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Pakistan marks birthday of Sir Muhammad Allama Iqbal
Offices are closed today in Lahore as the Pakistani nation marks Iqbal day, celebrating the birth of visionary poet and philosopher Sir Muhammad Iqbal.
Melbourne prepares for the race that stops a nation
Today is the first Tuesday in November, and as most Australians know that means it’s time for the horse race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup.
Muharram signals start of new Islamic lunar year
The Islamic calendar month Muharram has begun in Australia, Saudi Arabia and across much of the world, with Pakistani and Indian Muslims to mark the new year of 1435 tomorrow.
Diwali lights up the skies over South Asia
The skies over Chennai and other Indian metropolises will explode with colour today, as Diwali descends on the subcontinent.
Food features at inaugural Melbourne Malaysia Festival
Durian-eating and roti canai-making competitions will feature in the culture- and culinary-based line-up at the inaugural Melbourne Malaysia Festival today.
The Beatles rock Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum
The Beatles are back and rocking Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum until next February, with the impressive Beatles in Australia exhibition.
A sweet affair in Lahore
Sweet Affairs is one of Lahore’s better patisseries, with a decadent range of creamy iced cupcakes and cool coffees for a perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
State Library of Victoria’s dome celebrates 100 glorious years
One of our favourite Melbourne icons, the dome in the State Library of Victoria, is turning one hundred years old in November.
Los Latinos of Melbourne
Latino dishes, excluding Tex-Mex cuisine, are glaringly underappreciated in Australia. Melbourne’s Los Latinos is hoping to change all this with a bright and friendly store turning out reliably delicious and interesting food.
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