All stories by Natasha Chaku
Celebrations as Australians vote 'Yes' to same-sex marriage
Rediff.com15 Nov 2017Emotional embraces, tears of joy and an overwhelming message of equality washed over Australia after a majority of 61.6 per cent voted in favour of legalising gay marriage. Thousands of 'Yes' advocates erupted at the designated areas throughout the country.
Adani's Aus plans get a court boost
Rediff.com22 Aug 2017Adani group's 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project in Australia has cleared another hurdle with Brisbane supreme court dismissing an appeal filed by indigenous group against the project.
Adani's coal project in Australia moves ahead with final okay
Rediff.com6 Jun 2017"I am proud to announce the project has Final Investment Decision (FID) approval which marks the official start of one of the largest single Infrastructure -- and job creating -- developments in Australia's recent history," Gautam Adani said.
Now Australia abolishes visa programme used largely by Indians
Rediff.com18 Apr 2017Australia is abolishing the 457 visa, which, brings temporary foreign workers into the country
Adani's Oz mine to supply low grade coal to India, says media report
Rediff.com3 Apr 2017However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.
Indian man racially abused, assaulted in Australia
Rediff.com26 Mar 2017He alleged that the five accused were arguing with a worker inside the store but soon turned their attention to him the moment they noticed him.
Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties
Rediff.com16 Mar 201790 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.
Woman's face burned after headphones explode mid-flight
Rediff.com15 Mar 2017Smoke and the smell of melted plastic, burnt hair and electronics filled the cabin for the rest of the journey to Melbourne.
After USA, Indian racially abused in New Zealand
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017"I don't know what to do, it really hurts my heart," said Narindervir Singh after he was told to go back to his own country.
Indian bus driver burnt to death by passenger in Brisbane
Rediff.com28 Oct 2016The driver was identified as 29-year-old Manmeet Alisher, well-known in Brisbane's Indian community.
Adani's Australian project gets 'critical infrastructure' tag, and boost
Rediff.com10 Oct 2016Queensland's Development Minister Anthony Lynham issued a statement on Sunday, saying the combined mine, rail and associated water infrastructure have all been declared "critical infrastructure" and the project's special "prescribed project" status has been renewed and expanded to include its water infrastructure.
Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election
Rediff.com10 Jul 2016The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election," Turnbull said.
Adani's Australia coal mine project faces another legal hurdle
Rediff.com24 Jun 2016An Adani spokesperson said that it was yet another attempt by activists to delay the project.
No public funding in Adani's coal mine: Turnbull
Rediff.com3 Jun 2016Gautam Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia has been hampered time and again.
With 1.83 crores trapped, India tops Global Slavery Index
Rediff.com1 Jun 2016Of the nearly 4.6 crore people living as slaves globally, two-thirds, or 3.04 crore, are in the Asia-Pacific region, with the highest number in India.
Adani's mine project in Australia faces another legal hurdle
Rediff.com27 Apr 2016Conservation group Coast and Country said that it has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Queensland for a judicial review.
Adani's project in Australia faces fresh legal hurdle
Rediff.com13 Apr 2016Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia has been hampered time and again
Oz mine project: Adani to restart talks with stakeholders
Rediff.com7 Apr 2016Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines has been hampered time and again.
India assures investors of predictable policies
Rediff.com1 Apr 2016Finance Minister Arun Jailtey heard the concerns raised by the Australian side in terms of taxation and some provisions.
Adani coal project not on agenda of Australia visit: Jaitley
Rediff.com30 Mar 2016Adani CEO Jeyakumar Janakraj said the Adani issue was not on the agenda of Jaitley's visit.