#jobs in australia for indians

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Trump promised job creation and lied 🤥

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Youth are crazy to migrate in Western countries

I've met a girl through my campaign You are not alone – Human is near you, who is actually being bullied by her neighbour. The mother-daughter pair who live next door to her are absurd and frequently make fun of others who are going through difficult times in their lives. She is the same age as her daughter. Her daughter just succeeded in obtaining a spouse visa to enter Canada. Since there is only one daughter in the family, a lot of money has been spent, and some men have shown interest in the property that will pass to the daughter. With the help of money (dowry), they were able to find an NRI man for her daughter. The daughter now calls her mother every day, and her mother answers it on speaker.

And they both speak rubbish, implying that women who do not marry by a certain age should actually vacate the household since they are a financial burden on the parents. Due to the bitchy behaviour of the mother, the girl is unmarried and all. Other neighbours who are able to hear it simply enjoy it and do nothing to stop the mother-daughter team from continuing with this lunacy. Today's society enjoys everything up until it causes them pain. Furthermore, it's important to note that we value NRIs more than Indians in this context. NRIs are highly respected in our community. Our leaders are constantly talking about NRI and accomplishments.

In any case, we shall be extremely proud of any NRIs who are Indians because they represent our global audience. I suppose this is another factor in why young people only find hope in foreign countries. They require respect in society. In this true story, people are also influenced by Canada and are unaware of their wrongdoing. The dowry law is likewise powerless in these kinds of unions. I'm unsure of how many individuals will fall victim to this girl, who has a fantastic opportunity to immigrate to Canada.

[abhishekdigi-blog]

Why Should You Move to Australia from India?

Relocating to another country is a significant decision, especially when considering a move from India to Australia. Known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and robust economy, Australia has become a popular destination for many Indian migrants. Below are some compelling reasons to consider moving to Australia, particularly through the Australia PR visa from India.

1. Strong Economy and Job Opportunities

Australia's economy is one of the strongest in the world, consistently demonstrating resilience and growth. With a low unemployment rate and a demand for skilled professionals, job opportunities abound across various sectors. Industries such as healthcare, information technology, engineering, and education are particularly in demand. The Australia PR visa from India allows skilled workers to tap into this thriving job market, providing pathways to secure stable employment and build a prosperous career.

2. High Quality of Life

Australia is renowned for its exceptional quality of life. It consistently ranks highly in global indices due to its clean environment, modern infrastructure, and efficient public services. Major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offer a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, including parks, beaches, and recreational areas. This balance makes it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a fulfilling lifestyle.

3. World-Class Education System

Australia is home to some of the world’s leading universities and educational institutions. The education system is highly regarded for its innovative teaching methods and diverse course offerings. International students, including those on the Australia PR visa from India, can access high-quality education that prepares them for global careers. Moreover, children of permanent residents benefit from access to excellent public schooling, ensuring a strong educational foundation.

4. Multicultural Society

Australia prides itself on its multicultural society, where people from diverse backgrounds coexist harmoniously. This welcoming atmosphere makes it easier for newcomers to integrate into the community. The presence of a substantial Indian community in Australia provides a support network for migrants, helping them celebrate cultural festivals and maintain connections to their heritage.

5. Access to Quality Healthcare

Australia offers a robust healthcare system known as Medicare, which provides residents access to essential medical services at little or no cost. This universal healthcare system ensures that individuals receive timely and quality medical attention without financial strain. The focus on preventive care contributes to the overall well-being of residents, making Australia a desirable location for families and individuals alike.

6. Safety and Security

Australia is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates and a strong emphasis on public safety. The Australian government prioritizes community safety, creating a secure environment for families to thrive. For many individuals moving from India, where safety concerns can be prevalent, this aspect of Australian life can offer peace of mind.

7. Natural Beauty and Outdoor Lifestyle

Australia is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and iconic landmarks such as the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. The country’s diverse geography allows residents to engage in various outdoor activities, from hiking to surfing. With a favorable climate, Australians often embrace an active lifestyle, promoting health and well-being.

8. Pathway to Permanent Residency and Citizenship

One of the most appealing aspects of moving to Australia is the clear pathway to permanent residency (PR) and eventual citizenship. The Australia PR visa from India offers numerous benefits, including the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely, access to social security benefits, and the ability to sponsor family members. After meeting residency requirements, individuals can apply for Australian citizenship, enjoying full rights and privileges.

9. Robust Public Services

The Australian government is committed to providing high-quality public services, including education, healthcare, and transportation. With a strong focus on community welfare and social services, residents can access essential support systems that enhance their overall quality of life.

10. Support for New Migrants

Australia has various programs and resources designed to assist new migrants in their transition. From language classes to job placement services, government and community organizations offer valuable support that helps newcomers settle in. This network is especially beneficial for individuals moving from India who may need guidance in adapting to a new environment and culture.

