Entrepreneur of the Year - Mrs Rejoice Thomson,

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HOTA hosts Gold Coast Diwali

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iwali event Gold Coast Diwali took place at Home of the Arts (HOTA) at Surfers Paradise in Gold Coast on Saturday, 16 October..

Various local communities came together in a fun-filled environment full of festivities, entertainment, and exciting cultural experiences at this Gold Coast Diwali event. The event went through the whole day, and audiences and participants were treated to live performances, music, food and beverages, dance workshops and trade stalls.

As per the organisers, who hosted the event on the theme of “Mor and Mermaid”, mor or peacock is the national bird of India, while the symbolism of mermaid perfectly represents the venue of the event, Gold Coast. Plus, both of these creatures are known for their striking beauty and grace.

Nach Baliye Events and Ecutas Productions organised the event jointly.

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Queensland Diwali 2021 draws crowd

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ndian Cultural and Sports Club (ICSC) organised Queensland Diwali 2021 at Pallara Park, Brisbane on October 29.

After the opening ceremony at 5pm, the festivities started, but well before that at 3pm itself the performances had started. First performance at Diwali was a beautiful Bhangra performance by little Aradhya Sharma.

Post opening ceremony came performers from ABCD Bollywood Brisbane. Mother-daughter duo Naisha and Shikha presented a wonderful performance as well.

Besides all these, there were DJ music, Indian traditional dances, Bollywood dances, Australian

bands and various other groups with 200+ performers, and also Indian street food.

Among the distinguished guests present there were Leeanne Enoch MP Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts; Cr Angela Owen - Councillor for Calamvale Ward; Mandeep Singh Dhillon of Visa Empire; Saurav Gulati of Mobile Connect Telstra Partner; Pinky Singh LNP; Manvinder Jit Kaur from Max & Co. Lawyers; and Neida representing Cr. Charles Trunk.

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Post Opening Ceremony, performers from ABCD Bollywood Brisbane

Beautiful Bhangra performance by little Aradhya Sharma

Mother - daughter duo Naisha & Shikha

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Indian community youth leader Srihan Misra shines in the Parliament Brisbane, 27th Oct: A young and energetic Indian community youth leader Srihan Misra was elected as the Youth Member for Queensland Parliament from Inala (constituency of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk) out of several hundred applicants. As a member of the Science, Technology and Digital Economies, Srihan delivered two speeches in the parliament amidst a thumping support from his parliamentary colleagues.

Unnerved by the occasion and highest state democratic platform — Srihan, a graduate of the Indooroopilly State High School and a current student of Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a Major in Earth Science at the Queensland University of Technology, spoke with flair, conviction and passion calling upon the Government to invest in STEM studies and space research.

Srihan’s statement as a Private Member “Thank you, Deputy Speaker.

Today, I come forward with an issue that is pivotal to the growth of not only Queensland, but the human race as a whole. An issue which will inspire our generation to be bold and dream bigger. To look beyond the stars. There is a new era of space exploration which dawns upon us and we, as Queenslanders and Australians, need to be educated on its global rise. Space exploration, by nature, is a long-term, inter-generational pursuit. Overtime, the enormous benefits this pursuit yields can be realised by one initiative: space education. Space education is the way of the future, an area that can equip our young generation with the knowledge to contribute or partake in an area with endless possibilities. There are many ways to foster our youth’s engagement with space, starting at a fundamental level with a focus on

primary and secondary education.

Students studying STEM subjects in primary and high school should engage with a curriculum that incorporates space science and exploration, whilst being given the opportunity to engage in extracurriculars that apply their STEM knowledge in space-related fields, such as state and national STEM competitions. For the nonSTEM oriented subjects such as business, legal studies, health, economics and English can guide students in careers such as space law, space medicine, space commerce, space economics and science communication with an emphasis on space science and exploration. Space is for Queensland and Australia to take part in and cherish. We have earned our seat at this table in the 1960s when a radio dish out in Parkes, New South Wales transmitted the first images of Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon world-wide. So, let us be proud and make space great again. Thank you.”

Srihan’s policy proposal “Good morning, Deputy Speaker.

Once again, I revisit the topic of space with our policy proposal.

Here, we will focus on the interesting topic that is Asteroid mining. As a potential future enterprise for this country, Asteroid mining in recent years has been a topic of much controversy. The inspiration for this enterprise began in the United States, around the height of the Space Race which introduced the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, which outlined than no country could claim sovereignty of any celestial bodies in space. However, less than 50 years down the line, in 2015 the United States challenged this treaty by proposing and passing the U.S Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness

Act, an Act which allows for the US companies to mine and sell resources gathered from space.

Thus, the race for the expansion of space capabilities begins yet again, and Queensland is situated in the right spot for it.

An important component of the policy proposal’s methodology was examining how various international space agencies, besides our own, have conducted similar missions pertaining to asteroids. A notable case was a mission conducted by NASA, titled the Osiris Rex mission, which sent a spacecraft towards a near Earth asteroid to collect various 1-ounce samples to be returned to Earth for research purposes.

These missions provide important information on not only the engineering and scientific data collected, but also on the risks associated with conducting such missions. Through this, the policy decisions and steps taken by various international government and private agencies are valid and clear steppingstones for how SE Queensland and Australia should map its asteroid mining enterprise.

The goal of asteroid mining is a long-term realization that combines the best talents across a wide variety of STEM disciplines.

In Australia, universities such as UNSW hold bi-annual forums to discuss various ideas and issues around Space Resource Utilization. Specifically, the UNSW institutes involved in these forums are the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research and the School of Minerals and Energy Resources.

Additionally, UNSW have, in the past, collaborated with NASA and made various contributions to space mining research and economics. Queensland natural resources industry is rich and thriving, but it is also finite. In

the future, it is certain that state will have to seriously consider and incorporate asteroid mining operations to maintain sustainability within its resources.

Australia’s major export commodity earner is in mineral resources, with many of the target minerals including precious metals and rare earth materials such as iron and gold, two of Australia’s top ten goods.

With asteroid mining, the rapid advancement in technology cannot provide economic benefits for our natura resources industry, but also benefit other industries pivotal to the Queensland economy, particularly agriculture. The development of this technology can also pose environmental benefits, by encouraging global innovation while slowly phasing out all mining operations on Earth.

However, with all these positives comes negatives. In the current world of space exploration, private space companies have higher funding for these missions than government bodies, meaning that private companies will realistically conduct asteroid mining missions first, furthering their own economic and global power.

Additionally, blurry space law guidelines around the ownership of space can lead to overexploitation of space resources. To counter this issue, is it wise to suggest bodies such as the United Nations regulate space resource usage with respect to asteroid mining operations. This is to prevent large and powerful nations or corporations from massively benefiting through asteroid mining. Thank you”.

Wishing you a very happy Healthy and auspicious Diwali!

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ow can we make it even more enjoyable and safe – Start by taking care of you and your loved one’s overall health and wellbeing particularly under the current circumstances.

How? Here are some easy tips to have a happy, safe, and healthy Diwali.

Wear your mask and maintain social distancing. By now we all have been fortunate to have had a lot of understanding and knowledge on why this is important to our lives and others.

Use your intuition and put into practice where you know we should be maintaining these

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standards Do not use sanitiser before lighting candle or diyas and keep the sanitiser away from fire.

Diwali is the festival of light, and like me, you would be lighting Diya’s, candles and have open flames around your home, please keep your sanitisers at a distance from the flame to avoid any mishaps Have a vitamin C rich diet. It is essential to include a variety of natural foods like fresh fruits, raw salads, sprouts, yogurt, fresh fruit juices, leafy green vegetables, 'dalia', oats, lemon water and herbal tea in your diet during

busy times of the year such as Diwali. These fruits will keep your health well balanced, energise you. During the festive times, we tend to eat a lot of rich foods, which I love too, consequently it’s important to have some ‘live’ foods to balance your overall food intake. Also drink plenty of water to maintain healthy bodies and lifestyle If you develop any of the three key COVID-19 symptoms while at a festival, you should put on a face mask, and should avoid any unnecessary contact with other people Finally, consciously breath.

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The amount of oxygen that we inhale through our breathing, influences the amount of energy that is released in our body cells.

Breathing is the easiest and most instrumental part of the autonomic nervous system to

control as it affects the chemical and physiological activities in your body.

May your Diwali bring peace and love to your life and brings health, wealth, and happiness.

Pushpa Vaghela

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Smart Infrastructure Hub Summit

By Anand Singh

Chair, Infrastructure Chapter, AIBC With inputs from Ashutosh Misra, Editor-in-Chief, INDIA NEWS

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ustralia India Business Council (AIBC) supported by sponsors Springfield Group, Jacobs, and Tata Communications & Transformation Services (TCTS) held a Smart Infrastructure Summit on 26th October 2021, at Quest in Springfield, QLD. The event, a hybrid session, was cast live online and joined by several members across Australia and India.

The key focus of the event was Smart Infrastructure resulting from the integration of smart technologies within the larger infrastructure leading to social and economic benefits for the community. There was clear reflection of the need for these smart solutions to be based on outcomes that are aimed at enhancing human experience and complement the natural environment within which they exist.

The event was moderated by AIBC National Chair Jim Varghese.

Abhishek Singh from Jacobs and I facilitated sections of the summit.

Nik Senapati, President AIBC QLD Chapter provided the vote of thanks.

As summarised by Ashok Mysore AIBC Chair ICT Chapter, “Great participation from the Govt, Academia, Australia-India Trade bodies and most importantly private commercial sector businesses from across Australia & India discussing multiple dimensions around Smart Infrastructure in today’s summit.”

He added: “His Excellency Manpreet Vohra spoke about National Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015, as an urban renewal and retrofitting program by the Government of India with the mission to develop smart cities across the country, making them citizen friendly and sustainable across the 4,400 cities and towns in India. Hon Minister Dan Tehan, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment talked about progress on CECA negotiations and the Digital Business Plan to drive Australia’s economic recovery, as the start of Australia’s journey to becoming

a leading digital economy by 2030. Neil scales, Director General TMR QLD, highlighted the importance of integrated partnerships working together with players within the ecosystem around the Globe as he spoke about smart mobility solutions initiatives in QLD. Paul Francis from Jacobs touched on various solutions in his presentation on emerging trends and among other things highlighted the opportunity to improve productivity in Infrastructure.

Raynuha Sinnathamby from Springfield City Group touched on living a 10-minute lifestyle in Greater Springfield, a dream that has been made possible through the Knowledge Precinct that comprises of health, technology & education. Jamie Smith from TCTS highlighted how rapid urbanization was putting pressure on infrastructure and went to share specific case studies reflecting the work TCTS has done in applying technology, like IoT for Smart Manhole Monitoring System, Water Monitoring System, and others. Dean Zabrieszach from Ohmio/HMI Technologies shared some core advanced technology applications and flagged Infrastructure to the vehicle communications, AV Shuttle operations, 3D Printed AV among others. Semra Barutchu from Infosys highlighted the guiding principles considered while designing Smart City Infra like Mobility, Security, Data Governance, Open Architecture that helped Infosys understand designing Smart precinct through its Campus in Mysore. Meredith Hodgman from KPMG highlighted the need to start thinking about how the challenges around retrofitting hard infrastructure with Digital Infrastructure can become opportunities.”

