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Bharat Times, august 2023 3 www.bharattimes.com Unprovoked attack leaves Rhyan in hospital A year 10 student, 16-year-old Rhyan orders given by goons and thus there was Understandably Rhyan’s parents are devas- 7NEWS reported the same gang ambushed Singh was celebrating his 16th birthday allegedly a scuffle or altercation. tated by the attack. other victims at a leisure centre in Caroline when he was stabbed in an unprovoked at- As a result Rhyan, an aspiring cricketer Springs earlier that afternoon. tack while playing basketball with friends “(It’s) not fair ... we were planning for They had also targeted a Hungry Jacks in Tarneit in Melbourne’s ended up being stabbed in his ribs, arms, his birth- at Manor Lakes shopping centre, where west. hand and back. He was also hit in the back day,” Rhyan’s they used a machete and a baseball bat as Rhyan who had his birthday of his head. mother Sushma weapons to steal mobile phones, cash and on the day and was play- According to Victoria Police, one of his Manandhar told an e-scooter. ing basketball with his two friends was also stabbed. 7NEWS. friends while his family was getting the dinner and other “We ordered his Rhyan Singh was taken to hospital where stuff ready for his big day. favourite cheese- he underwent surgery to save the fingers He had received a pair of Nike cake. When we on his left hand. Air Jordan sneakers as his heard this news birthday gift which he was our world just “If people like that are walking around, wearing at the time when the collapsed.” how can we feel safe for our children?,” three mates were randomly Rhyan’s mother said. ambushed by a gang armed Mother Sushma with machetes. Manandhar said “They’re not human.” The attack happened just her son Rhyan According to the Police the offenders left before Rhyan was due at a thought he was the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle. celebratory family dinner. dying. A group of about seven to eight male thugs set upon “When he said There have been many such incidents in them and demanded they the area. Many Indian community mem- hand over their mobile Photo : 7News ‘mummy I love bers have moved into the area who now phones, ordering Rhyan to take off and you, I think I’m does not feel safe. hand over his new Nike Air Jordan sneak- ers. dying, I’ve been Local politicians have to be more proac- As would be normal and expected, the tive to treat this problem before things get three mates did not want to follow the stabbed, I think really out of hand. I’m dying’ I was like, ‘that’s it, that’s it, The police is investigating “the exact cir- we’ve lost him forever’,” she said. cumstances surrounding the incident”. Victoria is facing a spike in youth crime. Often those miscreants are brazen and fearless. 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 4 Bharat Times, august 2023 21 Indian students honoured at Premier’s VCE Awards The Andrews Labor Government is incred- offered the highly valuable Chancellor’s A student from Mallacoota P-12 College Of those honoured on the night, there were ibly proud of the outstanding effort our top Scholarships by the University of Mel- who founded a local ‘youth sanctuary’ for 17 others (in addition to the above men- performing VCE students of 2022 and has bourne. young people to connect and find support tioned 4, total 21) – brilliant young people celebrated their success at the Premier’s Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins in the wake of the 2020/21 Black Summer from our community making us all proud. VCE Awards. congratulated our highest VCE achievers, bushfires has also been recognised for their Accounting which include a saxophonist from Rowville achievement. Dishita Jathar, Box Hill High School Finishing the Victorian Certificate of Edu- Secondary College now studying music at The top performing students received their Algorithmics (HESS) cation (VCE) is a huge step for thousands Monash University and a Melbourne High Premier’s VCE Awards during a prestigious Manu Udupa, The University High School of students across the state – and their hard School student who was inspired by the ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Chemistry work and dedication we applaud - as they pandemic to study medicine. Centre - in front of their families and spe- Anish Narayan, Melbourne High School take the next steps after year 12. cial guests. Uday Parmar, Melbourne High School Our best and brightest from 2022 were “Our top performing VCE students de- English recognised for excel- serve enormous congratulations for their Our $115.5 million Student Excellence Pro- Arnav Chauhan, Haileybury College ling through the once- commitment and hard work – receiving gram investment is equipping schools with Environmental Science in-a-lifetime challenges outstanding academic results and making the resources, tools and professional learn- Kishore Murali, John Monash Science of VCE and performing Victoria proud,” minister for Education ing opportunities needed to support high- School at the top of the state Natalie Hutchins said. ability students and make sure they have Hindi academically - in one or “Supporting students to achieve their the tools they need to follow their passions Ami Aggarwal, Victorian School of Lan- more subjects. full potential is part of how we’re making and talents. guages Victoria the Education State – and these Every school now has a high-ability Ananaya Mittal, Victorian School of Lan- A total of 300 students re- award winners demonstrate the commit- practice leader to coordinate their school’s guages ceived 331 awards across ment, adaptability and excellence of Vic- participation in these programs and to sup- Legal Studies 88 subjects: including 294 torian students and schools,” the minister port their students to reach their full poten- Hritik Jagtap, Nossal High School Study Awards, 34 Top added. tial. 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www.bharattimes.com 6 Bharat Times, august 2023 My case for a for the ill-conceived ‘NO’ vote political capital the Voice Dinesh Malhotra The pity is, the media and those respon- It gives the impression the measure will their lives but it just might make lives Politics editor, Bharat Times sible for ‘keep the bastards honest’, seem deliver ‘an advisory body’ of the First better for the most disadvantaged group to have joined in for fear of being labeled Nation’s People a ‘power’ – to speak on in Australia today.” After much ‘ado’ about the Voice to parlia- not ‘woke enough’ in today’s social media Australian law making. ment in the media, the bill to authorize landscape. But it also seems to suggest that the parlia- The above addition to the PM’s statement the historic referendum passed the Senate For my argument against the referendum ment will be at liberty to do whatever it just confirms how conflicted the whole on the morning of Monday, 19 idea / concept the PM has been briefed on. June with 52 votes in favor to 19 against the legislation. The clear takeaways from the what the It is not surprising that its cham- Prime Minister said, are: pion crusader, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims the 1. The Voice will be an Advisory ‘power’ of the proposed Voice body of some select First Nation people; to parliament ‘strikes the right balance’. and unsurprisingly has 2. The parliament will be free to do vowed to campaign for a Yes whatever/ignore its advice; vote. 3. Most Australians will not be im- pacted; “Some people say this goes too And yet somehow, magically far, some say it doesn’t go far enough. I say we’ve got the bal- 4. It ‘might’ make lives better for ance right,” Albanese said. (some) First Nation people. “It is just that – an advisory without fully detailed mechanism and wants – ignore, downsize, circumvent or The Prime Minister’s use of words ‘just body – but Voice is a powerful political and legal scope, which will cost implement at its own will, the advice given might make lives better’ – is not and word. Because it will give First Australia $364.6 million, I just want to by that body. must not be taken as accidental. Nations people a voice and it’s analyze Prime Minister Anthony Alba- up to us to listen to that voice. nese’s statement above. The question is – is that going to be the I believe the Labor party is ill-advised The truth is that for most people case? on the issue and must go back to draw- watching this, it will have no The PM said: “It is just that – an advi- ing boards to see what will be the best direct impact on their lives but sory body – but Voice is a powerful word. If the answer is ‘Yes’, then my question to for Australia in the long term. it just might make lives bet- Because it will give First Nations people the Prime Minister is – what’s the point in ter for the most disadvantaged group in a voice and it’s up to us to listen to that doing the exercise? It is critical to work out details of its ongo- Australia today.” voice.” ing costs and the political and legal scope And then the PM said: and weight of the advice, the advisory Unfortunately for me, the sketchy idea The above statement is cleverly worded to body will deliver. from day, when the details are completely walk both sides of the fence. missing, smacks of being the politics of the The idea should also not impede our optics. The only real and meaningful thing democratic processes by adding another about the idea is the constitutional recog- legal layer which has the potential to bring nition of the First Nation people. about a constitutional or legal deadlock rather than taking care of the most vulner- I fear it will only bleed millions of dollars able in our society. every year, without real delivery of services to those most vulnerable and disadvan- “The truth is that for most people watch- Continues on page 8 taged. ing this, it will have no direct impact on
