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New year Annadanam (Food Donation) at Lord Ganesha Temple in Brisbane

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n January 1, after the special New year Puja at Selva Vinayakar Kovil (Temple of Lord Ganesha), 3000 meals were cooked in the temple’s premises are served as lunch for the devotees in the temple.

Since 2007 few friends and families from Northern suburbs of Brisbane have been offering Annadanam (Food Donation) to devotees of Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple on New Year’s Day, and it has now become a significant event in the temple’s calendar. Among all the forms of charity, Annadanam is considered as an act of highest virtue. All the other human needs like clothes, shelter, and education impact only the quality of life but the food impacts the life itself.

Selva Vinayakar Kovil (Temple of Lord Ganesha) was established in Brisbane, the Capital City of Sunshine State of Queensland, Australia in 1995. Similar to the Hindu temples in India, Selva Vinayakar temple is also situated amidst areas of natural scenic beauty, in proximity to the Logan River at South Maclean, an area of prevailing peace and inspiration to

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the devotees visiting this temple.

Selva Vinayakar temple is built according to traditional Indian style in conformity with ancient Sitpa Sastra and Agamas. A beautiful tower (Gopuram) and ornamental icons are also This temple also serves as a centre for various cultural and educational activities. Religious classes are conducted for children; music and dance programs are conducted, and scholars and religious leaders are invited to address the devotees on special occasions.

If you like to donate to expand the cafeteria at the Sri Selva Vinayakar Kovil (Ganesh Temple), please visit the following link: https:// chuffed.org/project/kamadhenueatery The temple is located at 4915 4923, Mt Lindesay Highway, South Maclean, QLD 4280.

URL: http://www.sriselvavinayakar.org Email: ssvkbrisbane@gmail.com Phone: +61 7 5547 7302

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Asia Pacific Screen Awards dazzles Brisbane

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n a spread of awards representing the geographical and cultural diversity of the Asia Pacific region, APSAs went to films from Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Singapore and Turkey.

The Awards hosted by New Zealand movie star Cliff Curtis and popular Australian TV presenter Sofie Formica were held at Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre. Winners are presented with a unique hand-crafted glass trophy created by Brisbane-based glass artist Joanna Bone.

Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Shoplifters (Manbiki Kazoku) was named Best Feature Film at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). The Award was accepted by producer Taguchi Hijiri at the glittering APSA ceremony.

This marks the first time a film from Japan has won the APSA for Best Feature Film and is Kore-eda’s first APSA win from eight nominations.

Previous nominations include Best Children’s Feature Film nomination for I Wish (Kiseki, 2012), Best Feature Film and Achievement in Directing nominations for Like Father, Like Son (2013), Best Screenplay and directing nominations for The Third Murder (2017) and three nominations for 2018 Cannes Palme d’Or winning Shoplifters. The film is Japan’s official submission for the Oscars.

The Jury Grand Prize was awarded to Lee Joon-dong and Lee Changdong for Burning (Republic of Korea). The win adds to their collection of APSA wins. Both previously won Best Feature Film for Secret Sunshine (Miryang, 2007) and were nominated together for Poetry (Shi,

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2010) and Burning. Alongside his win for Secret Sunshine, Changdong has also won Best Children’s Feature Film for A Brand-New Life (Ye Haeng Ja, 2009), Achievement in Directing for Poetry and Best Youth Feature Film for The World of Us (Woorideul, 2016). His three winning APSA vessels appeared on the set of Bens’ (Steven Yeun) apartment in Burning.

The Cultural Diversity Award under the Patronage of UNESCO was awarded to Garin Nugroho and Ifa Isfansyah for Memories of My Body (Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku) (Indonesia) and accepted on the night by lead actor Muhummad Khan. The winner was determined by the APSA Cultural Diversity International Jury comprised of Jury Chair Khadija AlSalami (Yemen), Anthony Krause (UNESCO) and Mattie Do (Lao People’s Democratic Republic).

As the winner in this category, Garin Nugroho presented a screening of his winning film on December 15 in Paris at UNESCO’s Paris Headquarters as part of the Intergovernmental Committee meeting on the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Both Burning, and Memories of My Body were developed with a grant from APSA’s long-running Academy partnership with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) through the MPA APSA Academy Film Fund.

Now in its 9th year, the MPA APSA Academy Film Fund received a record 125 submissions from Academy members in 36 different countries, and four more recipients of a US$25,000 grant were announced tonight, with successful projects from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Turkey.

Nadine Labaki won the Achievement in Directing award for Capharnaüm (Lebanon), having been nominated in the same category for the inaugural APSA in 2007 for her film Caramel. A Special Mention in this category went to Ivan Ayr for Soni (India).

After being awarded a Special Mention for Best Performance by an Actor in 2016, narrowly beaten by fellow countryman Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui took the Award this year for Manto (India). The award was accepted during the ceremony by internationally acclaimed actress and director of Manto, Nandita Das, who was also the recipient of the prestigious FIAPF Award for achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region.

Best Performance by an Actress went to Chinese star Zhao Tao for Ash is Purest White (Jiang hu er nv) (People’s Republic of China, France), accepted by the film’s producer Shozo Ichiyama. In a moving recorded message Zhao Tao said “I was lucky to become an actress and have the opportunity to play different roles of ordinary Chinese women on screen, to express their difficulties and emotions in a country of radical changes, to share their love and hope. Thank you for your acknowledgment of my performance.

Thank you for your attention to those ordinary women. Love conquers all.”

Best Screenplay was awarded to Dan Kleinman and Sameh Zoabi for Tel Aviv on Fire (Israel, Belgium, France, Luxembourg).

Japanese cinematographer Hideho Urata was awarded the Achievement in Cinematography prize for A Land Imagined (Singapore, France, Netherlands). Singaporean filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua was also awarded the 2018 APSA Young Cinema Award for the film, which was the Locarno Festival Golden Leopard (Best Film) winner, and was supported by the Asia Pacific Screen Lab. The APSA Young Cinema Award is presented in partnership with NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema) and Griffith Film School (GFS) to recognise the emerging filmmaking talent of Asia Pacific.

Winners in the feature fiction categories were determined by the APSA International Jury, comprised of Alexander Rodnyansky (Russian Federation), Nia Dinata (Indonesia), Deepak Rauniyar (Nepal), Vladimer Katcharava (Georgia) and Antonia Zegers (Chile).

The inaugural Best Original Score award went to the celebrated composers Hildur Guðnadóttir and the late Jóhann Jóhannsson for Mary Magdalene (Australia, United Kingdom). The winner was determined by the Music in Film International Jury comprised of Jury Chair Ryuichi Sakamoto (Japan), Sneha Khanwalkar (India) and Nigel Westlake (Australia).

Sakamoto said of the winning film “Mary Magdalene’s soundtrack is a meticulous work of art by the composers. The quality of craftsmanship and the depth of emotions are overwhelming.”

Best Documentary Feature Film went to Australian director Paul Damien Williams and producer Shannon Swan for Gurrumul, the first win for Australia in this category at APSA. Best Youth Feature Film went to producer/director Banu Savıcı and producer Mesut Ulutaş, for Turkish film The Pigeon (Güvercin).

Best Animated Feature Film went to director Leo Gabriadze and producer Timur Bekmambetov for Rezo (Znaesh’ mama, gde ya byl) (Russian Federation).

Winners in these three categories were determined by the Youth, Animation, Documentary International Jury made up of Jury Chair Mitzi Goldman (Australia), Rubaiyat Hossain (Bangladesh) and Luke Hetherington (Singapore).

The Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film, honour cinematic excellence and the cultural diversity of the world’s fastest-growing film region; comprising 70 countries and areas, 4.5 billion people and responsible for half of the world’s film output. In 2018, 46 films from 22 countries and areas of the Asia Pacific region received APSA nominations, including the first nomination for a film from Uzbekistan.

During the Ceremony, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) announced the four recipients of the 9th round of the MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, created to support, at script stage, new feature film projects originated by APSA Academy members and their colleagues across Asia Pacific. The fund awards four development grants of US$25,000 annually and is wholly supported by the MPA. To date, 32 projects have now been funded, with many going into production and garnering success at film festivals around the world.

The four 2018 MPA APSA Film Fund recipients are: • Producer Ifa Isfansyah, director Kamila Andini (Indonesia) for Yuni • Producer Olga Khlasheva, director Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Kazakhstan) for Hell is Empty and All The Devils Are Here • Producer Mai Meksawan, director Uruphong Raksasad (Thailand) for Worship • Director, producer, screenwriter Semih Kaplanoğlu (Turkey) for Asli A new script development film fund was also announced tonight, the APSA Academy Sun Yat-Sen Bo Ai Film Fund. Exclusive to APSA Academy members, the fund supports a film project which demonstrates cinematic excellence and aligns with the Foundations Ideals: the embodi-

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ment of the ‘Bo Ai’ (Universal Compassion) spirit, promotion of tolerance, inspiring positive change and fostering the human spirit.

The inaugural recipient was announced as director Feras Fayyad (Syria) for feature documentary The Cave. Fayyad was the winner of the APSA for Best Documentary Feature Film in 2017 for Last Men in Aleppo, which was also nominated for an Oscar.

APSA International Jury President, Russian producer of 2014 APSA Best Feature Film Leviathan, Alexander Rodnyansky said “We have had the great fortune to be presented with a unique line up of films that represent the different countries, cultures and talents of our region.

It’s a huge and very rare opportunity to learn and understand so much about other people’s lives and I have discovered new worlds by watching them. Shoplifters turns an intimate story about an unusual family into a metaphorical social analysis that is relevant not only for Japan, but everywhere, where we are faced with a frightening panorama of a family crisis and presented with a utopian alternative in which you can choose your relatives; where closeness becomes a conscious decision (even for children), not a predetermined fate.”

Chair of APSA and its Academy Michael Hawkins said “Now in its 12th year, the Asia Pacific Screen Awards grows in strength and influence throughout the region, and the success of the Academy and its initiatives are testament to this. The MPA APSA Academy Film has had a record number films premiere in Cannes and Venice this year, as well as the Asia Pacific Film Lab project winning at Locarno. It is heartening to receive Academy members back to Brisbane, with APSA nominations, and to welcome our new Academy members from the 2018 nominees.”

Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said: “My deepest congratulations to tonight’s winners. We are in awe of your creativity, perseverance and bravery. As Australia’s culturally-diverse New World City, we recognise the importance of connecting with our closest neighbours and of coming together to honour the creative talent of our vast region. I’m proud that Brisbane continues to shine a spotlight on powerful stories, foster cross-cultural dialogue and celebrate filmmakers whose accomplishments too often go unrecognised. The awards have brought some of the region’s most exciting filmmakers to the city alongside more than 600 film practitioners here for the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. The Asia Pacific Screen Awards have been a driving force in transforming Brisbane into a film business hub, creating opportunity for local practitioners and strengthening the city’s significant business and cultural ties with the region.

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Announcing Sangeet Mela 2019

By Shen Flindell

Amazing lineup of artists performing Sangeet Mela 2019

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he team behind Australia's premiere Indian classical festival are excited to announce that planning for Sangeet Mela 2019 is well under way. The event will be held on Saturday 30th March and will feature Carnatic vocal by Smt Charulatha Mani, Qawwali ensemble led by Tahir Qawwal, sarangi solo by Sri Sangeet Mishra, Bharatanatyam dance by Smt Sriranjani Chandramouli with live ensemble, and sitar solo by Sri Saikat Bhattacharya.

We are calling on community leaders to support this important cultural event, and for aspiring young Indian classical artists to apply for our Sangeet Mela Rising Star Awards.

RISING STAR AWARDS As part of Sangeet Mela’s mission to foster Indian classical culture in Brisbane, several young artists under the age of 26 will be given the opportunity to perform at the festival and will receive a “Sangeet Mela Rising Star Award”. Each year one or two awards may be given in each of four categories (Vocal, Instrumental, Percussion and Dance), each in the two broad genres of Hindustani and Carnatic Sangeet. Many past award recipients identify these awards as a pivotal moment in their development as classical artists. Past winners include Dr Helena Joshi (Kathak dance), Sri Arthavan Selvanathan (mridangam), Ku Roshni Sriram (Carnatic vocal), and Ku Mathuja Bavan (both Bharatanatyam and violin).