Reflecting on the 4th Industrial Revolution, Ashok pointed out technological developmentslike high-speed mobile Internet, AI and automation, the use of big data analytics, and cloud technology.More specifically for Smart Infrastructure be it the natural OR built environment, he highlighted technologies such as autonomous vehicles and drones, the Internet of things, advanced materials, 3D printing and biotechnology.

Representing government stakeholders, Devinka Wanigesekera from Trade and Investment QLD provided an insight into the different streams such as Data and visualisation, transport and mobility, circular economy, and others while introducing companies engaged in bringing these streams to fruition in QLD. Prerna Soni from Invest India provided an impressive list of opportunities and reasons for Australian organisations and financial institution to engage with the opportunities in India. These include 30 people migrating every minute to the city in India leading to a population of 863M people in cities by 2031, the 100 smart cities program, $32 billion budgetary outlay, investment of $40 billion per annum out to 2031, $1.4 trillion national infrastructure pipeline to 2025 and others.

position both Australia and India are in, to work collaboratively and realise some of the many social and economic outcomes planned on both sides.

Mr Ashok Mysore

In conclusion, the summit highlighted the role technology has in realising smart infrastructure within the context of urbanisation and the envious

HE Manpreet Vohra

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Mr Dean Zabrieszach Mr Paul Francis

Mr Jamie Smith

Mr Neil Scales Mr Jim Varghese Ms Prerna Soni

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NATIONAL WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH 2021 Half a million Australians!

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ational Mental Health Month is an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to advocate for and raise awareness of Australian mental health. It is an important time where the Australian community comes together to raise awareness and promote better mental health for all. The National Mental Health Month 2021 Awareness Campaign theme is: ‘Mental Health: Post Pandemic Recovery Challenges and Resilience' With this theme in mind, we aim to extend our campaign even wider than previous years, with events planned to embrace many different community groups and people

of all ages walking on the road to recovery and fostering resilience #ResilienceAndRecovery.

Our biggest and most successful event has always been our Walk for Mental Health. In 2020, amidst the pandemic we organised a 'Virtual Walk' allowing people to walk from anywhere and everywhere across the nation.

This continued in 2021 with our MHFA app, as well as some physical walks across the country on the 17th of October.

We are extremely proud of this monumental achievement, having reached out to more than 500,000 individuals through our walk for mental health this year.

Despite the challenges of COVID-19 this year, the MHFA was determined to deliver our

annual walk, especially due to the increase and exacerbation of mental health issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We can proudly say this initiative was delivered even bigger and better this year.

We understand how much the pandemic has affected our Australian community this year.

Therefore, the Mental Health Foundation Australia is proud to present our National Walk for Mental Health 2021 in-person on the 19th of December 2021, 10:30 am at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne. This walk will be the perfect opportunity for the community to come together and support one another after consecutive lockdowns.

Thank you again to all

our supporters, sponsors, ambassadors, community members and all walk participants for their participation and support. MHFA would like to thank our wonderful staff for their hard work and dedication towards making this campaign a success!

THANK YOU, AUSTRALIA!

MHFA Gala Dinner wraps up National Mental Health Month W

ith just one day to go in the National Mental Health Month, Mental Health Foundation Australia's Gala Dinner wrapped up the month with a celebration and coming together of major dignitaries and government officials on October 30 at Islamic College of Brisbane in Karawathas.

It turned out to be an evening of fun, entertainment and delicious food, along with fundraising activities. After the doors opened at 6:30 in the evening, dinner was served soon, which became a backdrop for the networking

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for the participants. During the dinner, Master Rudrodipto played music for two numbers.

MC Habib Jamal then started the show with introduction to MHFA, and soon after Aunty Peggy gave her 'Welcome to the Country' speech.

Various performances during the show included Russian dance, Indonesian dance, Japanese dance, youth speech by Amber Powsen. Later during the show, Chinese dance and Indian dance followed. There was also an auction organised, where Mr Lewis Lee was nicely supported

by Mr Preetham and Ms Nasrin in conducting the auction. Also, two rounds of raffle prize were held, the first one being anchored by Mr Habib Jamal, and the second one by Vera and Ree Ali. Trophy presentation was conducted

by Ms Susan Warby. The event concluded with Dr Ram Mohan offering vote of thanks to the distinguished guests and the participants.

The proceeds from this event, through MHFA's small grant program, will be disbursed to mental health services in Queensland.

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National Mental Health Month – The Queensland Experience

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ctober is National Mental Health Month in Australia.

The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) 2021 campaign theme was ‘Post-Pandemic Recovery Challenges and Resilience’. With nobody untouched by the pandemic, the MHFA extended their national campaign even wider than previous years, with events embracing many different industries, cultures, community groups and people of all ages – walking together on the road to recovery and fostering resilience.

During October, around the whole country, Mental Health Foundation Australia ran over 40 events. To facilitate the task of running all these different events, in 2018 the Foundation implemented Australian Multicultural Ambassadors’ and Australian Youth Ambassadors programs, comprising of a dedicated network of volunteers across the country. The aim was to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues within culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and generally within the Australian community. MHFA now proudly have a network of over 300 Ambassadors across the nation.

The Leader of MHFA’s Qld Multicultural Ambassadors, Pushpa Vaghela, said “I learned

so much during this month.

The personal stories of lived experience with mental illness, and the great work so many are doing to support others,are inspiring.”

In Queensland, National Mental Health Month started with an Official Launch at Parliament House on Friday 1st October.

The Launch narrowed in on the pandemic’s impact on child safety, aided by keynote speaker Hetty Johnston and many others who are doing important work in our community. In the words of one of the young Creative Writing award winners, it was “an amazing and inspiring event”.

During October, Brisbane City Hall has been the venue for three industry-specific events. At each event the audience heard of lived experience with mental health problems, followed by speeches and a panel discussion with expertise from grassroots industry participants, mental health professionals, educators, and researchers. The Childcare and Mental Health Symposium focused on the needs of the workers in the early childhood education and care sector. The Sport and Mental Health Forum, while shining a light on issues for elite athletes, resulted in good advice for athletes of all levels and ages, plus coaches and

parents. A Defence and Mental Health Symposium included brave and confronting stories of lived experience with mental illness, and then covered a range of support services, tools, and ideas for improving outcomes for Defence personnel both serving and transitioned.

On World Mental Health Day, the 10th of October, MHFA held

the inaugural nationwide Mental Health Appeal, to raise funds for youth suicide prevention. MHFA’s Qld Multicultural Ambassadors had a stall at the Mosaic Festival, and the Appeal was a great success. On Sunday 17th October, MHFA hosted the annual Walk for Mental Health all around Australia, with the option to Walk with a group or join virtually. In

Queensland, MHFA hosted four Walks – Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Mount Tamborine, and two on the Gold Coast.

The broad aim of all the National Mental Health Month events is to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and to encourage and support people to seek early intervention for mental health problems.

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From The Editor’s desk China’s assertiveness

Stronger business and trade ties will shape Aus-India strategic partnership

The Economics Times

brings India and Australia closer

By Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli The recent upsurge in IndiaAustralia relations has been a subject of debate for the strategic implications of such bilateral ties in the maritime domain, economic cooperation, technological transformation and security cooperation.

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ndia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal, and Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Government of Australia Dan Tehan MP met in New Delhi to discuss ways to speedup negotiations towards formalizing India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

Some of the sticky points include resolving tax-related issues concerning the Indian software firms in Australia, and boosting the two-way trade between the two countries. The immediate outcome of the meeting was a shared commitment to conclude the full CECA agreement by end2022 and an interim agreement

by December 2021 to boost and liberalise trade in goods and services. In the meeting both Ministers recognized that having a balanced trade was key to expanding trade and investment flows for both economies, and strengthening a rules-based international trading system.

At the strategic level, India and Australia remain committed to building and strengthening a rules-based, transparent, non-discriminatory, open, and inclusive multilateral trading system furthered by the World Trade Organization.

Currently, Australia and India bilateral trade rests at AUD$30 billion which is way below their potential, and in order to make India one of the top three trading partners (currently 7th) of Australia by 2035, CECA is vital.

Australia imports petroleum products, medicines, polished diamonds, gold jewellery, apparels among other items from India, and India imports coal, LNG, alumina and nonmonetary gold from Australia. In the services sector, India exports travel, telecom and computer, government and financial services, and relies on education and personal related travel from Australia.

It is important to highlight that much of the intensity in their bilateral engagements in recent months has been driven

by Australia’s growing tensions

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with China over the treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, Hong Kong crackdown, alleged foreign interference in Australia’s internal political functioning, tariff wars and impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the one hand, and India’s military tensions with China in Doklam and Ladakh, on the other hand.

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in an interview with a policy think-tank in Australia said that he takes great satisfaction in how the Australia-India bilateral relationship has deepened in the last year and a half. As two cricket playing Commonwealth members, both share interests and values and their ties should be independent of their respective relationship with China, he said.

It will not be an exaggeration to submit that the AustraliaIndia ties that elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in June 2020 have reached a historical high and are poised to transform into a significant relationship in the Indo-Pacific. Be it Australia choosing to divert agricultural exports to India from China or the deepening maritime cooperation and the evolution of Quad, both sides have demonstrated a firm resolve to shape the postCovid order. Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, who led a trade delegation to New Delhi in February, had said, “Australia must look into alternative markets in the European Union and India.” The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade itself has observed that India’s youthful population and diversified growth trajectory present significant opportunities in education, agriculture, energy, resource, tourism, healthcare, financial services and infrastructure among other areas. Both sides have formalised over 20 MoU last June covering some of these areas during the Modi-Morrison virtual summit. Their two-way trade has risen from $13.6 billion to $30.4 billion in 2018, but it is still below their full potential. By 2035, both sides aim to double their bilateral trade and Australia seeks to bring India in its top five trading partners (currently 7th).

Barring a few incidents, IndiaAustralia relations remained cordial although dormant in nature for long. Ironically, China’s assertiveness and the challenges thereof have brought New Delhi and Canberra together.

Both Canberra and New Delhi faced China’s wrath in recent times. Australian calls for investigation into the origins of globally disastrous Covid-19 at the World Health Assembly last year rattled Beijing which retaliated by restricting import of Australian products. Beijing also expressed its displeasure at the decision of Australia to exclude Huawei from the 5G network rollout, although.

Beijing has not clarified its back-channel collection of data through such networks. Australia also expressed concerns over Chinese influence in Australian business, economics and politics, including continuing allegations of espionage.