Bharat Times, august 2023 7 www.bharattimes.com 3 things businesses need to know The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can be claimed. A small business can claim TFE supports small businesses making The new cents per kilometer rate is 78 wants small businesses to be aware of some up to $20,000 as the bonus 20% deduction. capital purchases by allowing an imme- cents for 2022-23, but remember to keep changes coming into effect regarding the If you’re a small business who invested in diate deduction for assets, rather than written evidence to show how you worked new small business boost, temporary full technology or digital operations between claiming the depreciation over a number out the work-related kilometers. This is expensing (recorded by 30 June 2023) and 29 March 2022 and 30 June 2023, then this of years. method is available to sole traders and changes to the deduction rate ahead of the boost is for you. partnerships. end of financial year. It’s important to remember, any item you If you’ve paid a deposit or received an purchase must be first used or installed invoice, but the asset was not installed and The car limit has increased to $64,741 for ATO Assistant Commissioner Emma ready for use by 30 June 2023 in order to was not ready to use by 30 June 2023, then the 2022-23 income year. Tobias said ‘now is the time to talk to your be eligible. you will not be able to claim it. In that case The working from home deduction meth- tax professional if you think these things you may still be able to claim deductions ods have also changed for this year. Small may be relevant for your business.’ Training boost till 30 June 2024 under the general or simplified deprecia- businesses can choose one of two methods If you are spending money to train your tion rules. You should check with your tax to claim working from home deductions. 1. Small business boosts now available new or existing employees, the Small busi- and accounts consultant. Now you can either the actual cost or se a Small businesses with an aggregated an- ness skills and training boost allows you to 3. Deduction rate changes fixed rate method to make your claim. nual turnover of less than $50 million will claim an additional 20% tax deduction to Both the running a business from home be allowed an additional 20% tax deduc- train new and existing employees between deductions and car expense deductions Only the fixed rate method is chang- tion to support their digital operations and 29 March 2022 and 30 June 2024. have changed for this tax time. ing. However, your business structure digitise their operations. The boost applies The training must be through a registered can affect the method you can use and the to eligible expenditure incurred between external training provider in Australia. expenses you can claim, especially if your 7:30 pm AEDT on 29 March 2022 and 30 business is a company or trust. June 2023. 2. Temporary full expensing (TFE) end- If you are claiming car or working from ing 30 June 2023 home deductions, make sure to keep good The boosts are available for small business- Small businesses can still claim an im- records. This will give you more flexibility es that have invested in digital operations, mediate deduction for the cost of eligible to choose the approach that gives you the or skills and training – for example, new assets first used or installed ready for use best deduction at tax time. equipment like technology, cloud-comput- by 30 June 2023 in this year’s tax returns. It is highly recommended that small busi- ing, e-invoicing or cyber security. However, the end of TFE on 30 June 2023 nesses seek advice from a registered tax means that the cost of assets that are not professional. Small businesses can claim a bonus 20% already being used or installed ready to tax deduction for eligible expenses in their use by 30 June 2023 are not eligible for an tax return, meaning for every $100 spent, immediate deduction under TFE in small you’ll get a $120 tax deduction. business tax returns this year. But there are caps on the total amount that Get 3 fee-free money transfers with code 3FREE Money transfers faster Jonathan Smith will receive 8081.00 INR than an auto ₹ickshaw Send money to India in minutes*. Proudly supporting you to send money back home safely, quickly, and affordably. *95% of our July 2022 money transfers were authorised within 60 minutes. WorldRemit Pty Ltd, Level 3, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. ABN No. 23 154 871 011. WorldRemit Pty Ltd is Registered with AUSTRAC for remittance services.
www.bharattimes.com 8 Bharat Times, august 2023 My case for a ‘NO’ vote cians, (many of whom are of First Nation among the First Nation people within our 1. Reserving a portion of elected descent) are incapable of members of each political Continued from page 6 taking care of the most party to be of the First Nation disadvantaged in our people descent; Creating another layer of bureaucracy as society? is being mooted (it has failed in the past – 2. Reserving a portion remember ATSIC on which we spent $1.1 Some will cite ‘cultural of advisors employed by our billion each year?), is definitely not the way sensitivities ‘and ‘tradi- politicians (more for the to go about it. tions’ of First Nation government side) to be of the Australia needs to bring First Nation people to rebut my First Nation people descent; people and its migrant population together argument and label it as not segregate them into two permanently ‘unfair’ on politicians. 3. Reserving a portion of separate groups. our bureaucracy to be of the Definitely not. To me, from what I have First Nation people descent; Here is what I think should happen seen and read, the Voice If any of our politicians show symptoms to Parliament, if imple- 4. Making the govern- of not being able to care of all Australians mented ‘as is’, will end ment funding to any educa- including the First Nation people, they up burdening our nation tional universities and think should get out of parliament real quick. with a very divisive, tanks conditional to ensure The constitutional recognition of Austra- white elephant which – they should reserve places lia’s First Nation people is long overdue will devour millions of for intellectuals from the First and should happen without delay. dollars every year. Nation people to lend a voice To me, many of our politicians are playing to express their concerns on the politics of ‘wokeism’, (perhaps some Definitely not the way issues important to them without realizing). to go. which will ultimately find its When they subscribe to the idea (as it cur- way to feed into the political rently is) - of a permanent advisory body Now that the narrative narrative of the country. of First Nation people as the only way to is set, only reservation care or our First Nation people – should is the way forward. Thus, I appeal to the Prime it be concluded that our current politi- Minister to have a good hard Despite having seen how Image: @AlboMP Twitter look on the issue during the Indian politicians have played ‘vote banks’ for ‘Yes’ voter or political tool? winter break and save the coun- more than seven decades on ‘reservation’ try from wasting the money of various sorts, regrettably, given the way current structures – seems to be the only and monumental effort we will put in the head honchos of this cause have set the and most cost-effective way forward. Thus, holding the referendum, which is moving narrative, reserving places for talent from I suggest our politicians should choose towards a guaranteed NO result. from the following options:
