WELCOME to the NRISA Website
NRISA The Indian Seniors Association
Northern Region Indian Senior's Association (Vic.) Inc.
Mission: To meet the changing needs of Senior Indian Diaspora settled in Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. To organise activities for members to maintain healthy body, mind and spirit and keep these activities open to all.
For more information contact any of the current committee members:
President Mr. Sushil Sharma 0401 016 634 rkrehab1 at hotmail.com
Vice President Mr. Davinder Mamik 0415 343 472 davindermamik at yahoo.com
Secretary Dr. Santosh Kumar 0411 136 612 Santosh.Kumarau at gmail.com
Treasurer Mr. Bill Gupta 0412 128 059 bill at gupta.net.au
Com. Members: Dr. Nalin Sharda 0402 108 512, Mr. A.P. Guruswamy 0406 820 413,
Mr Jaswant Singh 0422 413 280, Mr. Kas Mehra 041331942, Mr Rakesh Sharma 0430797600 , Mr. Bhim Sud 0488 225 529 and Dr Baikunth Nath 0433 926 091
Past Presidents:
Dr. Santosh Kumar (2008 – 14), Dr. Nalin Sharda (2014-16)
Some of our earlier functions can be seen on the following links. For more recent photos navigate with the links on the left.
Please note that NRISA holds at least one function every month. If there are no photos for a particular month, it does not imply that no function was held; only that the photos were not taken or uploaded.
2015 Functions:
18 January 2015: Australia Day and India's Republic Day celebrations http://www.nrisa.org/18-jan-2015-australia-day.html
15 February 2015: Combined Seniors' Function http://www.nrisa.org/15-feb-2015-combined-seniors-meet.html
15 March 2015: Holi with Ivanhoe Library, Songs by Ragas Institute,
Dance by Jhoom Bollywood and workshop by Ignite Bollywood http://www.nrisa.org/15-march-2015-ivanhoe.html
19 April 2015: Yoga and Magic http://www.nrisa.org/19-april-2015-yoga--magic.html
17 May 2015: Senior Abuse at Home Video. How and why to avoid food wastage. http://www.nrisa.org/17-may-2015-video--food.html
21 June 2015: INSPIRE Nepal Program. http://www.nrisa.org/21-june-2015-inspire-nepal.html
19 July 2015: AMCS services. http://www.nrisa.org/19-july-2015-amcs-services.html
16 August 2015: AGM. http://www.nrisa.org/16-aug-2015-agm.html
20 September 2015: Bendigo. http://www.nrisa.org/20-sept-2015-bendigo.html
NRISA 2015 AGM was held on 16 August 2015, at 18A Bent St., Northcote.
The new Executive Committee is given on http://www.nrisa.org/executive-committee.html
2014 Functions:
18 Jan 2014: Australia Day & India's Republic Day celebrations, Photos on http://www.nrisa.org/18-jan-2014.html
23 Feb 2014: Bus Trip to Blue Lotus Water Garden, 2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction http://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/ Photos on http://www.nrisa.org/23-feb-2014.html
16 Mar 2014: Hoil function with Ivanhoe Library http://www.nrisa.org/16-march-2014-holi-func.html
20 April 2014: Magic Show http://www.nrisa.org/20-april-2014-magic-show.html
18 May 2014: Bed Demo http://www.nrisa.org/18-may-2014-bed-demo.html
15 June 2014: Seniors Loans http://www.nrisa.org/15-june-2014-seniors-loans.html
20 July 2014: Seniors Rights http://www.nrisa.org/20-july-2014-seniors-rights.html
17 August 2014: Annual General Meeting http://www.nrisa.org/17-aug-2014-agm.html
14 Sept 2014: Picnic http://www.nrisa.org/14-sep-2014-picnic.html
19 October 2014: Save Energy Program http://www.nrisa.org/19-oct-2014-energy.html
16 November 2014: Seniors Health http://www.nrisa.org/16-nov-2014-drs-goel.html
25 December 2014: Shepparton Train Trip http://www.nrisa.org/25-dec-2014-shepparton-trip.html
For more information please email or call
Prof. Nalin Sharda 0402 108 512 nalinsharda @ gmail.com (President, Web master)
Prof. Santosh Kumar 0411 136 612 Santosh.Kumarau @ gmail.com (Secretary)
Northern Region Indian Senior's Association (Vic.) Inc.