On September 15, leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) deal to build such vessels for the Australian Navy. This is part of a series of arrangements that they intend to announce to strengthen trilateral security partnership. Writing in the communist party’s outlet People’s Daily on October 19 criticised the AUKUS for creating “global instability” and “multiplying the risk of nuclear proliferation”.

However, China had already deployed six Shang-class nuclear-powered submarines, besides proliferating nuclear and ballistic missiles or technologies to Pakistan, Iran and other countries.

India as well is reeling under heavy pressure from Beijing, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two “informal summit meetings” with President Xi Jinping at Wuhan and Chennai.

On the other hand, China stealthily mobilised troops in the western sector of the disputed border in violation of all the previous border protocols of 1993, 1996, 2005 and 2013 and killed scores of Indian troops in June 2020. Today India and China have mobilised heavily in their border areas.

Several other issues also brought India and Australia together.

Both are dependent on trade and commerce but Beijing recently

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has been obstructing economic activity. China’s militarisation of the crucial sea passages of the South China Sea affected both India and Australia who are dependent on these seas for their trade and commerce.

On August 29, China announced new maritime restrictions on vessels passing through the South China Sea, despite its assurances previously to the international community on no such restrictions in the region.

This has further rattled several countries including India and Australia.

Australia had exhibited its sympathies to India whenever the latter was under siege by Beijing.

To recall, during China’s border clashes with India in 1962, the then foreign minister Richard Casey criticised Beijing as an “invader” against India. During the Chinese encroachment on Bhutanese land at Dokhlam in 2017 and the ensuing standoff with India, visiting foreign minister Julie Bishop urged New Delhi and Beijing to resolve the issue peacefully because Australia did not want to see any escalation that could result in “miscalculation” and “misjudgement”. More recently, Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell seconded India's suggestion for deescalation in the western sector of the border and paid tributes to the 20 Indian martyrs who were killed by China on June 15, 2020.

These challenges nudged the two countries to coordinate and cooperate at the bilateral and multilateral arena. China’s intended punishment of Australia and India has only boomeranged with the latter coming together and exploring mutually beneficial opportunities but most importantly opening up a new strategic space for the previously hesitant leaderships in Canberra and New Delhi.

Both today interact extensively in the Commonwealth, Indian Ocean Region Association, ASEAN Regional Forum, East Asian Summit and recently in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad - along with the United States and Japan) and in Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (with Japan in April 2021) and other avenues on various issues of concern.

This indicates not only shedding off of their previous hesitancy but also positively reshaping bilateral cooperation. For instance, after the Quad was formed to provide relief to the disastrous Tsunami in 2004-05 in Southeast and South Asian regions, Australia backed off from the Quad activities after the September 2007 Malabar naval exercises between the US, Japanese, Australian and Indian navies in Bay of Bengal. In the presence of China’s foreign minister, the then Australian foreign minister Smith stated in February 2008 that Canberra “wouldn’t be proposing to have a dialogue of that nature” again. Subsequently, the Kevin Rudd government, under pressure from China, backed off from participating in multinational naval exercises till November 2020.

In the background of common challenges, the coming together of India and Australia was sustained by the frequent visits of the two leaderships. The November 2014 visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his speech to the Australian Parliament is significant. He stated: “Australia will not be at the periphery of our vision, but at the centre of our thought”.

A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement was signed by Modi and Morrison in a virtual summit meeting in June 2020, graduating from strategic partnership of 2009. As a follow up in September 2021 both held a 2+2 dialogue between foreign and defence ministries at New Delhi. India has such a format only with the US and Japan. Tony Abbot’s early August 2021 visit to India as a Special Envoy on trade issues and pushing the much-awaited Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between the two countries. Bilateral trade was $6 billion in early 2000s, increased to over $21 billion by 2011 but declined to $ 17 billion in 2020 due to the pandemic disruptions.

With the supply chain resilience initiative, they intend to enhance digital technology and diversify trade and investments. Also, taking a cue from Beijing’s trade restrictions, Indian firms quickly purchased 2 million tonnes of coal for domestic electricity generation at a discount from Australia in October 2021. These trends, of course, need to be sustained and strengthened over a long period of time by both countries.

Professor in Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

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Chasing CECA: Australia and India now mean business

By Dr Ashutosh Misra

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ejuvenated by the former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s visit to India as Australia’s special envoy, bilateral negotiations to ink the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) have gained considerable momentum. Thanks to in-depth discussions that transpired between India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal and Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan MP in New Delhi in early October.

The debate over whether or not the Peter Varghese report required a new policy-approach in the context of rapidly altered bilateral, strategic and international circumstances has been answered by discussions between the two ministers. While much of the recommendations of the Peter Varghese report still hold ground, there certainly is a need to recalibrate our bilateral business and trade strategies and diplomatic engagements. The much-awaited India’s Australia Strategy led by former Indian Secretary (East) Anil Wadhwa has come at the right time and covers much of the period since the covid outbreak. In that sense it addresses opportunities and challenges, not covered in the Varghese report. Commissioned by the Confederation of Indian Industries, in conjunction with KPMG and the Ministry of External Affairs, Anil Wadhwa’s Australia strategy was launched on 18 December 2020 in New Delhi. Speaking at the launch of the strategy report entitled, “Enhancing India Australia Bilateral Economic and Trade Relationship”, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, “India’s opening up of engagement and activities with Australia is a great morale booster for the entire world, especially during the current crisis,” The report complements the Peter Varghese led report, “An India Economic Strategy to 2035: Navigating from potential to Delivery” launched in November 2018. The Wadhwa report comes at a critical time when both sides have been grappling with tensions with China and desperately looking for alternative ways for not only bolstering business and trade ties but also ensuring a safer Indo-Pacific. Divided into seven broad chapters the report is expected to boost India’s business and trade engagements in gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, auto and spare parts, healthcare, agribusiness, apart from the mining and resources sector.

It is also expected that the Wadhwa report will deepen collaborations in space, defence and education and emphasise on the diversification of supply

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chains for managing the current transitions in global value chains. What is interesting is that the report recommends integrating Micro Small and Medium Enterprises of other countries into the global value chain to insulate global trade from disruptions as witnessed in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak.

Earlier, Minister Goyal noted that “India can provide a core pathway for linking supply chains and provide trusted and reliable suppliers to the world”. It is important to underline here that both reports have been authored by two remarkable diplomats who have shaped diplomatic, trade and business engagements during their illustrious careers and are also masters of global politics.

They understand the pulse of global trade and diplomacy and have an acute sense of timing and delivery. Their rich experiences have informed the two incisive strategies which augur well for companies, traders, agriculturists, entrepreneurs, educationists among others in opening up new vistas of trade, supplies, research and development and investments opportunities. At the launch of the Anil Wadhwa report, a buoyant Simon Birmingham, former Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment had observed that the new strategy will bolster exchanges in technology and cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing and robotics and waste management and thereby catapult the “comprehensive strategic partnership into an upward bilateral and trade trajectory with India”. He had led a trade delegation to New Delhi in February 2021 and said, “Australia must look into alternative markets in the European Union and India.

Why India matters So why so much interest in India? It is deeply encouraging for Australia and other major economies that India has been elevated to 63rd in ‘doing business with ease’ rankings in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 Report, making it the sixth fastest growing economy, surpassing France. It is now the 9th largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment destination in 2019 by the World Investment Report 2020 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The total FDI into India showed a 18% jump from US$ 62 billion in 2018-19 to US$ 73.45 billion in 2019- 20, in the steel, digital and energy sectors. The report lists professional services and digital economy as some of the most sought-after industries in India for venture capital firms and technological companies. Since 2000, the highest cumulative investments have been recorded in the services sector, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, trading

and construction development.

As per the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), India ranks 52nd in innovation, improving from 57th in 2018, and topping the list amongst the Central and South Asian nations. India also ranks 77th in the input pillar “Institutions” that measures political, regulatory and business environments; and 53rd in the input pillar “Human Capital and Research” which is based on education level, tertiary education and research and development.

India ranks 7th in the “Number of Graduates in Science and Engineering” and 35th in “Research and Development”.

When it comes to infrastructure measures which includes the performance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), general infrastructure and ecological sustainability India ranks 17th. With regard to market sophistication India ranks 20th both, in terms of “Ease of Getting Credit” and “Market Capitalization”; 3rd in “Domestic Market Sale” and 6th in “Ease of Protecting Minority Investors”.

In business sophistication, India has jumped from 51st in 2018 to 27th rank, and 23rd in “University/ Industry Research Collaboration”, something that should interest the academic stakeholders in Australia. India is a major success in Knowledge and Technology and ranks 1st in ICT services exports (as a percentage of total exports) and also ranks 22nd in the list of “Exporter of Creative Goods”.

Next Steps in Business and Trade Engagements It is imperative that Australia and India put together the following time-bound action plan at the bilateral front: 1. In the first year dialogues must be undertaken at the ministerial level in different sectors. 2. In a maximum of six months, existing Working Groups need to be galvanised and new ones formed to take action upon the recommendations of the two reports. Sub-working group must be formed and tasked to dish-out

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the details of the consultations and recommendations. 3. All ministerial departments must act in unison and diligently until business relationship gains a momentum of its own. 4. Yearly review of these dialogues and consultations must be undertaken to identify progress, bottlenecks and future action-plan and ideally be shared with the apex leadership on both sides to enable an informed and productive discussion in summit meetings.

5. Sector specific dialogues and consultation must be held under the Free Trade Agreement talks to address the issues of Rules of Origin and trade barriers urgently. 6. Trade talks will be complex and challenging, and businesses on both sides need to become thick-skinned while structural impediments and bureaucratic delays are ironed out. There is also a need to spread risk and diversification in Australia’s business and trade ties by engaging with India. 7.

Focusing on impact sectors — sports and education will help create a conducive and positive atmosphere on both sides and shape positive public opinion.

Herein, bringing back 18,000 stranded Indian students to Australia, addressing the gaps and recommendations in India’s New Education Policy 2020, and promoting sporting exchanges and collaboration to strengthen India’s $400 million sports ecosystem must be considered seriously. 8. More efforts are required to bolster India literacy amongst business and trade organisations in Australia, and vice versa. 9. Humanities and social sciences-based cooperation must not be overlooked.

Homework for Australia There are a range of strategies which Australia must incorporate in its policy-making on the domestic front: 1. There is a need to open up, if not change, the mindset of the stakeholders in Australia for doing business with India. 2. Sharing success stories and India’s changed economic scenario with business is

necessary to convince them why it is no more business as usual in India. Also, India’s business credentials have become stronger which needs to be shared with Australian stakeholders. 3.

Collaboration and consultations must move beyond the track-I level with non-government stakeholders inter alia, academic institutions, small businesses, community associations and policy institutes to gather wider and diverse inputs and suggestions and incorporate them in profiling India’s improved credentials on the one hand, and enriching Australia’s India strategy. 4. As FTA negotiations gather steam, there is a strong case for organising a high-level business conclave, something like the Raisina Dialogue, involving business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, legislators and diplomats to augment Australia’s awareness about India. IAIE is deeply interested in implementing this proposal in conjunction with DFAT, Australia India Business Council, Austrade, Australia India Council, and networks in India in the government, academia, business and strategic circles.

