They charmed us with cheaper rides, bottled water and breath mints and now Wi-Fi. Now Uber is about to take things to the next level with what’s become the world’s most sought-after amenity: Wi-Fi. The ride-sharing company has signed a deal with Optus that brings free Wi-Fi to UberX vehiclesRead More →
Epping, 28 March: Uttaranchal Society of Australia delivered a rare gem of an evening for the people of Indian descent (Uttaranchal and Kumaon regions in particular) with a live concert featuring Shri Narinder Singh Negi, Meena Rana, Pritam Bhartwan, Prakasha Kahala and musicians accompanying them. More than 500 Australians ofRead More →
Melbourne: Hindu “festival of colors” Holi, which was planned to be celebrated in Brussels on March 27, had been cancelled in view of recent Brussels tragedy, out of respect for the victims. Brussels Mandir and Indian Cultural Center in Evere (Brussels), which was organizing this festival, in an email announcement,Read More →
Melbourne, March 27: Nirav Mehta, best known for his role in Aamir Khan’s Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, has become the first Bollywood actor to be chosen for the leading role in an Australian film. Australian production company, Sinai Entertainment, has selected the actor to anchor the horror/thriller Conscious, beatingRead More →
Mohali, March 27: Virat Kohli led the way with a sublime half-century as India defeated Australia by six wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday to enter the World Twenty20 semi-finals. The in-form Delhi lad remained unbeaten on 82 runs off 51 balls as the Indians survivedRead More →
Police officers and investigators search a flat during an anti-terrorist operation in Argenteuil, near Paris, France on March 25, 2016. One person was arrested and several controlled detonations were carried out.(IANS) Melbourne, March 26: Australia will ramp up its police presence at two major potential terror targets — sporting venuesRead More →
Above photo: Shane Watson in action at WT20 match between Australia and Pakistan at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, on March 25, 2016. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) Mohali, March 25: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson announced yesterday, he would retire from international cricket after the ongoing World Twenty20 inRead More →
Perth based radiologist, Dr Robert Taylor, 47, has had his registration cancelled after revelations that he is facing sex assault charges in US under the name of Dr Max Mehta. 1969 born, Dr Max Mehta, as he was known earlier, is originally from Ludhiana in Punjab, India. Dr Taylor a.k.aRead More →
Melbourne will be home to 2016 Hockey International Tournament The Victorian Government has secured exclusive rights to host the International Hockey Federation-endorsed tournament to be played in Victoria for the next three years. The Test matches will be played at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, while twoRead More →
Melbourne, February 12: The Andrews Labor Government today appointed the Innovation Expert Panel to strengthen Victoria’s position as Australia’s innovation and tech hub. Victoria’s Lead Scientist Dr Leonie Walsh will chair the panel, with 14 other members including Mohinder Jaimangal, Director and Principal, Curve Tomorrow. Mohinder is a University ofRead More →