Tag: Australia
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Australia: Kaleidoscope of charms
Australias southern State of Victoria is a multi-cultural Rubiks Cube of fascinating experiences.
November 11, 2018 -
Australia to relax restrictions on work holiday, seasonal visas
More than 200,000 travellers visited Australia during the fiscal year 2017-18 with such visas, most of them from the UK, Germany and France, according to official data.
November 5, 2018 -
‘We see Indian diaspora as an asset’
In an interaction with Rakesh Kumar, the minister spoke about tourism opportunities in his country and how Perth has become an educational hub for Indian students.
October 29, 2018 -
There is something to achieve and that keeps me going: Gautam Gambhir
His knocks of 75 runs from 54 balls and 97 runs from 122 balls in the finals of both the 2007 World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup make him stand out as a performer par excellence.
October 16, 2018 -
India, Australia hold second 2+2 dialogue, call for open and free Indo-Pacific region
The External Affairs Ministry said all aspects of bilateral relations with a focus on strategic and defence relations were reviewed.
October 10, 2018 -
Australia seeks to settle migrants outside major cities
Australia is drawing up plans to require migrants to temporarily settle in regional and rural areas to ease congestion in major cities, the government announced Tuesday.
October 9, 2018 -
Oz buzz
Given that some of contemporary cricket’s bitterest controversies have had an Australian connection at the core of them, few people will require a willing suspension of disbelief to go along with England cricketer Moeen Ali’s bombshell charge that he was called “Osama” by a rival player during a 2015 Ashes match. Sympathy will be instant …
September 20, 2018 -
Musical brilliance
It's not always the concert hall stalwarts that dazzle. Buskers have their own sagas to sing. Here's a symphony of street music synergy from around the world.
September 2, 2018 -
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull quits politics
Turnbull's resignation from Parliament, where the Liberal-National coalition has just a one-seat majority, will lead to a by-election for his seat.
August 31, 2018 -
India-born British billionaire launches renewable plan in Australia
The project will produce 280 megawatts of power and feature 780,000 solar panels, generating enough electricity for 96,000 homes.
August 16, 2018 -
China could overtake Australia as biggest donor to Pacific
China has pledged around $5.88 billion worth of aid to the Pacific since 2011, less than Australia's $6.72 billion, reports CNN.
August 10, 2018 -
Rani, Freida, Vicky, Rajkumar Hirani kick off the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Minister of Arts and Culture Martin Foley announced the start of the festival at a press conference.
August 10, 2018 -
Curtain Raiser | All you want to know about Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
This year's IFFM is packed with events such as Q&As, panel discussions, an awards night, a dance competition and a flag hoisting. The festival will continue till August 22
August 8, 2018 -
China to join naval drills in Australia despite tensions
China is expected to participate in a range of activities including passage exercises, inter-ship communications and replenishment activities.
August 1, 2018 -
Australian becomes 1st woman to win round-the-world yacht race
Australia's Wendy Tuck has become the first female skipper to win the round-the-world yacht race, after she clinched overall victory in the Clipper 2017-18 event.
July 29, 2018 -
25-year-old Indian student Maulin Rathod killed in Australia
Emergency services were called to the scene and Rathod was found with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital where he died on Tuesday night, according to the Age newspaper.
July 27, 2018 -
Cricket Australia hands Langer more selection powers
Australia coach Justin Langer was handed more power today in a shake-up of the national cricket selection process following the resignation of Mark Waugh.
July 27, 2018