We invite and request all dance and music gurus, members of the community and connoisseurs of music to circulate this information among your students or any young enthusiastic performers to apply for these awards.

Full details of the conditions of application are available on available on the Sangeet Mela Website at: www. sangeetmela.org/awards/ Applications close Friday 1st February, 2019. Winners will be informed

by Friday 15th February, 2019.

Please get in touch with me via email on shen@sangeetmela.org or phone 0415106428 to discuss any of these ways to support the development of Indian classical music in Brisbane.

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Australia Qld Tamils for Gaja Disaster Relief Fund Mathuja Bavan - two time Rising Star Award winner

This urgent appeal is for assistance for damage inflicted by the recent Cyclone “Gaja” onJANUARY urban and www.indiannewsqld.com.au Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/IndianNewsQueensland 2019 6 many rural communities of Tamil Nadu, India. Current counts show the numbers of dead as close to sixty also millions of people have lost their homes, been evacuated and accommodated in relief

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The serene Carol night Jingle Bell Rock 2018 by Kairali at Durack

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airali Association of Malayalees organised Christmas event 'Jingle Bell Rock' 2018 on 29th December at Australian International Islamic College, Durack. Councillor Angela Owen as always was a commendable pillar of support of Indian Communities attended the event and supported Kairali's activities. The carol singing competition was a grand success. Fr Liju and the judges for the carol competition supported young talents who showcased their performances.

FICQ and MAQ supported the show with their presence and promoting the event.

The cultural programs by D4Dance Team, Praanah Performing Arts and Space Dance teams were a real treat to the people gathered.The program had a perfect wrap with delicacies from Kerala by Kalavara Kitchen.

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VIT Chancellor felicitated Australia India Business Council D announces new QLD Management Committee r. G. Viswanathan, has carved a niche for himself in the history of Tamil Nadu, India and internationally through his educational and community leadership activities.

He has served society in many capacities through politics, education and social work. He conceived high goals and has achieved them against all odds. Apart from his career in politics, his contribution in the field of education is creditable. He is founder of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and has embossed both VIT and Vellore on the world map.

I met Chancellor Viswanathan for first time during 1999-2000, during his visit to Australia. From my first meeting with him I realised his noble personality, service oriented thinking and concerns about community wellbeing. I have been really fortunate to meet Dr. Viswanathan and been given the opportunity to

work with him over the past 15 years in an organisation named Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM).

Dr. Viswanathan leads the GCMM board as President, and I as secretary. The GCMM board has organised 8 international congresses in number of countries, such as Australia, India, China, New Zealand, Thailand, Brazil, with the next congress in 2020 in Liverpool, UK. Dr. Visvanathan’s leadership and inclusive nature has helped to strengthen the GCMM board and expand internationally to 29 countries. I really admire his energy, vision, and strategic leadership in terms of community engagement, and supporting minority communities and other socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

He has helped thousands of families to realise their dreams by providing educational opportunities irrespec-

tive of background, race or religion.

In addition to his educational contribution, his work for the Tamil community is remarkable and outstanding. Recently he has started ‘Thamil Iyakkam’ and brought all Tamilians and various Tamil associations under its aegis. ‘Thamii Iyakkam’ encompasses Tamil settlers all over the world.

Dr. Viswanathan’s 80th birthday was celebrated in Brisbane on the 8th of December, 2018. The event was attended his son, Dr Shekhar Viswanathan and his daughter-inlaw, Dr. Sandhya Rani Pentareddy, as well as prominent members of the Brisbane Tamil community.

It has been a pleasure hosting Dr. Viswanathan in Brisbane for the 14th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management, and a true honour celebrating his 80th birthday.

(Left to Right) Prof Prasad Yarlagadda, Mr Umesh Chandra, Dr. Vishwanathan, Prof Krishnanand Lanka (New Zealand), Dr. Sarat Singamneni (New Zealand) and Dr. John Kennedy (New Zealand)

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IBC is pleased to announce the AIBC Queensland Management Committee election results.

The new leadership team in Queensland will be led by Mr Nik Senapati, AIBC Queensland President and Mr. Nishant Kedia, AIBC Queensland Vice President. Mr. Rajesh Gupta will be the AIBC Queensland State Treasurer.

The other committee members are: 1.

Raewyn Bailey 2.

Tony Denholder 3.

Muthuraj Guruswamy 4.

Madhu Nair 5.

Mahadevan Shankar 6.

Chaitannya Unni AIBC Queensland has a highly experienced Management Committee with impressive corporate backgrounds.

With the launch of the India Economic Strategy to 2035 (IES2035) wherein AIBC played a very strong role in providing planning inputs,

AIBC believes that the time has now come to assist with the implementation of the strategy. The IES Strategy outlined the role of AIBC in driving the bilateral business relationship through strong engagement with big businesses and corporates.

The AIBC board is looking forward to the AIBC Queensland Management Committee driving this vision including supporting the AIBC focus on becoming a more businessbased council.

The AIBC Board, National Vice Chair, wishes the team all the very best.

Prof John Bell and Prof Prasad Yarlagadda presenting Dr. Viswanathan with an award celebrating his profound contribution to the engineering profession.

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A Magnificent Community Leaders Dinner

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ulticultural Development Australia (MDA) along with Queensland program of assistance to survivors of torture and trauma (QPASST) celebrated the End of Year community leaders’ dinner and End of Year celebrations 2018 at Brisbane Multicultural Centre on 6th of December. The event to honor community leaders for their incredible service during the year was well attended by the active members of the community. The minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing

and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Honorable Stirling Hinchliffe MP was the keynote speaker of the day. Entertainment and cultural programs added to the pleasure of the evening. QPASST has been well known in providing culturally sensitive services promoting health and well being of people who have been tortured or suffered refugee related trauma prior to migrating to Australia while MDA is instrumental in bonding multiculturalism in Australia over the past 30 years.

QTA spreads message of unity through VanaBhojanalu and Christmas Lunch

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ueenslandTelugu Association (QTA) celebrated VanaBhojanalu & Christmas Lunch on 9th of December at Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill. The fun-filled family event rejoicing the spirit of Telugu culture comprised people of all ages.

The program was well attended by over 150 people bringing food from their own homes to share with the gathering. The indoor and outdoor games including Lemon and Spoon race, Running Race, Musical chair, Cricket and Tambola interested both adults and kids. Mr. Sudershan Kanthakadi was the Santa of the day, bringing gits to the kids, singing

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carols and cutting cake.

QTA, the community organization for all the Telugu Speaking People organizes various cultural and community events every year celebrating the richness of its tradition.

Vanbhojanalu is a popular ritual practiced in the month “Karthika Masam” (November-December) which means having food in the garden. Relatives or friends gather as a large association to go on picnic and spend whole day in a garden or in the wilderness. QTA’s humble initiative to recreate the ritual along with a celebration of Christmas together gave a refreshing experience to everyone.

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Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Hindu Cultural Hub at Clayfield Courtesy: Viswa Easwaran

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aikuntha Ekadashi falls during Dhanur solar month in Hindu calendar. Dhanur month or Dhanurmasa is known as Margazhi month in Tamil Calendar. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi out of two Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha Ekadashis in a month.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is observed according to Solar Calendar and because of that it might fall either in Margashirsha or in Pausha month in Hindu Lunar calendar. In Gregorian calendar there might be none, one or two Vaikuntha Ekadashi in a year.

The Legend behind Ekadashi: Once Lord Vishnu was in his Yog Nidra when a demon named Murdanav came to challenge Him to a duel. Instead of Vishnu responding, a damsel arose from the Ekadash (eleven) Indriyas (organs) of Vishnu. Murdanav became so attracted to this damsel that he asked her to marry him. The damsel agreed, but only if he agreed to a duel with her.

Blinded by passion, he agreed to a fight with her and she killed him.

Pleased with her devotion, Vishnu granted her a boon. She replied, "Oh Prabhu! As I have manifested from your Ekadash Indriyas, let my

name be Ekadashi. I desire that people should observe the Ekadashi vrat (fast) and control their Ekadash indriyas on this day. Vishnu gave the blessing that "anyone who observes Ekadasi fast will be freed of their sins and will attain moksha." Ever since, Hindus fast on Ekadashi day, which occurs twice every month in the Hindu calendar.

Benefits - Vaikuntha Ekadashi is also known as Mukkoti Ekadashi. It is believed that Vaikuntha Dwaram or the gate of Lord's inner sanctum is opened on this day and devotees who observe fast on Vaikuntha Ekadashi attain salvation by going to Heaven.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is very important day for Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is known as Swarga Vathil Ekadashi in Malayalam Calendar followed by people of Kerala.

Parana means breaking the fast.

Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast.

It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing

Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence. Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal.

One should avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. If due to some reasons one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day. Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Stay Connected The Hindu Cultural Hub at Clayfield is a centre to congregate and promote spiritual, cultural and educational needs of local community and wider Hindu society in Brisbane. Devotees and friends assemble at the Bar-Jai Community Hall (178, Alexandra Road, Clayfield) last Friday of each month between 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Our next cultural congregation falls on 25th of January 2019.

As a standard practice, we have the following program at the Bar-Jai Hall: • Pooja by Hindu Priest • Bajan and Kirtan by devotees • Monthly religious updates / guest speakers on spiritual (or) on yoga techniques • Prasatham with vegetarian dinner served • Session conclude with relevant social justice updates and public notices.

We are currently interested in building our networks and relations with different communities around local and Brisbane area. If you are interested to get involved, please contact us on 0469016416 or 0427999129.

Bringing Cultures Together

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indu Society of Queensland Inc.'s Deepawali function was held on Saturday 3 November 2018 from 5:00pm at Bracken Ridge High School which attracted a huge crowd.

While the day was hot but the evening turned out to be good. The function commenced with Diwali pooja attended by Mr and Mrs Anup Kumar and conducted by Aachaarye Praveen Shandil from 4:30pm. After which dinner commenced and finally the live show program for 3 hours. The function was well attended from people as far as Logan and Ipswich. The guests for the night were Cr Amanda Cooper, the Councillor for Bracken Ridge, Cr Jared Cassidy, the Councillor for Deagon and Jadish and Angila Puran from Radio Brisvaani.

The acknowledgment of the land and the welcome to the Country was performed by Aunty Peggy Tidyman. The live performances program was a mixture of cassical and Bolloywood dances, bhangra, DJ and vocalists was played by Sargam Orchestra lead by Nirbhay Chand.

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ety of talented locals, showing just how much much range of skills the community has and the diversity of people who performed.

A huge crowd that attended the function thoroughly enjoyed the dinner, sweets and the live program.

The Master of Ceremony for the Night was Dinesh Goundar and Muskan Attri. The function also included 8 raffle prizes and 13 Lucky Door prizes. A 60 page full colored 2018 Deepawali Souvenir magazine that was distributed free to all attendees. For the very first time, five stalls were located at the entrance to the hall, where sponsors of the 2018 Diwali magazine displayed their businesses.

The benefits of this celebration go beyond the reward of a great function celebrating the Hindu Festival with everyone. It helps strength the strong sense of Indian community, it provides an opportunity for other communities to enjoy our Indian culture and food, and it creates greater awareness of our Community and helps build a stronger community. The Society is thankful to all the performers that took part and the audiences who came out in great numbers and supported the event.

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“Rising Star” Dance Galatta performs again!!

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hat a lovely start and finish by Dance Galatta team !

Great effort and it’s unbelievable that it’s their first time public event, hosted by them at Princess theatre on 15th Dec. Fun filled entertainment started with traditional dance of Kannadiga’s kodava by young kids and Gujrati’s Kharba by seniors. Mansoru Drama team presented their Tamil Comdey Drama “Emologa Ragalai”, teased everyone with their laughing theraphy for 20mins. Followed by Tamil song , sung by Vinoth with pleasant music and next one was Belly dance , performed by Dhristi.