Conclusion

Moving to Australia from India offers a wealth of opportunities and advantages. With its strong economy, high quality of life, world-class education, and multicultural society, Australia presents an ideal environment for personal and professional growth. The Australia PR visa from India provides a gateway to these benefits, allowing individuals to build a prosperous future in this beautiful country.

[thedreadvampy]

of course my heart goes out to all those in fear and pain in the US right now. and we will offer them all the support and care we've also offered to marginalised people dealing with fascism in Italy, Hungary, Poland, Argentina, South Korea, India, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Canada, Saudi Arabia...we care equally about those folks, right?

people keep being like 'omg is everyone ok how's everyone feeling' it's not my fuckin country nor is it a massive surprise. sucks for Americans, of whom I am not one, and I'm sorry for that and sorry for you, this must be very scary, but I cannot IMAGINE why people are worried about OTHER BRITISH PEOPLE'S emotions on the topic.

btw the government of Germany basically fully collapsed today how are we all feeling about that? do we need a self care moment about that? since we're so emotionally invested in genocidal foreign governments?

[45cementry-gates]

Thoughts on Ishan :

(and ict in general)

1. When he opted out of India's test squad before our series with S. Africa....I knew... I KNEW it will be a long time before we'll get to see him playing for India again.

And then few weeks later Rahul Dravid said in a press conference... He can come back... Just play domestic.... My heart sank.

Here's the thing, I don't blame him at all for taking a break due to mental fatigue.

I fully support his decision as well. He prioritised himself and that's good.

But my dude... If I was your friend, if I was there with you... I wouldn't have let you go.

I would have grabbed his trousers and refused to let go. This is team India. You take one step back and 10 other people are standing right behind you ready to take your place.

Shubhman gill was hyped up so much... Remember his 126 in 63 balls against New Zealand?

But he faltered.

And Today he's in reserve.

Jaiswal is going to be our new opener in all 3 formats very soon. And there's nothing wrong with that. The guy earned it.

Ishan left the South Africa Series and a month later during the india Vs England test Series Jurel was picked and he did an excellent job.

Now imagine... Imagine if Ishan was there instead... If ishan had scored those 90 runs.....he would have made his place permanent.

I'll repeat myself.... I don't blame him for leaving... But he should have thought this through. Especially when a guy like Rahul Dravid is your coach.

(he's the same guy who gave declaration during a test match when Sachin Tendulkar was about to score a century. He's not as innocent as he looks.)

Another thing which really hurts me is how so many people complain about him being benched and then dropped but Yaar....there are tons of players who have gone through this.

Even Ashwin was benched. He said in an interview that when his team would win he wouldn't even feel like going in the ground to congratulate them coz of how hurt he felt.

It happens.

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Anyways My overall opinion on this drama is :

1. I support him for leaving.

2. But I hate that he left.

3. A block of ice would be a better coach than Rahul Dravid.

Anyways... Jo hogaya so hogaya.

What I want now is for him to focus on his future.

And He can start by leaving Mumbai Indians.

MI was the team who would pick young players, groom and invest in them and make them capable enough for team India.

The MI we have seen this year is no longer that team. It doesn't matter how many reels their insta page puts out, the atmosphere of that team is tense, awkward and a hot mess.

If Mumbai really cared about a future captain as they claimed.... They should have made Ishan their new captain...like how csk and gt did with ruturaj and gill.

But oh well.

Right now... The best he can do is keep himself fit, play domestic and leave MI at THE EARLIEST.

That team, it's atmosphere, the mismanagement and inner conflicts (believe me, they exist) will not help him at all.

Imo, he doesn't need a team to grow. He has developed a good skill set. What he needs now is a stage.

A team like Kkr, RR or Gt will be great for that because these teams don't drop Their players after 1 or 2 matches... Have good coaches, stable environment and a good atmosphere overall.

Ishan is an excellent wicket keeper + batsman and the type of cricket he plays is best suited for t20 format (one day and test also but especially t20).

Whether we win or lose this t20 world cup... This one is the last one for our senior players.

After that, our youngsters will take charge (at least they should).

Yashasvi and Abhishek should be our openers.

Gill, rutu and Riyan would perfect be for middle order.

Ishan, with his explosive batting style, would be the perfect finisher.

Also... This dumb culture of batters not learning bowling (encouraged by this stupid impact rule) that has developed in the Indian team needs to STOP.

Look at Australia and New Zealand's t20 squad. Look at how many all rounders they have.

Look at ours. We won the 2007 cup because of all rounders as well.

Also... We cage our players. We hold them back. A player like Travis head is playing with such ferocity because his style and mindset is supported by his captain, his team and his media.

Meanwhile... If an Indian player attempts to do the same and doesn't make a big score in 2 -3 matches... He'll be benched instantly.

Another thing... If we look up the stats of our players in this year's t20 wc squad...

