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| From the Management Desk |
| Dear Readers, Welcome to the October 08 edition of the “AIL Newsletter”!! |
October saw many interesting and entertaining events. One of the main highlights being the “Deepavali”, which is a colourful festival that is celebrated by all Hindus around the globe, also known as the “festival of lights”. This festival usually falls around late October/November. One important practice that the Hindus follow during this festival is to light oil lamps in their homes on Deepavali. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate. |
There is even an interesting legend behind the Deepavali festival. The story goes that Narakasura, a demon, ruled the kingdom of Pradyoshapuram. Under his rule, the villagers suffered a lot of hardship as the demon tortured the people and kidnapped the women to be imprisoned in his palace. Seeing his wickedness, “Lord Krishna” set out to destroy the demon and the day Narakasura died was celebrated as Deepavali. |
| Visiting Hindus during Deepavali will be an interesting activity, as you will get to taste a wide variety of delicious food. In every home that you visit you are bound to be served with a tempting spread of sweets. |
| “Australia in India 2008 Cricket Test Series” has commenced and you can view the updated online cricket news and scores by visiting the “AIL web site”. Two great cricket loving nations are challenging for a decisive victory and we have free e cards available for you to send it to your family, friends and your team supporters/fans. |
| Next month will see many festivals including “Zakir Hussain” performance at the Australian great venue, Opera house. If you would like to attend the Zakir Hussain live show, you can buy your tickets online by visiting AIL web site and follow the Opera house online ticketing link. This AIL link provides schedule and venue details of Zakir’s live performance. Whether you just want tickets that will get you into the show or you prefer premium seats right up front, we make it easy for you to buy Zakir Hussain tickets online. No doubt this performance will be a treat for Zakir’s fans. |
AIL has introduced SMS FESTIVE SEASONS promotion now, this means that you can register now in www.ailmybusiness.com.au and send SMS greeting messages to your loved ones around the globe for just 10cts. So why wait, register now and reap the benefits!! |
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the AIL Newsletter comes to you through our spam free e-mail system. So please do not hesitate to encourage all of your family and friends to register for our FREE AIL Newsletter. |
AIL would like to thank you all (including our sponsors) for your patronage and support. We are always looking for new ways to better our website and therefore your feedback and suggestions are much appreciated. Suggestions and queries can be sent to info@aussieindolanka.com |
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 Bollywood Downunder October 2008 by Sandip Hor |
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It’s getting close. The curtain is almost ready to be raised. I can hear the vibrant rhythms of tabla. I can visualise Ustad Zakir Hussain on centre stage , dressed in sherwani, sitting cross legged with his fingers creating magic on a pair of tabla. He is not alone. He is surrounded by other talented musicians - Niladri Kumar on Sitar , Abbos Kosimovon on Doyra, Khete Khan on Khartal, Dilshad Khan on Sarengi, and Navin Sharma on Dholak
And what about the audience?
They are all enclosed in an envelope of sensational melodies and tunes that takes them to a world of music where there is nothing but hums, jingles and beats, high and low. I am not dreaming. I am just creating a scene that I expect to be unfolded on Sunday 8 November 2008 at the main concert Hall of Sydney Opera House, when king of percussion Ustad more details |
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| A place where the poor can be rich By Romayne de Alwis |
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Anti-poverty week in Australia falls in the middle of October and it is good for those who have the good things in life to remember that not everyone has access to even basic necessities. Around 80 per cent of humanity lives on less than $10/= a day and half the world – over 3 billion people – live on less than $2.50 a day. A sobering thought indeed.
It is a world where the richest 20 per cent of the world’s population account for 75 per cent of the world’s income, and poverty is widespread - not merely confined to the Third World. I remember being shocked by the homeless in Washington DC during my stay in USA – people sleeping on park benches in summer or over the grates in winter. I had always thought
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| Sponsored Event- Zakir Hussain Presents The Masters of Percussion– ( 9 Nov 2008 ) |
After the grand success of the Anoushka Shankar concert, Sydney Opera House, who has the proven reputation of presenting great artists of international fame, now brings in the King of Tabla, Ustad Zakir Hussain on stage at its main concert hall on 9 November 2008.
The name perhaps needs no introduction to any music connoisseur. Son of Ustad Alla Rakha, himself a leading tabla artist of his time, Zakir today is globally acclaimed as an outstanding percussionist of an unmatched standard He is an excellent entertainer too. |
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