Bharat Times, august 2023 9 www.bharattimes.com The Commonwealth Games saga Blaming a mammoth cost blowout, the there is benefit, and on that basis, none of It is true that this decision is going to be a joint statement saying: Andrews government has axed the 2026 those options stack up, and we’re not going embarrassing for Victorians. Only last Commonwealth Games. Premier Daniel to be hosting the Games in 2026.” month on June 8, the minister for Com- “The Andrews Government’s decision to Andrews made the announcement at a The revised estimates suggest the cost of monwealth Games legacy Harriet SHING scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a snap but lengthy media briefing this morn- hosting the games could be between $6 claimed the 2026 games will be a sporting massive humiliation for Victoria. ing. and $7 billion. festival “that no-one will forget and that “Our consultations with industry, all people will enjoy and treasure for genera- “The cancellation of the Commonwealth “Last year when the Commonwealth of our preparatory work tells us. 6- $7 tions to come.” Games is hugely damaging to Victoria’s games authorities approached us and billion is well and truly too much for a 12- reputation as a global events leader.” needed someone to step into host the 2026 day sporting event,” the premier said. The cost of $2.6 billion was also confirmed Commonwealth Games, as a state we “I will not take money out of hospitals and the benefits of hosting the event were The government’s decision to cancel the were happy to help out but, of course, not and schools in order to fund an event that also reiterated. games is not palatable by any means. But at any price and only if there was lasting the post COVID-19 economy’s volatili- benefit for Victorian communities and is three times the cost is estimated and “There is the $3 billion that we will see ties seem to be having a direct impact on benefit for the whole budgeted for last year.” contributed to day-to-day assessments of what is required state,” the Premier Instead, the Andrews government has Victoria’s econ- in health, education and cost-of-living told the media scrum announced a $2 billion regional funding omy – 7500 jobs pressures. gathered package. It includes $1 billion for social created before, housing in country Victoria – at least 1300 during and after “It is extremely difficult to comprehend and “What’s become clear houses. the games – and reconcile today’s outcome from minister is that the cost of “Frankly, $6-7 billion for a sporting event we are making Harriet Shing’s answers to the PAEC on hosting these games – we are not doing that. That does not sure that we the games on June 8. But if the experts in 2026 is not the $2.6 represent value for money, that is all cost have villages now have written off any tangible benefits billion which was bud- and no benefit…We will instead deliver that provide surplus, it would have been utter economic geted and allocated all and more of the legacy benefits in opportunities profligacy of the government to host ‘the and is sitting, the vast, housing, sporting infrastructure, tourism to address gaps photo ops’ with borrowed money – forcing vast majority of which and we will unpack all that tomorrow and not just in the our children to keep on paying off our bills”, has not been spent. throughout the week,” the premier added. hub cities that my editor Dinesh Malhotra says. He said negotiations were continuing with are hosting “It is not $2.6 billion, Games authorities. these games but If the airwaves and general pulse of Vic- it is in fact at least $6 more broadly.” torians is any guide, many, like Dinesh billion and could be as Malhotra, have welcomed the cancellation high as $7 billion and Opposition’s decision, given the uncertain economic … I think it could be Mrs Bev McAr- times and continuous cost of living pres- more than that.” thur, who grilled minister Shing on June 8 sures. But while Victorians have mixed in the PAEC meeting had this to say on the feelings, most would welcome a probe into Far cry from an excited premier who announcement: debacle. only last year announced the successful bid to host the sporting extravaganza in “This news is humiliating but sadly And as expected, the Opposition went regional Victoria. And now, no question predictable. Anyone who understood the hammer and tong on the issue and kept even to move it the city. When asked if the inadequacy of Regional Victorian infra- the pressure for weeks on end until they government had considered other options, structure already knew that trying to host succeeded in establishing a parliamentary including to host the games in Melbourne, an international event across five different probe in addition to an inquiry into the he said: hubs was a recipe for disaster. games by the Victoria Auditor General. “We have looked at Melbourne, less sports ... In an unprecedented move all the cross- and less hubs. We’ve looked at every con- bench members joined the Opposition’s ceivable option.” he said. “…The brass-neck of his(Daniel Andrews’) demand for a parliamentary probe. statement “I’m not going to apologise for According to the premier, any option not spending $7bn on this 12 day sporting It was a unique milestone for the Victorian would end up costing the state “far in ex- event” fools no-one…”. parliament and a hugely sweet one for the cess” of the $2.6 billion that was budgeted Opposition leader John Pesutto and his for the state. The leader of the Opposition John Pesutto team. “All of them represent more cost than and Nationals’ leader Peter Walsh issued a -R. VenuGopal ADVERTISEMENT Happy Independence Day Wishing our Indian community best wishes for the 76th John Anniversary of India’s Independence. 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www.bharattimes.com 10 Bharat Times, august 2023 All new homes to be electric from Jan 1, 2024 New Victorian households will save up to new public and social housing delivered by and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said. 2045. $1,000 off their annual energy bills while Homes Victoria. “Reducing our reliance on gas is critical to The mix of measures announced by the reducing household emissions, as part of “We know that with every bill that ar- meeting our ambitious emission reduc- government, it says, will mean new home the Andrews Labor Government’s land- buyers will save $4,600 before they even mark decision to phase out tion target of net zero by 2045 and getting move in and will remove double handling gas in new homes. more Victorians on more efficient electric of installations – saving buyers money and Across the world, the cost of appliances which will save them money hassle. gas is rising sharply, and so on their bills” minister D’Ambrosio added. “All-electric homes are healthier, cleaner is uncertainty around supply. Going all-electric can be delivered at no and cheaper to run. Going all-electric Victorians are at the mercy of extra cost to the buyer – and will slash ensures Victorians building a new home private companies exporting around $1,000 per year off household en- are part of this exciting energy transition,” gas overseas – which has a real ergy bills – or up to $2,200 for households minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said. impact on the cost to Victori- that also have solar installed. Victorian plumbers and electricians will be ans at home. Commencing immediately, all new public the key to delivering this critical transition That’s why the Labor Govern- buildings that haven’t reached design stage – that’s why the Government is upskill- ment is doing the work to will also be all-electric. 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Bharat Times, august 2023 11 www.bharattimes.com Government funds community-led family violence prevention The Andrews Labor Government is sup- Ros Spence said. Organisations will be able to build on stand their communities better than porting multicultural and faith organisa- existing com- anyone and will be central to improving tions with extended munity projects respectful and healthy relationships funding to prevent which address the between men and women”, minister for family violence using gendered driv- Multicultural Affairs Colin Brooks said. innovative approaches ers of violence across the state. by challenging South East Community Links will receive harmful gender additional funding to deliver its Towards Minister for Pre- stereotypes and Gender Equality and Safer Families vention of Family strengthening project, connecting boys from Lyndale Violence Ros Spence positive, equal Secondary School’s Afghan Boys Soccer today announced 23 and respectful Club with role models from Melbourne multicultural and relationships. City Football Club to engage boys about faith organisations respectful relationships. will share in $1.61 The funding million to continue will strengthen The funding will also support the Board of programs under the community-led Imams Victoria Inc. to deliver a positive Supporting