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www.bharattimes.com 4 Bharat Times, November 2022 FIRST EVER Daniel Andrew’s State reception for Diwali Daniel Andrews did on moment as a new milestone in the October 24, which no other success of multiculturalism in our Premier has done it. The state and country. premier, on the actual festi- Many will see it as “electioneer- val of lights date – October ing” or “pork barrelling” trying 24, 2022, organized a state to win over the swinging Indian reception for Diwali and voter. I would vehemently dis- invited 600 plus promi- agree with that characterization. nent members of the state’s Premier has been in politics long Indian community and enough to know how the Indian celebrated their festival with voter behaves. A selfie, a hug or them – as one of their own. a hello with love at any function He performed God Gane- can win him votes. He does not sha and Goddess Lakshami have to spend money on state re- pooja and aarti on stage ception like this to win them over. with the pious chanting of holy mantras by two “This is to make sure a good out- priests filling the Victoria come on November 26”, quipped Pavilion at the Melbourne someone who seemed to enjoy the Showgrounds reverberated hospitality. with the Hindu ethos and culture. holy scripture to learn the im- “Really and how does this event In a way, the Indian com- measurable knowledge that is ensure that?” I asked and asked munity came home with the therein. for his name. He did not want to premier welcoming them Sri Durga temple’s Gurpreet be identified. doing the aarti – embrac- Verma presented a ‘Diya’ to the Even a novice political journo will chal- ing them and acknowl- premier as a symbol of light. lenge that assertion. edging their contribution The event was pious, cultural, It is true a few in the community felt the to their own new home. social and political with many treatment meted out to her was shabby. Along with the premier, more sitting MPs and many They are only ‘few’ and scattered all over Multicultural Affairs more prospective MPs (candi- thinly enough – to not account for any Minister Ros Spence, the dates) in attendance joining in electoral impact on any seat result. Victorian Multicultural the spirit of the night. To the cynics, the ‘raving selfie brigade’ Commissioner Vivienne Performances by the Country showed the advantage incumbency carries. Nguyen and Indian Con- To the faithful, the event shows the might sul General of Melbourne and respect of the Indian community and Dr Sushil Kumar were the recognition and acknowledgement of in attendance celebrat- it by the state. It shows the time is right for ing the triumph of good all political aspirants in our community to over evil and of light over darkness. After the premier spoke, it became clear, this will now become a regular, annual event on the premier’s calendar. “I think this night.. is something we should celebrate each and every year,” Premier Daniel Andrews an- nounced. “The triumph of focus on faith coupled with not simply a people, the Indian community groups put their hand up, ask to be noticed by the unity over division, celebration of culture and heritage but the presenting some classical and Bollywood head honchos of the main political parties the triumph of light sharing of that with the broader Victorian dances and songs with the audiences in and start their journeys. over darkness, that’s community, is special,” the premier added. their cultural attire – made it a truly a what we come here to fusion night out for the multicultural In comparison to the Opposition’s interac- celebrate today,” Daniel Andrews told the President of the Hindu Council of Aus- Victoria. tion with the community, this event looked crowd. tralia Makrand Bhagwat presented the While the younger crowd seemed busy well thought out and fruitful for the Labor premier with a copy of Shrimad Bhagwat in the moment, some elderly who have party. “I thank you for all that you contribute to Gita, asking the premier to take some been here for many decades, marked the -DM our multiculturalism, to our diversity to time off after November 26 to read the our success as a state. “We owe you a great debt because that focus on hard work, focus on family and

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www.bharattimes.com 6 Bharat Times, November 2022 Libs promise $875,000 for Hindus in Ballarat Diwali really came to fruition for the Bal- are not big enough, and our commitment with us again to celebrate Diwali, and we larat Hindu community when the Liberal will deliver the centre that your commu- appreciate her deep commitment to deliv- The Indian Cultural Centre will be deliv- party -during its Diwali 2022 celebrations nity needs for years to come.” ering for the Ballarat Indian community.” ered in two stages. The first stage involves announced that a Matthew Guy led Liber- renovating the existing property owned by als a Nationals Government will provide “The broader Ballarat community has Ballarat is the most popular regional settle- the community at Ross Creek to establish $875,000 to deliver the Indian Cultural embraced the In- Centre for Ballarat’s Indian community. dian community. The recent Gane- Member for Ripon Louise Staley joined sha Charturthi members of the Ballarat Indian Associa- festival attracted tion, Ballarat Hindu Temple and Cultural more than 7,000 Centre Committee (BHTCCC), and the visitors over five Ballarat and Grampians region Indian days. We look community to make the announcement. forward to many more celebrations Ms Staley said the new centre would be and festivals in a place for Indians from right across Bal- years to come.” larat and the Grampians region to come together. BHTCCC Presi- dent Harisankar “Ballarat’s Indian community is thriving Parippaayillam and growing. Until now, many Ballarat welcomed the and Grampians region Indians have had funding com- to travel over 100kms, often by public mitme. transport, to partake in Indian cultural practices and traditions,” “The BHTCCC Rippon MP Louise Staley during Diwali celebrations in Ballarat appreciates the “The new Indian Cultural Centre will be a fantastic centre for the Ballarat Indian funding commit- community and those across the Grampi- ans region to come together to meet and ment from Louise celebrate,” Staley and the ment city for new migrants, with migrants a place of worship, and the second stage “I congratulate the Ballarat Indian com- Liberal Party towards our Indian Cul- of Indian Hindu heritage, the largest popu- involves expansion works to include a new munity for all its work on this project over tural Centre dream.” lation. There are currently around 6,000 commercial kitchen, new dining area, solar the past six years, your current facilities “Ms Staley has met with us several times residents in Ballarat of Indian heritage, system, community garden and landscap- and visited the site. She also attended the and, the city is a hub for migrants from the ing and a children’s playground. recent Ganesha Chaturthi festival and is broader Grampians region.

