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What Indians in Australia expect from the Modi Govt

What Indians in Australia expect from the Modi Govt

      The new government should be proactive in considering the interests and welfare of the Indian community down under. It is not a hyperbole to say that a new era has dawned in India with the swearing-in of the Modi Government on Monday, 26 May, 2014. A decisive, “can do” leader, Sri Narendra Modi, is the Prime Minister. Indians, not just in India but around the world, are confident that…

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Q and A with Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

Q and A with Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

Sydney/19 August, 2017 Join us for Q and A with the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border protection The Hon Alex Hawke MP on Visa and Immigration matters WHEN: Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 6.30-8.30pm Where: Madison Function Centre, 632 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 Free event, but RSVP essential RSVP: [email protected] Dr Yadu…

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My Interview on Coronavirus infection

Sydney, 15 March, 2020

👆Global picture as of 15/3/20

I gave an extensive interview on Coronavirus, talking about symptoms, testing, treatment, prevention, social distancing and other key aspects of this infection.

As of today (15/3/20), Australia has 299 people with infection and 5 deaths. 51 new infected people and 2 additional deaths in the last 24 hours. This is worrying.

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Avoid crowds and follow social distancing

Sydney, 13 March, 2020

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/live-coverage-of-australias-coronavirus-outbreak/live-coverage/1c9f53b5f9f7c48d7f41daa36d3ec447

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Brendan Murphy, today advised the Prime Minister and Premiers to ban the gathering of 500 or more people to help control the spread of Coronavirus infection. Prime Minister…

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Coronavirus: Parramasala 2020 postponed

Sydney, 12 March, 2020

Dr Harry Harinath, the chairman of the Parramasala board, called and advised that Parramasala has been postponed. The board met around 4.30pm today and discussed the prevalent Coronavirus situation in Sydney.

Keeping the public health implications in view, and cancellations from many participating cultural groups, the board took this decision.,

Coronavirus…

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India quarantines itself from Coronavirus

Sydney, 12 March,

2020

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/india-quarantines-itself-from-world-for-a-month-to-fight-coronavirus/articleshow/74584811.cms

India has decided to suspend all visas of travelers from overseas. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13 at the port of departure and will be valid till 15 April 2020. OCI card holders are also included in this policy .…

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Prevention from Coronavirus infection

Sydney, 7 March, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a major problem for the world and global economy.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2020/03/coronavirus-death-toll-rises-12-latest-updates-200305231909069.html

More than 100,000 people (mostly in China) have been infected and more than 3000 people have died.

There is no cure or vaccine available.

Prevention…

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The Drum program on CAA did not do a balanced or factual coverage

Sydney, 4 March, 2020

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pawan-luthra-a1603815_pawan-luthra-on-abc-the-drum-activity-6639029484274192384-HO4H

My critique:

There was so much misinformation and falsehood in the video. It’s a lie to say Modi Govt is trying to make India a Hindu nation. India is a secular nation and will remain so. It’s not true that BJP is a Hindu party. It treats all Indians…

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Indian diaspora calls Josh Frydenberg’s speech unacceptable

Sydney, 1 March, 2020

Joint press release from key Indian Australian community associations is posted below.

1 March 2020 Media Statement Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s speech in the Australian Parliament mocking the practices and traditions of Hinduism is not acceptable.

We, the Indian Diaspora in Australia, which is over 700,000, strongly condemn the recent speech of Treasurer Josh…

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Holi: Festival of Colours on Sunday 8 March 2020

Mays Hills, Sydney 2145

Holi: Festival of Colours, Sunday, 8 March 2020, Freame Park, Burnett Street, Mays Hill NSW 2145. https://www.facebook.com/events/862227297575607/

No entry ticket. This is a fun and alcohol-free event. All welcome.

Dr Yadu Singh

[email protected]

http://www.fian.org.au

http://www.facebook.com/FianInc

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Yoga and Hinduism rituals are not for ridiculing

Sydney, 28 February 2020

Federation of Indian Associations of NSW (FIAN) has seen a recent video of Mr Josh Frydenberg (Treasurer of Australia), point scoring in the Parliament. In this video he is naming certain rituals involving yoga and Hinduism while mocking an opposition MP. It is clear that he is employing yoga and Hinduism rituals in this political point scoring. Ridiculing any aspect…

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CAA is a good law

Sydney, 12 December 2020

Indian community in Sydney organized a gathering (rally) on Sunday, 12 January 2020 in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. More than 200 people attended the gathering.

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What’s CAA and why it’s a good law?

CAA is a noble move by India because it helps religiously persecuted people from minority religions in Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan. At the…

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Press Release: INDIA DAY FAIR 2019, Saturday, August 10 Parramatta Park

Press Release

Attn: Sydney Media

INDIA DAY FAIR 2019, Saturday, 10 August, Coleman Oval, Parramatta Park

India Day Fair will take place on Saturday, 10th August, 12 midday to 9.00pm.

This is the 7th year of this popular fair, celebrating multiculturalism, India, Indian culture and 73rd Independence Day of India.

With dance, music, food, kids rides and spectacular fireworks, the Fair is likely to…

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Harris Park Businesses need support from the community, not politics

28 June, 2019

Harris Park is a business precinct, where quite a lot of Indian Australians own/operate businesses. It’s always helpful to work with the community, because businesses need community to come & support them. Without community’s support, businesses will not do much business.

As a matter of principle, any Harris Park group/association, if formed, should be led by Harris Park business…

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Collaboration meeting on 3rd July, 2019

Collaboration meeting on 3rd July, 2019

Sydney/Thursday, 27 June 2019

What is expected in this meeting?

Meeting and networking with key members of our community,

Exchanging and sharing views about our community,

Understanding the views of members of our community,

Outlining views regarding the important needs of our community,

 Focussing on the larger good of our community, while continuing to do our own group’s activities,

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Focus must be on the community and its welfare

Sydney, 7 June, 2019

Every community group and every community leader from Indian Australian community should reflect on what their core responsibilities are.

They should introspect on what they have been doing so far and what they should be doing henceforth.

They should reflect on whether they are focused on and meeting the key needs of the community.

They must go beyond their events and…

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Collaboration is necessary for our community

Sydney, 1 June, 2019

I met a senior government official yesterday and had an opportunity to discuss things about what’s good and what’s not good in our community. This official has deep insight in this area.

Besides so many things, which are good, and bad, one thing is glaringly obvious that our community has too many associations and too many community leaders. Division is a major issue. Our…

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