Mission: To meet the changing needs of Senior Indian Diaspora settled in Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. To organise activities for members to maintain healthy body, mind and spirit and keep these activities open to all.
For more information contact any of the current committee members:
President Mr. Sushil Sharma 0401 016 634 rkrehab1 at hotmail.com
Vice President Mr. Davinder Mamik 0415 343 472 davindermamik at yahoo.com
Secretary Dr. Santosh Kumar 0411 136 612 Santosh.Kumarau at gmail.com
Treasurer Mr. Bill Gupta 0412 128 059 bill at gupta.net.au
Com. Members: Dr. Nalin Sharda 0402 108 512, Mr. A.P. Guruswamy 0406 820 413,
Mr Jaswant Singh 0422 413 280, Mr. Kas Mehra 041331942, Mr Rakesh Sharma 0430797600 , Mr. Bhim Sud 0488 225 529 and Dr Baikunth Nath 0433 926 091
Past Presidents:
Dr. Santosh Kumar (2008 – 14), Dr. Nalin Sharda (2014-16)
Some of our earlier functions can be seen on the following links. For more recent photos navigate with the links on the left.
Please note that NRISA holds at least one function every month. If there are no photos for a particular month, it does not imply that no function was held; only that the photos were not taken or uploaded.
2015 Functions:
18 January 2015: Australia Day and India's Republic Day celebrations http://www.nrisa.org/18-jan-2015-australia-day.html
15 February 2015: Combined Seniors' Function http://www.nrisa.org/15-feb-2015-combined-seniors-meet.html
15 March 2015: Holi with Ivanhoe Library, Songs by Ragas Institute,
Dance by Jhoom Bollywood and workshop by Ignite Bollywood http://www.nrisa.org/15-march-2015-ivanhoe.html
19 April 2015: Yoga and Magic http://www.nrisa.org/19-april-2015-yoga--magic.html
17 May 2015: Senior Abuse at Home Video. How and why to avoid food wastage. http://www.nrisa.org/17-may-2015-video--food.html
21 June 2015: INSPIRE Nepal Program. http://www.nrisa.org/21-june-2015-inspire-nepal.html
19 July 2015: AMCS services. http://www.nrisa.org/19-july-2015-amcs-services.html
16 August 2015: AGM. http://www.nrisa.org/16-aug-2015-agm.html
20 September 2015: Bendigo. http://www.nrisa.org/20-sept-2015-bendigo.html
NRISA 2015 AGM was held on 16 August 2015, at 18A Bent St., Northcote.
The new Executive Committee is given on http://www.nrisa.org/executive-committee.html
2014 Functions:
18 Jan 2014: Australia Day & India's Republic Day celebrations, Photos on http://www.nrisa.org/18-jan-2014.html
23 Feb 2014: Bus Trip to Blue Lotus Water Garden, 2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction http://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/ Photos on http://www.nrisa.org/23-feb-2014.html
16 Mar 2014: Hoil function with Ivanhoe Library http://www.nrisa.org/16-march-2014-holi-func.html
20 April 2014: Magic Show http://www.nrisa.org/20-april-2014-magic-show.html
18 May 2014: Bed Demo http://www.nrisa.org/18-may-2014-bed-demo.html
15 June 2014: Seniors Loans http://www.nrisa.org/15-june-2014-seniors-loans.html
20 July 2014: Seniors Rights http://www.nrisa.org/20-july-2014-seniors-rights.html
17 August 2014: Annual General Meeting http://www.nrisa.org/17-aug-2014-agm.html
14 Sept 2014: Picnic http://www.nrisa.org/14-sep-2014-picnic.html
19 October 2014: Save Energy Program http://www.nrisa.org/19-oct-2014-energy.html
16 November 2014: Seniors Health http://www.nrisa.org/16-nov-2014-drs-goel.html
25 December 2014: Shepparton Train Trip http://www.nrisa.org/25-dec-2014-shepparton-trip.html
For more information please email or call
Prof. Nalin Sharda 0402 108 512 nalinsharda @ gmail.com (President, Web master)
Prof. Santosh Kumar 0411 136 612 Santosh.Kumarau @ gmail.com (Secretary)
NRISA Members' and Family NEWS
To share your news email details with photo to: nalinsharda @ gmail dot com (reassemble email)
Dr Santosh Kumar gets Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award
1 October 2014
Citation: "Santosh was nominated by the Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior Citizens Clubs where he has had a long volunteer involvement with various organisations associated with the Australian Indian community.