Oo..Larrikin puppets did their best puppet show for 45mins. Little fellas were thrilled and experienced their new puppet skill. There was a game show to decorate Xmas tree for kids. Surprise SANTA appeared with tons of gifts after that. Ho Ho Oh! Kids surrounded by him and got delighted with full of gifts.

SANTA quickly vanished to fill his bag for next year.

As all you aware , there was a Gaja cyclone in tamilnadu, affected many.

Gaja disaster relief fund was collected during the event and handed over to Mr. Palanichamy O. Thevar , Chair of Australia QLD Tamils for Gaja Disaster Relief fund. Tradern Australia ( TAUS Care ) has given

speech for their aged care training services.

Tamil Oli convenor Mrs. Remadevi Dhanasekar was invited as a special guest and distributed Dance Galatta Awards to the kids and senior for their great effort in this year. The excellent 4hours show was ended with vote of thanks and dinner.

Dance Galatta is a dance company, started in 2017 to promote Indian traditional dance in Brisbane CBD. Upcoming event is “South Indian Festival 2019” on 13th April 2019 at Sunnybank SunPAC with a theme to celebrate South Indian culture with every other communities. Please contact Revathi 0452507-594 for early bird discounts.

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Around the world on Bicycle Tour, an Indian man rides for a noble cause!!

Abhishek Sharma spreads awareness on CLIMATE CHANGE, WORLD PEACE & Healthy Living

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bhishek Kumar Sharma is a resident of the town of Fatehgarh located in Uttar Pradesh. Kannauj is an ancient city and famous for Kannauj Perfume around the world.

He is on a 90+ countries tour and plan to achieve this goal by year Nov 2020. He will cover almost 95,000 kilometers and will reach nearly 10 000 000 people. His travel is sup-

Abhishek at Byron Bay NSW

Abhishek in Fiji

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ported by donations from people and companies.

Through his bicycle tour around the world he aims to spread awareness about ‘CLIMATE CHANGE & WORLD PEACE’ & ‘Importance of Bicycling’ to live happier and healthier life through lectures and seminars.

Abhishek started this program on the 10th November 2014. He has

graduated M.Sc (Master of Science), M.Phil (Master of Philosophy) and PGCWM in Environmental Science from University of Kanpur and APS University, Rewa and worked in many companies as an Environmentalist/Environmental planner and different Designations.

He visited Brisbane in Australia.

Post which he plans to travel to New Zealand & Papua New Guinea.

“When the Prime Minister of the country asks ‘How are you? How is your health?’ what more can bring happiness. I got an opportunity to even share some time with him during lunch. There were many more good moments when the ministers of various states got connected with me. I would actually meet them all when I went to their states; I would even request them to support this massive campaign. A lot of schools and colleges eventually started inviting me to speak in their institutes. In about thirteen months, I was able to take 4,278 lectures impacting more than 3.2 million students across the country. Apart from students, I got to spread awareness to lakhs of villagers, people at the hospitals, tea shops, and everywhere possible.”

According to me “Economic growth is the tag that the world gives, when people over exploit the natural resources. This act of over exploitation of the resources leads to natural calamities and global warming. People affected by these natural calamities suffer even without food and water, leading to death. All of these are interlinked. If there is any kind of a problem that is occurring within the society, each of us is responsible!”

“The entire world is a family. So, whenever I will be there at someone’s house, I will at the house of my own family. I will never feel a difference. We all are human being we should help each others.”

Abhishek in Gold Coast Queensland

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AIYAI: WRATHFUL SOUL

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iyai Pty Ltd is a joint venture of GVKM Elephant Pictures - a leading film production and distribution company in South East Asia and YSA Screen Media - a pioneer in feature film production in Australia creating new and innovative films. The company has teamed up with talented cast and crew for latest international feature film produced in Australia.

AIYAI: Wrathful Soul is a English Psychological Supernatural HorrorThriller Feature film with an International broad spectrum appeal.

Not just your typical horror, AIYAI is fueled by an original, content rich screenplay navigated by relatable distinct characters. Designed to be an all-round entertainer, the audience are in for some extraordinary acting performances, thrills, chills and scares.

The word AIYAI originates from ancient Indian literature, metaphorically meaning ‘princess’, a woman

from a homeless clan of gypsies who have remained destitute street mongers for generations.

The story revolves around a young man, Kiran who becomes plagued by mysterious tragedies. Whilst these incidents perplex the police and investigators, Kiran’s behaviour becomes increasingly erratic with each tragedy – he experiences visions of events he is unable to understand or explain. Little does he realise, that he is the conduit for an unknown spirit which lures victims to their chilling fates.

Aiyai is expected to be released on mid-year of 2019. Kindly use the attached details for a TRAILER of the Film. If you would like to know more about Aiyai film kindly visit our social media portal and also refer to Aiyai Brochure as attached.

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Why AIYAI: Wrathful Soul will be a success

The irrational fear of the unknown isn’t likely to diminish, in fact it is eternal, being embedded within the human DNA, harkening back to an extremely rational fear of the dark when our more primitive ancestors were in the greatest mortal danger.

This hardwired survival instinct echoes through the generations and manifests sometimes as a fascination, which may be a direct link to subconsciously needing to study something in order to know how to best avoid or combat it.

Produced by: AIYAI Pty Ltd Producers: Kanesh Mohana Sundaram, Mohana Sundaram Tangkavelo, Vinod Mohana Sundaram Director: Ilanthirayan Alan Arumugam Writers: Ilanthirayan Alan Arumugam Mukund Ramanan ,Charles Benedict Director of Photography: Damien Beebe Editing and Sound Design: Roberto Merlini Visual Effects: Mark Evans Music Composer: Jason Fernandez Key Cast: Kabir Singh, Pennyanne Lace, Richard Huggett, Vinod Mohana Sundaram, William Wensley, Ozzie Devrish, M

Thus these stories resonate with viewers far more seamlessly than any other genre. The fact that these types of films are not driven by “A list” (and very expensive) cast, tells us all we need to know. As a genre it is without a doubt historically the most successful, especially when shooting budget to return ratios are closely examined (Paranormal Activity, The Blair Witch Project, Halloween etc). People love to be scared, AIYAI will do just that.

AIYAI is a Supernatural Thriller with international broad-spectrum appeal designed to cater to both the Asian and Western Markets.

It is a spell bounding story translated in to an extremely captivating screenplay navigated by relatable distinct characters.

The irrational fear of the unknown isn’t likely to diminish, in fact it is eternal, being embedded within the human DNA, harkening back to an extremely rational fear of the dark when our more primitive ancestors were in the greatest mortal danger.

This hardwired survival instinct echoes through the generations and manifests sometimes as a fascination, which may be a direct link to subconsciously needing to study something in order to know how to best avoid or combat it.

Thus these stories resonate with viewers far more seamlessly than any other genre. The fact that these types of films are not driven by “A list” (and very expensive) cast, tells us all we need to know. As a genre it is without a doubt historically the most successful, especially when shooting budget to return ratios are closely examined (Paranormal Activity, The Blair Witch Project, Halloween etc). People love to be scared, AIYAI will do just that.

WRATHFUL SOUL

AIYAI is a Supernatural Thriller with international broad-spectrum appeal designed to cater to both the Asian and Western Markets.

It is a spell bounding story translated in to an extremely captivating screenplay navigated by relatable distinct characters.

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A major sequence of the Film has been shot in Jimbour Homestead, the largest English style heritage listed country house in Queensland. Built in the 19th Century, a symbol of grandness and opulence, it has added extraordinary production value to the Film. The aura of this architectural marvel has added another dimension to give a classic viewer experience.

The audience are in for some jaw dropping horror and stunts in other crucial locations namely the age old Toowong Cemetery and a realistic set of a Crematorium room built by our master production designer.

A fantastic screenplay executed visually by a skilled team, AIYAI is expected to prove it will be a stand out Film in terms of making, entertainment factor and keeping the audience engaged, to an extent they will be drawn deeply in to the world of the Film.

AIYAI is one of those elusive 2.7 Million Dollar projects which has enormous upside potential. Supernatural Thrillers are always compelling and stories with this type of nuance and depth are sure to engage repeat and recommended viewings which will clearly translate to increased returns.

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India born Queensland girl Reena Augustine scales new height!!

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eena Augustine on her trip to Myanmar for Red Carpet Functions Multicultural Fashion Show - Myanmar Edition, in conjunction with The Reena Augustine Association for Multicultural Enhancement Incorporated (RAAME).

Ms. Augustine was invited by Queensland International Institute to host the fashion show in celebration of the Australian Alumni Day in Myanmar.

Red Carpet Functions organizes/ hosts multicultural fashion shows to different ethnic communities as it aims to propagate multiculturalism and equality in diversity through fashion.

Reena Augustine also attended the 2018 Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane, Australia last 29th of November. She also interviewed the actor/director Nandita Das. In the interview, Nandita Das mentioned about her struggles as a female director in a male dominated industry and encouraged women to chase after their dreams and serve as an inspiration to others by sharing their stories. The internationally acclaimed director received her FIAPF Award for achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region.

Reena with Actor - Director Nandita Das

Reena in Malaysia

Meet the First Indian Born MP in Victorian Parliament Kaushaliya Virjibhai Vaghela

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aushaliya Vaghela describes her campaign for the Legislative Council seat from the Western Metropolitan Region as a crusade for the Indian community, which she says has given her abundant love and acceptance over the years.

Calling herself a “proud migrant”, Ms Vaghela believes it’s high time we have an Indian representative in the Victorian Parliament.

“I am a migrant, like so many of us, and I’m proud of that. I came to this country in 1998 and not a day goes by when I don’t recognise just how fortunate I am to live here,” Ms Vaghela told SBS Punjabi.

“We are one of the most educated migrant community and we still do not have a representative in our Victorian Parliament. If I win this election, I will be the first Indian-born MP in the Victorian Parliament.”

Time, we have an Indian represen-

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tative in Victorian Parliament, says Labour candidate Kaushalya Vaghela. Having served as a Multicultural Advisor to the Labor Party-led Victorian Government, Ms Vaghela is quite familiar with the halls of the Parliament and wishes to bring her experience and leadership to the position.

“Entering politics wasn’t something I had planned for but being part of the advocacy group for the community has made me go on a political path. I have acquired the experience while working with a minister, and it has given me an insight as to how Australian politics or the government works,” said Ms Vaghela.

Apart from her stint as an advisor, Ms Vaghela has also served as the President of the Victorian chapter of Subcontinental Friends of Labor (SCFOL), which is a conduit between the Labor Party and the members of the subcontinent communities. She has also held the position of a secretary within South

Asian Public Affairs Council (SAPAC) Australia, a non-profit organization that promotes the interests of the South Asian community.

Labor can be trusted to deliver the infrastructure and investment we need in western suburbs, says Ms Vaghela.

A scientist by profession, Ms Vaghela is making health care and education as central issues of her campaign.

“We must aspire to lead the nation in education standards and continue to build quality schools to both cope with our rapidly expanding population in the West and educate the scientists of the future.

“We must continue to invest in our health system to ensure no Victorian ever has to worry about what will happen if a loved one gets sicks,” added Ms Vaghela.

She strongly believes that Labor Party has what it would take to improve infrastructure and living con-

ditions in the Western Metropolitan Region.

“We all know the western suburbs of Melbourne are booming and we all know that only Labor can be trusted to deliver the infrastructure and investment we need. Over the

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last four years, the Andrews Labor Government has built schools, hospitals and removed level crossings in the west.” “We know the Liberals won’t invest in the services these communities need, all they do is cut,” said Ms Vaghela.

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Meet Simi Mala, Upma Singh Kite to Mrs. Asia Pacific represent Australia in Mrs. Universal 2019 Universal 2019 in Mexico

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ima Mala, the Mrs. Asia Pacific Universal 2019 is on her mission to spread the message of love and compassion. Being a 5th generation Fiji born Indian, she was born and brought up in Fiji. She spends most part of her life in New Zealand for studies. She lives in Brisbane for the past 11 years. Her idea of a perfect career was simple, follow the heart.

