Bolo Meh-reh saath – Jai Swaminarayan , Jai Swaminarayan, Jai Swaminarayan I would like to extend my deepest respects and warmest welcome to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj. Aapnu Hardik Swaagut Chay! Your Holiness, it is an honour beyond words to have you here with us for the Murti Pratishtha , consecrating the sacred deities that will transform this Haveli and Hindu complex into a true mandir. This is even more significant because, for the first time in seventy five years of BAPS history, the murti’s have been crafted in a mix of metals- a tradition that dates back to…
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Jai Swaminarayan. It is such a great pleasure to be with you all today – at this sacred place for such a special occasion. One of the joys of being Prime Minister is the opportunity to come to an event like this – to witness the incredible devotion of communities who have given so much to our country. I would especially like to acknowledge His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, who once again comes to us with his message that “in the joy of others lies our own.” Your Holiness, it is an honour for all of us that you have…
A remarkable evening celebrating women in leadership with Rattan Virk for Greenway brought together 200 women from Western Sydney and the Greenway area. The event highlighted the vital role women play in strengthening families and shaping communities. Small businesses remain the backbone of the economy, and women are undeniably the driving force behind the next generation of leaders in education, politics, business, and sports.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Women’s Conference Jai Swaminarayan! It is a pleasure and privilege to be here today at the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Women’s Conference. This gathering is not only deeply spiritual, but also inspiring, as we celebrate the visit of His Holiness, Mahant Swami Maharaj (Maa-hunt Swami Maha-raaj), and the shared values of peace, prosperity and progress. This conference is significant and symbolic, coinciding with International Women’s Day. This year’s themes —“Accelerate Action” and “March Forward”— are an international call for us to continue to drive meaningful change with dedication and determination. It reminds us that progress does not happen…
By Indranil Halder An Evening with the Author : It was a warm and vibrant summer evening in Sydney when I had the pleasure of meeting author Swati Dey at her beautifully adorned residence. As I stepped inside, I was welcomed by the delicate fragrance of fresh blooms from her garden. On the coffee table sat her latest novel, REVENGE, alongside its Bengali counterpart, Protihanan. A large red rose from her garden placed with bell metal jug beside them—a touch of elegance that reflected the author’s refined taste. Swati Dey greeted me with her characteristic warmth, her eyes lighting up with enthusiasm as…
Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after top-scoring in Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India on Tuesday. Smith told teammates after the match he would retire from ODI cricket immediately. He will continue to be available for Tests and T20 Internationals. Smith departs the format as one of Australia’s most accomplished and enduring ODI players. After making his debut against the West Indies in 2010 as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Smith went on to play 170 ODIs scoring 5800 runs at 43.28 including 12 centuries and 35 half centuries and took 28 wickets at 34.67.…
The large cohort of first-year Pacific students at the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is a step in the right direction to increase the number of Pacific academic scholars. Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau and her team welcomed 72 Pacific scholarship recipients to the University with an event at the Fale Pasifika ‘Anau ‘Aiga on 26 February. She shared with the crowd that with 473 Pacific first-year students entering the University (an increase from the previous semester) the awarding of a scholarship was an outstanding result. “This is an outstanding achievement, I personally want to congratulate you… taking a…
In a powerful display of dedication, 1,400 people from across Australia and New Zealand have memorised 315 Sanskrit verses in a bid to preserve and promote the ancient language and its profound wisdom. Manav Patel said, Sanskrit is not only one of the oldest languages in the world but has strongly influenced many modern languages, including English. “Its impact can still be seen in words we use every day, like ‘karma’, ‘yoga’ and ‘guru,” Mr Patel said. “These words and many others, have become a part of the English language and demonstrate how Sanskrit continues to impact modern speech.” Sanskrit…
Local residents aged 55 and over are in for a treat with the City of Parramatta rolling out an exciting line-up of activities for this month’s 2025 NSW Seniors Festival. The annual event will celebrate the valuable contributions of local seniors with an array of free and low-cost activities, from iconic film screenings and world-class theatre to guided tours and fitness programs across our Libraries, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC), PHIVE, Riverside Theatres, Active Parramatta and Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said it was important to give back to the seniors in…