Dear Visitor ji,
On the occasion of the 68th Anniversary of India’s Independence a Flag Hoisting Ceremony will be held at the High Commission of India, 3 Moonah Place Yarralumla on Saturday the 15thAugust, 2015 at 9.00am.
All members of the Indian community are cordially invited to attend and are requested to be at the site by 8.45am.
We shall be grateful if you could kindly circulate this information among the members of your association.
(Tarun Kumar)
FS (CCR)
High Commission of India
Canberra ACT 2600
India's Independence Day celebrations on Sat 15 August
Australia - India Connections Exhibition
Isha Kriya Meditation on Sat 22 August
FREE one hour Isha Kriya mediation session on Saturday 22 August conducted by Isha Foundation, an international non-profit organisation founded by Sadhguru.
Isha Foundation activities are designed to create an inclusive culture that is the basis for global harmony and progress, through powerful yoga programs for inner transformation and inspiring projects for society and the environment.
"If you do not get out of your shell, you are just a nut." Sadhguru
About Isha Kriya meditation
Isha Kriya is free, simple, and easy to practice. It has the potential to transform the life of anyone who is willing to invest just a few minutes a day.
Who should attend
Anyone above 12 years of age can attend. This is a meditative process - no physical fitness or prior knowledge/experience of yoga or meditation required.
How to Register
Where is it conducted
At the thriving and creative Belconnen Art Centre, situated by the beautiful Lake Ginninderra
Belconnen Art Centre
118 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Canberra, ACT
Canberra Screening (Fiji Film) on 13 September
Farewell to Senior Indian Diplomats in Canberra
FINACT organised a farewell for Mr Surinder Datta, Deputy High Commissioner of India, Mr Mukesh Kumar, First Secretary and Mr Tarun Kumar, First Secretary on Sunday 26 July 2015. The celebrities at the event were Mr Surinder Datta, Mrs Sunita Datta, Mr Mukesh Kumar and Mrs Sangeeta Kumar. Several Indian community leaders attended the farewell and appreciated Mr Surinder Datta and his team’s inclusiveness and community engagement in the last few years.
The farewell party actually turn out goodbyes into something unforgettable and fantastic moment. Dr Krishna Nadimpalli handed over a memento on behalf of all Indian communities to Mr & Mrs Surinder Datta for their support to Indian Communities. Mr Jacob handed over memento to Mr & Mrs Mukesh Kumar.
Mr Surinder Datta appreciated the support received from Canberra Indian community and said to have amazing experience. He also appreciated the FINACT’s leadership in uniting all Indian communities together and stronger in Canberra. Mr Mukesh Kumar reiterated the emerging community leadership in Australian politics.
Mr Surinder Datta is leaving for his new position as High Commissioner of India for Zimbabwe. On behalf of all Indian communities the attendees gave their best wishes for his new responsibilities and endeavour, and thanked for his inspiration as a good friend for Canberra Indians. Mr Mukesh Kumar is returning to Delhi on a path to go for a new destination. Good bye and God bless you all!
Mr Chittibabu Divi, Secretary expressed his thanks for the celebrities and community leader’s response in a very short notice to attend the farewell.
You may wish to view photographs and some memorable moment again and again at our facebook page.
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