Bharat Times, November 2022 7 www.bharattimes.com Prabhal Sharma pleads guilty to murdering wife Poonam, daughter Venessa The Victorian Indian community was thrown into utmost In other words, he might have been extremely angry and This will come as a huge relief to the parents, relatives and shock and grief when earlier in 2022 (13 January), Poo- or upset with what was going in his life, but it would mean friends of Poonam Sharma and help the start of a closure nam Sharma and her six years old daughter Venessa were brutally killed by Poonam’s husband Prabhal at process in their lives. their own home in Mill Park. Fortunately, their 10 years old daughter Angela man- Tragic murder of a loved one aged to escape and survived. perhaps can never be closed, but Prabhal who was a taxi driver, also suffered self-inflict- the process which begins with ed wounds and was taken to hospital and kept under honest plea of guilty, offers to police guard, to be later charged with two counts of lessen the pain albeit to a small murder. extent. When the tragedy took place, some people who knew the couple had opined that the couple were having mar- Prabhal’s lawyer told the court tial problems and were in the process of ‘separating’. that a report prepared by a It was also mentioned to police that Prabhal had confid- psychiatrist who assessed the ed in some friends about his “drug addiction” problems murderer would not support a to suggest that Prabhal was not in the right mental state defence on the grounds of men- when he killed Poonam and his daughter. tal impairment. No one can be in the right mental state to kill some- one. But in Prabhal’s case, the suggestion was that he the report suggest Prabhal knew what he was doing. Prabhal and Poonam were perhaps suffered from ‘mental impairment’ because of his As a result, Prabhal has pleaded guilty to the two murders brought together through an drug addiction and other issues. this morning in the Supreme Court of Victoria. arranged marriage ceremony Well, just nine months into the case, and after examina- arranged by relatives in India. tion and report of the psychiatrist, it has become clear, Soon after the wedding, the pair Prabhal’s mental state at the time he committed the mur- migrated to Australia to start ders, was not ‘impaired’. their family. Poonam Sharma’s elderly parents had come to Australia on an emergency visa to attend to the tragic death of their daughter and granddaughter. Prabhal, who appeared via video link from custody, when Sharma will return to the Supreme Court on December 15 asked for his plea to the murders he said: “I plead guilty.” for a pre-sentence hearing. Have legal issues in Indian courts? • Dowry related Worry • Family relationships / Section 498A issues no more! • Property / management / inheritance • Proclaimed Offenders ... • Criminal, Civil and more... We do the whole lot... Delhi Law Chambers (DLC) can handle them for you from Melbourne. Contact DLC today! ©DelhiLawChambers.com.au Call / Text: 0466 072 895 Email: [email protected] Home: delhilawchambers.com.au Chandigarh * Delhi * Melbourne When peace of mind matters.

www.bharattimes.com 8 Bharat Times, November 2022 Indian Govt scholarships for Indian diaspora children The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), vice-versa. fulfill all other eligibility conditions can Government of India has launched the (c) Other institutions covered under the complete and submit the online applica- “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora (iv) Children of NRIs/PIOs/OCIs must DASA scheme. tion form on the SPDC portal (https:// Children” (SPDC) for the academic year have done their 11th & 12th education spdcindia.gov.in). 2022-23 for the Children of NRIs/PIOs/ or equivalent ( not beyond), in a foreign The amount of scholarship admissible (ix) The last date for submission of the OCIs for pursuing undergraduate courses country. would be 75% of the total Institutional duly filled-in application forms in the pre- in several disciplines in India. Economic Cost (IEC) subject to a maxi- scribed format is November 30, 2022. (v) Candidates would be selected on mum of US$ 4,000/- per annum. IEC Only fresh-year undergraduate The scholarships can be ac- students ( 1st year) shall be eligible NIT Rourkela cessed by NRIs/PIOs/OCIs to get the scholarship for the entire across the globe. The scheme duration of the undergraduate Merit-cum-Means basis. Evaluation will be includes Tuition fees, Hostel fees & other is open to two categories of course. done on the marks obtained in 12th grade institutional charges (Food charges are applicants in the age group of or equivalent examination. The candidates excluded). 17 to 21 years as on July 31, The following are the main features would also have to fulfill all the criteria The total monthly income of the parent(s) 2022. The minimum qualifi- of the SPDC for the academic year prescribed for the purpose. of the NRIs/PIOs/OCIs category applicants cation is class 11 or 12 years 2022-23:- should not exceed an amount equivalent to as on July 31, 2022. The institutions that are covered under this US$ 5000/- and the total monthly income The institutions covered are (i) The SPDC Scheme has now scheme are: of the parent(s) of the Indian Workers in IITs, NITs, and schools of been extended to eligible candidates ECR category applicants should not exceed planning and architecture. from NRI/PIO/OCI community in (a) NITs, IIITs, Schools of Planning and an amount equivalent of US$ 3000/-. The amount of scholarship all countries across the globe; Architecture. admissible would be 75% of the total Institutional Eco- (ii) The scheme is open to two (b) ‘A’ Grade institutions accredited After obtaining admission in selected nomic Cost (IEC) subject to a categories of applicants in the age by National Assessment and Accreditation courses in any of the specified Institutes as maximum of US$ 4,000/- per group of 17 to 21 years as on July Council (NAAC) and recognized by UGC. mentioned in the guidelines, students who annum. 