Except virat, Bumrah and maybe kuldeep ...everyone else is on ram bharose.

When players like n. reddy, ishan, rutu, gill, Riyan, natrajan... will be groomed and given enough opportunities....their aggressive style will be supported instead of criticized.... that's when we will win trophies.

@fangirlingintellectual @roseromeroredranger @snowcloudsss

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[havendance]

EDIT: post canceled. I forgot about Nyoko, Cora, Khamis, and Jowani. Thanks to the people in the comments who pointed that out.

The almost complete absence of wizarding Africa in the scholomance books is something that I think really sticks out to me the more after I realized it because Naomi Novik did such a strong job of making the school feel very international. There's a lot of detail that gets added from the Middle East, and Asia as well as Europe and North America. I think some of that can be explained by the fact that El is half-Brittish, half-Indian, so she has reasons to primary hang in those circles and then China and America are playing major roles i the international politics of the wizarding world. But there's still mentions of South American enclaves and spanish-speaking students. There's even a mention of Australia. But the only reference to wizarding Africa I can remember is El going to hunt mawmouths in South Africa at the end of The Golden Enclaves.

I don't want to dismiss all the ways that Novik DID succeed in making her worldbuilding influenced but numerous cultures, but it is a blindspot that stood out.

[christinescupofcoffee]

Quarter After Twelve

Chapter Four: Four Weddings and a Gunshot

Allison rolled over onto his side, away from Skylar’s willowy body. It was around midnight at that point, and he needed to rest. He needed to rest away from her in particular. Indeed, he lay there on the other side of the bed, so far in fact that the crests of his knees hung over the edge of the mattress. He needn’t touch her, especially not after that evening, not after yet another quarrel. It wasn’t until he caught the sound of her heavy breathing over there on the other side of the bed, and he knew that he was safe again.

At least for the time being.

It wasn’t being an expat on the west coast of Australia, especially when he strode out to the porch for a clear view out to the Indian Ocean and he expected to fall in without warning. It was what he had, and especially when Skylar had no intention on leaving that little bungalow for a bigger apartment, and one closer to Perth no less. It was this one small corner of Australia that not only looked out to the ocean but gave him the feeling that they could very easily go down to Antarctica from there: the winds were often downright vicious this time of year with the introduction of springtime, even though he swore that they would be well-acquainted with it.

Allison hailed from Birmingham, where Skylar came from even further away in Pennsylvania. The wind tunnel of Britain and the bitter cold of the Northeast.

However, this cold was something else, especially as the rains pelted down on the jetty not too far from where they lived. At least it finally stopped raining that evening, and he could relish in his time alone, away from her.

This was one of those nights where he asked himself “why did I ever get married.”

A young man of Portuguese and Spanish heritage who had broken free from the grungy, musty corners of Birmingham and escaped to America, where he had met Skylar in New York City. They had vacationed in Miami in the weeks following their wedding when the invasion happened. To take her to safety, Allison had put down most of his life savings for a small bungalow and a pair of plane tickets out to Australia, with the thought in mind that they could be as far away from America as possible. Be as far away as the ship was sinking right before their very eyes.

That was only a week ago. They had only been married for a little more than two months when he began to regret ever marrying her. It wasn’t so much worrying about her family because he worried about his parents and grandparents back in England, but she would argue with him over every last little thing, from the fact they lived on the coast looking out to the Indian Ocean to the fact that he liked extra pepper on his scrambled eggs and beans on toast.

A beautiful young man with long fine dark hair down past his shoulders, and when the southern sun hit the crown of his head just right, it seemed to make his hair look like wild honey. His tender brown eyes and pristine skin would make him a catch for any girl in the northeastern United States, much less in Birmingham or in Western Australia. He stood tall and slender, and he moved about as if he had been crafted out by a man on a mission to create the perfect boy. As if he had been mined out from those depths in the heart of Britain.

Skylar meanwhile stood short and stout with a cheesy hairdo which she had straight up told him came as a blast from her past.

“I had the same hair when I was five years old,” she so cheerfully told him.

Allison found it rather odd but endearing nonetheless that a woman of her stature could be so in touch with her childlike self.

But the bubble had burst, and now they were alone in the land down under with nothing to do than to fight each other: Allison did however have a job lined up with the bakery in town. He knew it was the only thing that kept him from tying a noose around his neck, especially as he had spent the rest of his money on paying their rent the day before. Given they were expatriates, they needed to wait until they could receive the full benefits of their neighbors.

The aurora was alive that night, much to his surprise. The veil of red, gold, and green proved to be his comfort, especially given the sheer brightness of the colors.

Maybe it was a sign, a sign to file for divorce and then make his covert return to England, or at least make his escape up to Perth, away from her and away from the immense winds of the Southern Ocean.