Multicul- approaches to parenting program as well as a program tural and Faith Com- prevent fam- for engaging with men and boys based on munities to Prevent ily violence and the Victorian Principles for Perpetrator Family Violence Minister Ros Spence (centre) - BT files violence against Intervention (2017) and religious prin- Grants Program. women, includ- ciples which teach respectful relationships ing engaging with with others. “When it comes to men and boys, preventing family and faith and community leaders to create Other grant recipients include Cultura, violence in our multicultural communi- “This additional funding will help Buddhist Council of Victoria, Austra- ties, we know community organisations strengthen the work of community, faith positive change. lian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human and trusted multicultural and multifaith Rights, Jewish Care Victoria, La Sobremesa leaders know best how to lead this work”, and cultural organisations to prevent and the Victorian Sikh Gurduaras Council. minister for Prevention of Family Violence family violence and violence against “We know Victoria’s multicultural com- women before it starts”, minister added. munities and multifaith leaders under- Through our Centre for Australia-India Relations among other initiatives, we vow to be together for common good! Peter Khalil MP ©MediaGrafix/Bharat Times/PeterKhalil2551©7M5ediaGrafix/Bharat Times/PeterKhalil250723.3 Federal Member for Wills 1/240 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC 3058. T: (03) 9350 5777 E: [email protected]
www.bharattimes.com 12 Bharat Times, august 2023 Chandrayaan-3, a huge step forward India’s has successfully sent its Chandray- And now as a follow up in the series, the Step one: After insertion in lunar orbit, have been able to achieve soft-landing on aan - 3 vehicle into space on a 6-week Chandrayaan-3 designed to achieve a suc- lander module will separate from propul- the moon. If the mission is successful, and odyssey to conduct lunar exploration of cessful soft landing on the lunar surface sion module the mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3— moon. Indian space agency, the Indian took off successfully on Friday, 14 July at Step two: Lander will then start its de- soft-landing on the lunar surface and low- Space Research Organization (“ISRO”) 2.35 pm aboard the Launch Vehicle Mark- scent towards the lunar south pole ering the rover to explore the moon—are under its Chandrayaan program runs a 3 (LVM-3) from the second launch pad of successfully achieved, India will join this series of lunar exploration missions and as Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota Step three: Lander’s 4 mechanical legs elite club of nations. the name suggests, Chandrayaan – 3 is its near Chen- will break speed of its descent, enabling a 3rd mission in the series. “Chandrayaan”, nai. gentle landing Chandrayaan – 3 will cover a distance the name is drawn from Sanskrit, which With Chan- Final and Step four: Once lander parks of approximately 3.84 lakh km, in translates to “Moon craft”. drayaan – 3, itself, rover will roll out from inside it three phases over a period of about six Previously India sent Chandrayaan-1, India begins through a ramp and explore the moon. weeks. its first mission to the moon which was a far more Apart from India, the US, former Soviet Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter launched on October 22, 2008. It consisted complicated Union and China are the only countries to in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, of an orbiter and an impactor named six-week elevating the dreams and ambitions of Moon Impact Probe (MIP). The mission voyage to every Indian. successfully operated for approximately reach the 312 days, and the orbiter conducted lunar south “ISRO Telemetry Tracking and several experiments and observations of pole where Command Network, located at the the Moon’s surface, including mapping its no other outskirts of Bengaluru, is handling topography and mineral composition. nation has the job of sending commands to the Then it launched the Chandrayaan-2 gone spacecraft,” Chandrayaan-3 project which was launched on July 22, 2019. before. The director P Veeramuthuvel said. This mission comprised an orbiter, a spacecraft lander named Vikram, and a rover called was placed in the precise geostationary “Congratulations, India. Chandray- Pragyan. The primary objective of Chan- orbit (GTO) by the launcher after about 16 aan-3 has started its journey towards drayaan-2 was to land the Vikram lander minutes of flight. moon… let us wish the best for the craft near the lunar south pole and deploy the “LVM3-M4 vehicle successfully launched for its further orbit raising manoeuvres”, Pragyan rover to explore the lunar surface. Chandrayaan–3 into orbit,” the Indian S Somanath, ISRO chairman tweeted. While the lander experienced a communi- Space Research Organisation (ISRO) cation failure during the final descent and tweeted. The successful launch has united the crash-landed, the orbiter remains opera- The crucial four-steps: political leaders across the party lines with tional and continues to study the Moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a “new chapter” space odyssey. 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
Bharat Times, august 2023 13 www.bharattimes.com Victoria-India relationship - mutually beneficial by Colin Brooks and celebration. Every day we see That same month, Latrobe University and Indian community. This includes, $1.5 the positive impacts our Indian the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) million for a new multipurpose hall at Happy Independence Day to all Indian community make to life in Victoria, announced a partnership to help create the Shiva Vishnu Temple complex in Victorians celebrating this occasion. through active contributions to our a pipeline of innovations, first support- Carrum Downs, refurbishment at the Victoria’s success as a state owes so much social life, to the wider community ing Latrobe’s new Bio Innovation Hub Sankat Mochan Indian Cultural Centre to its cultural diversity, particularly the and to cultural exchanges of art, and Digital Innovation Hub due this year. and supporting Sri Krishna Brundavana positive impact of Indian migration over music and food. This was made possible by our Trade and Ltd to upgrade amenities at the temple so many decades. And now we celebrate Indian festivals have become a Investment Office in Bengaluru where complex in Murrumbeena. India’s Independence Day, congratulating staple on local calendars, demon- Latrobe Uni was introduced to BBC. Indians here, at home and all around the strating a great willingness among And last but certainly not least, RMIT As part of the $77.5 million package for world, who have achieved so much in such the diaspora to share culture and and the Birla Institute of Technology and the Multicultural Affairs portfolio, the a short time. welcome people. The Indian Film Science, Pilani (BITS) launched the new Victorian Budget 2023-24 will invest $69.7 It’s been said this is India’s century and Festival underway now is a fantastic event, BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy million over four years to deliver our elec- with India now among the Top 3 econo- attended by over fifty of India’s biggest to deliver the first dual degree program tion commitments for multicultural and mies in the world, it will be exciting, dare stars and filmmakers. multifaith communities, including: I say even breathtaking to witness all that will be achieved by the economic power- Victoria has cemented - $3.5 million to estab- house of south asia in the years ahead. its status in India as lish three beacon schools to teach Seventy-six years ago today, India gained the preferred Austra- Hindi and Punjabi up to the VCE its independence and became the world’s lian state in which to level largest democracy. Today is an occa- work, live, learn and sion to reflect on the tremendous impact visit. And over two or - $150,000 to deliver India’s people, history, and culture have three generations now, scholarships to support teach- had around the world since 1947. We join this close relationship ers who want to train and teach the people of India and Victoria’s Indian has seen Indian cul- Hindi and Punjabi in our schools communities to celebrate this milestone ture continue to take anniversary. root here. - $10 million for Indian We have a strong, long-standing, and community infrastructure proj- vibrant relationship built on shared values like democracy, and deep people-to-people Each year we see the ects of which $5 million will be ties, with over a quarter of a million Vic- ties between us grow torians of Indian heritage calling our state broader and deeper. Minister Brooks celebrating Holi with