In particular his nominators identify his volunteer work with the 200 strong Northern Region Indian Seniors Association (NRISA) has having a significant impact on his community.
Santosh is a tireless advocate for projects that address the housing and health support needs of older people who struggle to connect with health and welfare services.
He continues to write and publish in his lifelong field of operations research and science and inspires his peers to get involved and stay active in whatever interests them."
http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/Home/Festival-and-Awards/Your-events/Seniors-Awards/2014-Awards
In particular his nominators identify his volunteer work with the 200 strong Northern Region Indian Seniors Association (NRISA) has having a significant impact on his community.
Santosh is a tireless advocate for projects that address the housing and health support needs of older people who struggle to connect with health and welfare services.
He continues to write and publish in his lifelong field of operations research and science and inspires his peers to get involved and stay active in whatever interests them."
http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/Home/Festival-and-Awards/Your-events/Seniors-Awards/2014-Awards
NRISA member Freny Bagli has been bestowed with the 2014 Caroline Chisholm Volunteer Award.
The awards for 2014, were presented to the successful nominees in a special ceremony on Saturday 16 August, by the Awards founder and Member for Chisholm, Anna Burke. "Throughout our community there are people giving their time, skills and energy to help people in need and support organisations that couldn't exist without them."
Now in their twelfth year, these Awards named in honour of Caroline Chisholm, a tireless worker for the welfare and political rights of women and children in the 19th century, and are open to volunteers who either reside or do their voluntary work in the seat of Chisholm, which covers all of Box Hill and Mount Waverley, and parts of Box Hill North, Burwood, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh and Glen Waverley.
The awards for 2014, were presented to the successful nominees in a special ceremony on Saturday 16 August, by the Awards founder and Member for Chisholm, Anna Burke. "Throughout our community there are people giving their time, skills and energy to help people in need and support organisations that couldn't exist without them."
Now in their twelfth year, these Awards named in honour of Caroline Chisholm, a tireless worker for the welfare and political rights of women and children in the 19th century, and are open to volunteers who either reside or do their voluntary work in the seat of Chisholm, which covers all of Box Hill and Mount Waverley, and parts of Box Hill North, Burwood, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh and Glen Waverley.
NRISA member Dr. G. Venkatesan has published the following book:
Integrated Statistical and Automatic Process Control
Author(s): G. Venkatesan
ISBN: 978-81-8487-349-8
Publication Year: 2014
This text book on INTEGRATED STATISTICAL AND AUTOMATIC PROCESS CONTROL covers mathematical process and stochastic modeling, algorithm development, simulation principles, analysis of simulation results to develop process regulation schemes for cost effective and efficient process control and statistical control procedures for producing quality products.
More details on http://www.narosa.com/books_display.asp?catgcode=978-81-8487-349-8
Integrated Statistical and Automatic Process Control
Author(s): G. Venkatesan
ISBN: 978-81-8487-349-8
Publication Year: 2014
This text book on INTEGRATED STATISTICAL AND AUTOMATIC PROCESS CONTROL covers mathematical process and stochastic modeling, algorithm development, simulation principles, analysis of simulation results to develop process regulation schemes for cost effective and efficient process control and statistical control procedures for producing quality products.