Allison sighed through his nose and watched the veil of lights beyond his window. Almost within the span of a single evening, the big bay window with the view out to the water had become his window. It somewhat reminded him of all the times that he had fallen asleep at his grandparents’ house in Dover, when he would gaze out the window to the swirling clouds from the rainstorms coming down from Scandinavia, all of them heavy and orange with snow and sleet.

Skylar could return to Pennsylvania as far as he cared.

But even when he closed his eyes, he could still hear the quarrel from before. The way she spoke so curtly and the way that her words were laced with utmost venom and anger, and yet he had long forgotten what she was angry about with him. She seemed to be angry with so many things when it came to him that he had completely lost track of what things she was angry about.

But as long as he had himself, as long as he was alone and away from the cold black venom that swirled underneath that little pug nose and squashed face, he could regain his composure and perhaps find a plan out of there and a hundred miles away up to Perth.

Allison had dozed off when he was woken up by the sound of shuffling. He was certain that it was nothing but then he felt something next to his head.

He opened his eyes, only to be met with the rounded black hole that was the barrel of a gun right in front of his face. 

The fading glow of the aurora lit his way.

Allison gripped onto his murderer’s wrists with both hands and pushed them back. The person fell off of him no problem, and he pushed them back onto the foot of the bed. Grunting, he pinned them down and hung over them: he had a mouthful of hair at the moment, but he could care less.

The aurora picked up again in the brightest shade of green yet.

He could see her face.

Skylar pulled the trigger right as he forced the barrel of the gun away from his face.

The pain was too much to bear as it spread across his chest and down the entirety of his body.

Allison fell to the top of the mattress in agony. The bright light of the aurora helped him see her about to pistol whip him, but then he shoved her off of him with all of his might. There was a loud metallic clang as she dropped the gun.

He lifted himself off the bed and punched her, hard, with all his might.

Skylar didn’t move, and he knew he had knocked her out.

Scrambling to the other side of the bed, he lunged for the phone, and he realized that he couldn’t move his legs. Indeed, he couldn’t feel anything below the waist.

“Shit—shit—” He picked up the cordless phone from his nightstand and dialed for help. It only rang once.

“What’s your emergency?” The Australian woman’s voice had never sounded more comforting to him.

“Uh, yes, my wife just shot me in the chest and now I can’t move,” he stammered out. He could hardly believe that he could even still talk given she had shot him in the chest. In fact, he could hardly believe that he was even still alive.

“Oh, dear lord! Okay, help is on the way. Where is your wife? Is she in the house with you?”

“Unfortunately, yes. I punched her and knocked her out.” He groaned and grunted as the gunshot throbbed hard and deep in his body.

“She shot you in the chest?”

“Yeah… it felt like buckshot, too. It spread across my chest like—like a wave. Ah!”

“Okay, okay, sir—an ambulance is coming right now.”

“Okay. Goddamn it—ah. Ah, thank you.”

With a seething groan, Allison hung up and glared at Skylar. How he wished to punch her, over and over again, but his legs could not move in the least. Breathing hard, he struggled to keep his act together, but it was hard to when he was losing blood and losing control of his temper on top of that.

“You… you fucking…” Blood filled his eyes as well as the tip of his nose as well as around his lips. Breathing hard, he knew he was losing blood, and he had no idea he could ever walk again, much less live at a normal level again.

But one thing remained for certain and that was the fact that he could no longer move his legs for the time being, and he could hear the sirens coming for them. And it was here that he wished that he could go back out to the porch for a view out to the Indian Ocean and to feel the winds on his face again, at least for one more time. But at least he had the lights in the sky to help him, otherwise, he would have to write his own obituary.

[mariacallous]

Thousands of law enforcement officials and people applying to be police officers in India have had their personal information leaked online—including fingerprints, facial scan images, signatures, and details of tattoos and scars on their bodies. If that wasn’t alarming enough, at around the same time, cybercriminals have started to advertise the sale of similar biometric police data from India on messaging app Telegram.

Last month, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler spotted the sensitive files on an exposed web server linked to ThoughtGreen Technologies, an IT development and outsourcing firm with offices in India, Australia, and the US. Within a total of almost 500 gigabytes of data spanning 1.6 million documents, dated from 2021 until when Fowler discovered them in early April, was a mine of sensitive personal information about teachers, railway workers, and law enforcement officials. Birth certificates, diplomas, education certificates, and job applications were all included.

Fowler, who shared his findings exclusively with WIRED, says within the heaps of information, the most concerning were those that appeared to be verification documents linked to Indian law enforcement or military personnel. While the misconfigured server has now been closed off, the incident highlights the risks of companies collecting and storing biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial images, and how they could be misused if the data is accidentally leaked.

“You can change your name, you can change your bank information, but you can't change your actual biometrics,” Fowler says. The researcher, who also published the findings on behalf of Website Planet, says this kind of data could be used by cybercriminals or fraudsters to target people in the future, a risk that’s increased for sensitive law enforcement positions.