local Indians allocated towards the establish- home. Their many important contribu- : BT files ment of two community centres tions have made, and continue to make, – one in Melbourne’s west and our state stronger, more diverse, and Recent decades have inclusive. seen a ramping up of business, technology, between India and Australia. The Academy one in the south-east suburbs. Today, our two states work closely together in a range of priority areas, including sci- biotech, cultural and education connec- aims to provide high quality transnational Multiculturalism in Victoria is more than ence and technology, finance, and educa- tions. education to Indian students and facilitate just diversity of cultures, languages, faiths tion. We also share common interests significant collaboration with India. and traditions. fighting climate change and strengthen- Our Shared Future is Victoria’s 10-year ing global trade. We will continue to India Strategy, launched in 2018. As the We’re also incredibly proud of the out- It is providing the systems and supports strengthen our partnership for the benefit name suggests, Our Shared Future views standing efforts of your top performing which make our shared community stron- of people here and India. the India-Victoria relationship as one of VCE students honoured at the recent ger. The Indian community here is a leading long-term ties and mutual benefit. Premiers VCE Awards. Twenty one In- example of how sharing cultural traditions dian Australian students were honoured, It is the knowledge that the sharing of can bring people together in friendship It was developed in close collaboration including four Top All Round VCE High cultures and understanding our cultural with the Indian Government and business Achiever awards. These awards recognise differences is a strength and provides a partners and continues to guide invest- students who achieved study scores of 46 sense of belonging that contributes to the ment and activity across a wide range of or higher out of fifty in at least five VCE community harmony we are all so proud areas, with the needs and interests of both subjects. of. parties always front-of-mind. Finishing the Victorian Certificate of We thank the Indian Victorian communi- The value of our two-way merchandise Education is a huge step for thousands of ties for sharing your culture, your work trade is $2.4 billion. students and 21 Indian Australian students ethic, and your beliefs and for making our performed at the top of the state academi- state a fantastic place to live. Following Prime Minister Anthony cally. Albanese’s first visit to India, in March, On behalf of the Andrews Labor Govern- Deakin University announced it will be We’re determined to support the Indian ment, I extend my best wishes to all those the first university in the world to open an diaspora which gives our community so celebrating India’s Independence Day here international teaching campus in the smart much. in Victoria and around the world. business district GIFT City. Opening in mid-2024, it will give students access to Since 2014 the Multicultural Affairs future-ready Deakin post graduate courses portfolio has invested more than $30 aligned with local employment needs. The Hon Colin Brooks is the minister for million towards projects supporting the Multicultural Affairs in Victoria.
14 We all shouldknowwww.bharattimes.com Bharat Times, august 2023 India better and people-to- so many Australian and Indian businesses people ties. Negotiations are now underway for a or entities. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation A crucial aim to embed even stronger ties A significant Agreement which will build upon the into our future must be the pursuit of fur- realisation work of our free trade deal. ther growth in investment ties. Two-way of this was During my time as Australia’s Trade Minis- growth in foreign direct investment should achieved under ter, I was fortunate to lead the Australia- be attainable given the strength of our re- the previ- India Business Exchange (AIBX). The lationship in so many endeavours and the ous Liberal AIBX is an incredible mission connecting numerous complementarities that exist in government Australian businesses with the Indian our legal and democratic structures. through the market – focussing on education, tour- Australia, in some ways, is punching above reestablishment ism, health, resources, infrastructure, and its weight when securing these partner- and elevation agriculture. ships with India. India’s economy and of the Quad. It has been extremely pleasing to see that, population far exceeds our own. But it A unique plat- post-Covid, our earlier work to expand is a reflection of the depth of our shared form of leader- aviation access and direct flights between values and the important benefits that flow level summits India and Australia has yielded positive to both our countries that we have been between India, outcomes. This can only further strengthen able to build the foundations of a deep and Australia, Japan a theme of key importance to our relation- lasting relationship. and the United ship, namely people-to-people ties. As the Indian diaspora in Australia contin- States that In recent years, India has grown to have ues to grow it is evident that the contri- by Simon Birmingham works towards the second-largest admission of interna- bution of the community has enhanced tional students in Australia with more than Australia’s social cohesion and is greatly supporting an 95,700 Indian students enrolled in the last valued, even during sometimes tense open, stable semester alone. India also remains Austra- sporting rivalry, especially on the cricket and prosperous lia’s largest source of skilled migrants. pitch. It is always a special occasion for a nation Indo-Pacific. Consequently, it is vital that Australia and I’m excited for the vibrant future Australia to celebrate a national day or day of inde- The Quad serves as a valuable mechanism India secured these important people-to- and India has which will I know will only pendence and particularly so for India as it to address critical security challenges in people links by signing a migration and grow and go from strength to strength. marks 76 years of independence. a contested world where greater coopera- mobility partnership which will promote As has become tradition on India’s Inde- tion can help to secure the peaceful and two-way movement for the education and In Australia, we are indeed fortunate to respectful world we seek. pendence Day, I look forward to seeing share in this celebration with so many who many kites flying here in Australia. call Australia home in one of the world’s In addition, for more than three decades Wishing all those celebrating a safe and most multiculturally diverse populations. Australia and India’s Trade Ministers have happy Independence Day. With people of Indian heritage making up met to address the challenges and advance The Hon. Simon Birmingham is a senator 2.6 per cent of Australia’s population, this from South Australia. He is the Shadow rich cultural diversity is one of the greatest - Quad Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of strengths that we share with our Indian the Opposition in the Senate. diaspora. Senator Birmingham served as Australia’s minister of Education, Trade, Tourism and Our relationship with India holds a special - ECTA Investment and Finance. place being one of Australia’s oldest con- - AIBX tinuous formal diplomatic relations since -Migration and being established in 1943. Australia and India share a close relation- Mobility partnership ship based on our common values, and we are grateful for the contributions of those the opportunities of our economic rela- business sectors. with Indian heritage in Australia strength- tionship which brings enormous benefit to This will encourage a new generation of ening the ties between our two countries. both our nations. skilled migrants, professionals and stu- This relationship has expanded and India was Australia’s sixth largest trading dents to join the already thriving Indian evolved over the years, committing to partner of two-way goods and services in community which has increased five-fold working more closely across an array of 2022, underpinning the importance of the in the past 20 years. sectors including, science and technology, trade agreement sealed between our coun- These agreements we hold across trade, trade and investment, defence, agriculture, tries by the former Liberal government. education and business sectors are en- education and tourism. Opening further opportunities for Indian hanced by the Indian diaspora in Australia That is why I want more Australians – all and Australian business, this trade agree- who are often at the leading edge of grow- Australians – to better understand India, ment has seen the removal of 85 per cent ing ties between our nations. Leading by to inform their perceptions of India and of tariffs on Australian exports and 96 per example or providing advice to others on to imagine where Australia’s relations with cent of tariffs on imports from India. navigating the Indian market is crucial for India can take us into the future. India is, after all, one of the most exciting and vibrant nations, with whom opportunities abound. Some of this vision has already come to fruition with recent years bringing rapid progress to new agreements, commitments and cooperation on economic engagement