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Bharat Times, November 2022 9 www.bharattimes.com Anjali Sharma, Aishwarya Kansakar inducted into outstanding Victorian Honour Roll of Women Victoria’s most remarkable women - people). It came in the wake of the 2015 who are leading the nation in their chosen Merle Miller, a Yorta Yorta woman who including Anjali Sharma and Aishwarya earthquake in Nepal. At the time of the fields and in their communities –these helped to establish the Dunguludja Dana Kansakar - who have helped shape our quake, Aishwarya was studying in Japan. honours are about celebrating their Youth Group in Shepparton and is part of state and support the community have Upon hearing of the disaster been inducted into the 2022 Victorian in her home country, she and the Victorian Multi- Honour Roll of Women. her friends launched a fun- cultural Commission Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins con- draising initiative, collecting Greater City of Sheppar- gratulated the 23 inductees at a ceremony approximately 5 million Japa- ton Roundtable. at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. nese Yen (over $60,000 AUD) Commander Debra Each year, the Honour Roll celebrates that they donated to the Red Robertson APM was exceptional Victorian women who have Cross and some United Na- also recognised at the made significant and lasting contributions tions subsidiaries. However, awards – as Commander to our state and country. they realised they were unable in Charge of Intel Co- This year’s inductees include emerging to track where the funds they vert Support Command leaders on climate action, women lead- had donated had been used, at Victoria Police, she ing through disaster and those working to which in turn inspired them has been instrumental support vulnerable communities. to launch a new initiative, in advocating for greater Anjali Sharma – who is the youngest ever something sustainable, that gender equality in Vic- inductee at 18-year-old – has been recog- they could effectively monitor. toria Police employment nised for her work and passion for climate policy. change, as well as support for equality. “Coming to Melbourne is a Anjali Sharma then 16, was part of Mel- new cultural experience in The late Janice ‘Jan’ bourne’s School Strike 4 Climate group itself. I’m lucky in that my Valma Davey OAM which had taken the then Environment background lets me settle received posthumous Minister Sussan Ley to court, claiming her anywhere. My schooling was honours for her role as a approval of Vickery coal mine in regional in India and Nepal, which Minister Natalie Hutchins leader of Bendigo’s brass New South Wales would violate her duty is another part of the mix, and I speak of care to them (the teenagers) and future several languages,” she says. brand who became the generations. achievements” Victorian minister for first woman in Australia to be drum major “Coming to Melbourne, I realised that Women Natalie Hutchins said. (marching leader). in a city like this, I kind of dissolve into it, like ink in water. It sounds vague, but “Congratulations to all of this year’s More than 700 women from diverse back- I don’t see these boundaries anymore. inductees in the Victorian Honour Roll grounds across the state have been named of Women – every one of youhave made in the Honour Roll since it began in 2001. significant and lasting contributions to The late Hon Joan Kirner AC, Victoria’s The 16-year old lead only female Premier, created complainant Anjali the Honour Roll to formally Sharma had warned the acknowledge women for their project would burn achievements and to encour- roughly 370 billion age others to follow in their tonnes of carbon emis- footsteps. sions over its lifetime if it went ahead. 2022 Women’s Honour Roll This group of teenagers inductees are: had sought a declaration • Aunty Merle Miller that the minister had a • Elizabeth Adnams duty of care to them and • Linda Thompson not to cause them harm • Anjali Sharma by hurting the environ- • Dr Debra Parkinson ment. • Shorna Moore • Dr Ngaire Elwood And to their utmost de- • Michal Morris light, the Federal Court • Kristine Pierce had agreed. “Having • Karen Milward weighed and balanced • Hnin Yee Htun Win those considerations, a • Dr Sherene Loi duty of care should be • Commander Debra recognised”, the Court Robertson APM had said. • Dr Anna Lavelle • Aishwarya Kansakar As a teenager, this win • Christine Welsh was monumental and • Ann Smith pleased all Australians. • Dr Marilyn Fleer • Sahar Gholizadeh Aishwarya Kansakar, who is originally I’m very mobile in terms of my future”, our state and you help to inspire others to • Janice Valma Davey from Nepal is a technology futurist. At 20 Aishwarya says. do the same”, Ms Hutchins added. OAM – posthumous years old, Aishwarya Kansakar launched “Victoria is full of remarkable women Some of the other inductees include Aunty • Michelle Telfer her first startup (which today employs 85 • Hatice Yilmaz • Joy Sawiche Juma

www.bharattimes.com 10 Bharat Times, November 2022 Election 2022: They’ll do Election times in India are different to what we have here And when our leaders visit migrant communities, the wages falling behind and so on. in Australia. In India, without fail, the references to Paki- most multicultural theatre happens. This is in addition to Both sides have come up with policies aimed at alleviating stan’s Machiavellian intentions to destabilize India start to kissing babies, teaching babies, doing drawing with babies some of that pain. surface in common parlance of leaders from the BJP side at school and so on. while the Congress without exception intensifies its attack What caught my eyes this time on the BJP for stoking Hindu-Muslim divide whether they was to notice – both leaders have reasons to do so or not. – Premier Daniel Andrews Here in Australia, as you see in Victoria, there is no such and his challenger Opposition threat from any neighbouring country or the problems of leader Matthew Guy – both any communal tensions locally, the leaders have no such have been clicked ‘making luxury. rotis’. Premier Andrews did his Instead, they have to dust off their policy announcement stint at the Sri Durga Temple files, embellish the dollar figures, unlike Indian politi- in Deanside while Mat- cians, put in some effort to make some semblance of sense thew Guy undertook his roti to their potential announcements and – of course – reach making at the Gurudwara in out to the voters. Cranbourne. That – of course – being the multicultural society we are – It is a pretty sight. It feels they includes visits to various communities and their facilities respect our culture and have – which are also – invariably – part of the new announce- no qualms being part of it. It ments every time with funds allocated to – upgrade, is bipartisan and that is even a re-locate, expand or even re-invent as the requirements of bigger bonus. the particular group or organization may be. But interestingly, these visits There are of course – the over-arching questions - which are few and far between. They the mainstream voters are interested in to decide who to follow the election cycle