More details on http://www.narosa.com/books_display.asp?catgcode=978-81-8487-349-8
NRISA member Dr. Subhash Sharma's son Dr. Vyom Sharma is not only a GP doctor, but also a magician extraordinaire. His show with two fellow magicians was covered by Ch9's Today program on 2 April 2014. This is what the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2014 says about it:
Gentlemen of Deceit
After rave reviews at last year's Festival, three of Melbourne’s top magicians are back with their most unbelievable show yet.With no fancy boxes or glitter explosions, Vyom, Alex and Luke have nothing to hide behind except their extraordinary skills in sleight-of-hand and deception. Using their signature blend of classy magic and disarming humour, these gentlemen of deceit will have you giggling while they mess with your mind.This intriguing and quirky show is guaranteed to bring a touch of astonishment to your Comedy Festival experience.“Magical mastery. ★★★★” INDAILY. “A fresh approach to magic. ★★★★” Herald Sun.“You’ll laugh and gasp at the same time. ★★★★½” Adelaide Theatre Guide.“Mind-blowingly awesome.” AussieTheatre.“Hilarious and awe-inspiring!” Buzzcuts."How did they do that? ★★★★". Herald Sun
Gentlemen of Deceit
After rave reviews at last year's Festival, three of Melbourne’s top magicians are back with their most unbelievable show yet.With no fancy boxes or glitter explosions, Vyom, Alex and Luke have nothing to hide behind except their extraordinary skills in sleight-of-hand and deception. Using their signature blend of classy magic and disarming humour, these gentlemen of deceit will have you giggling while they mess with your mind.This intriguing and quirky show is guaranteed to bring a touch of astonishment to your Comedy Festival experience.“Magical mastery. ★★★★” INDAILY. “A fresh approach to magic. ★★★★” Herald Sun.“You’ll laugh and gasp at the same time. ★★★★½” Adelaide Theatre Guide.“Mind-blowingly awesome.” AussieTheatre.“Hilarious and awe-inspiring!” Buzzcuts."How did they do that? ★★★★". Herald Sun
Pallavi Sharda, who visited NRISA on 25 May 2013, was covered by ABC in a special item aired on 2 Oct 2013, the day her movie Besharm had the biggest release of any movie ever.
Pallavi is the daughter of NRISA members Hema and Nalin Sharda.
ABC camera crew visited NRISA function on 19 Sept 2013 to see how Indians organize functions, in which Pallavi used to dance as she was growing up in Melbourne. http://www.nrisa.org/15-sept-2013-karima.html
Full ABC report and video on http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2013/s3861059.htm
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Channel 9 covered Pallavi in the 60 Minutes program.
"Pallavi Sharda is the new toast of Bollywood - a lawyer who's traded the suits and courts of Melbourne for the costumes and movie lots of Mumbai!"
Details on http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8806591
Pallavi is the daughter of NRISA members Hema and Nalin Sharda.
ABC camera crew visited NRISA function on 19 Sept 2013 to see how Indians organize functions, in which Pallavi used to dance as she was growing up in Melbourne. http://www.nrisa.org/15-sept-2013-karima.html
Full ABC report and video on http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2013/s3861059.htm
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Channel 9 covered Pallavi in the 60 Minutes program.
"Pallavi Sharda is the new toast of Bollywood - a lawyer who's traded the suits and courts of Melbourne for the costumes and movie lots of Mumbai!"
Details on http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8806591
Do seniors have something tangible to offer back to our community?
An article by Dr. Santosh Kumar for Golden Years Issue Number 113, Winter Edition August 2013
Read and download full article on http://www.nrisa.org/publications.html or http://www.nrisa.org/uploads/2/8/9/3/2893381/eccv_gy_issue_113_pp_1__14-15.pdf
Read and download full article on http://www.nrisa.org/publications.html or http://www.nrisa.org/uploads/2/8/9/3/2893381/eccv_gy_issue_113_pp_1__14-15.pdf
Dr. Santosh Kumar: Operations Researcher and Community Leader.