The momentum must not be allowed to fizzle away as the constellation of bilateral, regional and global opportunities has never been so encouraging before. This needs both sides building upon them innovatively, diversely and sustainably.

Author is the CEO of the Institute for Australia India Engagement, National Sports Chair of the Australia India Business Council and Editor-in-Chief of INDIA NEWS

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Liberal democracies Australia and India: A comparative constitutional glance at rights

By Prof Shaun Star and Mr Arindam Bharadwaj

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he Australian and the Indian legal systems share much in common given their shared colonial history. In both jurisdictions, the principles of federalism, rule of law and the separation of powers are central to their constitutional jurisprudence. The Constitution is the fundamental legal document in both India and Australia, establishing the structure and the operation of government, as well as defining the scope of the rights of the governed. All laws in both jurisdictions derive their validity from the respective constitutions.

Both India and Australia have promoted the rule of law and judicial independence as strong features of constitutionalism.

It is the protection of fundamental rights where the Constitutions of India and Australia differ significantly. In India, fundamental rights are enshrined under Part III of the Constitution.

Part III of the Indian Constitution classifies the Fundamental Rights under six groups; namely: (a) Right to equality; (b) Right to particular freedoms; (c) Right against exploitation; (d) Right to freedom of religion; (e) Cultural and Educational Rights; (f) Right to property; (g) Right to constitutional remedies. In contrast, Australia has very few express provisions protecting the rights of individuals.

The Australian Constitution explicitly guarantees four constitutional rights namely a

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right to trial by jury in certain Commonwealth trials, a right to freedom of religion, freedom of movement across state lines and certain protections against the acquisition of property by the Commonwealth. Though, the High Court of Australia has interpreted the structure and content of the Constitution to include some implied protections for individuals as well.

Despite several similarities between the Indian and the Australian Constitution, it is clear that the drafters of the respective Constitutions, as well as the judiciaries from the constitutional benches of both countries have adopted contrasting approaches to constitutional protections of human rights. There are several reasons that can be attributed to this divergent approach, and we briefly outline four key reasons here. The first and most obvious point of distinction is the population and demography of each country. Michael Kirby in his book review of Shaun Star (ed), Australia and India: A Comparative Overview of Law and Legal Practice notes that, ‘… [a]lthough in recent decades Australia has embraced the principle of multiculturalism, in India it is an imperative feature of the law, if it is to serve the hugely different communities that make up the Indian nation.’ The fact that India’s Constitution is secular in nature but India’s population is so diverse, necessitates constitutional guarantees to protect human rights.

Second, the framers of the Indian Constitution had the benefit of being able to consider 50 years of Australia’s (and other jurisdictions’) constitutional jurisprudence before finalising their own Constitution. Third, it is much easier to amend India’s Constitution as only a Parliamentary majority is required and not a referendum, as is the case in Australia. As of now a total of 105 constitutional amendments have passed in India since 1950 and only 8 have passed in Australia since 1901.

As a consequence, Australia’s Constitution has remained largely static, whereas the Indian Legislature has enshrined additional rights into the Constitution in recent decades.

Lastly, it is the approach taken by the apex courts of Australia and India when interpreting fundamental rights under the respective Constitutions which can be further contrasted. The Supreme Court of India evolved from its early positivist outlook into an activist outlook over the last few decades and expanded the rights of the people through liberal interpretation of the constitutional provisions. In contrast, the High Court of Australia has recognised very few implied rights, all of which are closely connected to the idea of a responsible and representative government, such as the freedom of political communication, rights of association, and universal access to the franchise.

Professor Shaun Star is the

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Mr Arindam Bharadwaj

Professor Shaun Star

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi

Director of the Centre for India Australia Studies at O.P. Jindal University, and Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Jindal Global Law School. Arindam Bharadwaj is an alumnus of

Jindal Global Law School, an MSc Candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Research Assistant at the Centre for India Australia Studies.

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India logs 14,306 fresh Cultural property crimes on rise during Covid, says Interpol survey Covid cases, 443 deaths New Delhi, October 24 (IANS): Crimes involving Cultural properties have witnessed a rise during the Covid-19 pandemic and in some cases even surged to new heights, according to a latest survey by international police organisation Interpol.

Interestingly, the new survey, a follow-up to the four previous surveys on crimes against cultural property (2013 - 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) was collected through a questionnaire sent to all 194 National Central Bureaus (NCBs).

The data was received from 72 countries, however, India is not in the list. The list has countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Australia, Germany, Israel among others.

In total, 854,742 cultural property objects were seized globally in 2020, including numismatic items (coins, money or medals), paintings, sculptures, archaeological items and library materials. More than half of these items - 567,465 objects - were seized in Europe, underscoring the impact of police units specialized in cultural property

crimes, which are present in most of the region's countries.

Notably, marked increases in illicit excavations were observed in Africa (32 per cent), the Americas (187 per cent) and, especially, the Asia and South Pacific (3,812 per cent) compared to 2019. This could be because archaeological and paleontological sites are by nature less protected and more exposed to illicit excavation.

According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM), 95 percent of the world's museums were forced to temporarily close their doors to protect their visitors in 2020. Some notable examples include the theft of three masterpieces from the Christ Church College in Oxford, UK; the theft of a painting by Van Gogh from the Singer Laren museum in Amsterdam; and the emergence of new scams of artists on social media, says the report.

Amid Covid-19, more than 56,400 cultural goods were seized and 67 arrested Law enforcement and customs authorities from

31 countries participated in Operation Pandora V, the survey said.

"The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on criminals involved in the illicit traffic of cultural property but did not in any way diminish the demand for these items or the occurrence of such crimes," said Corrado Catesi, Coordinator of INTERPOL's Works of Art unit.

"As countries implemented travel restrictions and other restrictive measures, criminals were forced to find other ways to steal, illegally excavate and smuggle cultural property," the survey says. These include archaeological objects, furniture, coins, paintings, musical instruments and sculptures.

"Rich countries have received 16 times more Covid-19 vaccines per person than poorer nations that rely on the Covax programme backed by the World Health Organization," according to an analysis by the Financial Times.

Data compiled by Unicef, a key implementation partner in the global vaccine scheme, show that 9.3 vaccines have been delivered to low-income countries for every 100 people, the report said.

Of this, 7.1 have been delivered through Covax.

On the other hand, 115 of 155 high-income countries have received Covid vaccines through known bilateral and multilateral

agreements.

According to Our World in Data, less than 3 percent of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose, compared with three quarters in wealthier countries.

Launched in 2020, Covax was aimed at giving people in poor countries equitable access to vaccines.

But "the scheme has, so far, only delivered about 400 million doses out of an already-cut yearly projection of 1.4 billion," the report said.

It now "faces the challenge of delivering about 1 billion doses in 68 days -- almost 14 million doses a day -- to meet its 2021 goals," the report added.

Further, Covax was originally supposed to ease procurement of vaccines for poorer nations, by means of collective bargaining by counties. But first it faced delays in shipments, then

instead of making a combined deal with manufacturers, richer nations struck their own vaccine contracts.

This weakened the facility's overall negotiating power because Covax was left to negotiate on behalf of fewer nations, the report said.

"Covax is definitely being left behind, (the) industry is prioritising other bilateral contracts," a high-ranking official with direct knowledge of the issue was quoted as saying to FT. To boost the availability of vaccines, the WHO earlier in October issued a renewed call for dose-swapping and called for a global moratorium on booster shots until the end of the year.

It has stated that the Covid-19 pandemic will drag on until 2022, much longer than it needs to, because several poor countries have not received vaccines against the deadly infectious disease.

Coronavirus cases on the rise in West Bengal Kolkata, October 24 (IANS): With the Covid cases hovering around 1,000 for the last three days and the positivity rate touching nearly 3 per cent, West Bengal seems to be moving in the opposite direction from the rest of India.

Thanks to unchecked gathering during the pujas, when the infection rate in other parts of the country is showing signs of slowing down, cases are on the rise in the state.

A small example will help us

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understand the situation better.

Covid beds in most of the premiere private hospitals in the city are either occupied or are nearly full. Belle View Nursing Home - one of the premiere nursing homes in the city has 47 beds of which 23 are already occupied. Before the pujas the number of occupancy was just 10. Similarly, Calcutta Medical Research Institute has all its 38 beds full and Peerless hospital has 40 occupied out of 40 beds. In

ILS multi-speciality hospital, 27 Covid beds out of the total 38 are occupied and the administration expects that the rest of the beds will be full soon.

Experts have already warned that West Bengal will see a spike in the coming weeks as Covid-19 norms have been largely flouted during the recent Durga Puja celebrations and the result is on the table. When the daily infection rate in Kolkata before the pujas was hovering around 600, on

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days.

Active cases presently constitute 0.49 per cent of the country's total positive cases, the lowest since March 2020.

A minority of cultural property crimes occurred in museums across all world regions, the INTERPOL survey shows, and all world regions except the Americas showed a lower proportion of such crimes occurring in museums compared to the previous year.

How international vax scheme Covax has failed poor countries London, October 25 (IANS): The international Covid vaccine scheme Covax has failed to evenly distribute vaccines against the infectious disease to poor countries, while rich countries have brought the jabs in surplus, many of which have also gone to waste.

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Also in the same period, a total of 9,98,397 tests were conducted across the country.

India has so far conducted over 60.07 crore cumulative tests.

New Delhi, October 25 (IANS): RecentlyIndia registered 14,306 new Covid-19 cases and 443 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on October 25..

The new fatalities have increased the death toll to 4,54,712.

The recovery of 18,762 patients has increased the cumulative tally to 3,35,67,367. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.18 per cent, currently at its highest peak since March 2020.

The active caseload stands at 1,67,695, which is the lowest in 239

Meanwhile, the weekly positivity rate at 1.24 per cent has remained less than 2 percent for the last 31 days now.

The daily positivity rate stands at 1.43 per cent, which has also remained below 2 per cent for 21 days and less than 3 per cent for 56 consecutive days now.

With the administration of 12,30,720 vaccine doses recently, India's Covid inoculation coverage has reached 102.27 crore as of October 25 morning, This has been achieved through 1,01,52,393 sessions.

UP to adopt cluster 2.0 model for push to vaccination Lucknow, October 25 (IANS): To further accelerate vaccination, the Yogi Adityanath government has announced adoption of the 'Cluster Model 2.0' from November 1 to improve the second dose coverage.

Additional chief secretary (ACS), health, Amit Mohan Prasad said, "In addition to the current strategy, efforts are required to achieve the desired target. Giving priority to full vaccination, the work of applying the second dose using the cluster model 2.0 should be done in those villages/ localities where the first dose was successfully administered

through the cluster model."

