Top Indian Diaspora award for Neville Roach, AO from Australia

The Government of India has  given Australia's Neville Roach, AO  the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award'. Mr. Roach received the award from the President of India in Delhi on January 9, 2008.  This is an award that is given each year to a few (maximum 15 per year) overseas Indians (the Pravasi Bharatiyas). It has some very significant criteria for selection, including: (a) significant contribution towards better understanding abroad of India and support to India's causes and concerns in a tangible way;   (b) significant contribution for the welfare of Diaspora;  (c) notable contribution in philanthropic and charitable work and for social and humanitarian causes in India and abroad;   (d) significant contribution in building closer links between India and its Diaspora in the economic, cultural and scientific fields;   (e) eminence in one's field for outstanding work which has enhanced India's prestige in the country of residence;   Please click here for more details Premier of New South Wales congratulates Neville Roach AO

City of Sydney Chinese New Year Festival 2008

A unique concert with both traditional Chinese music and classical Indian dance inspired by the symbolism of the lotus and phoenix, not to be missed by the Asian arts connoisseur.

Versatile musicians of the Sydney Sizhu Ensemble led by Tony Wheeler, and Indian classical dancer Vimala Sarma, celebrate Chinese New Year in a unique concert featuring Chinese traditional music and classical Indian dances inspired by the symbolism of the lotus and phoenix.  The lotus is a symbol of purity and beauty in both Chinese and Indian cultures.  This show provides an opportunity for Sydney Chinesetraditional music-lovers to hear Chen Hong Yu, an inspirational vocal artist.  The Indian classical dances featured include pieces performed by Vimala in the recent dance festival in Chennai.

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Team India in the Grand Prix Motor race in Sydney

The A1 TEAM.INDIA will feature Narain Karthikeyan in the A1GP Race in Sydney on February 3, 2008.  A1GP is an entirely new kind of competition. Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in history, A1GP brings together 25 nations (representing 80 percent of the world's population) to compete as equals, without financial or technological advantage (all A1 teams drive identical cars, soon to be powered by Ferrari).  The organizers expect the presence of the Indian community to boost the spirits of Team India in the Grand Prix Motor race. 

The organizers are ready to provide passes for members of the Indian community to attend the event.  You are requested to let us know how many passes your organization requires (depending on availability, it may be possible to provide about 5 passes to each Indian community organization).  Your response may be sent to hoc@indianconsulatesydney.org

India's Republic Day celebrations in Sydney

The 58th anniversary of India’s Republic Day will be marked in Sydney on Saturday, 26th January, 2008, at the residence of the Consul General Shri Sujan Chinoy (No. 2, Monash Avenue, East Killara, NSW-2071).   The function will begin with the Flag Hoisting at 9.00 A.M.  The Consul General will then read out the Message of the President of India to the Nation.  This will be followed by light refreshments. 

            All members of the Indian community are cordially invited to attend the function.

Outsourcing of Visa, Passport and OCI Services

In order to ensure that the visa, passport and OCI application process is as convenient, fast and customer-friendly as possible, the High Commission of India and the Consulates General of India have decided to outsource these services in Australia.

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 Bank of Baroda opens its Representative Office in Australia

Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Pawan Kumar Bansal opened the representative office of Bank of Baroda on 21st Sep 2007 in the presence of Bank's Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Anil Khandelwal and Mr. Sujan Chinoy, Consul General of India, Sydney... 
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