and vote for – like the cost of living pressures, rising energy that is it. bills, inflations and the all-important health system. Maybe our community leaders Premier Daniel Andrews making rotis domestic and international specialists should come up with more Labor party’s Energy Bonus of $250 dollars, Sick Pay opportunities for our lead- Guarantee and the bringing back of or re-establishing for best travel deals , Lic No. 32270 ers to visit. state’s own energy system, Training and bringing nurses call 9449 3565 today! Let us get back to election and health professionals from overseas to cope with the ABN: 679 683 215 71 2022. ailing health system are only few of the measures an- Both parties are attempt to nounced by Labor. We speak your language - Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu woo the voters saying they On the other hand, the Liberals have also announced to are aware of the voters’ cost recruit additional 40,000 nurses and midwives. They have and English! inprrseounvrwtiaadenleacctlearsoarasvn.edl of living pressures, state’s announced to halve the elective surgery list. Matthew Guy health system being under looking for extra pressure including the six Continues on page 11 triple Zero system, inflation, savings? ABN 53 007 233 276 LIC No: 31270 book online @ SPECIAL DEALS: INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC FLIGHTS www.bulatravel.com.au pay by credit card to get for Los Angeles & Vancouver via Nandi. We can arrange for EMERGENCY TICKETS, PTA FARES EX INDIA! Also Fiji, India and Worldwide fares & HAJJ and UMRAH Packages and INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER! extra discounts! *Secure payment packages Now Available! *SERVICE WITH A FAMILY TOUCH* Contact: Vishwa Gounder OFFICE AT: 39 Sandpiper Drive 15 Collyer Court We do ©MediaGrafix/BT/Jusmin Taylors Lakes. ATTWOOD VIC – 3049 Ph: 9449 3565 e-mail: [email protected] Ph: (03) 9333 4464 Money Transfer Fax: 9449 3559 Fax: (03) 9333 3079 Mob: 0468 315 848 through Aussie Forex FOR EMERGENCY RING (03) 9333 4464

Bharat Times, November 2022 11 www.bharattimes.com to get every chore your vote Continues from page 10 Opposition leader Matthew Guy making rotis announced $10 million for the India community infrastructure announced – under his government, if he is elected on of which $5 million will be al- November 26, $235 would be cut from household elec- located for 2 Indian community tricity bills in the New Year – for first six months. centres – one in Melbourne’s Where the two parties – majorly differ is the Suburban West and the other in the South Rail Loop (SRL) – which seems to be Labor’s much east. publicized project and perhaps a personal favourite of Realising the might of the local Premier Daniel Andrews. The Opposition has – pub- Indian community, both parties licly announced that it will, if elected, not only scrap are committing resources to woo the project but put all the money saved into fixing the the local Indians. Leaders from health system. both sides have visited many ‘Fixing the state’s health system is my absolute priority’, Indian community organiza- Matthew Guy told Bharat Times in an exclusive inter- tions, temples, Gurudwaras etc. view last month (to read visit bharattimes.com). and there will be a lot more until Both sides have announced upgrading of many existing November 26. hospitals and some new hospitals as well. You may witness leaders doing In contrast - the Lockdowns and curfews are a wel- your own ‘Indian’ thing when come topic for the Liberals while the Labor party is they come around to see you. carefully avoiding the mention of it. They need your precious vote, The Liberals announced almost $1 million for the you can’t blame them. Indian community in Ballarat while Premier Andrews There are also many Indian ori- gin candidates in both parties – more in numbers on the Liberal side. -DM Need to grow your business? You need a website. We can design it for you, from as little as $399.00 Nothing makes sense?, It will. Completely. Just email Sean at: [email protected] Yes, just $399.00* *Price includes basic website design and not including hosting. ©sean.campbell_Vic_Indian2017

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Bharat Times, November 2022 13 www.bharattimes.com $44 Million for a new Centre for Australia-India Relations Presenting its first budget, the Albanese nounced by Prime Ministers Morrison and three per cent of Australians have Indian fellowship program and a cultural partner- Government has committed to establish- Modi in June 2020, significant investments heritage and in 2020 the Indian-born ship. The Maitri Scholars Program will ing the Centre for Australia India Rela- to bolster our economic ties announced population became Australia’s second-larg- attract and support high achieving Indian tions (CAIR) with an allocation of $44 as part of the India Economic Strategy est group of overseas-born residents. This students to study at Australian universities, million in the budget. The new Centre will Update, launched in be modelled to help foster new ties and March 2022, and the while the Maitri Grants and Fel- support expanding exchange and coop- signing of the Austra- lowships Program will build links eration with India, including by engaging lia-India Economic between our future leaders, sup- Australia’s rich Indian diaspora commu- Cooperation and Trade porting mid-career Australian and nity. Agreement in April Indian professionals collaborate 2022. on strategic research and shared The Centre will focus on four key areas of priorities. The Maitri Cultural work: The relationship has Partnership will boost the role of 1. promoting policy dialogue expanded significantly creative industries in our econom- in the 30 years since ic and people-to-people ties. 2. building Australian business literacy the launch of the Aus- The Centre will promote con- and links tralia India Council. nections between government The Australian govern- Realizing the importance of and non-government institu- 3. engaging Australia’s Indian diaspora ment is now establish- tions through enhanced policy communities to support the Australia- ing a new, high-profile Australia-India Relations dialogue. It will work closely India bilateral relationship, and with business to promote greater body – the Centre for awareness and understanding of 4. deepening cultural connections and Australia-India rela- the growing India market, build- understanding. tions – with substantially increased fund- community is recognised as having a great ing business literacy and supporting new ing, resources and a