Packaging made from banana plants an a-peeling alternative

Biodegradable 'plastic' bags (and other packaging) made out of banana plants sounds a bit...bananas, but a couple of UNSW researchers have found a way to do it, and it could solve two industrial waste problems in one. Two researchers at UNSW Sydney have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation

The importance of religious freedom examined at interfaith breakfast

Melbourne, November 26: The importance of championing diversity and inclusion were key themes at Australian Catholic University’s (ACU’s) fifth Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House in Melbourne this morning. Over 150 guests attended, including more than 45 faith leaders and 40 parliamentarians. Former NSW Premier and ACU Chancellor the Hon John Fahey

Deepika is a drug addict, 24/7

Deepika is always drugged with her super drug

by Dharmesh Tiwari, Mumbai Deepika Padukone is on drugs... she is a certified, celebrated drug addict. Yes she is. Yet she needs no rehab and is fit to be part of any party or social gathering, although always intoxicated 24/7. Always on a high! And her super drug is – Ranveer Singh, her

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas – living life to the FULL

by Suchitra Lekha, New Delhi Ever since she married Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra has always been in headlines and never been away from the limelight. Is it by design or chance, who knows but she seems to be loving every minute of it, the fame I mean. She seems to know

Going to Melbourne Cup 2019?, Tips on how to get there

With Melbourne Cup happening next week on Tuesday, punters are being warned to pre-book their travel to and from events ahead of time to ensure they are not left stranded and out of pocket. Those who chance it and try to book a rideshare on the day could end up paying

Get Ready for Fed Square Diwali

Celebrate India Inc. is once again fully ready with their Diwali 2019 celebrations program. Having delivered the festivities for many years, and growing by leaps and bounds each year, this year’s program promises to beat all previous offerings. With over 40 videos from groups and solo artists submitted, the very

PM Modi’s ‘down to earth’ gesture at Houston airport gets Twitter abuzz

by R. VenuGopal, Bharat Times While going to school in India, we used to read and hear stories of cleanliness abroad. An anecdote comes to mind rushing of an incident that happened in Paris many many decades ago. An Indian who was visiting Paris – was strolling down a street and

MHFA raises funds with a Multicultural Gala Dinner in Melbourne

The Mental Health Foundation organized a Multicultural Gala Dinner at Lincoln of Toorak, 445 Toorak Road, Toorak on Saturday 20th July 2019. This event was one of the highlights of Victorian and National Mental Health Month 2019. The event, which was organized to raise funds, was a huge success, with the venue

Tiffani Sleeps in flight, wakes up in a parked plane

Montreal, June 24: Have you ever thought of being left alone, behind in the plane, only to find yourself in pitch darkness, not really knowing where you are and no chance of being able to contact anyone, let alone your friend and family? This is exactly what happened to Canadian Tiffani

The Boite turns 40 – presents Sabyasachi on Sarod on May 26

Multicultural music presenter, The Boite, was conceived and born at a time when refugees from the military regimes in Chile and Greece were finding a haven in Australia, a place where they could express their political views and play their music – often also political in intent. From the days of