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How Gursan became ‘unconscious’ a riddle?
The Victoria Police have launched a massive search for the killer of 3-years-old Indian toddler Gurshan Singh.
Thousands celebrate Holi in Melbourne
By our reporter
Melbourne: Thousands of Indians, Australians and people of different communities today celebrated the festival of colours – Holi. The massive celebration and a big Holi Mela took place at the Sandown Racecourse, Nobel Park organised by the Australian Indian Innovations Inc. (AIII). The celebrations started off with the traditional ‘Holi Dahan’ where [...]
Kabul attackers targeted Indians
By News Bureau
The recent suicide attack in Kabul which killed 17 people included 6 Indians. Two officers of the Indian Army were among those killed. Five other Army officers were also injured in the attack.Indian Ambassador in Kabul Jayant Prasad told IBN-CNN that it looked like a 26/11 type attack specifically targeting Indians.
“Six Indians died [...]
3 Sikhs beheaded by Pak Taliban: Indian Express
By News Bureau
The Pakistan Taliban has beheaded three Sikhs in Pakistan’s FATA area. The three Sikhs were beheaded because they refused to convert to Islam. Later the heads were sent to Bhai Joga Singh Gurudwara in Peshawar, reports Indian Express.
Thackery: Won’t allow Oz players playing in IPL
A report in The Hindustan Times:
In a snub to Union minister Sharad Pawar, Bal Thackeray on Monday said the Shiv Sena would not allow Australian cricketers to play in the IPL which starts next month, a threat that the NCP supremo had wanted the Sena chief to withdraw. “Indians are being attacked in Australia. Therefore, [...]
Sydney College shuts without notice
By News Bureau
Sydney: A Sydney hairdressing college closed yesterday (15 Feb.) without notice after charging international students $ 7000 each for fees and equipment three weeks ago. Staff and students were locked out of The Edge Academy, whose registration renewal was under consideration of the state government, reports Sydney Morning Herald.
The Edge Academy has been [...]
Withdraw threat against Oz cricketers: FISA
The Indian students in Australia has asked the Shiv Sena to withdraw its plan to stop Aussie players from playing in Mumbai during IPL matches.
Oz curb on “back door” skilled migration
By news bureau
Melbourne: The Rudd government has decided to crackdown on “back door” skilled migrants who use the system to become “permanent residents”. The move which is likely to inflame passions fuelled by attacks on Indian students is expected to get about 20,000 offshore visa applications cancelled.
The cancelled applications apply to all offshore general skilled [...]
Oz top cop slammed for ‘look poor’ advise to Indian students
Australia’s top cop Simon Overland has been slammed by Indians for his ‘look poor’ advise to Indian overseas students to avoid attacks.
Mate do not roam alone
Australian cricket players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hockey players participating in the hockey World Cup (starting Feb. 28) have been advised not to venture out of their hotels alone or wear national uniforms and other clothing identifying their nationality.
