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| Yet another statement from sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik as world readies for Beijing Olympics |
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Contemporary Sikh film leaves audience asking for more |
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Global connections were beautifully explored and contemporarily depicted at the recent screening of Apron Strings, as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival, writes PREETI JABBAL |
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Around Sydney |
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| Two distinct styles, nine different flavours |
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Earlier this month, a celebration of rhythmical fusion was brought to life by the combined force of the Ruchi Sanghi Dance Company and El Duende Flamenco. DEEPIKA KUMSY reports |
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| Swati Tirunal Jayanthi |
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MALLI IYER reports on the recently concluded Swati Tirunal Jayanthi, celebrating the 196th birthday of the former Maharaja of Travancore and a poet, king and scholar par excellence |
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| Australia India Universities forum opens in Sydney |
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India’s brightest and best make an impact at an Australian universities meet, reports DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM |
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Around Melbourne |
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| Comedy fundraiser raises laughs |
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Shailesh Lodha of Comedy Circus- 2 fame and Arun Gemini return to Australia to perform at the Hasya Dhamaka. Preeti Jabbal reports
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| Another jewel in Dr Joshi's crown |
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Honorary Doctorate for renowned Melbourne academic Martand Joshi |
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| Shiamak Davar’s winter warmer |
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Yet another Winter Funk full of the glitz, glamour and chutzpah Bollywood style writes PREETI JABBAL |
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| Odissi dance performer excels |
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The Assamese community of Victoria celebrated Rongali Bihu recently |
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Main Stories |
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| India will be the future of scientific professionals |
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DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM speaks with Prof Chintamani Rao, the Indian Government’s most senior scientific advisor, who visited Sydney recently
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| Australia backs India at IAEA |
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But still says no to uranium sale unless India signs NPT, reports IANS |
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| Growing up in multi-faith Australia |
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DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM attends the Inter Faith meeting held during World Youth Day celebrations |
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| Religious rock |
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DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM soaks up a concert with a difference |
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| Secret women's business |
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SAKSHI KAPOOR attends the Sydney celebration of Teeyan, a Punjabi women’s festival |
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Polling |
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Matrimonial |
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| Matrimonials |
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Seeking Brides and Grooms |
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Tarot |
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| Tarot predictions for August 2008 |
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Food |
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| Recipes |
| Lamb, the Indian way |
| Rajni Anand Luthra serves up lamb with a desi twist from the different regions of India. Enjoy!!! |
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| Eating Out |
| Feast for the senses |
| By Archana and Bushan Salunke |
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Bollywood |
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| Bollywood Buzz |
| Dhak dhak girl dons new avatar |
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After the Aaja Nachle debacle, Madhuri Dixit Nene is all set to star in a comic role under Meghna Gulzar |
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| Film Reviews |
| Ranvir steals the show |
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IANS Film Review
Film: "Ugly Aur Pagli"
Cast: Mallika Sherawat, Ranvir Shorey;
Director: Sachin Khot;
Rating: **
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| Star Interviews |
| I am looking forward to Oy Lucky Lucky Oy |
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Veteran comedian Paresh Rawal talks to IANS about his hits and misses |
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