India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists
Desi Australia July 7, 2026
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India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists

The Indian High Commission has clarified that while VFS-operated Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services remain temporarily unavailable across Australia, essential consular assistance continues through Indian diplomatic missions. The clarification comes as many applicants continue to experience delays following the suspension that began on 1 July. The temporary disruption is linked to ongoing legal proceedings […]

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A Day at the Pāṇinīyam Workshop
Ved Lomber July 3, 2026
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A Day at the Pāṇinīyam Workshop

Sydney Sanskrit School | Marsden Road Public School, Liverpool There’s something special about watching a student, child or adult, get that sudden spark when Sanskrit grammar finally makes sense. It was everywhere during our day-long Pāṇinīyam Grammar Workshop, from the first session right through to the last. A Bright Beginning We started the morning with […]

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The Saree Was Never Meant to Be Contained
Poornima Menon June 23, 2026
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The Saree Was Never Meant to Be Contained

I often hear women say they love sarees but hate making pleats. Increasingly, the answer seems to be the pre-stitched saree-a garment that promises the appearance of a saree without the effort of draping one. Yet I find myself asking: what is the point of a saree if we no longer drape her? The saree […]

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Chaman Tiwari Elected To City Of Whittlesea Council In Strong Community Mandate
Desi Australia June 13, 2026
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Chaman Tiwari Elected To City Of Whittlesea Council In Strong Community Mandate

Indian-Australian community leader Chaman Tiwari has been elected to the City of Whittlesea Council after securing 52.61 per cent of the vote, marking another milestone in the growing representation of culturally diverse communities in local government across Australia. The result reflects strong community support for Tiwari and highlights the increasing participation of Indian-Australians in public […]

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Marvel Stadium Confirmed For Melbourne Meets Modi Reception As Nearly 26,000 Register To Attend
Desi Australia June 13, 2026
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Marvel Stadium Confirmed For Melbourne Meets Modi Reception As Nearly 26,000 Register To Attend

Excitement is building within Australia’s Indian community after Marvel Stadium was officially confirmed as the venue for the highly anticipated Melbourne Meets Modi community reception. The event, expected to be one of the largest gatherings of the Indian diaspora in Australia’s history, has already attracted close to 26,000 registrations. The reception is being organised ahead […]

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ਫ੍ਰੀ ਕਿੰਡਰ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਖਾਰਦਾ ਹੈ: ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਫ੍ਰੀ ਕਿੰਡਰ ਨਾਲ ਹਰ ਸਾਲ $2,700 ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਬੱਚਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ
Desi Australia June 12, 2026
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ਫ੍ਰੀ ਕਿੰਡਰ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਖਾਰਦਾ ਹੈ: ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਫ੍ਰੀ ਕਿੰਡਰ ਨਾਲ ਹਰ ਸਾਲ $2,700 ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਬੱਚਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ

ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਦੋ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਲਈ ਫ੍ਰੀ ਕਿੰਡਰ ਵਰਤ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ, ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਹਰ ਬੱਚੇ ਲਈ ਹਰ ਸਾਲ $2,700 ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਬੱਚਤ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਹੁਣ ਕੁੱਝ ਬੱਚੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਸਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ (ਹਰ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ) ਕਿੰਡਰ ਦੇ ਵਧੀਕ ਘੰਟਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਯੋਗ ਹੋਣਗੇ। ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ, ਕਿੰਡਰ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ […]

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