In a shocking incident, a woman found maggots crawling insider her yummy burger at McDonald’s in Australia. Yasmine Batur from New South Wales witnessed the critters in her meat just after she took a bite. However, by the time she saw maggots crawling, her partner had already finished his plate.[Read More…]
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Lord Ganesha eating lamb: India lodges complaint over Australian ad
India has lodged an official complaint about the Australian advertisement, in wake of an advertisement that shows Lord Ganesha eating lamb. In the commercial from industry group Meat and Livestock Australia, a number of religious icons, including Lord Ganesha, Jesus, Buddha and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, are seen sitting[Read More…]
Australians to hold national vote for legalizing same-sex marriage
Australia may soon legalize same-sex marriage by the end of this year as the government announced an attempt to hold a national vote on the issue. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told reporters on Tuesday he would “give all Australians a say” on whether same-sex marriage should be legal. “I’ll be[Read More…]
KL Rahul will play second test against Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli
Fit-again opener KL Rahul is all set to make a comeback to the Indian team for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday, Captain Virat Kohli announced on Wednesday. Rahul could not play first test match due to viral fever and needed hospitalisation for a couple of days. Leading to[Read More…]
ICC Women’s World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur wins praise from Tendulkar, Kohli
The ICC Women’s World Cup final on Thursday witnessed a superb play by all-rounder, Harmanpreet Kaur, when she struck an unbeaten 171 and stunned Australia by 36 runs. Harmanpreet smashed 20 fours and seven sixes in a whirlwind innings of 115 deliveries and helped India to overcome a slow start[Read More…]
Digital disruption to be the keynote of Australia India Youth Dialogue 2018
The seventh chapter of the Australia India Youth Dialogue is set to kick off in 2018 focusing on the theme of how digital disruption is transforming democracy. As many as 30 delegates from Australia and India will converge in a four-day event to discuss, debate, ideate and collaborate on how[Read More…]
Australia declares online visa applications for Indians from July 1
The Australian government declared that Indian nationals can apply for a visitor visa online starting July 1, on Monday. Australia’s Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Alex Hawke, said the online application would make applying for the country’s visitor visas easier. It will also enhance the experience for Indians,[Read More…]
So it is Shane Warne who will wear England jersey for a day!
Shane Warne will now wear an England jersey for one day as he loses a bet earlier made with Ganguly. It started from a conclave in London, where former Australia batsman and Captain Michael Clarke tipped Australia to be one of the finalists for the Champions Trophy but Sourav Ganguly,[Read More…]
Gen Bipin Rawat: Indian Army open to appoint women
Women cadets will now be first inducted into the military force before considering other options in the armed force for them, said Chief of Army Staff General, Bipin Rawat. He told media that, “First, we will start with women as military police jawans, will take next step after success”. “Because[Read More…]
Australia: Hijab-clad schoolgirls forced to leave expo
Recently, Hijab-clad Muslim girls were forced to leave a career expo in Australia after onlookers felt insecure by their ‘attire’ following the Manchester suicide bombing. According to WA reports, some people complained that the school children’s hijab was making them feel threatened after what happened in Manchester and they asked[Read More…]
Indian cab driver attacked, manhandled and abused in Australia
In another case of racism, an Indian cab driver was attacked and endured injuries in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, on Friday. The driver, who was not permitted to disclose his name owing to legal proceedings, told his terrible ordeal. The driver picked up a couple on Friday night around 10.30 pm[Read More…]
India to export mangoes to Australia
Australia announces tougher citizenship laws
Prime Minister of Australia announced some drastic changes in Australia’s citizenship laws on Thursday. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared that Australia will have stricter requirements for new applicants seeking temporary/permanent residency. This move is a follow-up to the scrapping of the 457 visa program for foreign workers. As per the[Read More…]
Australia to abolish 457 visa programme popular with Indians
Australian government will abolish the 457 visa and replace it with two new visas, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said. The visa programme has been used by over 95,000 temporary foreign workers, mostly Indians. “We are an immigration nation, but the fact remains: Australian workers must have priority for Australian jobs,[Read More…]
When the shoe fits
Women and their love for shoes never goes out of fashion. And as online markets are taking a lead in our generation, we are spoilt for choice. But one unarguable issue about buying your favourite footwear online is the fitting, which is quite uncertain! But for childhood friends, Kuppal Palaniappan[Read More…]
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav to make his Test debut at Dharamshala
In the fourth Test against Australia which is to be held on Saturday at Dharamshala, captain Virat Kohli rules out due to his injuries while Ajinkya Rahane will lead Team India in absence of Virat Kohli. Also, Kuldeep Yadav – the left-arm chinaman spinner will make his Test debut in[Read More…]
Virat Kohli unsure about the final Test against Australia
Indian cricket team is in a real time fix regarding the captain’s participation in the final match of the test series between India and Australia. Virat Kohli might not be playing for the final match of the series in Dharamsala and will have to pass a fitness test. Kohli admitted that[Read More…]
Malayali priest stabbed by Italian during Sunday mass
In a shocking incident of hate crime, a Catholic priest from Kerala was stabbed by an Italian man at St Matthews Church in Melbourne. According to reports, Reverend Tomy Kalathoor Mathew was just about to begin the Sunday mass when an attacker shouted “You are Indian, a Hindu or Muslim,[Read More…]
Three dead as fire breaks out at Melbourne factory
India vs Australia, 1st Test Day 2: India all out for 105
India have been bundled out for 105 on Day 2 of the first Test match against Australia. India were 94/3 at the end of the 32nd over. By the end of the 38th, they were tottering at 101/8. They were dismissed for 105 in the 40th over. India, who polished[Read More…]
Australian state to legalise medical marijuana
Australian states might legalise the medical use of cannabis in the coming years. The state opposition government in Australia’s New South Wales on Tuesday said it will encourage for medical cannabis to be legally available for patients suffering from long term illness. Making the world’s favourite drug legal would allow[Read More…]
First wheelchair contestant to enter Miss World
Noida scam firm planned Australia tour for 150 depositors
Australia strips ISIS fighter of citizenship
Emerging leaders come together for Australia India Youth Dialogue
The Australia India Youth Dialogue 2017 is all set to kick off from February 15 in Melbourne and Sydney. With 15 delegates each representing India and Australia, AIYD will bring together some of the “brightest talent and emerging young leaders”. The dialogue that is held every year is a platform[Read More…]