Commonwealth News
Afreximbank announces $1-billion African Film Fund
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is actively working towards establishing a $1-billion African Film Fund, scheduled for launch in 2024. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President at Afreximbank, made this announcement during the 2023 CANEX Summit in Cairo,...
Remembrance Day
This day serves as a solemn occasion to honour and pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed their lives in the defense of their countries. It is observed with ceremonies, memorial services, and a moment of silence to reflect on the sacrifices made by military...
Diwali
Diwali has cultural and religious significance across various communities, including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Each community has its own unique traditions and stories associated with Diwali. The festival is a time for joy, gratitude, and reflection,...
Australia-based startup allows foreigners to pay and attend Indian weddings
Australia-based startup JoinMyWedding, founded by Hungarian-Australian Orsi Parkanyi in 2016, is bringing the vibrancy of Indian weddings to global audiences. Through innovative offerings, the company allows curious foreign tourists to participate in India's elaborate...
Australia to offer residency to hundreds from Tuvalu, nation at high risk from climate change
Australia to enter into a significant treaty with Tuvalu, offering citizens of the climate-threatened nation the opportunity to build lives in Australia. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a meeting with Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea...
ISRO signs MoU with MRIC to construct Mauritius’s EO satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) to collaboratively design, assemble, integrate, test, launch, and operate an Earth Observation satellite for...