She chose to become a Forensic Toxicology Analyst at Queensland Government Forensic Lab. But Simi was different on her likings. She is a renowned model and millinery designer.

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pma Singh has been officially announced to represent Australia for Mrs. Universal 2019 in Mexico Next year Aug 2019. Currently she is Mrs. Australia Universal 2019.

Upma Singh was formally crowned

by Steve Minnikin MP Member for Chatsworth and the LNP Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads.

Upma singh is well established Fashion Icon of Brisbane and other metropolitan cities of Australia. She is Professional International Published model, Event Manager and holds Private Pilot License.

Her Brand Upmafashionista promotes excellence in women’s' fashion.

She is director of Brides of Asia Queensland.

Upma is winner of Face of Brisbane Mrs India Global 2018 and May

Queen India 2007, She has been the front cover girl of 4 leading National fashion magazine in Australia and haz been published in 35 magazines nationally and internationally.

She has appeared in more than 25 high profile fashion shows to name a few are Pacific fashion show, Lakme Australia fashion show, Bridal fashion Show, Raw , Gold coast fashion show , Red carpet , Angles with wings , Tafe Show , & Bulimba fashion show, Lady in red ,Red carpet functions , New Zealand coutour show , and many more .

She has gained significant and progressive experience in photo shoots and commercials.

Upma reaches out average women in the community to help them realize their hidden potential by casting them in her shows. She is extremely humble and treat her team with utter respect.

Owning a small millinery business completely on charity, proceeding the sale of her designs towards setting up homes for victims of domestic Violence in Queensland and guiding and educating young homeless kids.

She advocates for Domestic Violence, voicing against all social evils and spreading awareness.

She promotes Multiculturalism in Queensland. Simi, the woman with a thoughtful mind is now getting ready to give her best in the Mrs. Universal Crown next August in Mexico.

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According to Upma, Pageant like these gives women a platform to showcase their beauty and brain.

It gives opportunity to voice our choices and opinion and make us strong and independent as we are today.

Upcoming months she is planning to run many women empowerment events/activities /and affiliations with NGO. Stay tuned with her on social media for all updates Please find her social media links below: https://www.facebook. com/Mrs-Australia-Universal-2019-1957391484553254/ Upma fashionista ( Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/upmafashionista/.

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Calls for dowry abuse to be recognized as domestic violence under Australian law

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he disturbing number of Indian and South Asian women experiencing domestic violence and even being killed by their partners as a result of dowry-related abuse is an "alarming" problem that requires an urgent national response, the first hearing of the Senate inquiry into dowry abuse in Australia in September 2018.

Survivors of dowry-related abuse and a range of experts working to address it gave evidence as part of the focused probe into the "alarming growth" of dowry abuse in migrant communities, which an ABC News investigation revealed has resulted in a spate of horrific murders and suicides in recent years.

As part of the cultural practice, which has been illegal in India since 1961, a bride's family typically pays the groom and his family a dowry of cash, gold, gifts and property at the time of marriage.

However, it is common for grooms and their families to escalate demands for additional sums, which has resulted in violence, abandonment and even death when brides do not comply.

Indian and South Asian women who have migrated to Australia as part of arranged marriages and who have temporary migration status may also be threatened with deportation by their husbands, who have the ability to withdraw sponsorship of their wives' visas if they do not

deliver on demands for more dowry.

There are many cases like the one in Maroochydore.

A man slapped his wife of four months, dragged her by the hair and threatened to kill her because he was under pressure from his Indian family to extract a $20,000 dowry payment from her, a Queensland court has heard.

Key points: Couple's marriage arranged in India and man's family demanded dowry payment, court heard Prosecutor said offences grounded in India's patriarchal culture Man's lawyer told court her client was familiar with Australian cultural values The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court to assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and breaching a domestic violence order.

Magistrate Maxine Baldwin told the man that he would have had to have been "living under a rock" not to know that Australia was "very serious about domestic violence".

She said she wanted to impose a sentence that would be a deterrent and show that Australia "has had a gutful" of domestic violence.

The court was told the couple were brought together in an arranged marriage in India after knowing each other less than a month.

"I just went up there [India] and got married and came back within 28 days," the man told the court.

But only four months into the arrangement there were problems.

The court heard the man, an Australian citizen, brought his new wife back to south-east Queensland, but that the couple were from different religions.

They were living with one of his relatives, and his family in India were calling to demand their $10,000 share of a $20,000 bridal dowry.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Phillip Stephens told the court that over a week this year, the man threw a cup of tea on the floor, slapped his wife, dragged her by the hair, hitting her

head on the bed frame and threatened to kill her.

The man's lawyer Anna Smith told the Maroochydore court her client had lived in Australia for a number of years, was familiar with Australian values and that his culture was not the reason for the assaults.

Magistrate Baldwin said she accepted arranged marriages and dowries were Indian traditions but that she was not in a position to judge those cultural traditions.

"The reality is this isn't over a dowry thing — the cultural aspect of that most Australians would find abhorrent," she said.

"If you say he's an Australian he's been living here, isn't it incumbent

upon him to say, 'I'm in Australian, we live here, we don't collect dowries for women anymore'?"

She sentenced the man to six months in prison, suspended for two years, ordering him to also undertake a domestic violence prevention program. Melbourne-based international anti-dowry campaigner Manjula O'Connor told the committee it was also vital the Australian Government consider how women on temporary migrant visas could be better protected from — and receive support for — dowry-related abuse and threats of deportation given their ineligibility for Centrelink, Medicare and longterm housing.

3 Indians Drown in Moonee Beach While Saving Family Members

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wo Indian nationals died and another is still missing after they drowned in Australia's Moonee beach on Monday.

All the three victims belonged to the same family and have been identified as residents of Telangana.

The accident occurred after the trio jumped into the water to rescue their family's drowning children but were caught in the currents. The children were saved by a rescue team and taken to the hospital.

Nazreen, sister of Junaid who is still missing, said, "My brother Mohammed Abdul Junaid, 28, was staying in Sydney since 2014. Yesterday, Junaid along with his father-in-law Mohammed Ghouse Uddin, his two daughters Easha, 17, Ramsha, 12, one son Mohammed Aaqib, 15, and his cousin Rahat went to Moonee beach near Coffs Harbour for a holiday."

"Three children were playing near the seashore when they got troubled

in the waves. On seeing this Junaid, along with his father-in-law Ghouse Uddin and cousin Rahat sprung into the water to save the children.

All of them were facing difficulty in the water and were drowning when a rescue team reached the spot and saved the three children."

The rescue teams were also able to rescue Ghouse and Rahat from the sea but were unable to revive them.

Junaid could not be found.

The search operation for him had started yesterday but was stopped due to low light. The search operation resumed in the morning.

The three children Easha, Mohammed Aaqib and Ramsha are currently undergoing treatment in Coffs Harbour hospital.

Police praised the “outrageously brave” locals involved in the initial search with one lifesaver going 700m from the beach to rescue one of the teenagers.

Coffs Harbour City Council lifeguard co-ordinator Greg Hackfath

told Nine News Moonee Beach is unpatrolled and Moonee Creek which feeds into the beach has a “strong flowing outgoing tide”.

“We had a significant amount of rain the day before yesterday overnight and coupled with an outgoing tide and a lot of rain with flood waters, the creek was roaring,” he said.

“I can only assume they have gone swimming in the creek and perhaps the three teenagers went in first and got into trouble and then the three adults have gone in, and then, unfortunately, it’s been a horrific result.”

The Beach Safe website states that the 4.6km stretch is not patrolled by lifeguards.

“It faces east-southeast and is one of the more exposed and hazardous, with waves averaging over 1.5m,” the website reads.

An investigation has been launched and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

An investigation has been launched and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Dementia trials on humans in Queensland

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ustralian dementia sufferers could have their memories restored if a Queensland trial of a breakthrough ultrasound technique proves successful in humans.

The technology removes toxic plaques from the brain and has successfully reversed Alzheimer's symptoms and restored memory function in animal models at the University of Queensland's Brain Institute. Professor Jurgen Gotz says researchers using ultrasound have been able to activate microglial cells, which he describes as "kind of garbage men" that go through the brain removing all the toxic things that float around. "When you look into an Alzheimer's brain, the brain

is full of toxic amyloid and normally these garbage men should do their job," he said. "But sometimes they don't it," he said. So with the ultrasound the scientists trigger them to do their job and then they remove the amyloid and at the same time restore memory function.

Prof Gotz says the technique is not a full cure for the disease. But researchers hope that once it is further developed, the method will allow plaque to be removed for about three years before another treatment is required. "We will push out the age at which Alzheimer would develop, which effectively means for a patient it could feel like a cure," he said. "When used at a stage when the (disease) is not too

advanced ... Alzheimer disease can be prevented even in people who are predisposed." Testing of the pioneering ultrasound technique will begin in Brisbane in late 2019 following a federal government grant of $10 million. The trial will involve a small number of patients and will explore whether the technique developed at UQ in 2015 is safe to use in the fight against the degenerative condition. Alzheimer's disease affects more than 350,000 people nationwide. UQ says that without a medical breakthrough, the number of Australians living with the disease is expected to increase to almost 1.1 million by 2056, bringing the cost of hospitalization, care and lost productivity to more than $1 trillion.

All you need to know about Lime, Australia’s newest bike-sharing operator

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S company Lime has disregarded the failures of oBike, ReddyGo and ofo in Australia, and launched its bike-sharing service in Brisbane and Sydney.

The company believes its Aussie venture will find similar success to that which they already found in the US and Europe.

“Sydney’s need for innovative transports solutions gives us confidence we will see high uptake of Lime electric bikes within the community,” said a spokesman in a press release.

Lime also said that they have found success in cities “similar to Sydney, such as Seattle”.

Just like other bike-sharing apps that have launched in Australia, Lime’s fleet of electric scooters and bikes are planted in several locations around the city for you to access.

All you need to do is download the Lime app on your smartphone, find nearby scooters, e-bikes and pedal bikes, scan the QR code or enter the bike code to unlock it and you’re away.

Once you’re done riding around you just have to lock your bike back up and leave it in a safe, sensible area for the next user.

How much do Lime bikes cost?

The price to ride any Lime vehicle is $1 to unlock the bike or scooter and $0.15 for every minute you ride.

That’s $1 every four minutes, $5 for 20 minutes and $15 per hour. If you plan on using a bike all day, keep costs down by picking up a new one for each ride.

Where can I find them?

You can find Lime bikes all over the United States as well as in Paris, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Brussels and even New Zealand. In Australia, they’re limited to Sydney and Brisbane so far.

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In Sydney, the bikes are restricted to the inner city. Your best bet of finding one is in places like Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, The Rocks and Newtown, but there’s over 300 scattered across Sydney.

Bad news for those living in the suburbs, though – there are absolutely none available. Let’s hope that Lime is a success in its initial roll-out so we can get some bikes in Blacktown!

What kind of bikes are there?

Lime offers three distinct vehicles.

The Lime-S is an electric scooter with a 250-watt motor that offers a 32+ kilometre maximum range and 23.8 kph max speed. You monitor the scooter’s battery via the app to avoid getting stranded. At this stage, the scooter is only available in Brisbane.

The main offering – and what’s hitting Sydney – is the Lime-E electric assist bike. Rather than being fully electric, the Lime-E automatically engages the motor to give the rider a bit of a boost once you start pedalling. This bike has the same motor and maximum speed as the scooter, but a much larger 80+ kilometre range.

Also hitting Sydney is the LimeBike, which come in 1-speed, 3-speed and 8-speed variants. For example, the 1-speed is fine for short rides around the city, the 3-speed will let you climb some hills and the 8-speed is best for those riding down the M2 cycleway.

Are there any rules?

Well, there are two main rules: don’t steal the bike and don’t leave it in a random place for someone else to deal with. Users also have to be 18+ and have a driver’s license to qualify to drive the Lime-S scooter.

Apart from that you just need to abide by standard traffic rules, wear a helmet, park away from pedestrian walkways and use hand signals. Oh, and don’t toss your bike in the Yarra

River like oBike users did in Melbourne.