Through the cluster model, villages will be divided into categories based on their vaccination status and those villages which have completed both doses will be called 'Covid Safe Villages.'

Based on vaccination assessment by lekhpals, all villages will be divided into three categories -those with 95 per cent or more first dose vaccination, 80-95 per cent first dose vaccination, and less than 80 per cent first dose vaccination.

On the basis of this list, vaccination will be prioritised.

NCDC report on Covid variant AY.4 in India raises concern New Delhi, October 25 (IANS): The National Centre for Disease Control genome sequencing report which has found Delta variant sub-lineage cases in India has raised concern.

As per the NCDC report, seven cases of new Covid variant AY.4, a sub-lineage of the Delta variant, have been detected in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, while it has been detected in 1 percent samples in Maharashtra, collected in September.

The NCDC report says that this sub-lineage AY.4 had caused the surge in Covid cases in Indore in September.

October 23 it hit 974 - the highest daily infection after July 21 when the statistic was 869.

Not only in Kolkata but the infection rate in the districts is also showing an upward curve.

According to an official of the state health department, the

New variant AY.4.2 has led to pressing of the alarm button in Europe as health experts say that this variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant. However, this variant has been found in very low numbers, they say.

A total of 17 samples of AY.4.2 variant of the Covid-19 virus have also been identified in India.

An NCDC official said that the preliminary investigation has revealed that the AY 4.2 hasn't increased the case ratio in India, but it is present here. Apart from AY.4.2, AY.33 and AY. 4.1 is also present in India and currently circulating in the country.

positivity rate in Cooch Behar is 8.7 per cent, in East Medinipur it is around 5 per cent, in Nadia it is 4.2 percent and in Howrah and Hooghly, it is hovering around 2 to 2.5 per cent when before the pujas it was just above one per cent.

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India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Keeping a balanced Dubai: What You Need to Know diet while you travel IANS

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xpo 2020 Dubai with the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, is a celebration of human creativity, mastery and artistry bringing together 192 nations.

The Dubai Expo is the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, this years Expo is also the first time in World Expo history that each participating country has its own individual pavilion, with more than 200 in total to explore.

In light of the recent pandemic, the six-month event has adopted the most stringent guidelines from the authorities to prioritize the health and safety of all of its visitors and staff.

Expo 2020 Dubai is significant for both the UAE and India to further integrate the India-UAE bilateral ties, it explores new opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

The theme for the India Pavilion is ‘Future is in India’, reflecting upon the country’s culture, heritage and technologies.

Here are some of the highlights from the India Pavilion…

India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai offers a digital recreation of

26 January 2022, enabling organisations to leverage the presence of its heads of state, leaders and industry experts, to shed light on the business and growth opportunities, and cultivate valuable dialogue and connections with the wide range of business stakeholders visiting Expo 2020 Dubai.

India’s past, present and future.

Located in the Al Forsan area, the pavilion takes visitors on a journey, presenting the country as a global power through its ‘Five Ts’ – talent, trade, tradition, tourism and technology.

The Pavilion showcases the country’s cultural diversity, achievements, and leading opportunities with cutting-edge technologies, as well as tourism and hospitality, space exploration, pharma, IT, renewable energy and telecoms.

India Pavilion will also be hosting a series of contests, festival celebrations and key calendar dates, such as its special National Day on 26 January 2022 to coincide with the country’s Republic Day, creating a moment to highlight the culture and achievements of India with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by speeches and cultural performances.

Expo 2020 Dubai will also witness Diwali celebrations on 4 November 2021.

India will be hosting a Country Business Briefing at the Business Connect Centre on

India also is presenting a bounty of homegrown talent, including celebrity chef Rohit Ghai, who launched a branch of his acclaimed restaurant, Kutir, based in London’s Chelsea, in the Opportunity District at Expo 2020 Dubai, showcasing an authentic yet experiential menu.

A. R. Rahman, the renowned Indian film composer, record producer, singer and songwriter, mentored the all-female Firdaus Orchestra, which premieres at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Celebrated Indian film director, actor and producer Shekhar Kapur is an advisor to Expo 2020 Dubai.

For its People and Planet programme, India will host a World Majlis event on 19 October 2021, ‘Lessons from Space: Applying Approaches from Space to Fight Climate Change’, which explores how adopting the recycling principles of astronauts can help us live more sustainably.

With the ongoing IPL season, Rajasthan Royals display Expo 2020 Dubai as principal sponsors on the front of their jerseys to spread the message of the event among cricket fans. Adding to this, the team will host a cricketcoaching clinic at Expo 2020.

It runs from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022

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stadium to enjoy the epic match on a life-sized screen while seated on comfortable sofas -- just like the luxury box seats at the stadium. They can also head to the locker room (dining room) next to the field (living room) to have some energy drinks, just like a cricketer would do or head to the bedroom, transformed into a net practice area. It's got the field, the pitch, the locker room, pitching nets and cricket memorabilia infused in every element of the room.

ricket fans can now book the ultimate experience with the official accommodation booking partner for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Booking. com. The T20 Pavillion, a bespoke cricket-themed luxury stay that transforms the Presidential Suite at Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel and Residences into a classic cricket stadium.

experience during the India vs Pakistan ICC Men's T20 World Cup match on October 24, 2021, packed with quirks and luxuries that is sure to satisfy even the biggest cricket enthusiast.

Additionally, as a part of the experience, guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to meet Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor at The T20 Pavilion.

The suite offers guests an allinclusive once-in-a-lifetime

For one night only, guests can soak in the energy of a roaring

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The booking window opens at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and will be booked on a 'first come, first serve' basis with a check-in date on October 24, 2021, and check-out on October 25, 2021.

The T20 Pavilion is priced at Rs 6666 only in honour of all the great sixes smashed at the T20 World Cup. The T20 Pavilion can accommodate up to four guests.

Cricket fans can visit the website or mobile app to book this cricket inspired stay.

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ravelling calories don't count but it’s important to keep yourself in shape. Working out has become more of a lifestyle than any leisure activity. It indeed gets difficult to maintain timely eating habits. But there are always some ways out if you are willing to choose healthily. Dietitian and Nutritionist Sakina Mustansir shares few ways to keep a balanced diet: Try to eat Homemade food/ cook your own meal: There is an old saying, “ your mood changes when you eat according to the person’s mood who made it.”

Even when you cook unhealthy food it becomes healthy when it's made at home. It's always convenient to carry food from home rather than eating at roadside vendors or unhygienic food. So, try to cook your own meal wherever possible. Also carry munching snacks like nuts, dried fruits, peanut butter sandwiches or whole wheat/ multigrain bread sandwiches, protein bars etc.

Stay hydrated: No amount of soft drinks or hard drinks will subside the need for water in our body. It’s always recommended to be hydrated. Research shows when you are dehydrated it results in forced hunger cravings.

You confuse hunger with thirst and get sugary food cravings or indulge in binge eating. Do you know? Drinking water before every meal cuts the portion size and you end up intaking fewer calories.

Don't skip or avoid breakfast: Most of the people skip breakfasts on the trip which makes them more lethargic which enables them to follow healthy eating patterns. If you eat a healthy breakfast your body fills up the nutrients and proteins it requires for the day and starves the

carvings off. Buffet breakfast is a trap, don't indulge in overeating either. Cater to the energy your body needs at the moment. While travelling, never skip breakfast.

Always aim for a good healthy breakfast so as to avoid hunger pangs and binging on unhealthy snacks later during the day.

Also carry some uncut fruits or boiled eggs or chickpeas from the breakfast table for later, to keep you energetic for the exploration.

Avoid alcohol or sugary beverages: The calories in beverages are more reactive as compared to the calories in solid food. Being on a vacation doesn’t mean your liver is on a vacation as well. Cutting on calories or alcohol fat is more difficult than cutting down the vacation fat.

Avoid sodas if that’s convenient.

Local cuisine: Usually the most authentic local cuisine also happens to be the healthiest.

So while traveling, always try the country's authentic cuisine rather than fast food joints and processed foods. This will not only keep you healthy and give you more energy to explore but you will have an opportunity to taste different cuisines and experience their culture.

Don't stress about treats: Give yourself a break, don’t keep a count on everything you eat.

You always end up eating more if you stress about what you eat all the time. Having a healthy relationship with what you eat is important. Plenty of vegetables are healthier than you are aware of.

Any weight you gain while you travel is most likely to be water retention or constipation. You are most likely to reduce this in a span of one week when you’re back to your lifestyle. Be diligent with your exercise or walks while travelling.

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BOOKS & LITERATURE

J&K's first literary festival begins at Gulmarg resort IANS

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he first-ever literary festival in J&K was inaugurated on Wednesday by Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi at ski resort Gulmarg.

The literary festival, organised by the Union Territory administration, has brought many literary personalities from across the country to mark the 75 years of independence, and is part of the 'Iconic Week Celebrations' under the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM).

In this festival, known writers, emerging poets and intellectuals will discuss and analyse several aspects of literary traditions.

Inaugurating the literary festival, Lekhi praised the efforts of the J&K administration for organising a festival of this kind and said that such festivals inspire youth to explore their inherent creativity and also attract literati from across the country.

She emphasised that literary festivals provide a platform to the budding writers and young enthusiasts to express their ideas and feelings.

Kashmir has been a seat of learning and culture since ancient times and maintained that these literary festivals can play a part in maintaining that harmony and co-existence, she said, adding that such festivals definitely protect our culture, heritage and also play a role in celebrating 'Unity in Diversity'.

In the morning session moderated by writer Arjun Gaind, famous writers Kanchana Banerjee, Anuja Chandramouli, Koral Dasgupta, and Neil D'Silva participated.

In another session moderated by Siddhartha Gigoo, meant for the

budding writers from Jammu and Kashmir, four young poets and writers, Anushka Dhar, Manpreet Kour, Mahpara Khan and famous Urdu poet and DC Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad (IAS) participated.

In this session, Asad who is a recipient of Rashtriya Gaurav Award, 2019 for his book "Barf Zaar", presented some of the famous couplets from his book.

In another session, in conversation with Geetika Kohli, celebrated poet and famous Bollywood lyricist Irshad Kamil threw light on his literary journey.

Kohli's songs have appeared in famous Bollywood movies like "Sultan", "Jab We Met", "Highway" and "Love Aaj Kal".

Other sessions with themes "Writing and Reporting in a Fractured World", and on mythology, romance, memoir, history, fantasy, and folklore were also held.

In the afternoon session, Indra Basu had conversation with Dolly Thakur on the theme, "Many Languages of Belonging".

'Independent tribunal on privacy alone can deliver'

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS): An independent and permanent tribunal, manned by retired or serving judges, alone can deliver on the disputes pertaining to the privacy of citizens and organizations, especially since the Supreme Court elevated the right to privacy to the status of a fundamental right in 2017, says a Senior Advocate of three decades standing whose seminal book on an issue that is increasingly taking centre-stage has just hit the stands.