Bharat Times, august 2023 15 www.bharattimes.com Indian Prime Ministers 1947 Since Jawahar Lal Nehru Gulzari Lal Nanda L B Shastri Indira Gandhi Morarji Desai Charan Singh Rajiv Gandhi V P Singh Chandrashekhar P V Narsimha Rao A B Vajpayee H D Deve Gowda I K Gujral Manmohan Singh Narendra Modi
www.bharattimes.com 16 Bharat Times, august 2023 Victorian Indians’ contribution is immeasurable genuity and hard work of its people. of citizenship ceremonies in recent months a shared prosperity. by John Pesutto India is an established regional power where I have congratulated so many mem- It was this sense of promise that drew my and plays a pivotal role in the world’s bers of Victoria’s Indian community for be- parents here from Italy, that drew my wife’s As Victoria’s biggest migrant group, the In- political, social and economic affairs. coming Australian citizens. parents here from Greece, that drew many dian community plays a vital role in the life Never before have so many people, As the son of Italian migrants, I know how members of the Indian community to Vic- of our great state. from such a diverse range of ethnici- difficult the journey to citizenship is and toria. Since 2001 the number of Indian-born mi- ties and creeds, lived peacefully to- what a proud moment it is. Our great state is a better place because grants living here has more than tripled. gether under the rule of law. Victoria is home to people with many dif- of the contributions of Indian Australian According to the 2021 census, there are The foundation of Victoria’s strong ferent cultures, faiths, languages and identi- community, and the Victorian Liberals and now 258,193 Indian-born people living in and enduring friendship with India Nationals will work hard to build deeper Victoria. is the vibrant Indian community But even more importantly, Victoria is for- here in Australia. playing holi tunate to call India a friend and a country Victoria’s Indian community continues to we share a deep respect for as the world’s contribute to all aspects of life in our great largest democracy. state. It is a community that has made an August 15 is a significant day for Indian immeasurable contribution to the social, people around the world and especially for political and cultural life of our state, and our Indian community here in Victoria. a community that displays a deep passion for its culture and a willingness to share it with others. I’ve seen the personal warmth and entre- preneurial spirit of Victoria’s Indian com- munity first hand since becoming both the Leader of the Opposition and the Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs earlier this year. In realising their struggle for indepen- From Holi Festival celebrations to the ties. This diversity benefits us all and makes and stronger connections between India dence, the Indian people paved the way for wonderful restaurants based in Little us stronger as a community. and Victoria in the years to come. the modern and prosperous country India India in Dandenong, I have enjoyed in- People from across the world are drawn is today. teracting with Victoria’s vibrant Indian here because of Victoria’s great promise - The Hon. John Pesutto is the leader of the India is now a leading international econ- community. And we also share a pas- the promise of opportunity, of security, of parliamentary Liberal Party and the leader omy. Its booming business sector and rich sion for sport, in particular cricket. of the Opposition in Victoria. cultural heritage are a testament to the in- I have been privileged to attend a number Since bharattimes.com 1997 now delivers news where you love it... Facebook & Twitter Get all the news in your Facebook & Twitter accounts! Like us on DAILY, as it comes! follow us facebook.com/ on bharattimesmelbourne Simply like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter and you can read all that you’d ever want to..! @bharattimes Or subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Email [email protected] | subject: subscribe
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Bharat Times, august 2023 19 www.bharattimes.com Australian Indians are Gwriethaatsaffrfiroennsdmisle It is why I believe the Indian the world is looking to India. It does so At this point, it is perhaps the most ap- populace in Australia feels at to learn, to trade, to invent, to develop, to propriate moment to say thank you for home. manufacture and for peace. India’s pres- your cuisine - as in, thank you very, very ence is growing – and the world is very much. Food is a magical part of the Indian Yours is a culture of colour alert to that. Australia has a big friend and national offering. and shape and dynamism. is grateful. It is a country of raw beauty. It is also a You too are part of the Com- nation, like most, where the struggle for monwealth – and these bonds Such bipartisanship is born of funda- life is a daily challenge for some. But the give us an innate sense of mental building blocks. Indian gene is coded for resilience: an knowing, a common-wealth innate resourcefulness, a knowing that by Beverley McArthur so to speak. As a Liberal, I champion the bounty of tomorrow may bring something special. It free markets and celebrate hard work, drives the thinking. I often think what an extraordinary thing It is a wealth born of a belief bold thinking and a can-do attitude. Our There is a sophistication in the people and it must be to move to another country – to in family as the cornerstone of our society. nations not only make things – they make Australia is the lucky beneficiary of such. pack up a home in the belief that the next With family comes strength, love, guid- things happen. India’s Independence Day marks the end nation will fill the hopes and dreams in ance, help in our darkest days and wings to of British rule in 1947. one’s head. fly when we are ready to soar. Reward for individual effort and aspiration It celebrates nationhood. It celebrates is key to the Liberal philosophy – and it strength and individuality. It celebrates the You leave behind family. Our nations have a ready smile. We look would be hard to argue that such a value future. You leave behind everything you know. outward. is not also a crucial commodity within the You move towards what you don’t know: The Indian diaspora has brought Indian philosophy and way We share this British past. the unfamiliar, the mysterious, the strange. to this southern land of It has also given us something else But it is not a decision made in reckless a kaleidoscope of in common: cricket. But I shall say isolation: it embraces consideration of the colour and culture life. no more. most important things to each of us – the – a willingness to Culture is not just about food, faith, music love of family, a desire for fulfilment, a adapt and adopt. and art. But if those traits were the sole de- I simply thank the Indian community want for the best possible future. The diaspora has scriptors, then India is bejewelled. Its rich for being such a robust and wonderful And so it is that Australia has become achieved this with tapestry of peoples and places is, in simple part of Australia – you give of your hearts home to an extraordinary Indian dias- a parallel capacity to terms, extraordinary. and hands – always with a saffron smile – pora. Of the 720,000 plus Indians calling celebrate who they are and and Australia is the richer for you. Australia home, about 673,000 were born where they are from. Pride is in India. I imagine Qantas would be rather important no matter where you are. The Hon. Beverley McArthur is the Liberal pleased with that statistic. It is not at all surprising that Australia member for Western Victoria Region and What we celebrate here in Australia is the looks to India, not only as a friend, but a Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads ability to be free: to choose your faith, your vital and increasingly important trading and Road Safety. school, your food, where you live, what partner. you do. Now, as the world’s most populated nation, to read all updated stories and more... visit Since 1997! www.bharattimes.com to subscribe to our newsletter email: [email protected] write ‘subscribe’ in the subject.