Will Lime succeed?

I hope so. Their service has proven massively successful, particularly on American college campuses and in European cities. There’s no reason why Aussies couldn’t benefit from the same service, whether it’s in universities or across the entire city.

Lime’s electric fleet should set it

above previous share bike companies. Companies like ofo and oBike offered regular bikes that people weren’t particularly comfortable riding in Sydney traffic, and they weren’t suited to Sydney’s size and layout.

Other bike-sharing apps also lacked government support, something the NSW government has promised to change.

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Lime predicts its service will be very popular in Australia’s summer months. They’re hoping places like Bondi, Manly and other inner city hubs will be teeming with locals and tourists exploring the city on their bikes and scooters.

Bike-sharing is an important mode of sustainable transport and I think that with Lime, Sydney will finally embrace it.

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The Faith of Test Series would be History

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ustralia vs India, fourth Test at the SCG — The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is no longer up for grabs but there is still plenty to play for in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Both teams will be playing for the same thing in the New Year’s Test — history. The Indians are looking to make it and the Australians are out to avoid doing the same thing.

Anything other than a loss for Virat Kohli’s men and they will become the first Indian team to win a Test series in Australia in their 71 years touring the country.

Tim Paine and teammates try out some pink hats ahead of the fourth On the flipside, if Tim Paine’s team fails to win the Sydney Test they will become the first Australian side to ever lose a Test series at home to a team from Asia.

In truth, that says more of how incredible a feat this would be for Kohli’s team than Australia. Af-

ter all, it is a feat that evaded the Pakistani outfit of the late ‘80s and ‘90s, featuring Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Javed Miandad; the Indians of the ‘00s with Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble; and the Sri Lankans of the same decade with Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardne.

No wonder Kohli said winning in Australia was an “obsession” for him after India’s dominant win in the Boxing Day Test.

For the Australians, it is a new year.

Despite starting the year with Ashes glory, 2018 will not be fondly remembered by the Australians who won just three Tests and were plunged into crisis at Cape Town.

However, victories have been few and far between, and so too have centuries.

Three matches into the home summer and no Australian batsman has registered a century — India’s batsmen have tallied three tons so far.

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he India cricket team are currently touring Australia from November 2018 to January 2019 to play four Tests, three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. Initially, the Test match at the Adelaide Oval was planned to be a day/night fixture, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declined the offer from Cricket Australia to play the match under lights. In April 2018, the Western Australian Cricket

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Association confirmed that the Perth Stadium would host its first ever Test match. During the second Test, it became the tenth venue in Australia to host a Test match.

India's regular wicket-keeper for limited overs matches, MS Dhoni, was not named in the side's squad for the T20I fixtures for this series and the ones against the West Indies. Instead, India's Test wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, was selected in Dhoni's place. The T20I series was drawn 1–1, after the second match finished in a no result.

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The three-day long Arya Mahasammellan 2018 held at Vedic Culture Centre

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rya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland conducted Arya Mahasammellan bringing together Daily Yajna, Yoga, Ayurveda and Spiritual discourses by eminent Vedic scholars.

The event was held for 3 days beginning on 30th of November at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre Brisbane Australia.

The theme of the event “Vedas for Peace and empowering Humans in Daily Lives” empowered the gathering.

The chief guest of the event was Hon Peter Russo MP State Member for Sunnybank, and other distinguished guests include Hon Duncan Pegg MP State Member

for Stretton, Community leaders, Arya Samaj leaders from interstate, overseas, Acharya Dr Satish Prakash (New York, USA), Acharya Sanat Kumar (India).

The closing ceremony on 2nd of December was well attended by the chief guest Mr Hari Raniga Fiji Consul, Sergeant Jim Bellos of Police South Brisbane and the CrossCultural Liaison Officer at Upper Mount Gravatt Station, Arya Samaj leaders and the community.

People arrived from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Tasmania, Brisbane, Bunderberg, Gold Coast, Fiji, New Zealand, India and USA to attend this blissful ceremony.

Bala Utsav – An evening of celebrating Hindu Culture & Heritage

Shloka Chanting by the students of BSK Queensland ala Samskar Kendra (BSK) of Vedanta Centre of Sydney (Brisis the education wing of bane Chapter), Smt. Archana Singh, Vishva Hindu Parishad of Honorary Consul of India and Mr. Australia that provides an Peter Russo, M.P, Member of Toohey. opportunity to younger generation Swami Atmeshananda Ji and Smt to learn and inculcate the ideologies Archana Singh Ji traditionally inauof Hindu Dharma. This is achieved gurated the programme by lighting through valued based education and the lamp signifying the importance teachings from rich ancient Hindu of triumph of light over darkness and scriptures. BSK aspires to increase knowledge over ignorance. All the the self-confidence in children, students of BSK together chanted the develop leadership qualities while shlokas learnt throughout the year appreciating their cultural heritage during their BSK classes. and tradition. BSK organises number Junior students from Brisbane centre of events which help children to performed Sanskrit action song deexplore new aspects of life and learn scribing the Panchabhutas (five elea new dimension towards their ments), Panchendriyas (five senses) personality development. The events and the Sanskrit varnamala (consoalso assist parents in providing a nants). Purusha Sukta, a hymn from positive upbringing for their children. the Rigveda was recited by senior stuBSK celebrates all important Hindu dents. This hymn is in praise of the festivals in an effort to making the ‘Adhi Purusha’ and is recited during children understand and appreciate important prayers in temples and durthe significance of the festivals. ing havans. The junior students from Children are also enlightened about Gold Coast centre then performed various Hindu rituals and understand an action song while reciting Sanskrit the underlying meaning of each ritual. rhymes. The confidence exhibited by The annual event of BSK Queensland, junior students (Brisbane and Gold Bala Utsav, where students celebrate Coast centres) was very evident. what they have learnt over the year The audience were taken back to the at BSK through shloka, vedic chant- era of Ramayana by the drama “Vibing, dance and drama, was held on hishana Saranagati” enacted by senior Sunday 25th November 2018 at students. The drama was about how Acacia Ridge State School. Students Vibhishana reacted to the treacherfrom both Brisbane and Gold Coast ous act of Ravana in bringing Sita centres participated in this event. The to Lanka and how Vibhishana leaves programme was graced by the pres- Ravana to join Sri Rama to uphold ence of dignitaries namely Swami At- Dharma. In addition to the acting meshananda Ji, the Resident Swami prowess and dialogue delivery tal-

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ent of the children, the impact of the drama was further enhanced by the costumes they wore. Several hours of practice went into the drama and for the senior students, this was also a learning experience in that they learnt about Ramayan and also about various characters in the epic. In addition, they also learnt about the art of public speaking, dramatics and time management. Throughout the act children carried the character and exhibited their deep understanding. The moral that the children learnt was that irrespective of our relationships and circumstances one has to always uphold Dharma.

Furthermore, the parents of BSK were taken down the memory lane by the short video on activities of BSK such as celebrating festivals and other events in 2018. This was also a motivational video for all other audience to understand the way BSK operates and celebrates.

This year is quite significant as it marks the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. His historic speech changed the perception of other nations and religions towards Bharat and Hindu Dharma. The series of events which happened before and during the Chicago summit were brilliantly enacted in the form of drama by students and parents. The skit included key events of Swami Ji’s life such as the birth of Narendranath Dutta, his childhood

and the education along with his journey of transformation from Narendranath to Swami Vivekananda.

The skit further continued Swami Vivekanand’s journey to Chicago and his addressing the parliament of world religions. The whole auditorium was echoed with applauses when our student addressed the parliament as “My dear brothers and sisters….”. This was astonishing to the spectators.

A booklet published by VHP Queensland, containing all the essential sholkas for recitation by children was released by Swami Atmeshananad ji. The first copy was received by Smt. Archana Singh. This book will be given as a part of BSK curriculum for 2019 prospective students. The booklet is also available to general public at a nominal cost of $5. Those interested can request a copy by sending email to bskqld@live.com.au. The students from Gold Coast centre then performed a dance in the praise of Lord Krishna. The boys were dressed up as Lord Krishna and girls as Radha.

This was followed by a scintillating group dance by the children to a song from the popular Telugu movie Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum. The dance depicted the avatars of Lord Vishnu with a message about how good always triumph over evil. The children dressed up as avatars of Vishnu and narrated the story of each avatar through dance. The dance was well received by the dance who asked for it to be done once more. The costume, props, lighting, powerful song and the amazing performance by the students took it to a different level.

The honourable guests shared their thoughts and gave their blessings and encouragement to the students.

Further, the efforts of children were acknowledged by the distribution of certificates and trophies.

The programme ended by the vote of thanks acknowledging the efforts and contribution all involved in the success of the event.

BSK Queensland thrives to organise many such events that will bring positive changes in the life of our children and parents.

The BSK Queensland has been functioning since 2010 in Queensland and is run by dedicated volunteer parents and on a not-for-profit basis. The BSK classes are held on Sundays (during regular school terms) from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Brisbane (at Sunnybank State High School, Sunnybank) and in Gold Coast (at Benowa State High School, Benowa). During the first one hour and fifteen minutes children are taught the essential values that underpin Hindu Dharma, shlokas and value education from Hindu scriptures. Also, BSK inculcates interest in ancient Sanskrit language that forms the foundation for Vedas and Upanishads, and therefore spoken Sanskrit is also being taught. Then for 45 minutes, children are also taught traditional Indian games, yoga and exercise for everyday practice to make them strong and develop leadership qualities. BSK believes that a healthy mind and healthy body are important for all round development of a child.

In the remaining 30 minutes, children learn their own mother tongue.

Please contact BSK Queensland at bskqld@live.com.au for additional information, in relation to the Sunday classes, volunteering and sponsoring opportunities.

Sanskrit Action Song by the students of from Brisbane centre

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Infused water recipes for when plain H2O just won’t cut it

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he first rule of wellness: Hydration, hydration, hydration.

Basically, every healthy influencer swears by downing a glass of water first thing in the a.m. (with a nice slice of lemon, of course), dietitians preach about its importance in aiding digestion, and beauty experts swear it’s the key to having dewy, glow-y skin.

But here’s the thing: Not everyone loves the taste of plain water, making drinking enough a bit of a struggle. And it probably means you’re more likely to reach for juice, soda, or kombucha than H20—making your hydration habit come with a sizable side of sugar. Womp, womp.

But there’s no need to just be sad and basic with your water in the quest of good health. You can infuse your water with fruit, herbs, and spices to add flavor without any added sugars—so it’s really the best of both worlds. And a word to the wise: Infused waters are also clutch during holiday season when you’re trying to hydrate after a long night of nog and mulled wine. What’s not to love?

1. Strawberry-orange mint water This combo of citrus and mint from Simple Vegan Blog creators Alberto Aragon and Iosune Robles is basically the definition of refreshing. Since winter isn’t exactly peak strawberry season, buy a bag of frozen ones, slice, and add a few after they de-thaw.

2. Strawberry rosewater chia fresca The First Mess creator Laura Right loves a good chia-infused water— but she adds a floral twist with one teaspoon of rosewater. The mix of fruit and floral gives it the perfect amount of sweetness—you won’t even be tempted to add sugar.

3. Pomegranate mint water Give your glass a holiday twist with just two ingredients: pomegranate

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and mint. (And optional honey, although that’s technically an added sugar!) Not only are you getting a nice boost of antioxidants and vitamin C, but the mint also helps with digestion, making this infusion a good one to sip on after you eat.

4. Veggie water Of course, fruit isn’t your only infusion option; adding veggies can be just as refreshing. Oh, So Delicioso blogger Desarae Fowler likes making a big water dispenser, adding in celery, cucumber, parsley, lime, and mint, and refilling her glass all day.

Talk about spa water vibes!

5. Rosemary citrus water Sure, adding a few sprigs of rosemary to things like pizza and roast chicken is normal, but trust: It taste great in water, too. Delightful E Made blogger Erin Indahl-Fink balances out the flavor with a few slices of lemon, adding a layer of brightness to the taste.