Within the database Fowler examined were several mobile applications and installation files. One was titled “facial software installation,” and a separate folder contained 8 GB of facial data. Photographs of people’s faces included computer-generated rectangles that are often used for measuring the distance between points of the face in face recognition systems.

There were 284,535 documents labeled as Physical Efficiency Tests that related to police staff, Fowler says. Other files included job application forms for law enforcement officials, profile photos, and identification documents with details such as “mole at nose” and “cut on chin.” At least one image shows a person holding a document with a corresponding photo of them included on it. “The first thing I saw was thousands and thousands of fingerprints,” Fowler says.

Prateek Waghre, executive director of Indian digital rights organization Internet Freedom Foundation, says there is “vast” biometric data collection happening across India, but there are added security risks for people involved in law enforcement. “A lot of times, the verification that government employees or officers use also relies on biometric systems,” Waghre says. “If you have that potentially compromised, you are in a position for someone to be able to misuse and then gain access to information that they shouldn’t.”

It appears that some biometric information about law enforcement officials may already be shared online. Fowler says after the exposed database was closed down he also discovered a Telegram channel, containing a few hundred members, which was claiming to sell Indian police data, including of specific individuals. “The structure, the screenshots, and a couple of the folder names matched what I saw,” says Fowler, who for ethical reasons did not purchase the data being sold by the criminals so could not fully verify it was exactly the same data.

“We take data security very seriously, have taken immediate steps to secure the exposed data,” a member of ThoughtGreen Technologies wrote in an email to WIRED. “Due to the sensitivity of data, we cannot comment on specifics in an email. However, we can assure you that we are investigating this matter thoroughly to ensure such an incident does not occur again.”

In follow-up messages, the staff member said the company had “raised a complaint” with law enforcement in India about the incident, but did not specify which organization they had contacted. When shown a screenshot of the Telegram post claiming to sell Indian police biometric data, the ThoughtGreen Technologies staff member said it is “not our data.” Telegram did not respond to a request for comment.

Shivangi Narayan, an independent researcher in India, says the country’s data protection law needs to be made more robust, and companies and organizations need to take greater care with how they handle people’s data. “A lot of data is collected in India, but nobody's really bothered about how to store it properly,” Narayan says. Data breaches are happening so regularly that people have “lost that surprise shock factor,” Narayan says. In early May, one cybersecurity company said it had seen a face-recognition data breach connected to one Indian police force, including police and suspect information.

The issues are wider, though. As governments, companies, and other organizations around the world increasingly rely on collecting people’s biometric data for proving their identity or as part of surveillance technologies, there’s an increased risk of the information leaking online and being abused. In Australia, for instance, a recent face recognition leak impacting up to a million people led to a person being charged with blackmail.

“So many other countries are looking at biometric verification for identities, and all of that information has to be stored somewhere,” Fowler says. “If you farm it out to a third-party company, or a private company, you lose control of that data. When a data breach happens, you’re in deep shit, for lack of a better term.”

[nando161mando]

My sister works for the federal government and may lose her job.

[notwiselybuttoowell]

In the past two years Glasgow has become the first UK museum to repatriate objects to India. Newcastle and the Horniman in south London followed an example set by Aberdeen and Cambridge by returning looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. Exeter handed sacred regalia to the Siksika Nation in Canada. Oxford returned the remains of 18 indigenous people to Australia.

Earlier this month Manchester completed a landmark return of 174 objects to the to the Anindilyakwa community, who live on an archipelago in the Gulf of Carpentaria, off the northern coast of Australia.

The scale of repatriation – or rematriation as it was proudly labelled by a Scottish national museum returning a totem pole to Canada – is unprecedented but missing from all this, campaigners say, are the nation’s London-based national museums who look increasingly isolated.

“Regional museums are so far ahead of national institutions,” said Lewis McNaught, who runs the not-for-profit Returning Heritage project.

“It has been led by Glasgow and it really just remains for national collections to wake up to the trend which is, actually, now global. The UK is really falling behind quite dramatically.”

Dan Hicks, a professor of contemporary archaeology at Oxford University as well as curator at the city’s Pitt Rivers Museum, said repatriation has become part of the “fake culture wars” with some on the right seeing it as “wokery”.

“What that means, sadly, for our national institutions is that they are being forced into a position of inertia and making themselves increasingly irrelevant with every week that goes by and every restitution that we see from the regions and elsewhere around the world.

“Everyone else is getting on with it.”

The big reasons for the two different narratives is that the London-based national museums are hamstrung by legislation.

The British Museum Act 1963 specifically forbids the museum from disposing of its holdings. The National Heritage Act of 1983 prevents trustees of institutions, including the V&A, Science Museum and others, from deaccessioning objects unless they are duplicates or beyond repair.