mandate to strengthen sense of civic responsibility and being a business partnerships. India is one of Australia’s most important business and diaspora ties. rich source of dynamism and enterprise. The Centre will be a national platform Indo-Pacific partners, with the relationship The Centre will work with our diaspora bringing together all levels of government, characterised by strong people-to-people Australia’s Indian communities make im- communities to support broader bilateral together with industry and the broader links and close cooperation at all levels of portant contributions to our society; they engagement with India. community to drive Australia-India en- government. The Australia-India relation- are active across all aspects of Australian gagement. The Centre will complement ex- ship is at a high point, underpinned by the life, including in business, politics, the The Centre will also administer over $20 isting institutions and function as a centre Comprehensive Strategic Partnership an- judiciary, government, civil society, aca- million in Maitri (friendship) initiatives, of gravity for the bilateral relationship. demia, science, the arts and sport. Today including a scholars program, a grants and

www.bharattimes.com 14 Bharat Times, November 2022 Thousands inclement weather brave After 2 years of interval, Celebrate India’s was taken care of. ria Ms Ros Spence who also represented Nguyen, Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Cr Victorian Festival of Diwali returned to Fed the Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Nick Reece and India’s Consul General in Square, its iconic home on Saturday 29th And this year, the team came back with a Education Ms Natalie Hutchins, the Oppo- Melbourne Dr Sushil Kumar. In his address to the audience, Mr Arun Sharma, Celebrate India Inc. chair - while thanking his untiring team and loyal supporters of the festival over the years, made a sur- prise announcement of stepping down. “After seventeen long years AS Direc- tor of the festival, I think it is time for someone else from the team to take charge”, he told the audience. October with it’s Pink Diwali. Thousands much big- sition leader Matthew Guy, former Premier No, he and his wife Mrs Jaya Sharma will thronged to the venue of the annual Victo- ger and of Victoria Ted Bailliew, Neil Angus MP, rian Diwali festival, despite the inclement greater Australia’s Race Discrimination Commis- Continues on next page weather. The program went ahead with the program of sioner Chin Tan, Chairperson of the Vic- performers and the audience - standing in celebrating torian Multicultural Commission Vivienne rain (some in rain ponchos provided by the Diwali at organizers), while rain seemed to play hide Fed Square and seek at times. with its The Celebrate Indian Inc. team was not go- PINK Diwali theme to support the Nation- ing to give in. The indefatigable team led al Breast Cancer Foundation. by Mr Arun Sharma and Mrs Jaya Sharma The guests gracing the occasion included took care of the job at hand and everyone Minister for Multicultural Affairs Victo-

Bharat Times, November 2022 15 www.bharattimes.com to attend Fed Sq Diwali Continued from page 14 after Minister Spence, he quipped (to Ms and contemporary cultural feast- Yoga, bad, the fireworks on the Yarra was can- Spence and the audience) - Ros and I are Meditation; beats of drums; drama; breath- celled due to the weather. not be allowed to go anywhere by the team. going to have a chat after this and whoever taking classical, folk and contemporary The MC was quick to wins the next election, that (Diwali) holi- Dance performances; there will be work- The program included: announce that and day might have to happen. shops of Indian dancing for all and craft for make it very clear to - A special photo- the outgoing chair- graphic exhibition’ person. The team just INDIA THROUGH loves them. And they THE LENS in the Atri- (Mr and Mrs Sharma) um at Fed Square, will be there to guide the new director and - MUSIC & DANCE his/her team carry on the baton and take the Performances at the festival to new heights. All guests and the team BURKE STREET adorned pink turbans MALL, to represent the PINK theme and it was a - ‘Geeton ki shaam Di- lovely sight to see. wali ke naam’ a con- cert at The EDGE, Fed Square and - Screening of the film Guru at Fed Square. All the guests spoke In addition to the fes- very highly of Mr and tivities for the whole Mrs Sharma and the day on Saturday, Octo- direction they pro- ber 29. vided over the years which as a result land- The Cruise Launch: ed the festival of Di- Also, on 25 Octo- wali - pretty much offi- ber, the Festival was cially - on Melbourne’s launched on a river map (now some years cruise at the Yarra ago). river. Mr Sharma - inter- rupting Cr Reece Celebrate India Inc. made the call for Di- has been a major force wali to be declared a in bridging the social public holiday. and cultural gap be- tween the mainstream Cr Reece said it was not his call to declare Melbourne was declared to be the best In- children; there will be games, Henna paint- society and the local Indian communities it a ‘public holiday for Victoria’ but said dian city in the world outside India. ing, bustling Bazaar and authentic Indian and promoting the understanding of val- in Melbourne (city) it will be a holiday. The festival took the audience on a magi- Street food. ues Indian communities have brought in cal journey of India through the traditional Although not one person seemed to feel and added to the multicultural fabric of our When the Opposition leader got on his feet state and country. - Shalini Singh For all the tips and tricks used by migration agents and lawyers to get successful migration outcomes... F R E E Pick up your copy of BT each month! since We also have weekly newsletter... FREE. 1997 Email us to subscribe today. www.bharattimes.com