6. Cucumber mint water Cucumber mint is the little black dress of water infusions—a classic.

It has only two ingredients (besides, you know, the water and optional lime), but it elevates the taste so much that you’ll likely drink more than you would otherwise. Pretty great hydration hack, right?

7. Lavender mint water Notice a theme here? Mint pairs well with virtually anything—and that includes lavender. This is a great infusion to sip on when you want to experience a bit of calm, like if you’re stressed out at work or there’s a lot going on at home. Sip, swallow, and breathe.

8. Lemon orange cherry bergamot mint water This infusion is both calming *and* energizing due to the mix of bright citrus and grounding cherries, which is linked to promoting sleep and relaxation. And it also has— you guessed it—mint.

Do you think Google’s “smart compose” create inboxes full of Gmail-speak?

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oogle unveiled Gmail’s new Smart Compose feature at its annual developer conference in May & later modified it further in September. Smart Compose builds off the idea of Smart Reply, predicting what you’ll write next as you type in the body of an email.

To turn on Smart Compose, make sure you’re using the new Gmail, then click on the Settings tab in the top right corner. Within this panel, click the box next to “enable experimental access,” and then save

your changes at the bottom. Once turned on, you should see a prompt the next time you begin a new email that tells you about Smart Compose and prompts you to press the tab key whenever you see a prediction you’d like to accept.

As you write, suggested text to complete sentences will appear in the background of your email in a lighter text. The actual experience of using Smart Compose in the few emails I tried was not very useful, and it often only prompted filling in a single word at the end of

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a sentence, like in instances of “if possible” or “is this okay.” It’s very likely that the more you use Smart Compose, the better it will get at recognizing how you write and understanding context, but I found it to be less intuitive than that Taco Tuesday demo that was shown onstage.

Smart Compose is currently only available in English, and Google gives fair warning that “Smart Compose is not designed to provide answers and may not always predict factually correct information.”

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How to make the most out of New Year's Resolutions

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ne day all the employees reached the office and they saw a big advice on the door on which it was written: “Yesterday the person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym”. In the beginning, they all got sad for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while, they started getting curious to know who was that man who hindered the growth of his colleagues and the company itself.

The excitement in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd within the room.

The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.

Everyone thought: “Who is this guy who was hindering my progress?

Well, at least he died!” One by one the thrilled employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside they suddenly became speechless. They stood nearby the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked in-

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side it could see himself.

There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: “There is only one person who is capable of setting limits to your growth: it is YOU.” You are the only person who can revolutionize your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization, and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself. Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your partner changes when your company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.

“The most important relationship you can have is the one you have with yourself ”.

Moral: The world is like a mirror: it gives back to anyone the reflection of the thoughts in which one has strongly believed. The world and your reality are like mirrors lying in a coffin, which show to any individual the death of his divine capability to imagine and create his happiness and his success. It’s the way you face Life that makes the difference.

id you look forward to the holidays for a short rest to recharge your batteries, reflect upon your business and then start planning for the new year?

Many of my clients share that they enjoy the short break, but then harsh reality of life quickly sets in, and they complain about being tired, overworked and burned out. Can you relate? Most entrepreneurs and executives have high-performance expectations for themselves and can feel disappointed with their lack of progress regarding their health, relationships and their revenues after reflecting upon the past year. That's when we are now convinced that something's gotta change, right?

Suddenly, we are empowered and excited by moving into the "New Year." We come up with all sorts of New Year's resolution ideas. It's our chance to start fresh like a new baby.

We get in the car and rush to join the gym (again) while setting some great New Year's resolutions for our body and our business, thinking to ourselves, This is it, this is my new year of success, prosperity and happiness.

A lot of people have great resolution ideas to achieve their goals, like automatic bank transfers for saving money and a new smartwatch to help with weight loss. However, statistics show that only 9.2 percent of people ever achieve their New Year's resolutions and break free from their bad habits.

I believe that New Year's resolutions not only don't work but can make matters worse. Most people live in a safe comfort zone where they have scripted their life with their subconscious mind. The subconscious acts as a recording that repeats the same song over and over again. We might be telling ourselves all day long that we want something different from our past but, in vain, our history plays back by default, and we get the same results.

Do I need to remind you about the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing and expecting different results? Now that I have hopefully touched a sensitive nerve, you are probably asking, "So why do most New Year's resolutions fail? If they don't work, then what does work?"

The reasons why most New Year's resolutions fail Unfortunately, most of us create too much resistance by injecting too many resolutions and goals into our minds. We write down a long list of stuff like the following.

• Quit smoking.

• Quit drinking.

• Lose weight.

• Spend more time with friends and family.

• Read more books.

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Eat more healthy food or stop eating junk food.

• Learn to play an instrument.

• Learn a new skill, like social media marketing.

• Meet new people.

• Travel more.

This process results in setting too many expectations and creating unrealistic goals. We end up with a long list of trying to do everything at once, relying on our emotions to keep us motivated until we achieve them.

So, what should you do instead of making New Year's resolutions?

Change just one of your habits that creates the most change.

I discovered that making just one small change in your daily repetitive routine is a crucial step to alleviate the resistance that comes with change.

Remember that real change takes time, effort and patience. According to research from University College London, it takes about 66 days to completely break an old habit, and it can take much longer to master something new. While you are anchoring this unique pattern of action into your life, you are also uploading a new program in your subconscious. To stay motivated, it is important to celebrate even the smallest positive changes.

As you transform, it is very natural to experience different waves of emotion as you become more aware of how you feel. Honestly, selfawareness is the key to unlock all your potential for success.

21 habits of highly successful people What do highly successful entrepreneurs have in common? They share productive habits that lead to prolific action which translates into positive outcomes and results!

Ultra-successful people like Bill Gates, Daymond John, Oprah, Richard Branson, Marcus Lemonis, Deepak Chopra and even Napoleon Bonaparte all share everyday habits that are proven to produce success: Here's just a list of the 21 habits of successful entrepreneurs: 1. They keep a journal.

2. They talk to themselves in a mirror.

3. They meditate.

4. They read.

5. They embrace their fears.

6. They know that failure is part of success.

7. They associate with only positive people.

8. They set intentions.

9. They talk to the universe.

10. They are thankful.

11. They prioritize their time.

12. They don't sweat the small stuff.

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13. They focus on what they can control.

14. They actively listen.

15. They enjoy money as a byproduct of their dream.

16. They don't count on luck.

17. They love having fun and celebrate.

18. They forgive themselves and others.

19. They never give up but will change when needed.

20. They don't make rash or emotional decisions.

21. They listen to their intuition.

Hopefully, you noticed that most of these new habits are not activities, like going to the gym. Instead, they relate to creating new patterns for your thoughts. Once you change your thoughts, your habits and actions will automatically change, too.

It typically takes 21 days to shift into a new gear, so don't give up!

In his bestselling book PsychoCybernetics, author Dr. Maxwell Maltz says the "human mind takes almost exactly 21 days to adjust to a major life change." Even though his research was originally on traumatic life events, he claims the principle applies "universally" and works just as well on positive changes.

If you can stick with it for only 21 days, you will have an excellent chance to succeed in achieving your goal because you changed just one habit. Commitment is key! You can do anything for 21 days, right?

Don't worry if you fail for that day, just keep going to the next day and the next day after that. Remember to celebrate your small victories, so you train your subconscious brain to program you for continued success.

Start by doing something about today and don't waste your time thinking about why it may not work, or you won't do it. Your one new daily habit will soon replace your motivation, and it will become a consistent part of your life, like brushing your teeth.

The reason you are an entrepreneur is that you are far from average and taking educated risks gives you an edge. You rise up daily, make lifechanging decisions, and you hopefully perform better every day by overcoming challenges and solving other people's problems. You can do this!

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Places in India you can travel to experience the joy & spirit of Christmas!!

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t’s that time of the year when everyone in India is gearing up for the most joyful festival around to help beat the winter blues. The Christmas trees being decked up in malls, the enormous discounts on merchandise in stores, the sound of tinkling bobbles all around, and the sweet smell of plum cakes and candy wafting out of bakeries are tempting us all to turn this festive season into an even merrier affair.

Wondering where to go in India at Christmas? Instead of sitting at home this Christmas eve take yourself and your loved ones to one of these charming places to visit in Christmas in India whose fun rituals and exquisite traditions will surely give you an experience of a lifetime!

GOA Night long parties on beaches, friendly chats and cocktails in bars and pubs, cathedrals decorated with lights and flowers, and midnight mass in churches with little children singing melodious carols…there’s nothing like a Christmas celebration in the hippest places to visit in Goa in December. You’ll never run out of options for fun and festivities in Goa during Christmas, which is why it is among the best places to visit in India during Christmas!

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Santa Cruz Church

SHILLONG For those who think there ain’t any good places to visit during Christmas in the North-East, think again. With a considerable population of Catholics, Shillong in Meghalaya celebrates Christmas with as much zeal and enthusiasm as any other city in India and comes out as one of the best Christmas getaways in India.

Turning more paradisiacal and lovelier in December, Shillong offers a plethora of fun and engaging activities during the festive season. It is undoubtedly among the best places to visit during Christmas in India.

KERALA With what seems like the entire country flocking to Goa every Christmas, there aren’t any options left for serenity seeking beach lovers but to sit at home.

Right? Wrong. One can take a trip to Kerala on Christmas and sing carols at the midnight mass,

witness the Christmas play, gorge on the local feast or have a bonfire on the beaches for a a more-thanmerry experience! With so much to do during this favourite time in the year, Kerala is one of the best places for your Christmas vacation in India.

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Basilica of our Lady of Dolores Church, Edathua Church, St. Francis Church

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Mary Help of Christians Cathedral

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KOLKATA Oh yes, why not wait for Santa to bring you your presents in the City of Joy this year? Catholic or not, people of Kolkata celebrate the birth of Christ with as much vigour as those in the South, owing which it is among the best places to visit in India during christmas. Light & Sound exhibitions, rock band performances, glittering decor & heavy discounts on merchandise, Kolkata got it all!

With a pleasant weather in December, serene beaches to hang out at, and an endless number of gothic churches and cathedrals elaborately decorated to soothe the eyes, one will never have a dearth of places for Christmas vacation in India, when they’re in Pondicherry. With so much to explore, on shouldn’t miss out on a trip to Pondicherry on Christmas. From crunchy cookies, gift exchanges, Christmas trees, and a horge of activities for travelers during this time, there’s no doubt as to how Pondicherry landed in the list of the best places to celebrate Christmas in India.

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: St. Paul’s Cathedral, St. Philomena’s Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus

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BANGALORE

If you fancy brightly illuminated Christmas trees on the sidewalk, malls and markets jazzed up with Christmas lights and props, and the delicious scent of fruit cakes and date rolls hanging in the air this Christmas, you should head to Mumbai, one of the best Christmas getaways in India.

With lights, smiles, and music all around, Mumbai is, without a doubt, one of the best places to visit in Christmas in India.

If Christmas to you is more about the tempting cuisines and desserts, then Bangalore is one of the best places to go for Christmas. Bathed in an exuberant festive spirit and rich in culinary delights, the city is spoilt for choices. On Christmas eve, head to Koshy’s for their plum cake & ginger tea, Thomsons Bakery for their rum-soaked cake, or Caperberry for a tempting turkey dinner.

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, St. Thomas Cathedral, Afghan Church

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Infant Jesus Church, St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral

DAMAN & DIU It may not prominently figure in the list of best places to visit during Christmas, but it surely is as fun during this time as any other Indian city. With several cultural shows, Corridinho (Portuguese dance) shows, midnight mass in the many churches located here, and the zillions of lamps illuminating the skies overhead, there’s no reason one shouldn’t visit Daman & Diu during Christmas! If not churches, one can visit the serene beaches of Diu during the festival of Christmas, an equally fun way to celebrate the spirit of India’s most joyous festival.

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: St.Paul’s Church, Cathedral of Bom Jesus

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MANALI Not much of a beach person?