Regional museums, whether they are run by local authorities, universities or are regimental museums or private, don’t have the same issue.

But the picture is more complicated, said Hicks, and repatriation is also not a new issue or debate.

“There is a deep and long history to restitution in this country. Edinburgh university was returning human remains two generations ago, never mind one generation … there are scores if not hundreds of stories over the past 40 to 50 years.

“It should be part of what museums do. It’s a part of the job.”

Glasgow is seen as a leader in the repatriation conversation since an agreement in 1998 to return a Sioux warrior shirt acquired at the end of the 19th century from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

The return of the Lakota Sacred Ghost Dance Shirt to the Wounded Knee Survivors’ Association established criteria that have been widely adopted in the museum sector.

Duncan Dornan, the head of museums and collections at Glasgow Life, said repatriation should be seen as a two way process and recalled the joy at the signing ceremony last year for the repatriation of artefacts to India.

“It was a very emotional event and Glaswegians of Indian heritage were very emotional. Their response was that they were very proud of their city.

“We see repatriation as establishing a relationship of equals and emphasising Glasgow as an outward-looking modern city.

“This is about a 21st-century relationship rather than a historic relationship.”

The recent Manchester Museum return of objects was seen as important because they were not giving back things that had been looted. They were everyday objects, including dolls made from shells, baskets and boomerangs.

“We believe this is the future of museums,” said Esme Ward, the director of Manchester Museum. “This is how we should be.”

Unesco hopes that Manchester will be a model for other museums to follow. Krista Pikkat, Unesco’s director for culture and emergencies, said: “It is a truly historic and moving moment. This is a case we have shared with our member states because we felt it was exemplary in many ways.”

The UK government has no plans to change the law that could then lead to movement in some of the most high-profile repatriation debates such as the Parthenon marbles and the Benin bronzes.

Campaigners say the UK is looking increasingly isolated and there is a growing movement for a change in the law.

Lord Vaizey, a former long-serving Conservative arts minister, has said the 1983 act “makes it almost impossible for UK museums to establish themselves as outward-looking, modern institutions fit for purpose in the 21st century”.

There are ways of getting around it. The V&A announced last year that it was returning the Head of Eros, a life-sized marble carving dating back to the 3rd century AD, to Turkey to be reattached to the famous Sidamara sarcophagus.

It made good a promise made by the British government in 1934 but the return is essentially a long-term loan, not an unconditional return.

Across the world, from the US to France to Germany and the Vatican, countries are repatriating objects. “Almost everywhere you look, items are being returned,” said McNaught.

In July, for example, the Netherlands repatriated nearly 500 looted objects to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

The objects going to Sri Lanka include the famous and fabulous ruby-inlaid Cannon of Kandy dating from 1745, one of six objects from the Rijkmuseum that represented the very first return of colonial items from the museum’s collection.

The Vatican has also voiced willingness to return indigenous artefacts. “The seventh commandment comes to mind: If you steal something you have to give it back,” Pope Francis said in April.

The London-based national museums are undoubtedly hamstrung by law but that does not stop the regular calls for the return of objects.

Some cases are indisputable, say campaigners.

McNaught pointed to Ethiopian tabots that have been in the British Museum’s stores for more than 150 years.

The wood and stone tabots are altar tablets, considered by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as the dwelling place of God on Earth and the representation of the Ark of the Covenant.

“They have never been exhibited and they never will,” said McNaught. “They have never been studied. They have never been photographed. The only people who can release these items are trustees and they can’t see them either.

“So if you are a trustee and you say, ‘Let me see what all the fuss is about,’ then you can’t.”

[astra-galaxie]

✨🍕💼🥊🧊🍀🧠💀 for oberon please :3

Another OC to add to the request list! It's time for Nathan’s husband and Lars’s little brother to take the stage!

✨- How did you come up with the OC’s name?

Because it's been haunting me since high school!😭

Long story short, we read “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in English class, and I liked the name Oberon but didn’t consider using it for an OC. When designing Nathan’s husband, I jokingly thought about using Oberon because of the “Oberon and the Indian boy” thing in the story. (I know, bad joke.) And while I tried using other names, I kept coming back to Oberon! Didn’t help that I was always seeing references to the play too… Seriously, there’s even one in MotP! So, since I couldn't escape it, I decided to use it!

If you can’t beat them, join them!

🍕 - What is their favourite food?

Burgers. Oberon loves a good burger and enjoys trying new combinations of meats, toppings, and sauces. He also loves hosting family barbeques, where he’ll fry up as many burgers and other foods as his friends and family can enjoy.

💼 - What do they do for a living?

Now that the Bureau has been disbanded, Oberon is between jobs. He still works for U.N.I.T. but doesn't have a civilian job jet. He will be moving to Grimsborough with Nathan so their son can finish school before they move to Australia, as they always planned. Oberon is considering a few career ideas, but he hasn’t decided on one yet.