"There is a need for an independent and permanent tribunal as disputes with respect to violation of the right to privacy will continue to arise," Vivek Sood told IANS in an interview on his book, "Right to Privacy Arguing for the People" (Thomson Reuters).

Noting the "potential chilling effect" on the right to privacy and freedom of speech, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set up a three-member expert committee headed by one of its former judges to probe the alleged use of Israeli Pegasus spyware against a spectrum of Indian citizens, including politicians and journalists. In doing so, the court rejected a government offer to establish its own committee to examine the issue.

The court also made it crystal clear that the Centre's argument of national security, in the context of whether it used the Pegasus spyware, cannot be used as a "free pass" whenever a matter is taken

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up for judicial review.

"In doing so, the Supreme Court has asserted the need for an independent probe (devoid of government influence) into the matter," Sood said.

"I have also stressed in my book on the need for an independent tribunal in dealing with disputes such as the 'Toolkit case' (Congress versus BJP) and those arising under the Intermediaries Rules 2021 which direct social media intermediaries to disclose information as to the first originator of messages to law enforcement agencies investigating certain crimes," he added.

Setting the tone for the book, Sood writes in Chapter 1 that privacy "in its simplest form, allows each human being to be let alone in a core which is inviolable.

The expression 'let me alone' explains privacy in its essence.

'Informational privacy' implies protection of information about a person from usage in the virtual world beyond what is necessary for providing a service to such person".

"With the invasion of the Internet in our lives, the question of whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right or not assumes significance for every Indian.

A large section of the Indian population uses the Internet to interact, communicate, and transact to avail services and for making online purchases. There are layers of innumerable service providers and other virtual

players that include Internet Service Providers (ISPs), search engines, email service providers, Internet telephony providers, communication and interaction platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook etc), payment gateway providers, online stores, and so on. The list is endless. We now live in a global in-information based society.

Information technology governs virtually every aspect of our lives.

In this information age, privacy has assumed critical significance as never before," Sood writes.

Chapter 2 highlights the minority opinion of Justice Dhananjay Y. Chandrachud in the Aaadhar case "that has gone unnoticed by citizens and privacy activists.

Justice Chandrachud has found the Aadhar project to be in violation of the right to privacy of the citizens and is vulnerable to citizens being kept under surveillance by State and nonState entities", Sood writes.

Chapter 3 critiques the Privacy Policies of Social Media Platforms 'de hors' (outside the scope of) the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 that is still to be made a law.

Chapter 4 deals with three major controversies that erupted during 2021: Toolkit, Intermediary Rules and Pegasus.

Chapter 5 discusses the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019.

Chapter 6 is titled 'Offsprings from the Womb of Privacy' and deals with issues like LGBT autonomy, Adultery, Adult Entertainment, Right to drink, Sexually Explicit Material, and

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Sexual Privacy.

Sood, during the interview, vociferously defended a full chapter of 44 pages in the 165-page book to Justice Chandrachud's dissenting opinion in the Aadhar case.

"It might be a dissenting judgment but it is important to note for posterity because it points to the risk of the 'big brother is watching syndrome' in future, that was first enunciated by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul (in 2017)," Sood said.

He also noted that the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 "is a seemingly robust measure but it is still in a (parliamentary) committee and it is to be seen when and what form it is passed by parliament. Even here, there are bound to be issues of interpretation, as happens with all laws, and hence the need for an independent and permanent tribunal on privacy".

"This book is for the people to read and form their opinions on the issues raised therein. The right to privacy is significant for every citizen of the country. Every citizen must take cognizance of the threats to privacy from State and non-State entities. Issues with respect to privacy will affect every citizen and hence must be addressed by one and all.

"I have batted for the privacy of the people of my country. I have argued for the privacy of my people all through the book," Sood maintained.

This makes it an essential read

and deserves to be translated for wider dissemination.

This is Sood’s second book written during the pandemic after “Emergence of Commercial Justice: Insolvency and Arbitration” that was released earlier this year. A third book, “Progress of the Indian Economy: Legislative Pro-Activism Since 2015”, is slated for release in January 2022 and a fourth, “Chaff and Grain, Criminal Injustice and Reforms” in April 2022.

"No more for at least two years," Sood said wryly.

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SPORTS

India News IAIE and AIBC organize sports networking event at the Metricon Stadium

By Dr Ashutosh Misra National Sports Chair, AIBC 9th October 2021: It was a very fulfilling and memorable day when cricket brought two countries and generations together at the Metricon Stadium in Gold coast. The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) Sports Chair organised a very successful and impactful networking event in conjunction with the Queensland Cricket, Cricket Australia, Institute for Australia Engagement, INDIA NEWS and the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC).

The event was attended by over 75 people (due to Covid restrictions) and featured a traditional welcome of the guests, showcasing India’s soft power.

Amongst the chief guests were Mrs Archana Singh, Honorary Consul Queensland, Ms Kirsten Pike, former Australian cricketer and deputy chair of Queensland Cricket Board, Mr Ryan Harris, former Australian cricketer, Mr John Buchanan, former Australian cricket team coach, Ms Angie Bell, Federal MP for Moncrieff, Mr Nik Senapati, President AIBC Queensland, Dr Ashutosh Misra, National Sports Chair, Mr Muthuraj Guruswamy and Dr Ram Mohan, members of executive committee, AIBC Queensland, Mr Ankit Taneja,Country Head, Mahindras, Mr Matt Smith,Home Solutions Metricon, and Mr Pushpinder Oberoi, Mr Manish Saini and Ms Ree Ali representing the ICGC.

The event was instrumental in creating a buzz around the ongoing series and also connecting our younger generation with the cricketing legends, for gathering some tips and lessons in cricket and leadership. The three cricketer panellists - Ms Kirsten Pike, Mr Ryan Harris and Mr John Buchanan shared their reflections on cricket, their professional experiences in general and against India, and the significance of the ongoing series. Mrs Archana Singh took note of the importance of sport and cricket in strengthening bilateral ties and Ms Angie Bell thanked the Indian community for their continued role in strengthening bilateral relations and multicultural ethos. The panellists were very impressed with the quality of the questions from the audience, especially the young ones and thanked the AIBC for inviting them to the event.

Mr Nik Senapati also shared his remarks on behalf of the AIBC and underlined the significance of sport in building stronger relations.

Mr Ankit Taneja and Mr Matt Smith profiled their businesses before the audience and dignitaries, and expressed their happiness in providing sponsorship to the event. Dr Ashutosh Misra ended the proceedings with a vote of thanks on behalf of AIBC. After the event, the guests proceeded to the stadium to watch the match.

Mr Ryan Harris addressing the guests

Mr Ankit Taneja delivering his comments

Ms Kirsten Pike addressing the guests

Mr John Buchanan sharing his observations

Mrs Archana Singh addressing the gathering

Ms Angie Bell sharing her observations

Interaction of two generations

Interaction of two generations

Mr Ryan Harris being welcomed

Mr Ankit Taneja being welcomed

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Interaction of two generations

Ms Angie Bell MP being welcomed

Mr John Buchanan being welcomed

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Sharing a lighter moment

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Google marks the birthday of judo's founder with doodle

WBBL experience will give India the edge in 2022 World Cup: Mandhana IANS

and founded judo.

The doodle, with multiple slides, shows how Jigoro, who was born on October 28, 1860, studied various martial arts techniques

Jigoro, a Japanese educator and athlete, who died in 1938 a the age of 77, founded the modern form of judo, modifying the traditional

The animated doodle depicts Jigoro developing the various throws and techniques of judo and setting up schools to teach it to other disciples.

It was Jigoro who invented the use of black and white belts, and the introduction of 'dan' ranking to show the relative ranking among members of a martial art style.

Well-known mottoes attributed to Kano include "maximum efficiency with minimum effort" and "mutual welfare and benefit" Apart from being an educator, Jigoro was also a sports administrator and was the first Asian to become part of the International Olympic Committee, which organises the Olympic Games.

WBBL: Shafali stars in Sydney's five-wicket win over Hobart

In another match, the Perth Scorchers started their Weber WBBL campaign with a thrilling super over victory over the Brisbane Heat, as they pulled off one of the greatest fightback wins.

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Hobart, Oct 17 (IANS): Indian opener Shafali Verma's first WBBL half-century and a fine all-round display from Ellyse Perry led Sydney Sixers to five-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes in the Women's Big Bash League match, here on Sunday.

Courtesy a strong bowling display from Perry (2/9) and Maitlan Brown (2/23), Sixers restricted

the Hurricanes to 125/9, but when Alyssa Healy (3) and Ashleigh Gardner (3) departed cheaply, the Sydney club looked wobbly at 14/2.

A 63-run partnership between Perry (27) and Verma (57) then steadied the case and while both departed with runs still required, Nicole Bolton (17 n.o.) and Maitlan Brown (4 n.o.) sealed the win for Sydney with three balls to spare.

Heat captain Jess Jonassen's 3/16 had helped restrict the Scorchers to 137/7, and her team looked well on track in reply before a stunning collapse saw them finishing their 20 overs on 137/9.

An entertaining Super Over battle of the South Africans saw Anneke Bosch smack 11 runs from four Marizanne Kapp deliveries, setting the Scorchers 13 runs to win from Jonassen's over.

Two huge sixes from Scorchers skipper Sophie Devine got the job done, sealing an entertaining victory.

Warner predicts 4-0 win for Australia in Ashes predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.

Warner, who is going through a wretched run of form with the bat and was dropped by Sunrisers Hyderabad for their last six matches of IPL 2021 in the UAE, said just like former pacer Glenn McGrath's famous prediction, he believes Australia should whitewash England in the upcoming series starting with the first Test on December 8.

Sydney, Oct 28 (IANS): Veteran opener David Warner feels Australia should win the Ashes series with England 5-0 but would like to give some concession to weather and other things and

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for Australia against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Thursday, was not worried about his form and said he is at his best when fighting with his back to the wall.

"For my sake,'I think I'm best fighting when I'm up against the wall. From my perspective, I always respect where I am with my game. For the last 18 months, 'here hasn't been much continuity, due to the pandemic.

"Look, I'm almost a trademark for headlines, 'ren'" I?" Warner told the SEN radio station from Dubai.

"( Just) trying to get back-toback games, when we're so used to playing series after series," Warner said.

"It's going to be a challenge. Glenn (McGrath) loved a five-'il. I'll say four-nil. There has to be some give with weather around, s"rely," said Warner, who turned 35 on Wednesday.

After being dropped by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Warner scored 14 runs in the first match against South Africa. In the two warmup matches, he had scores of 1 and zero,

Warner, who will open the innings

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Herald on Tuesday.

"We have a World Cup coming up and we don't have a BBL (Big Bash League) in our country, so it will be of benefit and a lot of experience for the eight girls in the comp (competition) and that experience will definitely count when we are back playing for India," said the Sydney Thunder opener.

form to form a sport. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition and the first to become an official Olympic sport.