Would you rather go to Himachal & spend Christmas in snowy hills? Himachal surely is one of the best places to visit in India during Christmas you know! So why not head to Manali for your fairytale Christmas where you can play in the snow, go skiing and snowboarding, hang out at the chic cafes, decorate Christmas trees, and sit by the fireplace in your snug little hut sipping on hot chocolate and waiting for Santa to arrive.

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SHIMLA There are more than one Christmas holiday destinations for those dreaming of a white Christmas. Set off to the snow-laden hills of Shimla in December. There you can take a toy train ride watching snowcapped hills from your cabin, eat at the various British-era cafes and restaurants at Mall Road and attend the mass at Christ Church, among other things to do on your trip to Shimla on Christmas. Without further ado, find out what makes Shimla in winter one of the best places to visit during Christmas in India.

MUST VISIT CHURCHES: Christ Church Shimla, St. Michael’s Cathedral Catholic Church

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Migration Acharya Question 1: LB Kathrin I’m Kathrin from India(kerala).Im a final year pg student pursuing MCA(Master of Computer Application). I’m planning to migrate to Australia after MCA . I have 1.5 years of experience in software testing from Infosys.ltd. My under graduation was in BCA. Please let me know whether im eligible for migration,about the procedures and the expense i should meet.

Ans: Thank you for the email. You need more work experience before initiating PR process to Australia.

At this stage, you won’t be eligible for PR under point based skilled migration. You may also note Software Tester is not eligible for independent skilled migration, subclass 189 visa. However, this occupation is eligible for state sponsored migration and employer sponsored visas (subclass 187 and 482).

Question 2: P. Kaur Hello, I m P. Kaur having Hospitality qualifications from Australia, and work experience in customer service sector for more than two years in Australia. I like to move Tasmania with an offer of Restaurant Manager position there. I have IELTS 7 overall. Am I eligible for PR in Tasmania ?

Ans: Please be noted that Café or Restaurant Manager is an eligible occupation for state sponsored skilled migration in Tasmania.

However, other requirements for state nomination must be satisfied.

It includes minimum 6 month full time work in Tasmania and evidence providing no local person has been able to fill the position there.

Besides, you need positive skills assessment and minimum 65 points including state award points. With the information provided, a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is not possible, as you need at least one year post qualification skilled employment in the nominated occupation.

At this stage, you can accept the of-

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fer of Restaurant Manager position in Tasmania, provided you have full time work rights. After completing one year full time employment, you may be eligible for skills assessment and other process.

Question 3: B. Panicker Hi, I am a registered nurse, work at New Zealand and have plans to migrate to Victoria, Australia. I would like to know about the additional financial resource requirements during the PR application process apart from the application fees, as per the new changes from Sept 2018. I have husband and two kids as dependents. Also, if I apply as onshore candidate, how much amount I need to show as financial resources.

Would you please be kind enough to provide the information.

Ans: Thank you for your email. For point based skilled migration or employer sponsored visas, there is no financial requirements with the DHA application process.

However, as part of state nomination application process, certain states require financial proofs for settlement purpose of the applicant. This process is applicable only at the state nomination stage , and the amount to show varies with the participant states and number of persons in the application.

Question 5: A. Rehman Hi how are you. Hope doing well.

Currently I am studying in masters of accounting I have completed my 3 semester now only 1 semester left. I want to apply for permanent residency in future. But now a days getting Pr in accounting is hard and points are very high like 80 to 85 which becomes difficult for me to meet that points. Therefore I am looking for another pathway that is trade course which leads to Pr. If I get enroll in one year diploma like automotive or painting and after completion of course do job ready

program during my temporary work visa 485. Does it worth and better option?

Ans: Thank you for the email. First of all, to get a 485 visa, you have to complete a full time CRICOS approved course in Australia having a duration of two years at least. We advise to complete the current course successfully and apply for 485 visa in which you get another 2 years of stay in Australia. This visa allows you to undertake further study or full time employment in Australia. You can take a decision more prudently after completing the current course.

For more information contact PRATHAP LAKSHMANAN MA, LLB, LLM, GradDipLP (Lawyer & Migration Agent / Qualified Education Agent Counsellor) TN Lawyers & Immigration Consultants Suit 6, 34 Campbell Street Bowen Hills, QLD 4006, Australia.

M: 0401 866 578 / P: +61 7 3194 8816 Email: info@tnlawyers.com.au Web: www.tnlawyers.com.au Skype: prathap. tnmc

Question 4: (B. Babu) Dear Sir, Good day to you. I am a MCA holder and working in Manager positions for more than 8 years in Shipping and Logistic field. I Would like to know the formalities and procedure for migration to Australia/ New Zealand. Please find attached my CV. Ans: We have gone through the CV. Your positions such as Executive Assistant or different level of Managerial positions do not suit for point based skilled migration to Australia. However, if any prospective employers in Australia are interested with your job profile, you may have the options for employer sponsored visas. In such a case, you should satisfy other requirements attached with those category visas.

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Horoscope January 2019 Aries

Mar 20 – Apr 20 This year, the health of people with Aries zodiac sign will remain unstable. In this year, you will receive mixed results. Since you will remain sensitive about your health, there are chances of receiving health benefits in the beginning of the year. During this period, if you leave minor stress then your health will remain in a good condition. In this year, you will get mixed results in terms of your career. You will succeed due to your excellent efforts. There is a possibility of promotion in your job.

Luck will favor you in terms of taking your career to the next level. From the beginning of the year, you will work hard in your projects, which will benefit you in the future. The scenario of volatility in the economic situation will be witnessed. At the beginning of the year, your financial situation will be strong, but your expenses will increase at this time. Suddenly, the number of unnecessary expenses will increase. If this is not controlled, it can lead you towards financial crisis.

Taurus

Apr 20 – May 21 According to Taurus Horoscope 2019, your health condition may remain a little weak and hence there is a need to be extra cautious about your health in this year. Pay special attention to your eating habits.

Consume healthy food. According to 2019 predictions, you may suffer from a chronic disease in this year.

During the early phase of this year, you may have to face difficulties related to your career. There will be ups and downs in career and you’ll have to work hard in order to get good results.

You will be more serious about your career throughout this year and you will also work hard to create a unique niche in your career. Economic life will be better than the usual. Your financial situation will improve but your expenses are also likely to increase. If you do not control unnecessary expenses, then your existing financial situation may be disturbed.

Gemini

May 21 – Jun 21 In this year, you will get health benefits in this year. However, you might have to face minor health problems occasionally. In the beginning of the year i.e. in the month of January, you will have to be careful about your health. At this time, you may have to face a skin related problem. This year is indicating normalcy in terms of your career. However, if you work hard, then this year may turn to be good for your career. You would have to focus on your work.

In order to move forward in your career, you will have to create new ideas. The advice of senior personnel will also work for you. This year, you will have a great achievement in terms of economic life. There are www.indiannewsqld.com.au

strong chances of economic gains.

New ideas in business will help you increase your economic profits.

You will be successful in collecting money during this year. However, in order to expand your business, you may have to go away from your home.

Cancer

Jun 21 – Jul 23 According to Cancer Horoscope 2019, the year 2019 will be favorable for Cancerians in terms of economic affairs and career. However, it would be necessary to be careful on the health front because you may have to witness fluctuations in your health throughout this year. If you talk about the career, then the working professionals are likely to receive promotions in their jobs. From February to March and November to December, you will get good news in terms of job and business.

At the same time, after March, you might start a new business or expand your existing business. Now, let’s talk about your economic life. In this year, your economic situation is going to remain strong because there are numerous chances of monetary benefits throughout this year. The months of March, April and May are likely to remain great for matters related to money.

During this period, an increase in income and financial gains will strengthen your economic status and increase your social status. However, you may also have to face money loss during this year.

Therefore, make intelligent and careful arrangements for funds and capital investment related plans.

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 23 The Leo Horoscope this year says, your health will remain good during this year. In the early months of this year, you may suffer from symptoms of cold. You may feel a loss of physical fatigue and energy. However, you will get health benefits from mid-February. You will work hard to get success in your career. On the career front, you will get successful results, but you will not be satisfied with these results.

Your diligence at the workplace will give you a new identity. You will also get a chance to work at a new office. In the beginning of 2019, you will get better results in the field of career. In this year, you may have to face small challenges in your economic life, but despite this, you will also get great results. Your financial situation will be strong. Skipping the month of January, the months of February, March and April might bring financial loss for you.

You will find your love life challenging in this year. Hence, you need to be extra careful in this year. There is a possibility of an argument with your love partner or any kind of misconception might lead to bitterness in the romantic relationship.

Virgo

Aug 23 – Sep 23

According to Virgo Horoscope 2019, your health will face several ups and downs during this year.

Also, you will receive mixed results in terms of your health. For instance, in addition to health benefits, you will also see a downfall in your health condition. You will get mixed results in your career. There will be many opportunities in this area, where you may have to be disappointed. On the contrary, there will be numerous opportunities where you will taste success.

People with Virgo zodiac sign will achieve professional success via your efficient communication skills. Your economic life will be better than the usual and you will begin to feel it from the beginning of this year. In the months of January, February and March, you will get income from different sources, but at this time, your expenses are likely to increase. However, circumstances will still remain under your control.

Year 2019 will offer mixed results for your love life. In this time period, you will have to witness ups and downs. The beginning of the year is not favorable for the love life.

At this time, you may have to face challenges in love life. Due to job/ business, you may have to go away from home.

Libra

Sep 23 – Oct 23 In Libra’s horoscope 2019, your health will remain good during this year. In this year, you’ll not only receive health benefits, but you will also get rid of long-bothering chronic diseases. You will receive very good results in your career. After March, your new ideas will aid you in getting successful. At this time, you will get better results in the work area. You will receive support from co-workers, but not as much as you would expect from them. Hence, do not rely on them blindly. In the economic sector, you will get better results than expected.

In the economic area, fate will also accompany you and there will be many opportunities to strengthen your financial status. In this year, a new relationship might get built with someone. Your compatibility with the love partner will be flawless. You might also go on a trip with him/her. Even for entertainment purpose, you’ll both go somewhere together.

However, there might be situations wherein you may have to face disappointment. You will stay happy with the peace and happiness inside the house. In the middle of the year, a great news might please you. At this time, there might be an auspicious program at home.

Scorpio

Oct 23 – Nov 22 According to Scorpio Horoscope 2019, a look at your health condition depicts that you need to be a little cautious about your health. You might deal with your fitness problem. If your health declines, do not be carelessness.

Courtesy: www.yearly-horoscope.org Get immediate treatment for your disease. The months of February and March might remain a bit delicate for your health. On the contrary, a look at the career depicts there are high chances of receiving great results in your professional life.

You will get success in your career and you will come across numerous golden opportunities on the career front. You can get a job offer from a good company. There is also a possibility of going abroad due to work. This year will render mixed results for your economic life. You might notice ups and downs on the economic front. You will find a difference between your expenses and income, so make proper adjustments between the income and expenses in your financial life. On the other hand, the year is quite favorable for your love life. There will be an opportunity to romance with the beloved and the relationship will be strengthened.

Sagittarius

Nov 22 – Dec 22 The annual horoscope 2019 of Sagittarius zodiac sign indicates that in the first month of this year you may have to face health-related problems. You may feel tired during a trip. Drive a vehicle carefully in this year. In terms of career, this year will bring you mixed results. In this year, you may have to face several ups and downs in your career. You will get the result of your hard work. At this time, you may get promotion in your job or there might be a hike in your current salary. On the other hand, the conditions related to the financial sector will be favorable for you. You will get financial help from different sources.

Ancestral property will increase.

Your family will help you strengthen your economic condition. If you do any business or have established a firm, then you will have financial profits. You will be a little more serious about your love life during this year. If there is a dispute with the partner, do not exaggerate the same, rather deal with it through a discussion. The health of the family members will remain commendable. Parents may suffer from minor health problems.

Capricorn

Dec 23 – Jan 20 According to Capricorn Horoscope 2019, this will be a good year for you. However, you may have to face some problems due to health reasons. During the initial three months viz: January, February and March, your health will remain in a good state. At this time, you will feel energetic, but after that from the month of April to September, you may have to face health problems. Economic life will comprise of ups and downs.

