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Aamir Khan to attend Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be the chief guest at the 16th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in August 2025.
Neha Kakkar refused to perform for 'just' 700 people: Organizers
Popular Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has found herself embroiled in a controversy after she arrived late at a concert in Melbourne in March.
Melbourne concert organizers accuse Neha Kakkar of causing ₹4.52cr loss
Singer Neha Kakkar is at the center of a controversy after she performed late at a concert in Melbourne, Australia.
Neha Kakkar breaks silence on Melbourne concert backlash
Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has finally spoken out about the criticism she received for arriving over three hours late for her recent concert in Melbourne.
Neha Kakkar cries on stage after arriving three hours late
Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar's recent concert in Melbourne turned controversial after she showed up late.
How David Warner's 'Robinhood' cameo was secretly filmed
Former Australian cricketer David Warner is making his Telugu cinema debut with a guest appearance in director Venky Kudumula's upcoming film, Robinhood.
Australia cracks down on Indian students over work-hour violations
Indian students in Australia are now facing heightened scrutiny for flouting work-hour restrictions.
Australia passes anti-hate crime laws; mandatory jail for Nazi saluters
Australia has passed tough laws to tackle hate crimes, after a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
Woman marries man; later realizes wedding was 'prank' for Instagram
A Melbourne court has annulled a marriage after the bride alleged she was deceived into thinking their wedding was just a social media stunt.
Abhishek's 'I Want...' arrives on Prime Video—but there's a catch
The critically acclaimed 2024 film, I Want To Talk, starring Abhishek Bachchan is finally available on Amazon Prime Video.
Imtiaz Ali-Kabir Khan-Rima Das-Onir's 'My Melbourne' to premiere at MAMI
The anthology film My Melbourne, directed by Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir will be making its Indian debut at the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) 2024.
Pat Cummins to lead Australia in ODI series against Pakistan
Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, will return for the upcoming three-match home ODI series against Pakistan, starting on November 4 in Melbourne.
BTS's Jin to join Coldplay's Seoul concert? ARMYs speculate
Coldplay recently announced the dates for their 2025 Asia tour, which includes performances in India, Abu Dhabi, and Seoul.
Ashwin recalls Ravi Shastri's morale-boosting reaction after 36 all-out debacle
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his memories of how former head coach Ravi Shastri helped lift the team's spirits following their dismal performance against Australia in the 2020 Adelaide Test.
Australian woman with terminal illness finds meaning in art project
Emily Lahey, a 32-year-old Melbourne resident, began her cancer journey five years ago with what seemed like routine health issues.
Kabir Khan-Imtiaz Ali's 'My Melbourne' to open Melbourne Film Festival
The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to commence with the premiere of My Melbourne, an anthology film crafted by directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das.
Ram Charan named first Indian ambassador at IIFM
Ram Charan has been declared the Guest of Honour at the 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, making him the first Indian celebrity to be honored as the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture!
Melbourne's coastal charm and countryside jaunts
Melbourne, a vibrant city known for its lively arts scene, coffee culture, and dynamic lifestyle, also serves as a gateway to some of Victoria's most enchanting coastal and countryside destinations.
Melbourne's coastal charm and mountain escapes
Melbourne shines as a vibrant city, celebrated for its dynamic culture and breathtaking landscapes, offering a plethora of weekend escapes.
Melbourne Film Festival to open with 'Memoir of a Snail'
The Melbourne International Film Festival is set to commence with the screening of Memoir of a Snail, directed by Oscar-winning, locally-born director Adam Elliot.
Hop on a culinary journey to Melbourne
Melbourne, a vibrant city in Australia, is renowned for its diverse food scene.
Australian universities become grounds for pro-Palestine demonstrations
In recent weeks, major Australian universities have become the epicenter of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Head over to Melbourne's Ocean Road escapes
Embark on a weekend escape along the Great Ocean Road, starting from Melbourne, and experience the untamed beauty of Australia's coastline.
Kejriwal's arrest: AAP's 'mass fast' in India, abroad today
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is observing a mass fast across India and abroad on Sunday to protest the arrest of its party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.
A guide to Melbourne's laneway art adventure
Melbourne is renowned for its dynamic street art, with lanes that present a dazzling array of colors and expressions.
Witness Melbourne's coastal and wildlife wonders
Melbourne isn't just a hub of culture; it's also a gateway to peaceful coastal retreats and encounters with Australia's unique wildlife.
4 Indians drown at unpatrolled beach in Australia
Four Indians lost their lives in a mass drowning on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia, according to the Indian High Commission in Canberra.
Arnold Dix: Farmer, lawyer and man behind Uttarkashi tunnel rescue
The 17-day-long operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel came to a successful end late on Tuesday.
Won't accept vandalism of Hindu temples: India, Australia vow action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney on Wednesday over a wide range of issues, including the recent incidents of Hindu temples being vandalized in Australia.
Onir wraps up his segment of 'My Melbourne' anthology project
Filmmaker Onir has wrapped up the shoot of his segment of the four-part anthology under the My Melbourne project.
Australia: Judge removes breastfeeding mother, baby from courtroom; faces criticism
A county court judge in Melbourne, Australia, is facing heat for ejecting a breastfeeding mother and her baby from the courtroom, The Guardian reported.