www.bharattimes.com 16 Bharat Times, November 2022 Victorian Students maintain exceptional NAPLAN results Victorian students have again achieved said. ing, compared to 15.3 per cent in 2014. “To see such positive results is encourag- some of the highest NAPLAN results in Compared to eight years ago, nearly 4,600 ing – it’s a clear indicator that our educa- the country - showcasing the value of the “Victoria is again one of the top per- more students now have the vital founda- tion reforms and investments are giving Andrews Labor Government’s investment forming jurisdictions in Victorian students the best start to their in education over eight years. NAPLAN this year – I’m education”, Minister Hutchins added. so proud our Year 3 The 2022 national NAPLAN data released students achieved the best Victorian students also improved their today shows Victoria performed strongly Reading results ever and performance at the secondary level – with at the primary level, ranked first or second ranked first in the coun- the equal highest proportion of Year 9 in eight out of 10 domains -including all try for both Reading and students in the top two bands of reading five domains at the important foundational Numeracy.” in 2022. Year 3 level. This year’s NAPLAN also Students in regional Victoria performed Victoria’s Year 3 students were ranked had the highest proportion strongly, narrowing the achievement gap either first or second in Australia across all of Victorian Year 5 stu- in Year 7 and Year 9 reading. five domains. Compared to 2014, the num- dents in the top two bands ber of Victorian Year 3 students reaching for Spelling. Compared to This year’s results underline that lift- the top two bands of Reading has lifted 2014, around 3,100 more ing numeracy results remains a national from 51 per cent to 60 per cent – and Vic- students are now in the top challenge – it will be a focus for the Labor toria’s mean scores have improved in seven two bands. Government’s $258 million Tutor Learning out of 10 domains in primary schools. Initiative in 2023, while the Middle Years Victorian students are all- Literacy and Numeracy program will be In 2022, Year 3 students scored their best round achievers – leading refocused to support year 10 students who ever mean Reading results, again prov- every jurisdiction apart need to boost their skills in literacy and ing themselves the strongest readers in from the ACT on the numeracy. the country. That means there are around number of subjects where 6,800 more Year 3 students now reach- our students ranked first or Minister Natalie Hutchins at Since coming to office, the Government ing the top two bands for Reading than in second in the highest per- has invested $26.9 billion in school educa- 2014. centage of students above Heathmont East Primary School tion programs and infrastructure – includ- ing $2.7 billion in equity funding since “These results are a tribute to the amaz- the national minimum 2016 to improve the learning experience ing efforts of Victorian students and their standard. for every child. The Government is also teachers, principals, parents and carers”, tional life skill of literacy so they can move rolling out mandatory phonics checks for Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins In 2022, just 9.5 per cent of Year 5 students from learning to read to reading to learn. all Grade 1 students beginning in 2023. placed in the bottom two bands for Read- ALL MEChAnICAL REPAIRS ALL MAKES & MODELS MAnUEL & AUTOMATIC nEW & SECOnD hAnD TYRES COMPUTERISED WhEEL BALAnCIng COMPUTERISED WhEEL ALIgnMEnT fROM $90MInOR SERVICE CAAVRRAWSIL/ACTBAfoLXErIS (yfflroueuidersvs,eaohifliesct,lyea)ncCdhhceeoccokklaoanlflt) ROADWORThY BRAKES 31 Wright Street, Sunshine 3020 EfI SERVICE CLUTChES MAJOR & MInOR SERVICE TUnE UPS Call 03 9310 1661 TRAnSMISSIOn SERVICE AMARJIT SIngh 0423 336 399 SEPCIAL DISCOUnT fOR TAXI OWnERS LICEnSED VEhICLE TESTER TX 10742 LV LICEnSED TAXI TESTER ROAD WORThY AVAILABLE fOR TAXI AnD hIRE CARS

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www.bharattimes.com 20 Bharat Times, November 2022 The Block - Indian Aussie couple - Sharon Johal and Ankur Dogra’s tale of woes Australian lawyer turned actor of an building show? The husband and wife duo have attracted ratings and time heals and we’ll see how Indian descent Sharon Johal, says the level “I’m pretty media savvy and it’s crushed social media trolling and abuse. the experience plays out. Ours is the best people have stooped to discredit her is me.” house, we worked so hard and I’m feeling “gross”. Having earlier written about the “People can see through it and see who we confident ahead of the auction.” racism in an article in Stellar, Sharon now Sharon and husband Ankur Dogra were at are,’’ she said. Sharon has been a star on Australian tele- has opened up about the toll of her ap- the centre of cheating allegations on site in vision as part of the world famous series pearance on The Block she’s been given Gisborne. “Early on it – Neighbours. Writing in Stellar article, the ‘villain edit’ on the renovating series According to Sharon, that was not an ac- was set up Sharon revealed she faced racism for years – the Block being telecast on Channel 9. curate reflection of what transpired. as a scandal in her acting career. and every- But, she says she never expected to be one knows it “I have been looked at differently for as the target of a hate campaign, reports wasn’t, but long as I can remember. There was no-one the Herald Sun. unfortunate- else like me at school. ly people She said it was disappointing that accu- believe what “I was criticised for the way I spoke sations had resurfaced from her lawyer they see. English, I wasn’t invited to parties, I past over a decade ago. Ankur and was the last one picked for activities and I said is it boys didn’t ask me out because they were “I’ve gone from The Block villain to The worth it for scared of being judged for being with the Block survivor,’’ Johal said. our mental “brown” girl. health and Her husband Ankur Dogra and Sharon our reputa- ”After a decade of heartbreak, I lost hope (Johal) have been the subject of repeated tions but and gave up on my acting dream.” criticism about their work ethic. we’re the couple who Sharon says she is a third generation Aus- “These guys go to the next level digging doesn’t give tralian of Indian heritage yet racism has up dirt every day and it always ends up up. At times been a constant part of her life. going to some racial undertones. A few I’ve definitely regretted making the choice weeks there around Are You OK? Day my to go on and this is the first time they put “As a child it was hard to understand. I family and friends were really concerned an Indian couple on the show and it broke tried to talk to my parents, but they told for me. It’s pretty gross and disgusting the some barriers when it comes to diversity. me to stay quiet to fit in” Sharon had writ- lengths people will go to destroy you. Why ten in that piece. go to these narratives when it’s a reality “We know we’ve played a big part in the 805 Nicholson St., CARLTON NORTH Family Law Specialists Ph:(03) 9387 2424 Fax: (03) 9387 0813 Family Disputes, Divorces, Custody www.RRRLawyers.com.au Did you know? ROSSI, RYAN & RANIGA 1. You can get a divorce in Australia even if you were married