There is a possibility of an increase in your expenses during this year, but in terms of income, there is less chance of a hike. However, there is a strong probability of benefitting financial due to international relations. If you are into a job, then you are likely to receive promotion or an appreciation

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from the management. The month of October will also bring lots of good news for you. You will grow in your business. You will thoroughly enjoy your love life. Your love life will be exciting. If you want to make your love partner a life partner, then this wish of yours is likely to get fulfilled this year.

Aquarius

Jan 20 – Feb 18 According to Aquarius Horoscope 2019, your health condition will remain good throughout this year. You will stay healthy and feel more energetic. There will be a lot of excitement, passion, excitement and phenomenal energy within you. In this year, your career will get heightened. You will get success in your area of work. Your decisions will help in making the career a lot more impressive. You will create great opportunities for yourself via your excellent decisions. Your financial life will be fantastic.

In this year, there are strong chances of receiving economic benefits. You will get money which will strengthen your financial situation. Also, you will be successful in accumulating wealth throughout this year. After March, your financial situation will continue to improve. There will be multiple sources of income and you will also be happy on the economic front. In this year, your love life will be better than the normal.

The beginning of the year will be a bit slow. Till the month of March, you may have to face several ups and downs in your love life. However, during this time period, have full faith in your love and do not break the faith of your loved one.

Pisces

Feb 18 – Mar 20 According to Pisces Horoscope 2019, your health will remain in a good condition during this year. However, you still need to be very cautious about your health. Yin order to keep yourself fit, you can do yoga, exercises, gymming, running, etc. to keep yourself fit. Make your daily routine healthier.

Get up early in the morning and sleep at the right time during the night. Get enough sleep for maintaining good health. You may also choose to do meditation in order to keep the mind stable.

If you are mentally and physically fit, then your career can get sky-rocketed during this year. In the workspace, you will get a brand-new identity.

Your image will be that of a hardworking, dedicated and honest working professional. You may have to face financial challenges and hence there is a need to be careful about your financial situation throughout this year. Before proceeding ahead with a risky decision, make sure to think about it or you may have to suffer a financial loss. In this year, you are likely to remain in a state of confusion about your love life. There might be a specific doubt in your mind regarding your romantic relationship. There also might be a heated argument with your love partner regarding a specific subject.

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The most-grand wedding of the Season Isha Ambani - Anand Piramal

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sha Ambani had probably the biggest wedding of the year. The daughter of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani tied the knot with Anand Piramal on December 12 at her Mumbai residence, Antilia. From Kapoors to Khans, the who’s who of Bollywood attended the big fat Indian wedding.

Even former President Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, P Chidambaram, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu came to wish the

newlyweds.

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh represented the sports fraternity at Isha-Anand’s wedding. Hillary Clinton and Rajinikanth were also seen at the do.

While the Piramals, reportedly, held an intimate reception on Thursday, the Ambanis are today hosting a bigger wedding reception at Jio Garden in Mumbai.

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain will also perform at the “reception and musical concert”.

Deepika Padukone on why ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor skipped her wedding reception

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eepika Padukone has finally addressed the question -- why did ex Ranbir Kapoor skipped her wedding reception. Deepika and Ranveer Singh hosted the party on December 1, which was attended by Bollywood celebs.

It is over a month since Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh got married in Italy’s Lake Como and then went ahead and hosted multiple wedding receptions in India

but people’s fascination with the nuptials is far from over. Deepika, in a new interview, has answered all questions around her wedding. One of the most important, of course, being why did her ex Ranbir Kapoor didn’t attend the wedding reception.

Deepika and Ranveer’s wedding reception had everyone from Amitabh Bachchan with family, to Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan among others. Con-

spicuous by their absence were Ranbir as well as girlfriend Alia Bhatt.

While an online portal later reported that the two actors were busy with shooting of their upcoming film Brahmastra, Deepika has now said, “We’ve not spoken. I mean, we spoke before the reception but we have not spoken after. But, that’s him. I’m not surprised at all. But, that’s the relationship we share and that’s the beauty of that relationship; so much is said without saying much at all.”

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas ties the knot in a picturesque ceremony

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riyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were married over a three-day affair at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace. Their wedding has been a coming together of two cultures, and this was reflected in their celebrations as well. From the lavish sangeet ceremony to the emotional Christian and Hindu weddings, pictures and videos from the events have been shared online.

Priyanka and Nick were married in accordance with Christian tradi-

tions on Saturday, in a ceremony officiated by Nick’s father, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. Priyanka and Nick were dressed in Ralph Lauren ensembles, as were their bridesmaids and groomsmen.

A fireworks display was organized, followed by a multi-cuisine dinner.

A second wedding ceremony, this time in accordance with Hindu traditions, was held on Sunday at the same venue. But before that, a traditional ‘choora’ and ‘haldi’ ceremony was held at around 12:30 pm, ac-

cording to the Mirror. Women wore bracelets embossed with the initials ‘NP’ while the men wore broaches.

Priyanka, 36, wore a red sari, while Jonas, 26, was dressed in a traditional outfit and turban. Nick arrived on a ‘ghodi’ and with a full ‘baaraat’. The two-hour wedding ceremony was followed by lunch.

An after party that went on till the early hours of the next day was organized. The couple have organized receptions in different cities during the month.

water in Delhi at those extravagant weddings, which could even shake GDP numbers.

We are talking about us — fingers hurting and eyes watering — as we scroll down the photos and videos of these celebrity weddings.

And then, we bumped into the photos of the wedding of badminton players Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap.

Finally, we derived that panacea, the perfect salve, we were looking for to recover from the injuries the wed-

dings of this season have inflicted on us.

Their wedding was a private function, but since some recently held sangeets have redefined what a 'private affair' apparently can be, we couldn't believe our eyes when we saw a simple photo of the duo — nothing but a red garland standing out in the photo.

It was love at very first sight — and at that very sight, we conferred on this 'badminton wedding' the award of the best wedding of the year.

Saina Nehwal wins 'Wedding of the Year' award

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aina's shaadi to Parupalli Kashyap was everything so many others weren't. Quiet, graceful, dignified, funny, and all about two people in love.

Silence is golden. That gold may not be so valuable in the bullion market, but it is precious to a soul tired of the glitzy, big-budget and wasteful weddings we have recently seen in a seemingly unending blingy baraat.

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Indian Movies Coming Soon in Queensland Dulla Vaily

Do Dooni Panj RELEASE DATE: 11/01/2019

Do Dooni Panj is an upcoming Punjabi movie scheduled to be released on 11 Jan, 2019. The movie is directed by Harry Bhatti and will feature Amrit Maan, Isha Rikhi and Karamjit Anmol as lead character.

Vinaya Vidheya Rama

RELEASE DATE: 04/01/2019

Dulla Vaily is a movie directed by Devi Sharma and produced

by Malkit Buttar. Guggu Gill, Yograj Singh, Sarabjit Cheema and Md. Sadiq are the cast of the movie.

Petta

RELEASE DATE: 10/01/2019

Vinaya Vidheya Rama is an Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. The film features Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, who made her debut in Tollywood with Bharat Ane Nenu, in the lead roles. Vivek Oberoi stars as the antagonist in this film which also has Prashanth, Aryan Rajesh, Sneha and Ananya in pivotal roles. Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music for the film, while senior producer DVV Danayya is bankrolling this film under the DVV Entertainments banner.

RELEASE DATE: 11/01/2019

Petta is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed

by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran. The film stars Rajinikanth with an ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Simran, Trisha, M. Sasikumar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bobby Simha, J. Mahendran and Guru Somasundaram.

Viswasam

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi RELEASE DATE: 25/01/2019

Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi is the real-life story of the warrior queen. She was the first woman in history to fight against the British and started the first war for Independence. The 22-year-old queen refused to cede Jhansi to the British. Dressed as a man, she fought a fierce battle and was killed in combat but her inspiring life story and fight against the British is an inspiring tale of bravery, valor and women's strength that has inspired generations after her and will inspire generations to come.

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RELEASE DATE: 25/01/2019

The movie focuses on existing malpractices in country's education system, the whole concept of buying your way through education, jobs and earnings. Even with an evolving education system, the country faces scams like SSC and HSC paper leaks, CBSE reexamination, Vyaapam, etc. The movie tries to shift the attention of people to understand the vulnerability of hardworking and gifted students who get left out.

RELEASE DATE: 14/01/2019

Viswasam is an upcoming 2019 Indian Tamil language action film written and directed by Siva. The film features Ajith Kumar and Nayanthara in lead roles. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film was officially announced on November 20, 2017 and principal photography began in May 2018. The film is scheduled to release on Pongal 2019.

Super 30 RELEASE DATE: 25/01/2019

Super 30 is an Indian biopic drama film co-produced and directed by Vikas Bahl, based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar and his educational program Super 30.

The film stars Hrithik Roshan as Kumar and Mrunal Thakur. The soundtrack is composed by Ajay-Atul and movie is co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Reliance Entertainment. The principal photography of the film began in February 2018. The film was also shot for 10 days in Sambhar Lake Town which will be shown as Kota, Rajasthan. Super 30 is now scheduled to release on 25 January 2019. Super 30 will be Phantom Films's last production.

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THE MAGICAL SHEN YUN EXPERIENCE

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hen Yun presents five thousands years of Chinese civilisation in a live performance on stage.

Through classical Chinese dance, breathtaking music and gorgeous costumes, the show introduces an ancient world once lost. In February and March, the performance will be returning to Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and if previous years are any indication, tickets will go fast.

Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit company based in New York.

It was formed in 2006 by artists from around the world who came together with a mission – to show the world what Chinese culture once was. In China, this traditional culture has been devastated over 70 years of communist rule. In fact, Shen Yun is not even allowed to perform in China today.

Worldwide, the company gave 500 performances in 150 cities last season alone. Across the Australia, United States and other parts of the world, its performances were regularly sold-out.

What makes Shen Yun so popular and inspiring? The name Shen Yun means, “The beauty of divine beings dancing.” Some audience members describe it like this: You can go to China and see it with your eyes, but Shen Yun lets you experience the real China with your soul.

At the heart of a Shen Yun performance is classical Chinese dance – and this company performs it like

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no other. This is an ancient art form with a history of thousands of years.

Its explosive tumbling techniques combined with gentle elegance make it exhilarating and beautiful to watch.

The performance includes storybased dances, with tales of heroic warriors, colourful figures like the Monkey King and legends that take place high up in the heavens. Other dances celebrate China’s ethnic groups and dynasties. The live orchestra combines Western and Eastern instruments, creating a refreshing sound different from any other orchestra.

Each performance includes hundreds of authentic, handmade costumes.

The full theatrical effect is achieved with a dynamic, animated backdrop.

It is like looking into a living painting, as the images interact with the dancers and orchestra in pure perfection.

Shen Yun’s artists, like the ancients who came before them, believe that art is meant to uplift and inspire. They incorporate meditation and study of traditional culture into their rigorous daily training. In their interviews, they talk about cultivating goodness and virtue. This spiritual grounding comes through in their performance, filling the theatre with a sense of anticipation and joy.

Shen Yun will return to Brisbane at QPAC’s Concert Hall from 26– 27 February, and to Gold Coast’s HOTA, Home of the Arts from 12–13 March. Visit ShenYun.com for show details and tickets.

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We’re here for you A dedicated legal helpline serving our Indian community Giri Sivaraman Principal Lawyer

Starting with the earliest settlers, Indian migrants have been a part of the Australian landscape for centuries. As our community has grown, our unique culture and heritage has positively contributed to the greater Australian mosaic.

We’re your doctors, your teachers, your engineers, your cabbie and your favourite local restaurant.

But when it comes to defending your rights as a worker, a student and an everyday citizen, why do you hesitate to find out more?

Maurice Blackburn is committed to providing access to justice, and feels the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it.

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With roots in the Indian community we want to support your rights and give you a better understanding of your entitlements. So if the day comes when you need legal help, you’ll know where to turn.

We’ve established a dedicated legal helpline for the Indian community. If you’re struggling to navigate issues at work or in your day-to-day life and need legal help – we’re here for you.

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