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS): Google on Thursday celebrated the 161st birthday of Kano Jigoro, the Japanese founder of judo, with a doodle on the 'Father of judo' and the sport.

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Sydney, Oct 26 (IANS): Indian woman batter Smriti Mandhana has said that she and her teammates playing in the current edition of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) will give them good preparation for the 2022 Women's World Cup to be held in New Zealand.

A total of eight Indian women cricketers are playing in the WBBL this season for different teams following the completion of their multi-format series against Australia.

"This year we had a window and we were already here and had done our 14-days quarantine.

It's better to stay and play some more cricket rather than go back," Mandhana told Syndey Morning

Besides Mandhana, who is currently the sixth-ranked ODI batter in ICC rankings, Deepti Sharma (Sydney Thunder), Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav (Sydney Sixers), Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur (Melbourne Renegades), wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh (Hobart Hurricanes) and leg-spinner Poonam Yadav (Brisbane Heat), are the other Indians playing in the WBBL this season.

Mandhana said that her teammates at Sydney Thunder, who were her rivals during the riveting multi-format series before the start of the WBBL, had been "extremely welcoming" of her.

"It doesn't feel like a new team or anything. I can't wait play more matches and rest of the tournament. Back in England, coach Trevor (Griffin) has been asking me for three years to come over. I told him when the schedules were accommodating for me to come over I would come and play so we are so happy that this year we could actually manage and I could come over," added Mandhana.

BCCI president Ganguly quits position at ATK to avoid conflict of interest Dubai, Oct 27 (IANS): BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has quit his position as a director in Indian Super League (ISL) club ATK Mohun Bagan on Wednesday. The ATK Mohun Bagan FC is owned by RPSG Ventures Pvt Ltd, who won the rights for the new IPL team in Lucknow on Monday with a record bid of INR 7,090 crore.

Ganguly's move is seen as a bid to avoid conflict of interest as the RPSG group is now a part of the IPL bandwagon. "I have resigned," Ganguly said to Cricbuzz on Wednesday. As per the ATK Mohun Bagan FC's website, Ganguly's name is mentioned as a Director with Sanjiv Goenka as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

While the conflict-of-interest controversy settles down, another one is taking shape with regards to CVC Capital, who were awarded with Ahmedabad IPL franchise after bidding INR 5625 crores.

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi was shocked at the BCCI not doing a thorough check on CVC Capitals' sporting assets, including investing in a betting company in the United Kingdom.

"I am shocked that the BCCI did not do their homework and did not check that one of the bidders

also owns a betting company.

CVC Capital apparently owns 80 per cent of Sky Betting. How does anybody control anti-corruption in such cases?"

"If the owners of a team are also the owners of a betting company, it defeats the purpose of not allowing the promoters of betting in India where betting is illegal. I am shocked that the BCCI let it happen. They should disqualify the owners and award the franchise to the second-best bidder."

Modi's explanation comes after he tweeted on Tuesday, "I guess betting companies can buy an IPL team, must be a new rule.

Apparently one qualified bidder also owns a big betting company.

What next? Does BCCI not do its homework? What can AntiCorruption do in such a case? #cricket."

Asked on how CVC capitals has been working in acquiring other sporting properties despite investing in a betting company, Modi said, "It is ok that they are participating in other leagues because they allow betting companies. There is a problem here because in India betting is not allowed. Already you have had a betting scandal (in 2013), that is the problem."

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Mitchell, Williamson lead New Zealand to 8-wicket win over India The Siasat Daily

Ravindra Jadeja in the final over of Power-play with a six over long-on followed by back-to-back fours.

Post Powerplay, Mitchell continued this good show, slamming Mohammed Shami for a six over deep square leg. He then took 14 runs off Thakur in the tenth over, smoking a six over cow corner followed by back-toback fours. Mitchell stitched a partnership of 72 off 54 balls with Kane Williamson to keep New Zealand steady in the chase.

Dubai, Oct 31 (IANS): Daryl Mitchell (49 off 35 balls) and Kane Williamson (33 not out off 31 balls) led New Zealand to an emphatic eight-wicket win over India in an important Group 2 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday.

After restricting India to paltry 110/7 in 20 overs, New Zealand

chased down the target easily with 33 balls to spare.

Martin Guptill began by hitting Varun Chakravarthy for backto-back boundaries in the third over. Guptill took a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah in the next over. But on the next ball, Guptill miscued a loft to mid-on, Shardul Thakur grabbed it on the second attempt. Daryl Mitchell welcomed

Mitchell fell a run short of his maiden T20I half-century in the 13th over, holing out to long-on off Bumrah. Williamson hanged around to hit two fours off Hardik Pandya in the 14th over before scoring the winning single to complete their first win of the ongoing tournament.

Brief scores: India 110/7 in 20 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 26 not out, Hardik Pandya 23, Trent Boult 3/20, Ish Sodhi 2/17) lost to New Zealand 111/2 in 14.3 overs (Daryl Mitchell 49, Kane Williamson 33 not out, Jasprit Bumrah 2/19) by eight wickets

Jittery Virat loses cool, says 'wear our cricket kit and walk into the field'

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think that winning one game is the end of the world, and no other team should think that," said Kohli.

"This is a very big game. Cricket is beyond and above anyone else, any individual, and we definitely respect the game. We never take any opposition lightly; neither do we differentiate between oppositions. That's how we play our cricket.

Dubai, Oct 25 (IANS): There were more fireworks and fiery comments in Virat Kohli's postmatch press conference than there were from the Indian side during their ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' match against Pakistan, which the 2007 champions lost by 10 wickets.

Rattled by the crushing defeat -- caused mainly due to the lack of application on the part of the Indian bowlers who kept bowling lollipops to the likes of Babar Azam (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79 not out), and the top order which seemed to have forgotten to bat -- Kohli's comments after the game bordered on sarcasm, indicating he was truly stumped by the loss.

Asked if it was "overconfidence against Pakistan" that led to the

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crushing defeat, Kohli said that he wished people asking such questions could be in the Indian cricketers' shoes and understand what pressure is. Before, Sunday's game, India had never lost an ICC T20 World Cup game to their arch-rivals, but Azam and Rizwan broke that jinx, with a 152-run stand achieved in 17.5 overs.

"You know, it's amazing what the realities and what ideas people have on the outside. I just wish they could put on our cricket kit and actually walk into the field and understand what pressure is. You don't go out there to take anything lightly, especially a team like Pakistan who on their day can beat anyone in the world. This is a game that has to be respected, and we are a team that definitely respects the game, and we do not

"On the day if we haven't played good, we accept it and we give credit to the opposition, as well. We don't create any other scenarios other than knowing what went wrong and trying to correct that and move forward in a positive manner," the India skipper added.

On whether young Ishan Kishan could have been given the opportunity to play in the game ahead of Rohit Sharma, given that the former had done "very well in the warmup matches", Kohli put the question back into the reporter's court, saying, "It's a very brave question. What do you think, sir? I played the team that I thought was the best. What is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20 internationals?

You'll drop Rohit Sharma? Do you know what he did in the last game that we played? Yeah?

Unbelievable. If you want control, please tell me before so I can answer accordingly," retorted Kohli.

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Babar Azam breaks Kohli’s record to become fastest captain to 1000 T20I runs IANS

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS): Pakistan captain Babar Azam is in the form of his life. Cricket fanatics are in awe with his stunning show in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, as he looks unstoppable!

On Friday, he added another feather to his T20I cap in a match against Afghanistan in Dubai.

While scoring 51 off 45 balls in Pakistan's 5-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Super 12 clash, Babar broke India captain Virat Kohli's record to become the fastest skipper to complete 1000 runs in the shortest format of international cricket.

Babar achieved the feat in 26 innings as compared to 30 taken by the Indian captain. Meanwhile, South Africa's Faf du Plessis (31), Australian Aaron Finch (32) and

New Zealand's Kane Williamson (36) complete the top five spots.

Babar's fighting fifty (51 off 47) and Asif Ali's cameo (25 off 7) powered Pakistan to a convincing fivewicket win over Afghanistan in a Super 12 match of the World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on Friday.

With this, Pakistan completed a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing T20 World Cup and they are at the top of the points table in Group 2.

Asif-Malik late blitz, Rauf's fourfer help Pakistan beat Kiwis Sharjah, Oct 26 (IANS): Haris Rauf=s superb bowling followed

by Asif Ali and Shoaib Maliks late blitz helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by five wickets in a Super 12 match of the ICC Men=s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.

The victory sends Pakistan back above Afghanistan to the top of Group 2 with two wins from two matches in the tournament.

A sensational bowling performance by Haris Rauf, (4/22) helped Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 134/8 in 20 overs. Apart from Rauf, fellow pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imad Wasim, and Hafeez picked up a wicket each on the sluggish pitch at Sharjah.

Chasing the target, Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan picked up where they left off against India, controlling the powerplay and seemingly sealing the chase. But, Tim Southee gave New Zealand a sniff when he bowled the Pakistan captain for nine.

Fakhar Zaman, who came to bat next, didn=t look in great touch.

His scratchy innings came to a close with 11 off 17 when he was trapped in front by Ish Sodhi.

Then, a dangerous Mohammad Hafeez looked intent on getting the chase over in a hurry as he raced to 11 off just five balls.

But, the match swung when Hafeez lofted his sixth ball to the long-off boundary where he was sensationally caught by a diving Conway in the catch of the tournament so far' Pakistan=s chances of victory took another substantial blow when Rizwan fell to Sodhi with the target still 66 runs away and with the top four all back in the dugout.

However, Pakistan batsmen didn=t give up, with Ali particularly being more aggressive, slamming three sixes in his 27 off just 12 balls. Malik

finished with a similarly crucial 27 (20), but it was his partner who hit the winning runs, banging his third six over wide long-on off Trent Boult before rolling a two to a similar area to seal the win in the penultimate over.

Earlier, batting first, New Zealand were off to a slow start. They were 42-1 after the end of powerplay with opener Martin Guptill (17) back in the pavilion.

Another Kiwi opener Daryl Mitchellc (27) also struggled to score freely and was dismissed

by Imad Wasim in the 9th over of the innings. Jimmy Neesham=s visit to the middle lasted just two deliveries as Hafeez got rid of him to leave New Zealand 60/3 at the midway point of the innings.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hit a few boundaries and he along with Devon Conway built a partnership and tried to revive the innings. The Black Caps were recovering well but a direct hit from Hasan Ali caught Williamson short of his crease, leaving the Kiwis in trouble at 90/4 after 13.1 overs.

After Williamson=s departure, New Zealand=s innings never got the momentum and they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

Devon Conway, who looked in good touch, was the next one to depart after scoring 27 of 24.

The next batsmen -- Glenn Phillips (13), Tim Seifert (8), Mitchell Santner (6) didn=t contribute much as Pakistan bowlers kept New Zealand in check by taking wickets periodically. In the end, New Zealand were restricted to 134-8 in 20 overs.

