Sydney, July 22 (IANS) The Sydney Sixers have appointed Matthew Mott as Big Bash League head coach for the next two seasons after the four-time World Cup-winning coach left the club’s WBBL coach position. Mott returned to familiar territory, having previously served as a Sixers BBL assistant coach, and he will now transition to lead the Sixers’ BBL program, with a new WBBL head coach appointed and set to be announced this week. “I’ve been part of the Sixers family for a long time, so to have the…
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Canberra, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent visit to Australia, presented a Dhokra boat sculpture, Premium Indian coffee and a vinyl record of the music band ‘Colonial Cousins’ to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.The tribal Dhokra boat sculpture is crafted through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This Dhokra sculpture depicts a traditional boat carrying tribal men and women, symbolising unity, cooperation, and collective progress.The Indian Premium …
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s production banner has joined hands with Mind Blowing Films and Kabir Khan Films for an upcoming feature film inspired by the rescue mission at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand christened “Silkyara 41.” The film is based on the remarkable role played by internationally renowned tunnelling expert, and local Victorian hero , Arnold Dix.”It gives us great pleasure to announce this landmark collaboration between Mind Blowing Films and Aa…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that discussions with Australian leaders during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Australia reflected their strong appreciation for the people-to-people relationship between the two nations while they also acknowledged concerns over changes to the student visa assessment framework and processing delays. Dismissing reports suggesting restrictions on new applications, Misri said that Australia has assured India …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “true friend of Australia”, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that it was an honour to host the Indian leader as he welcomed him to packed Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during an Indian community event. The Australian PM admitted that the stadium has hosted many memorable events over the years, but none more significant than the Indian community gathering.Addressing the massive Indian community gatherin…
Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner, in Melbourne, with discussions centred on deepening educational cooperation between India and Victoria through stronger academic collaborations, research partnerships and greater student mobility. Following the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and posted: “Governor of Victoria, Professor Margaret Gardner AC, welcomed PM Narendra Modi …
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria during his trip to Seychelles, members of the Indian diaspora on Monday expressed excitement and said they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Speaking to IANS, several members of the Indian community said extensive preparations had been made for the Prime Minister’s visit, which coincides with Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations.One community member said, “We a…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held a meeting at State House in Seychelles on Sunday. The two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials were present during the meeting.Prior to the meeting, PM Mod…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) The President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, said on Saturday that India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles during a banquet hosted in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the latter is on an official state visit to the Archipelagic island.According to the Office of President of the Seychelles, addressing guests at the dinner, President Herminie affirmed the enduring bond between the two nations.”India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles, a sentiment…
Seoul, June 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back held a phone call with his Canadian counterpart, David McGuinty, on Thursday and underscored the commitment to expanding bilateral defence ties amid South Korea’s push to win Canada’s submarine procurement project, the defence ministry said.During the talks, Ahn expressed hope that the two countries would strengthen solidarity as key partners across a wide range of areas, including the submarine project, security and defence cooperation, and bro…