www.bharattimes.com 20 Bharat Times, august 2023 In 1915 we fought the enemy as mates, exchanged Chapatis and recent history. ANZAC biscuitsButifthere India has emerged as the world’s is anything largest democracy. It is one of the which fastest growing major economies. It speaks to the is a country which plays a leading strength of role in the security and prosperity of our relation- the Indo-Pacific. ship, it is the growing learning; an indomitable entrepreneurial I have been in politics for more than number of Indians who are making Aus- spirit, especially in establishing and run- 20 years. And in that time, I have tralia their home. ning small businesses; a reverence for hard seen India and Australia’s bond grow by Peter Dutton ever stronger. Friendships were forged as far back as the late 18th and early 19th centuries when On the eve of India’s independence, Prime Noting our extensive economic, Indian migrants came to Australia as Minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his ‘A security and social ties, under the labourers, including the famous cameleers Tryst with Destiny’ address. Speaking of former Coalition Government, Australia who worked in our outback. the struggle for independence, of loss, and and India elevated our relationship to a of ‘all the pains of labour’, it is impossible ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Camaraderie was cultivated during the ill- not to be moved by Nehru’s words 76 years in June 2020. Then in April last year, we fated Dardanelles Campaign on Gallipoli on. signed a historic Economic Cooperation in 1915 where Indian gunners, muleteers, While Nehru’s speech was certainly poi- and Trade Agreement which is creating stretcher bearers and infantrymen fought gnant, it was also a speech infused with new ventures between our industries and alongside the men they came to know as optimism. ‘The achievement we celebrate businesses. Our exceptional collaboration Anzacs. Chapatti cakes and Anzac biscuits today is but a step, an opening of opportu- together with Japan and the United States were exchanged between soldiers. nity, to the greater triumphs and achieve- as part of the Quad is seeing our four na- tions work to preserve the global stability Following India’s independence in 1947 Jawahar Lal Nehru which has improved lives and livelihoods and Australia’s expanding immigration program in the late 1960s, increasing work; and a desire to realise aspirations for Gurkhas, Punjabi Indian soldiers fighting alongside themselves and their family. Australian soldiers in 1915 numbers of Indians sought new op- I know that Australians of Indian heritage portunities in the great continent to not only cherish the Australian way of life ments that await us’, Nehru said. for more than 80 years. their southeast. but also hold dear the values of liberalism During the seven years I was Austra- which have underpinned our nation’s suc- Most importantly, Nehru understood that Testimony to our Australia and India’s lia’s Minister responsible for immigra- cess. For example, individual liberty, the forging a new and better future for India commitment to deter aggression and tion, I was proud to oversee a growth exercise and expansion of personal choice, would require ‘incessant striving’. He said maintain peace in our region, our defence in Indian migration to Australia and a a fair go and opportunity for all regardless Indians ‘have to labour and to work, and to forces are engaged in training exercises, growing diaspora. Between 2015 and of one’s background, a belief in the impor- work hard, to give reality to our dreams’. deployments and joint operations – bilat- 2022, an average of more than 32,000 tance of family and community, a sense of If this was the message delivered by India’s erally and with other partners – more than Indians migrated permanently to duty and pride in one’s country, a tolerance first Prime Minister, then it was certainly a ever before. And off the back of agree- Australia each year while more than of difference, and equality before law. message which has been heeded and em- ments to enhance our defence engagement 209,000 Indians became Australian It is why I hope we have more Australians bodied by generation after generation of in logistics and science and technology, we citizens in that same period. of Indian heritage join the Liberal Party Indians who have built the ‘noble mansion are building bridges between our defence Tellingly, the number of Australians to champion and protect these precious of free India’ which Nehru envisioned. industries. with Indian ancestry today numbers values. Today, people of the world not only reflect Evidently, at so many levels, we are doing more than 780,000 – some 164,000 On this anniversary of India’s indepen- on how far India has come since 1947, but more together. And each year we open more since the 2016 census. dence, we reflect on the triumph which is we also celebrate what is unquestionably new pipelines of friendship, opportunity In my responsibilities as a local member, modern India, we acknowledge its abiding one of the greatest accomplishments of and enterprise which multiply the connec- minister and now the Leader of the Op- relationship with Australia, we recognise growth and advancement of any nation in tions between our two nations. position, I have had the great privilege the endeavours of multiple generations to attend many community and business of Australians of Indian ancestry, and we events. I have met Indians from all walks draw on our shared belief in liberalism to of life – students, workers, residents and continue to better both our countries. newly conferred Australian citizens. I have May we continue to honour Prime Min- met Indians who made Australia their ister Nehru’s message to never forget the home long ago and have built families and ideals which give us our strength; to ‘never those recently arrived who are about to allow that torch of freedom to be blown start them. out, however high the wind or stormy the All these people have unique stories, tempest’. including how they have contributed to Australian life. But from my many conver- Peter Dutton is the Federal Leader of the sations, I have discerned common traits Opposition. among Australia’s Indian community. For example, a deep passion for education and
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www.bharattimes.com 22 Bharat Times, august 2023 Horoscope for AUGUST 2023 ARIES (Mar. 21 - April 20) CANCER (June 22 - July 22) too pushy at work or at home. Uncertain- You just hate waste, and when someone It is one of those things. You don’t need Don’t jump as quickly as you usually do. ties regarding relatives will make situa- else costs you dearly you see red. You will to pay out in order to have fun. You have You’ve been in a rut and you need to do tions uncomfortable if you attend a family be able to find the perfect outfit, and the done all you can to sort things out a per- something that will help you break the pat- function. Set aside any decisions regarding greatest new accessory for your house. sonal level. Entertainment could cost you tern you’ve fallen into. Don’t try to twist your personal life this month. Just get by Social activity should be on your agenda. more than you expect. You may find a rare things around so that they sound more en- until the end of the month and from 2nd Look out for some initial activity if it hap- antique this month. Keep an eye open for ticing. Offer love and affection instead of June things should begin to brighten up. pens between 16 and 21 or after 26 and clocks or wall hangings and do not buy the conflict and rejection. Soft power in lieu of before 30. item on a Wednesdays before 11.00 am. If power is the call for the time being and do SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) possible, an antique of some value should not lose sight of the future prospects when Take the time to do your job correctly or AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -February 19) be the way to go for the loving memory of talking to your boss or superiors. you may find yourself looking for a new You can pick up wonderful buys if you re- your grand parents. one. You should be travelling to that exotic ally look hard this month. You may want to LEO (July 23 - August 22) destination you’ve been dreaming about. talk to your boss about your future goals. TAURUS (April 21- may 21) You should visit a friend or relative who Plan to get out and do a bit of travel. Organ- Your attitudes are changing rapidly. Sat- Secret affairs will eventually backfire on hasn’t been feeling up to par. Don’t both- ize your house and be sure to include the isfy your passionate mood. Let your heart you. You may as well work on projects that er trying to make someone you live with whole family in the projects you are set- also do the talking for a while now. Brains will allow you to make progress. You need see your point of view. Look into events ting out to do. Do not let unilateral changes conquer brawn and hearts conquer hearts to be inspired and have your spirits lifted. that you might find interesting, and com- creep in. Your partner will be expecting as well as brains - put it to work and let Secret activity is evident. Try not to be promise by doing a few things that you you to be as cooperative as you were in the yourself relax. tempted towards your female colleagues, both like to do. Don’t let any money slip beginning. Time for the family / personal particularly if you have someone having through your fingers this month. Tighten life is as important as professional commit- If you come across someone you may like her name starting with letters ‘S’ or ‘M’. your fist and let the time go by. ments this month. and the names start with “h”, be sure to put Leave them alone and do not find solace in in your one hundred per cent. It may be the their hearts. VIRGO (August 23 -September 23) SAGITTARIUS (November 23 -Decem- life long relationship you have been wait- You will have difficulties spreading your- ber. 21) ing for years. