'What India means to Me'
The special Indian Independence Day Issue of Bhavan Australia (monthly magazine) to be released on 15 August 2009 will feature a special section on ' What India Means to Me'.
We invite short submission of about 200 words from anyone having links with or interest in India.
The closing date to send the material is 10 August 2009.
Note: The Editor of Bhavan Australia reserves the right to edit or omit altogether any write up at his decision.
Discrimination Help
Bhavan Cares web site now dedicates a special section on Discrimination, Types of Discrimination, and examples and methods of getting Help. Visit www.bhavancares.org for more information.
Domestic Violence Help
Bhavan Cares web site now dedicates a special section on Domestic Violence Help and Anti - Discrimination. Visit www.bhavancares.org for more information.
Bhavan Australia supports the 'Red Cross Song'
Mahmood Khan and 30 other Australian artists have got together and created a song 'We could be Paradise', this is also known as the Red Cross Song. All the proceeds from the song will be donated to the Red Cross. A video of the Red Cross Song can be viewed here (you tube). 
India Independence Day Celebrations
15 August is the annual anniversary of India's Independence from the British Raj.
The High Commissioner and Consuls General of India host flag hoisting ceremony at 9:00 am and read the address by the President of India.
Various Indian Organisations host Independence Day Celebrations around Australia. Some of the events in Sydney listed below :-
9 August: India Australia Friendship Fair at the Athletic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park organised by United Indian Associations Inc. Visit www.uia.org.au
10 August: Dinner event hosted by Australia India Business Council at Hilton Sydney. The Prime Ministers of Australia and India, Hon Mr Kevin Rudd and Hon Dr Manmohan Singh (via a pre-recorded video message) are invited to deliver the joint key note address. Click here for more information
15 August: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Concertat the State Theatre Sydney. Visit www.teamcore4.com for more information.
International Hindi Divas (Day) Celebrations
September 14 is celebrated as Hindi Day and was adopted as the official language of Constituent assembly in 1949 on this day.
In pursuance of the tradition and objective of promoting the Hindi Language in Australia and also to promote the declaration of the Govt of India about the Hindi Divas Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia will be celebrating Hindi Divas on 14 September 2009 and support other organisations in their Hindi Day celebrations.
The Program/Activities for the day will include recitation of Stories/Poetries in Hindi and Poetry and Story writing competition. We will also honour distinguished individuals who have made significant contribution to the promotion of Hindi Language in Australia. Nominations are received from throughout Australia.
Other organisations also celebrating Hindi Divas are:
13 September 2009: Indo Australian Bal Bharatiya Vidyalaya (Hindi School). Students will display their projects on the day followed by morning tea. Visit www.iabbv-hindischool.com for more information.
20 September 2009: Hindi Samaj of NSW. Contact Sunil Srivastava sunilsrivastava@iprimus.com.au for more information.
A large scale stage production based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Presented by the Indian Students group of the University of NSW.
Date: 1 August 2009
Venue: Greenhalgh Auditorium, UTS Ku-ring-gai campus
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets: $30 (Adult) $20 (Children) $90 (Family)
View Flyer. For more details visit www.vishwaas.com.
Organised by the Combined Universities in Sydney
Bhavan Australia is supporting Cultural Night 2009, A combined universities production by the Indian students organisation of the five universities in Sydney University of NSW, University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and University of Western Sydney.
An evening of dance, fashion, music and drama.
Date: 19 September 2009
Venue: Hills Centre, Castle Hill
Visit www.culturalnight.com.au for tickets and more information.
Burwood Police to fit Free One Way Number Plate Screws
Burwood Police to fit ‘free’ one-way number plate screws to stop theft. Police from the Burwood Local Area Command will take part in a regional program, starting over two days this month (July 24-25), providing drivers with irreversible number plate screws free of charge. For more information and for fitting dates from your local police station Click here.
| The Sydney Institute Events | |
Date: 28 July 2009 |
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| Energy Policy for Australia |
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| Date: 18 August 2009 | |
| Asia Link Events | |
Date: 20th July to 23rd August 2009 |
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Bhavan's Indian Cultural Awards 2009
Entries for the Indian Cultural Awards 2009 will close on 31 August 2009. The Awards Ceremony will be conferred at a special dinner event on 14 November 2009. The new date of the Awards coincides with the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary and Children’s Day.
| Categories for the Awards | ||
| Classical Dance School | Orchestra Group | Community Service (Organisation) |
| Singer (Female) | Singer (Male) | Community Service (Individual) |
| Community Service (Senior Citizen) |
Community Service (Individual) | Stage Group Performance |
| Dancer (Female) | Dancer (Male) | Visual Artist (Female) |
| Visual Artist (Male) | Folk Dancing School | Special Achievement |
| Documentary Film | Actor | |
For More details visit www.bhavanaustralia.org; info@bhavanaustralia.org. Ph: 1300 BHAVAN.
The Nomination Form can be downloaded here.
K.M. Munshi Essay Competition 2009
The entries for the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia Annual K.M. Munshi Essay Competition closed on 18 May 2009. Winners will be announced on 15 August 2009.
Prizes Include:
1st Prize: - Return ticket for 1 person to Mumbai, India valued at approx $1300.
2nd Prize (3 prizes): - A Desktop computer with MS Office software valued at approx $900 each.
3rd Prize (3 prizes): - Bhavan's books on selected topics on Indian Culture worth approx $400 each.
The competition 2010 opens on 2 October 2009.
Yoga Tip
Karma
What does Karma look like? One can neither touch it nor see it. When fortunate or unfortunate events affect us, we say “That was lucky” or “That was unlucky”. But it is really our own vibration that pulls us towards luck or misfortune. We are driven hither and thither by it, just like a boat moved about in the wind and currents. Karma is a vibration that surrounds our subtle “Phänomen.” Its fine vibration is not limited spatially and accompanies us everywhere. The effect of our phänomen can be compared with a dynamo that generates two kinds of energy: negative and positive.
Reference: Yoga in Daily Life—The System by Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda
For more information visit www.yogaindailylife.org.au or www.swamiji.org.au
Bhavan's Membership Program
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia will be issuing Membership Cards to all the Members. We are organizing special discounts/promotions offered by various organisations including Dance and Music Schools, Yoga Centers, etc.
All members will be able to avail the following benefits on production of the Membership Card:
- 15% Discount on all Bhavan Australia's Ticketed Events
- A Membership Card to all Bhavan Australia Members to avail special discounts at events supported by Bhavan Australia, where applicable.
Mahatma Gandhi Says:
| If co-operation is a duty, I hold that non-cooperation also, under certain conditions, is equally a duty. |
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