(AKA, I haven't decided on one yet!😅)

🥊 -What do they love to do? What do they hate to do?

Love: Performing. Oberon has always had a flair for performing and loves being on stage. He’s the drummer in Lars’s band, and along with that, he also enjoys performing in plays and doing magic acts. Some people claim it's because he’s named after a theatre character, but whatever the reason, Oberon loves taking the spotlight (but he will always share it with others).

Hate: Buying new clothes. While Oberon is very fashionable and loves dressing up, he hates shopping for new clothes because it means he needs to find ones that won’t irritate his scarred skin. He has learned which fabrics will and will not irritate his skin, but that does not always guarantee he’ll be comfortable wearing them. The fit of the clothes and how the fabric has been treated play a role in his comfort, so a clothes shopping trip is always a daunting task and challenging experience.

🧊 - Is their current design the first one?

Pretty much. Some things changed slightly, like his hairstyle and the burn scars, but Oberon is mostly the same as what I initially planned for him to look like!

🍀 - What originally inspired the OC?

That I gave Nathan a kid before I gave him a husband!😅

Avi’s origins are actually older than my series. I created him for an unrelated crack fic I wrote before starting my series. In it, he had a different father, so when I decided to bring Avi back and make him canon in my series, I realized I needed to give him a new second father. So, Oberon Douglas was created as I always loved Lars’s character and wanted an excuse to give him more love!

🧠 - What do you like most about the OC?

It's a tie between his personality and design. I love that Oberon has similarities to Lars to showcase their connection but differences to set him apart from his brother. I also love writing him and Nathan together because their somewhat opposite personalities work well together. As for his design, while I’m terrible at drawing burn scars, I still love the avatar I created for his profile. The scars show that he went through so much in his past but didn’t let it stop him from building a future.

💀 - Does your OC have any phobias?

Claustrophobia - fear of small or tight spaces.

After being trapped under a support beam in a burning house, Oberon developed a fear of being trapped in small spaces. The fire part somewhat scares him, but being trapped and unable to get out of anywhere is what scares him more. He prefers wide, open spaces to small, confined ones any day!

Ta-da! Oberon’s answers are done!

I hope you enjoyed them and thank you for the ask!

[lexluvswriting]

MIFFY AND FRIENDS! 🫶🏼

Learn a bit about me with some funny facts! ☆★☆

↳ my name is Lex !! 🤍

☆ i'm a greek + bengali [indian] gal that runs on AEDT (GMT +10).

☆ i have [diagnosed] adhd and autism, and… should probably take my meds more often than not.

☆ i identify as genderfluid, i'm severely queer & my pronouns are she/they.

☆ i’m currently 19 y.o & my big 3 are: ☼♎, ☾♒, ↑♉. i turn 20 in october!! <3

☆ i'm a full-time uni student in my 2nd year, currently studying neuroscience and psychological science in a double degree, as well as having a casual job on the side, so my irl schedule is hella packed!!

☆ i absolutely enjoy reading, writing, music, crime (fictional/nonfictional) & have a massive interest in neuropsychology. I love Criminal Minds, CSI, Charmed, as well as a bunch of other shows. talk to me about 'em!

☆ i use aussie slang, as i live in australia :o [ikr]. chronically online [jk- but i have too many tiktok sounds/memes saved in my brain], i have a lovely bf who is a victim to all my hyper-fixations [LMFAO]. I have like 30 playlists, and listen only 5 on daily rotation.

☆ i used to be an avid instagram based rp-er, because i was too afraid to write my own fanfics so i'd just rp instead! then i took a break, started up a tumblr acc and now here i am o(^o^)o

My messages is always open, as are my asks, i'm always down for a chat! i'd prefer not to engage w/minors too frequently, as my blog will contain [NSFW] content, but i will keep things polite where i can (^-^)/

Thanks for reading this far, and enjoy your stay 🤍

MIFFY AND FRIENDS! 🫶🏼

[charlesandmartine]

Thursday 26th December 2024

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Boxing Day is celebrated here as a public holiday, as in a lot of places the British Empire has left its mark, and the methodology for celebration is the same here as elsewhere, the sales. However, interestingly, it is called Proclamation Day in the state of South Australia, and this recognises the passing of the South Australia Act 1834 and signed off by William IV. Technically, that was December 28th and a public holiday, but it looks like it might have merged with Boxing Day to keep it tidy. Well, anyway, that's SA, and we here in NSW have no such complications to concern ourselves with.

It has been a couple of days of big anniversaries. Christmas Day marked the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, which completely destroyed Darwin. And today is the 20th anniversary of the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean region. Our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made speeches commemorating these events on TV over the last two days.