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) self between your work and your home. Try to make your lover understand that you Try not to let relatives or friends cause any Take matters in hand when it comes to need to do things with your friends. Your PISCES (February 20- March 20) friction with your mate. Pleasure trips will dealing with clients or colleagues. You’re best efforts will come through hard work. Sudden changes regarding work and col- ease the tension between you and your in need of love. Be on your best behaviour You can come into money that you don’t leagues are apparent. Don’t be too hard mate. Arguing won’t help. Changes in your and keep your soft side open to receive sig- necessarily work for. Personal alterations on your mate. Be careful how you handle domestic scene are evident. It is your job nals. 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Bharat Times, august 2023 25 www.bharattimes.com Tarikjot Singh murdered? Jasmeen Kaur In an act of unique cruelty, the dis- The abhorrent and most horrific details It was submitted that Tarikjot planned the glasses, and work name badge in a bin, gruntled, jealous and angry ex-boyfriend of his crime have come to light from the killing because he was unable to get over alongside looped cable ties. Tarikjot Singh adbucted Jasmeen Kaur sentencing submissions made to the South the breakdown of their relationship. Tarikjot was caught on CCTV hours be- from work and killed her by burying alive Australian Supreme Court. fore the murder at a Bunnings in Mile End in a shallow grave, the Supreme Court of The way in which Jasmeen was killed buying gloves, cable ties, and a shovel. South Australia has heard. Prosecutor Carmen Matteo submitted involved, really, “an uncommon level of The court will sentence Tarikjot next that the murder was “not efficient” and cruelty,” Prosecutor Matteo submitted. month. The 21-year-old Indian nurs- ing student Jasmeen Kaur He faces a mandatory life behind bars, was abducted on March 5 “It’s not known when her with a sizeable non-parole period. 2021, by Tarikjot Singh and throat was cut, it’s not Defence of Crime of Passion His lawyers want the court to consider his driven nearly 650 km to state’s known when or how she early plea and treat this case as a “crime of passion”. The plea of crime of passion remote Flinders Ranges in got into or was placed will come in handy if the court accepts the argument that Tarikjot killed Jasmeen South Australia where he into that burial grave, because he could not accept the breakup of their relationship; he could not deal with it buried her while she was still and it’s not known when and failed to move on the Jasmeen had. On the other hand, in India the parents alive, with her feet and hands that was dug, other than of Tarikjot Singh have been pleading with the media claiming their son is not the bound with cable ties. He the prosecution says it culprit but victim of his love for Jasmeen. The Tribune reported the parents claim- also gave her some shallow had to have been while ing their son only helped Jasmeen die painlessly as she had overdosed on poison cuts perhaps to intensify her she was still alive and having decided to kill herself because the two families will not agree to them getting suffering while she struggled in preparation for her married. It is a bizarre turn of events in which one to breathing her last breath burial. young Indian has lost her life and the other faces a very long road to freedom which swallowing in soil. “[It was] a killing that will take him back to India once he gets out of jail. was committed as an act of vengeance or as an act To no avail, Jasmeen had of revenge,” she said. reported him to the police a month prior to her kidnap- It was also submitted ping. Tarikjot Singh Jasmeen Kaur that Tarikjot had written Jasmeen was “made to suffer”. several messages to Jasmeen in the lead-up It has been reported that Tarikjot used his to her death but he never sent them. flat mate’s car to carry out the crime. In what would have been very cruel and “She had to have been consciously suf- intense suffering for her last 24 hours, fering what could only be described as “Your bad luck that I am still alive, cheap, Jasmeen died at some point on March 6. the absolute terror of breathing in and wait and watch, will get the answer, each swallowing soil and dying in that way,” and every single one will get the answer,” Once Tarikjot was under the police scan- Matteo said. one message said. ner, he initially claimed Jasmeen had com- mitted suicide. But once the legal noose Jasmeen’s family, including her mother, Once he pleaded guilty, he took police of- tightened on him, he pleaded guilty to the was in the court to hear the sentencing ficers to the place where he had buried her. murder. submissions. There the police found Jasmeen’s shoes, ©BharatTimes/MediaGrafix/BT30072023.09
www.bharattimes.com 26 Bharat Times, august 2023 Indian politics: NDA v I.N.D.I.A The coming together of opposition meet All the political craftsmen are treading their political careers, they know very well themselves into a perennial bow (‘salaam’) in Bengaluru has produced some result carefully, not to lay a foot on any political how important empiricism is in politics. before them. Secondly, the have vacated an which will give some headaches to Modi land mine and deliver another fragment Thus the camfest (camera festivals) hold- entire territory to Modi and his where ma- and his team. A very clever move on the like the Eknath Shindes and Ajit Pawars to ing hands of people who they had called jority of votes lie thinking by engineering Opposition’s part is the killing of the UPA the BJP. all sorts of names only yesterday. a fragmentation of votes, they can defeat and re-inventing themselves as Indian Modi is politically monumental at the mo- Modi and annex power. National Developmen- But that is com- tal Inclusive Alliance pulsions of politics Modi, and his team on the other hand, (“I.N.D.I.A”). at play. love it. Their job now is only to positively appeal to that exclusive territory voters, Whether Modi bhagats 2019: The real reason strategically in strategic areas and win like it or not, it will get of their defeat seats. The gains the BJP recorded in the some what we call in Duplicate Modi in 2024 will be last Bengal elections is one such example. Australia ‘donkey’ votes ‘they, themselves’. The only raw nerve for Modi is the “free- in the rural areas where Because, they, bies”. Karnataka election result was purely education is sparsely themselves are the based on that, the way Punjab election and people have the 2024: reason Modi is so was. propensity to vote on strong today. nationalistic lines. Duplicate India? But if the people of Karnataka who are yet to see any promised delivery by the state But before you think I Confused? I will government speak and declare the election win by the Congress was a con job on am writing Modi off in explain. them, Modi and his team are more than capable and should be able to take care of 2024, I must admit, the Rahul Gandhi with Modi look alike in 2019 All the Opposi- the art of election freebies. scope of this trick will tion leaders, worth be smaller in its yield anything have than the minds who been playing the coined this acronym hope to see. ment. It does need a very systematic plan ‘saffronisation’ of Indian politics by Modi All this means one important thing – the to even get anywhere close to being able to card. In doing so, they and their stooges in minimum common program and seat Twenty-six opposition parties have come be a threat to his ever-increasing ascen- the media have been pandering to those sharing arrangement of the team I.N.D.I.A together under the team I.N.D.I.A banner. dency in Indian politics. in the West, who from time to time, give – will be as important as the beaming of None of their incompatibilities have been money for that exercise. the smiling faces holding hands. resolved and that is going to be a case of All the politicians on the other side – the un-do-able political craft. At least that know it well that – unity against him must There are two takeaways from this. First, If that is worked out between the alliance is how it seems to be. be seen to be seamless and thus stable. those in opposition put their benefactors parties, the prime ministerial candidate The next meet is going to be in Mumbai. Having been at the wheel at some point in (in the West) on a pedestal and subject can be a smaller hurdle. -DM 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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