overseas; Barristers & Solicitors 2. You do not have to be PR or Australian citizen to apply for a divorce; Our experienced team can also assist you in: ©Bharat Times/MediaGrafix/RRR/2014_11 3. You can be separated from your partner while living under one roof; Employment Law Commercial Litigation 4. To apply for a divorce, you need to be legally married with a valid marriage Job Matters, Problems at Work Business Disputes, Debt Recovery, Tax Matters certificate. How you met and where is not important; Criminal Law Conveyancing 5. If you have been married for less than 2 years, you will have to see a counselor and obtain a certificate of having attempted reconciliation. The Criminal Matters, Police Matters Buying & Selling Property / Business court can waive this requirement if your partner is overseas.... and more .... Principal FREE Prakash Raniga, Need to file for divorce, come & see family law specialists! B. A. LL.B (Melb.) First Phone Consultation Don’t spend $$$$$$... (20 Minutes) Our fee can be as little as $900/- We Speak Hindi, English Gujarati! Call us on (03) 9387 2424 today! www.RRRLawyers.com.au

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www.bharattimes.com 22 Bharat Times, November 2022 Horoscope for November 2022 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) things around so that they sound more en- domestic scene are evident. It is your job Look out for some initial activity if it hap- You will have difficulties spreading your- ticing. Offer love and affection instead of to keep certain aspects intact and insulat- pens between 16 and 21 or after 26 and self between your work and your home. conflict and rejection. Soft power in lieu of ed, and not let the pressure get on to your before 30. Take matters in hand when it comes to power is the call for the time being and do nerves; it is wise to be calm and composed dealing with clients or colleagues. You’re not lose sight of the future prospects when and not boil over. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) in need of love. Be on your best behavior talking to your boss or superiors. You can pick up wonderful buys if you re- and keep your soft side open to receive sig- SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) ally look hard this month. You may want to nals. It is potentially very fertile time for a LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Sudden changes regarding work and col- talk to your boss about your future goals. soul mate to rock up for good. You should visit a friend or relative who leagues are apparent. Don’t be too hard Your attitudes are changing rapidly. Sat- hasn’t been feeling up to par. Don’t both- on your mate. Be careful how you handle isfy your passionate mood. Let your heart TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) er trying to make someone you live with friends and relatives, they may take things also do the talking for a while now. Brains Try to make your lover understand that you see your point of view. Look into events the wrong way. You can help them with conquer brawns and hearts conquer hearts need to do things with your friends. Your that you might find interesting, and com- difficult projects. If someone talks of prob- as well as brains - put it to work and let best efforts will come through hard work. promise by doing a few things that you lems in marriage, be careful not to advise yourself relax. You can come into money that you don’t both like to do. Don’t let any money slip which coiuld aggravate their fragile situa- necessarily work for. Personal alterations through your fingers this month. Tighten tion. Tell them to be rational. If you come across someone you may like will be in your best interest, particularly if your fist and zip up your hip pocket and let and the names start with “h”, be sure to put things happen in the 2nd and 3rd week. the time go by. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) in your one hundred per cent. It may be the Secret affairs will eventually backfire on life loong relationship you have been wait- GEMINI (May 22-June 21) VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) you. You may as well work on projects that ing for years. Expect to experience a sudden reversal You don’t need to pay out in order to have will allow you to make progress. You need of fortune. Tempers will mount if you’re fun. You have done all you can to sort to be inspired and have your spirits lifted. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) too pushy at work or at home. Uncertain- things out a personal level. Entertainment Secret activity is evident. Try not to be Take the time to do your job correctly or ties regarding relatives will make situa- could cost you more than you expect. You tempted towards your female colleagues, you may find yourself looking for a new tions uncomfortable if you attend a family may find a rare antique this month. Keep particularly if you have someone having one. You should be traveling to that exotic function. Set aside any decisions regarding an eye open for clocks or wall hangings her name starting with letters ‘S’ or ‘M’. destination you’ve been dreaming about. your personal life this month. Just get by and do not buy the item on a Wednesdays Leave them alone and do not find solace in Plan to get out and do a bit of travel. Or- until the end of the month and from 2nd before 11.00am. If possible, an antique of their hearts. ganize your house and be sure to include June things should begin to brighten up for some value should be the way to go for the the whole family in the projects you are you and your career. loving memory of your grand parents. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) setting out to do. Do not let unilateral Friends may not understand your situa- changes creep in. Your partner will be ex- CANCER (June 22-July 22) LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) tion. You just hate waste, and when some- pecting you to be as cooperative as you Don’t jump as quickly as you usually do. Try not to let relatives or friends cause any one else costs you dearly you see red. You were in the beginning. Time for the fam- You’ve been in a rut and you need to do friction with your mate. Pleasure trips will will be able to find the perfect outfit, and ily / personal life is as important as profes- something that will help you break the pat- ease the tension between you and your the greatest new accessory for your house. sional commitments this month. tern you’ve fallen into. Don’t try to twist mate. Arguing won’t help. Changes in your Social activity should be on your agenda.

