Kudos to the Indian media who brought out these student issues which affect their lives in Australia. Brickbats to the Indian media who did not know when to stop, writes PAWAN LUTHRA
Indian students in Australia have often been ignored by both the local politicians and the local Indian community. Often seen by their private colleges and universities as cash cows, they cannot vote and so there is limited, if any, political patronage for them. The local Indian community tends to ignore them, other than encouraging them to visit their restaurants or attend their musical shows. Those who depend on the international students’ monies such as the immigration gurus, private education institutions etc have more of a commercial angle rather than a personal one, although of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Read the rest of this entry »
“I have great pride in India and believe I can work to make it an even better land for all its citizens” reads the homepage of Shashi Tharoor website who is contesting from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for an MP seat.
With participating homes in 28 villages across the country, the Indian tourism ministry runs an ambitious homestay project. Some private agencies also offer homestays in places like Samthar, left, in West Bengal. “I think visitors like going under and getting to know the people,” said Leena Nandan, joint secretary at the tourism ministry. “People are at the heart of this.”
Despite its bargain-basement price, the Tata Motors vehicle is every inch a proper car.
Even before reaching showrooms, the Tata Nano has achieved superstar prominence in India matched only by cricketers and Bollywood stars.
If there were any doubts about the Nano’s celebrity status, they were quickly dispelled after a drive through the streets of Pune, India, a week before its launch. The car was mobbed wherever I parked. People wanted to touch it, jump into it; they pressed their faces to the glass and even posed for pictures next to it. Mobile phones were whipped out to take pictures, bikers gave it the thumbs up and passengers in autorickshaws stopped to get out for a closer look.
Q:There has been widespread apprehension that this car would create congestion because of its sheer numbers…
A: All the question of congestion implies that we will seek the global market with millions of these vehicles. We don’t have the resources to do that. But we are
country of a billion people. Most Indians are denied connectivity and this is a way. Read the rest of this entry »
By Suzy Menkes
Monday, March 23, 2009
NEW DELHI: Just as elegant Indian women are looking for dressy clothes that edge away from the traditional sari, European designers have turned to draping for inspiration. Swathes of fabric, in silk, satin or jersey, are designed to caress the body in a way more familiar to Asian cultures than the cut and sew of the West.
Namrata’s vision is that of a global sensibility. Her clothing easily translates across geographies and other artificial constructs such as age, race and point of view. The strong use of colour and modern interpretations of artisanal embellishments are at the core of her aesthetic. Joshipura line elegantly fuses modern silhouettes with rich detailing, resulting in contemporary clothing for a complex and confident woman. Namrata, a NIFT graduate, launched her clothing line in India in 1996 under the “Namrata Joshipura” label. She splits her time between New York and New Delhi.
“India is not all about peacocks and elephants — it is about the artisan and craft,” insisted Namrata Joshipura after her show at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.
Namrata’s vision is that of a global sensibility. Her clothing easily translates across geographies and other artificial constructs such as age, race and point of view. The strong use of colour and modern interpretations of artisanal embellishments are at the core of her aesthetic. Joshipura line elegantly fuses modern silhouettes with rich detailing, resulting in contemporary clothing for a complex and confident woman. Namrata, a NIFT graduate, launched her clothing line in India in 1996 under the “Namrata Joshipura” label. She splits her time between New York and New Delhi.