Brief scores: New Zealand 134-8 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 27, Devon Conway 27; Haris Rauf 4/22) lost to Pakistan 135-5 in 18.4 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 33, Asif Ali 27*; Ish Sodhi 2/28)

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Simaran Kaur on her love for Bollywood Diana Penty's 'Adbhut' romance and doing 'Aggar Tum Na Hote' sneak peek from her shoot Instagram

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The actress shares more about the same and the reason behind saying 'yes' to this show. She says: "I have always been a Bollywood buff, in fact, my name has actually been given by my parents after being inspired by Kajol's character in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. I was born two years after the film's release and even then, people were going gaga over Shahrukh and Kajol's chemistry in the movie. I think I've always felt the connection and I still do, which is why I still dwell on the concept of Bollywood romance."

She continues on her love for Bollywood and how she is fond of using movie dialogues during conversation.

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ctress Simaran Kaur, who was seen in a lead role in the TV serial 'Aghori', is all set for the new show 'Aggar Tum Na Hote'. She is playing one of the characters that she was wanting to portray for quite long. Her character's name in the show is 'Niyati' who is very positive and loves to recite 'shayari'.

Simaran says that she is happy

to be part of a romantic show because she is fascinated by romantic roles and one of the reasons is her interest in Bollywood movies. Moreover, her parents chose Simaran's name taking inspiration from Kajol's character in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', as she was born after the release of this movie.

Simaran adds further: "It's evident when someone gets to know me closely, because I'm that person who always picks up dialogues from films and uses it whenever I can. At times even my friends are clueless about the lines I quote and would spend minutes figuring out from where I picked it. I believe, it's because of my inspiration and obsession for movies and theatricals that I've come this far and I'm thankful to God for giving me this beautiful opportunity to be a part of a romantic drama like 'Aggar Tum Na Hote' where the title itself speaks of eternal love and romance."

'Aggar Tum Na Hote' will be airing soon on Zee TV.

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ctress Richa Chadha will be seen sharing screen space with her beau Ali Fazal in the upcoming series 'Call My Agent: Bollywood'. She calls it a blessing as she shot opposite the actor for the first time.

Directed by Shaad Ali, 'Call My Agent: Bollywood', the Indian adaptation of a French show, featuring Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor along with cameos of several Bollywood celebrities - Farah Khan, Ali, Richa, Lara Dutta, Jackie Shroff, Dia Mirza, releases on October 29 on Netflix.

Richa said: "It was a really blessing to be shooting opposite Ali for the first time. I love the French show and I am happy someone thought it could work in the Indian setting."

'Call My Agent: Bollywood' is inspired by the French multiseason show, 'Dix Pour Cent' (Ten Per Cent). The show offers hilarious glimpses into the world of glitz, glamour and drama.

Richa added: "The director was so open to ideas, he allowed us to improvise and come up with comedic lines. Shaad is cooking up a treat and I cannot wait for the release."

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iana Penty's performances have a certain charm. On camera, the actress appears a natural and her presence lights up the screen. The actress impressed with her work in 'Shiddat' and she is now set for 'Adbhut'.

wrote, "Love at frost sight! ????"

While her followers were intrigued to know about her next project, Diana recently broke the news about working on an intriguing project titled 'Adbhut'.

And now she is providing them a sneak peek from her shoot diaries.

Talking about 'Adbhut', this time, the actress will take the route of a spooky thriller for her part.

The film's shoot has already begun in Shimla and will also star Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shreya Dhanwanthary. The film is being produced by Sony Pictures Films India in association with Sabbir Khan Films and will be distributed by Sony Pictures Films India in 2022.

The actress took to her Instagram and shared a reel set against the backdrop of snow-clad mountains. She did an interesting wordplay with her caption as she

Dressed in a stylish sweatshirt, a pair of denims and trendy sneakers, she gave a glimpse of the magical world to her followers as she topped her reel with the track, 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan'.

TV actress Kamya Panjabi joins Congress in Mumbai

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Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS): The Congress got a fresh dose of glamour with well-known television actress Kamya Panjabi joining the party here on Wednesday.

Mumbai Congress President Bhai Jagtap and other leaders like Charan Singh Sapra welcomed Panjabi to the party fold.

Shooting to popularity with her appearance in the reality show "Bigg Boss-7" (2013), Panjabi has been working in the entertainment industry for over two decades and had expressed a desire to join politics and serve the masses.

Congress activist Niraj Bhatia and other leaders shared pictures of her joining the party on the social media.

Kamya, 42, has worked in several teleserials including "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann", "Maryada: Lekin

Kab Tak", "Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki", "Rethi", Astitva... Ek Prem Kahani", "Piya Ka Ghar", and "Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar".

Besides, she has acted in Bollywood films like "Na Tum Jaano Na Hum", "Yaadein", "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani", "Koi..

Mil Gaya", and music videos like "Mehndi Mehndi" and a play "Pajama Party"

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is something I really appreciate".

'Hum Do Hamare Do' is a wholesome family comedy about a man who goes to hilarious lengths for love, as he ends up adopting a "mum and dad".

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ctors Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon, who are gearing up for the release of there upcoming family entertainer 'Hum Do Hamare Do', have talked about their on-screen chemistry in the movie.

Kriti said: "Raj is a very giving

actor, and that is his best quality as a co-star. When your fellow actor gives a spellbinding performance, where they literally tear up even when the camera is placed at you and not them, it means they think of the whole film and not just their role, which

Rajkummar revealed: "Over the years Kriti has grown by leaps and bounds as a performer. She is very confident of her craft now, and that shows on screen. I remember Kriti flawlessly nailing even the most intense of scenes during shoot, which is a great sign of being an actor".

Dinesh Vijan presents 'Hum Do Hamare Do', also stars Paresh Rawal, Ratna Pathak Shah and Aparshakti Khurana, directed

by Abhishek Jain, produced by Dinesh Vijan, a Maddock Original film, starts streaming from October 29 on Disney+ Hotstar.

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ollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has a stellar line-up, including Abhishek Kapoor's 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui', Anubhav Sinha's 'Anek',

Anubhuti Kashyap's 'Doctor G' and 'Action Hero' helmed by debutant Anirudh Iyer, says as an artiste, he wants to be able to entertain people with a positive message.

Ayushmann says: "It is hugely exciting for me to collaborate with some master storytellers who have some disruptive stories to tell and inspire audiences with.

I want to tell audiences to expect the unexpected from my next four films.

The actor, who has delivered eight back-to-back theatrical hits in a row, added: "I have been fortunate enough to get some remarkable scripts ever since my debut and

be part of incredible visions of powerful filmmakers wanting to make a difference to society.

The storytellers of these films have some brilliant concepts that people haven't seen on screen before and that's what makes them really special for me."

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Talking about the film, director Milan Luthria says: "'Tadap' is a dark love story, and an extremely unusual debut film. Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria have authorbacked roles. Their chemistry shines through in a story that has intense romance, action and soulful music. 'Tadap' is an eye opener and reflects the changing tastes of our audiences. Get ready for a thrilling ride."

The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. While revealing more about the movie, Sajid adds: "It took a great deal of patience and determination to bring this gem of a film to audiences in the midst of a pandemic. Everything from

ctor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who rose to fame with his performance as MC Sher in the film 'Gully Boy', has revealed why the track 'Tattoo Waaliye' from 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' is a memorable song for him.

Siddhant said: "Tattoo Waaliye is a memorable song for me because it is my first ever dance number in a film. It presents me as a commercial Hindi film hero! And boy, did I love it!"

She added: "Vaibhavi's choreography made it even more rocking and the steps are very

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, presented and co-produced by Fox Star Studios, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment production, 'Tadap' will hit cinemas on December 3.

Siddhant on first-ever dance number: 'Tattoo Waaliye' is memorable

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Talking about 'Tattoo waliye', Rani said: "It's a dance song straight after 'Ta Ra Rum Pum's Ab To Forever and while it's different this time as there is Siddhant and Sharvari too but Tattoo Waaliye is great so it was super fun shooting it."

the story, the performances, the chemistry between the lead pair and the music makes 'Tadap' a film that you don't want to miss."

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ctor Saif Ali Khan, who will be seen shaking a leg with actress Rani Mukerji after over a decade in the upcoming film 'Bunty Aur Babli 2', says they needed a hit track such as 'Tattoo waaliye' to dance again after years.

"We are coming back to the screen again with the sole objective to entertain audiences thoroughly in 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' and it definitely needed a chartbuster like Tattoo Waaliye for Rani and I to dance again after years! It's a fun, party track that will pull people to the dance floor. We were a house on fire shooting it!"

'Tadap' is the Bollywood debut of Ahan Shetty.

"As an artiste, you only want to entertain and I want to be able to entertain people with a positive message that will hopefully affect some social change," he said.

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Rani said that she and Saif had a lot of fun doing a song together.

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The 37-year-old actor considers himself an entertainer who is looking to deliver a positive message to society through his films.

Saif Ali Khan on shaking a leg with Rani Mukerji again

Saif said: "Every on-screen Jodi over the decades have had a unique calling card for audiences. For Rani and me, it has been romantic comedies and we have been lucky to have had chartbusting songs! 'Hum Tum' especially had blockbuster music.

Rani and I had a blast filming such songs and dancing to them."

umbai, Oct 27 (IANS) The trailer of Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria-starrer 'Tadap' is out Wednesday. This movie is a Hindi remake of the Telugu film 'RX 100'.

It is directed by Milan Luthria and it is a romantic action drama

cool and relaxed. It's a very groovy number and gets stuck in the head the more you hear it. Tattoo Waaliye is the kind of song one can hear on loop."

'Bunty Aur Babli 2' also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and debutante Sharvari.

Directed by Varun V. Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' is all set to hit the screens on November 19.

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He added: "I remember I rehearsed incessantly and put in a lot of hours to get every step bang on before the camera rolled.

I'm glad to have found a dancing partner like Sharvari for Tattoo Waaliye because she is also a perfectionist who likes to work hard to get everything spot on. We had an amazing time rehearsing and shooting the song with Saif sir and Rani maam. We were a house on fire."

Debutante Sharvari is also over

the moon about the first dance track of her career. "'Bunty Aur Babli 2' is a special film for me because so many firsts of my career are going to be attached to this project. It is not only my big-screen debut but it has also given me my first big dance number as a heroine in Hindi cinema."

She added: "I love dancing and I particularly love dancing to Hindi film songs. So, Tattoo Waaliye is a dream come true in every aspect. Sid and I were in awe of Rani maam and Saif sir's sizzling chemistry in the song and so we were inspired by them to bring out our version of a Bollywood power pair. We had a blast shooting it and I hope the audience love the track too."

'Tattoo Waaliye' has been sung by Neha Kakkar and Pardeep Singh Sran.

Yash Raj Films' 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' is directed by Varun V. Sharma.

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