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Bharat Times, November 2022 25 www.bharattimes.com Rishi Sunak’s ascension – a moment of pride and …? Rishi Sunak made history when There have been celebrations of him – a clever, smart leader Camilla, Queen Consort have. to Barack Obama becoming the he was chosen by his party to all over the world amongst the who has been given the most president of the USA, Melbour- be Britain’s Prime Minister after Indian diaspora on his ascension difficult job failing the first time to the now to the post. of saving the former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Former vice-chancellor of Guru economy, The fact that Rishi is first Indian- Nanak Dev University (GNDU) and thus the origin Prime Minister of Britain SP Singh, whose ancestors too country. has brought cheer to the Indi- migrated from Gujranwala, said it ans, particularly Punjabis who was a proud moment for Punjabis For the share their roots with him from like him, who have scripted histo- foreseeable Gujranwala now in Pakistan’s ry by emerging as UK’s first Asian future, that Punjab. Prime Minister, The Tribune is his job and Rishi Sunak’s paternal grand- reported. nothing else father, a Punjabi Khatri Hindu, SP Singh is at present the chair- would matter Ramdas Sunak, had left Gujran- man of the Gujranwala Khalsa for him. wala in (the undivided) India Educational Council. Special The British for Nairobi in 1935. His father ‘ardas’ was performed at edu- Labor party Yashveer Sunak had moved to cational institutes when Rishi daggers are Liverpool in the 1960s to pursue Sunak was in the race for the already out a degree in medicine. Yashveer coveted position. on him. married wife Usha in Leicester in Some others have compared 1977 and they had Rishi Sunak in him to Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja “Rishi Sunak 1980 in Southampton. Ranjit Singh, who was born in as prime min- It is of utmost pride that a Briton Gujranwala, where Rishi Sunak’s ister isn’t a of Indian descent - Rishi Sunak is forefathers come from. win for Asian now leading the country that en- Many believe Rishi will allocate representa- slaved India and rule it for more more time, energy and effort, tion,” Indian- than 200 years. better understand the nuances of origin Labour An accurate description of Rishi Britain-India relations and so on. MP Nadia Whittome wrote in the tweet, which now stands British PM Rishi Sunak Worshipping cow British PM Rishi Sunak Their wealth is estimated at 300 nian Kanthar Balanathan says, million-350 million pounds “Barack Obama was a patriotic while the PM and his wife are American citizen, and he was worth more than 730 million loyal and focused on USA and he pounds. was determined to deliver posi- MP Nadia Whittome’s father, a tive and good results/products Punjabi Sikh hails from Banga, to the American people… His Punjab in India and her mother birthplace or his parents’ was not is an Anglo-Indian. important for judgement for the Americans who voted for him.” Sunak will be that he is a Briton To a little extent that may be true. deleted. Nadia Whittome, is a staunch “Rishi Sunak, although his par- who is a Hindu by religion and a But to expect a little too much – critic of Rishi Sunak. She had ents had Indian background was Punjabi, Indian by descent. will be too much to expect. “He’s a multi-millionaire who, earlier tweeted: “Rishi Sunak born in the UK, has been edu- No more, no less. All those celebrating must not as chancellor, cut taxes on bank and his wife sit on a fortune cated at Oxford, Stanford and He did not get there for these forget, he has been chosen by profits while overseeing the of 730,000,000 pounds. That’s has an extraordinary knowledge attributes of him. He never would Britons, because they have biggest drop in living standards around twice the estimated in politics, economics, philoso- have. He is a smart, intelligent identified him as one of them – a since 1956. Black, white or wealth of King Charles III. Re- phy … He is a highly patriotic, and clever politician who knows Briton, not Indian. If they had Asian: if you work for a living, he member this whenever he talks nationalistic, determined and fo- the game well and good on him seen him – an Indian Rishi, he is not on your side,” she added. about making ‘tough decisions’ cused to deliver the needs to the for winning, after losing the last would not be there where he is. that working class people will pay British people. He is British from time round. Now on to what Britons will see Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata for.” the British Conservative party Murty have more than double Comparing Rishi Sunak’s rise not from an Asian party” Kan- the money King Charles III and thar Balanathan added. -DM

www.bharattimes.com 26 Bharat Times, November 2022 England decimates India in T20 semi final The English opening batsmen Alex Hales the bowlers continued bowl short pitched is being seen as a repeat of the famous look as if they were in the game. and Jos Butler took India to the cleaners in and short of length deliveries to allow the 1992 World Cup final at the Melbourne English bowlers restricted Indian run- what will be known as the biggest capitu- ball to meet the middle of the bat with ef- Cricket Ground (MCG) which was won by scoring with disciplined bowling and su- lation by Indian bowlers after a respectable total was Un-playable perb fielding. However, posted by the batters despite towards the later stages an early setback. of the innings, Kohli The English duo displayed and Pandya hit several the batting mettle rarely boundaries and sixes to seen by Indians under pres- put up a good total to sure or in crucial games. defend. A record open batting England openers started partnership of 170 runs to the chase by taking full beat cricket T20 World Cup advantage of the power- favourites India (168) in play that India could not, Adelaide in the semi-finals taking 63 runs in a clear will be a thing to remem- contrast to India’s 38-1 ber for a long time and and continued with the something which will haunt onslaught with 4’s and Indian fans for years. 6’s till the end of their innings. Now the finals are set Conceding the usual way between India’s arch rivals that the English out- Pakistan and England to played the Indians, the be played on Sunday 13 India skipper said, “This November at the MCG. is pretty disappointing After KL Rahul lost his how we turned up today. cheaply for 5, Virat Kohli We still batted well with 50 and Hardik Pandya especially at the back with 63 runs managed to set up a target of fortless ease. Pakistan. end to get that score but we were not good 169 for England to chase. Although the Indian team performed well When India lost the toss and England enough with the ball,” While Indian fans expected Bhuvanesh- in the qualifying matches, they lacked the chose to bowl first, it felt like something war Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad zing in this match particularly in bowling had gone wrong. Although the India The irony is when the English captain Jos Shami and Axer Patel to take wickets and and fielding. skipper Rohit Sharma told Ravi Shastri he Buttler called the Indians “quality opposi- keep the bowling to sensibly economi- The unexpected result has denied the would have chosen to bat first, he looked tion”, it felt patronising. cal, the English batters made a complete most anticipated India-Pakistan finale the unconvincing. mincemeat of the Indian attack. It looked respective Indian and Pakistani fans were All eye were then upon the Indian batters “It certainly feels like it’s as close to per- as if they did not know what a yorker is. gearing up to attend in Melbourne. to do well during the power play. They fect as we can get, especially against such Making it extremely painful for their fans, The finals are now being compared to and were their usual – 38 for 1 after 6 overs. quality opposition”, England captain Jos From that point to finish at 168, India did Buttler said after the match. -Raj Kumar

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