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht race kicked off at 13.00 today with 105 craft taking part over a distance of 628 nautical miles. Don't ask me what that is in English. We had a few moments on Manly Beach before shooting off to North Head, which is the northern point of the entrance to Sydney Harbour. So we knew where we had to head for, but we were guessing where we might get close enough to the sea to get a good view of the channel. So we started from Shelly Beach and began to climb the headland where we could recall there being a viewpoint of the harbour entrance. Now we figured the boats would reach the Pacific and turn right to sail south to Tas. Finding a good view was proving more difficult than we thought, and the 13.00 start time was drawing nigh. Then we caught sight of someone else walking with a purpose, and then another, and before long, we had us a convoy. We made it to Fairfax Lookout in time to see something. Now, naive little thing that I am, I wasn't prepared for what I was about to see. As we peered above the parapet, an armada metamorphosed in front of us. There were thousands of crafts of all types and sizes, but there in the foreground centre, were the big boys, the main event, 100ft boats, and to the fore of these was Law Connect, last year's winner. They should be in Hobart in 48 hours, but expectations are that the winner should romp home by 10.15 Saturday! Tough task, since really bad weather is predicted in the Tasman Sea tonight! Rather them than me. Following the convoy further for a better view, we were weaving along pathways of what was a WW2 fortification protecting the harbour from Japanese attack. Suddenly, the old fort roads opened out to provide wide vistas of the harbour, magnificent views back towards Sydney's CBD with a sliver of the harbour bridge just peeping over distant treelines. But there, commanding and enabling the best view possible of the channel from the Northern shores was a structure designed for the job. Oh, and a few thousand spectators with similar aims and ambitions in mind to ours. Oh, and the media, security, helicopters overhead, etc. But the boats were speeding now, the large craft way beyond the harbour entrance and turning towards Tasmania spinnaker sails billowing by a very strong NE wind. These are seriously large boats, and if they are to make the distance by just after breakfast, they will need to shift.

Excitement over, the crowds dispersing, lunch was beckoning. As we munched, we were able to ponder the information display boards surrounding us:

The big night was 31st May 1942. 5 large Japanese submarines were stationed 35 nautical miles off Sydney Harbour. Don't ask me what that is in English. 3 subs had mini subs clamped to their decks. The harbour was protected, where we sat were anti-aircraft gun emplacements, there were submarine detector loops, a boom net stretching across the harbour, and naval ships in port. Pretty thorough job. One mini sub became entangled in the boom net, and the crew blew themselves up. The other two got through, and the cruiser USS Chicago was damaged, HMAS Kuttabul was sunk. The allies sunk one of the remaining 2 mini subs, and the crew of the other sub killed themselves. Who said the war did not reach Australia? The human aspect to this carnage was that the bodies of the dead Japanese sailors were recovered, cremated with full naval honours, and their ashes returned to Japan.

With that, we returned to Manly, and a little longer session on an extremely windy beach, quite successfully exfoliating us. The lifeguards now quite agitated because today, not only did they have miscreant swimmers in all the wrong places, and rip tides, but also in the mix were blue bottle jellies! They were beside themselves with the tannoys squawking continous incoherent commands!

ps. We watched. It's a Wonderful Life tonight. Well, it is Christmas.

[urlocalbone]

Hey my moot wanted to ask how you reached Australia 🥲 are you doing great there?

Yes, apparently I’m a great Chameleon, I can fit in practically anywhere haha (this is my 7th school). Aussies didn’t even believe me when I said I’m STRAIGHT from Bangladesh and not even from an *English medium background*. I’ve made a respectable amount of friends, broke my shell, trying to get a job over summer and get into the Brisbane way of life.

But the story of why I suddenly left my country in the middle of the year without any preparation (my mom’s still there, I’m legit alone TwT) is pretty tragic and long. I don’t know if I can even sum that up in a novel, seriously. If you are aware, there has been some drastic political changes in Bangladesh since July 2024. Government comes, government goes, but who gets impacted in South-Asian countries? The religious minority, of course. Even though my parents have never actively participated in national politics their jobs and our LIVES were threatened by the new “Gen Z activists”. They just won’t say what’s our crime though, but it’s only the fact that we’re “bloody Indians” aka Hindus. My dad had no choice but to use up our Australian passports (thank God him and I had one) and we quietly left BD, without even telling anyone. Except my boyfriend (oh how i miss him)

Pretty much long story short, we’re still living in terror as the international tensions are rising between Bangladesh and other countries. My entire family is sitting in an inferno right now, life is certainly not happy.

But still, what happens, happens for the best. Maybe I wouldn’t be sitting here in a perfect school in a perfect little suburb with my very own swimming pool if this shit hadn’t pushed me out of the little corner of Bangladesh. Maybe my horizons wouldn’t be so broad. Maybe my future wouldn’t seem so bright as today.

Being physically away from all the violence is sometimes all you need, you know? Sorry for the long rant-