Cancel bhajan event: Hindu temple in Australia receives threat call
A Hindu temple called Kali Mata Mandir in Melbourne, Australia, reportedly received a threatening phone call warning the temple priestess of dire consequences if their upcoming bhajan event was not called off.
Australia: Pro-Khalistani supporters clash with Indians in Melbourne, 5 injured
At least five people were injured after clashes broke out between Khalistani supporters and the Indian diaspora during the pro-Khalistani referendum by the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Melbourne, Australia, according to Australia Today.
Planning a trip to Australia? Check out these unique hotels
Known for its striking beaches, stunning islands, fascinating flora and fauna, world-class surfing experience, and unique natural wonders, Australia is one of the world's most urbanized countries.
Rafael Nadal wins Melbourne Summer Set, clinches 89th ATP title
Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal won the Melbourne Summer Set after defeating Maxime Cressy on Sunday.
Australia: Indian-origin truck driver gets 22-year jail for killing cops
A 48-year-old Indian-origin drug-affected and sleep-deprived truck driver was jailed on Wednesday for 22 years for plowing his heavy vehicle into Australian police officers and killing four of them last year on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway, according to various media reports.
Here are five Olympic moments which shocked the world
The Olympics is undoubtedly the greatest sporting event in the world.
SRK admits 'Zero' was a disaster, talks about "un-success"
Shah Rukh Khan, whose last two releases failed miserably at the box office, says he still has "a huge amount of capacity to do some really good cinema."
Two critical in Australia shooting outside nightclub
Two people are fighting for their lives after a shooting outside a Melbourne nightclub, police said Sunday, amid a spate of gun violence in Australia's second-largest city.
Meet Australian Baba, the atheist-turned-ascetic, who has become Kumbh's attraction
At Kumbh 2019, which is underway in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a unique baba has hogged the limelight. He is not like other seers, but has plenty of Kumbh experience.
Melbourne: Conjoined Bhutanese twins with shared liver successfully separated
In a rare operation, surgeons in Australia successfully operated two 15-month-old conjoined twins from Bhutan in a six-hour-long surgery.
Melbourne: Man sets car on fire, stabs many; arrested
A man was arrested after he crashed a car into Bourke's street mall in Melbourne, Australia, and then attempted to stab people. The ruckus injured four people, including the attacker.
Michael Moore shares footage of mail-bomb suspect at Trump's rally
Michael Moore is an American director with films like 'Fahrenheit 9/11' that explored how the Bush government exploited media to justify middle-eastern invasions.
WWE Super Show-Down: Date, Matches, Time, Venue
WWE will broadcast its event Super Show-Down live from Australia today, and fans cannot wait for the gala to start and witness their favorite superstars in action.
The five greatest rivals of The Undertaker
The Undertaker is a revered name in professional wrestling, with many believing that a single match with him can make or break your career.
Global Liveability Index: Vienna goes top, replaces Melbourne
The Austrian capital of Vienna has leapfrogged Australia's Melbourne to become the world's most pleasant city to live in.
Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju' wins hearts and awards at IFFM 2018
The IFFM or the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne was held on August 12. Several noteworthy films were recognized and their stars were honored.
After date, Indian-student found dead in girl's house in Australia
A 25-year-old Indian student in Melbourne, Australia was found dead in the house of a girl he met on a dating site.
Manika Batra, six others, denied boarding on 'overbooked' Air-India flight
Commonwealth Games star, Manika Batra and six other table tennis players were denied boarding on an Air India flight, on Sunday, which left them stranded at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Tabrez Noorani's 'Love-Sonia' to open lndian Film Festival of Melbourne
Director Tabrez Noorani's "Love Sonia" will be the opening film at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
Cost-of-living for expatriates more expensive in Mumbai than Melbourne, Frankfurt
Cost of living for expatriates in Mumbai is the highest in the country, and more expensive than its global peers like Melbourne and Frankfurt, said a survey.
Australian woman jailed over faking terminal cancer for donations
A 24-year-old female property manager from Melbourne, Australia, has been sentenced to three months jail for faking terminal cancer and duping her parents' friends/neighbors of $42,000 to maintain her lavish lifestyle.
World's first rechargeable proton battery that doesn't use lithium created
In a step towards cheaper and environment-friendly energy storage, a team of scientists from the RMIT University in Melbourne has created the world's first rechargeable proton battery that uses carbon and water instead of lithium, which is a relatively rare and pricey metal.
Melbourne: Driver arrested for ramming car into pedestrians, 14 injured
At least 14 people were injured in Melbourne after a car rammed into a crowded.
Discrimination: Australian school didn't allow Sikh student to wear turban
An Australian tribunal has ruled that a Melbourne school discriminated against a five-year-old Sikh boy by barring him from enrolling because he wore a turban.
Melbourne- Brighton gunman takes hostage, shot dead in gunfight
A gunman in Melbourne held hostage a woman for at least two hours before being shot dead by security officers in the evening of June 6.
Tree Conservation- Delhi's special ambulance for sick trees, and more
Delhi got its 'tree ambulance' in 2010, after the previous year's monsoon left about a 100 trees uprooted in the area maintained by the New Delhi Municipal Corporation.