Mr. Harihar Jha writes on Srajan Gatha:गणित की एक शाखा है - ओपरेशन-रिसर्च ( ओ आर ) । इसका कोर्स समाप्त होने पर प्रोफेसर ने छात्र की तरफ देखा और अंतिम शिक्षा दे दी “यहाँ पर जो भी सीखा है उसका उपयोग अपने पारिवारिक जीवन में कभी मत करना।“ “क्यों?” विद्यार्थी ने बड़े आश्चर्य से पूछा। “ एक बार मैंने अपनी पत्नी को नाश्ता बनाते हुये देखा। निरीक्षण किया कि कितनी बार वह एक ही राह पर आती जाती है। व्यर्थ में बार बार एक ही राह पर आने जाने में कितना समय नष्ट होता है इसका आकलन किया। मैंने अपनी पत्नी को लघुत्तम मार्ग से जल्दी नाश्ता बनाने का विधान सुझाया।“ “फिर क्या हुआ?” छात्र ने उत्सुकता से पूछा। “पहले वह नाश्ता बनाने में आधा घंटा लगाती थी पर अब मैं 15 मिनिट में बना लेता हूँ।“ Read More on: http://srijangatha.com/शेष-विशेष-आस्ट्रेलिया-की-चिट्ठी1Jan2013#.URMl3fL5l8E
Mrs. Krishna Arora gets Order of Australia 2013.
NRISA is pleased and proud that its member Mrs. Krishna Arora has been bestowed the Order of Australia award for 2013.
For more details read:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/glen-waverley-order-of-australia-medal-recipient-took-up-volunteering-after-moving-to-australia-in-1992/story-fngnvlxu-1226561894135
Our hearty congratulation on behalf of NRISA and the Indian community, to Mrs Arora for a well-deserved award.
For more details read:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/glen-waverley-order-of-australia-medal-recipient-took-up-volunteering-after-moving-to-australia-in-1992/story-fngnvlxu-1226561894135
Our hearty congratulation on behalf of NRISA and the Indian community, to Mrs Arora for a well-deserved award.
Mr. Bill Gupta
Mr. Bill Gupta, NRISA Treasurer, received Achievement Certificate on the Australia Day 2013 celebrations at Darebin.
Hindu Foundation Award
The Hindu Foundation presented a Group Service Award to NRISA on 30 Sept 2012
Mrs Krishna Arora receives Empowering Monash Women award
NRISA member Mrs Krishna Arora has been recognised by the City of Monash for her dedicated service to the community, particularly in empowering migrant women. She had demonstrated her leadership skills as the past president and vice-president of the Indian Senior Citizens Association (ISCA) and many other community organisations. Read more in Indian Voice, Sept. 2012 and: http://www.nrisa.org/krishna-arora.html
Certificate of Appriciation
A certificate of appreciation was awarded by the Darebin council to NRISA. Mrs Neelan & Mr. Bill Gupta received it.
Shri Radhey Shyam Gupta
Shri Radhey Shyam Gupta is a well known Sitar player in Melbourne, and Australia. He honed his skill while studying Textile Engineering at IIT Delhi in the 1970s. On top of being a computing professional, he has served the community through his 'Sharda Kala Kendra', running music classes, organising Sangeet and Sahitya Sandhya, and giving various concerts. Read more on:
http://srijangatha.com/LFA-1-Aug-2012
http://srijangatha.com/LFA-1-Aug-2012
Dr. Dinesh Shrivastava
Dr. Dinesh Shrivastava has contributed to Hindi for a long time in Australia and particularly in Melbourne.
It is not a surprise he was nominated for “Australian of the year” in 2009.
The following article by Shri Harihar Jha is about his work, achievements and his views on
Hindi language on the world-stage.
http://www.srijangatha.com/LFA-5-Jul-2012
It is not a surprise he was nominated for “Australian of the year” in 2009.
The following article by Shri Harihar Jha is about his work, achievements and his views on
Hindi language on the world-stage.
http://www.srijangatha.com/LFA-5-Jul-2012
Function with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar on 20 May 2012
Poetry & Songs event: Laughter and Beauty (Kavita & Geet Sammelan: Hasya aur Hasina).
कविता व गीत सम्मलेन: हास्य और हसीना
with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar on 20 May 2012 was a resounding success with a FULL HOUSE.
See more photos under Special Functions' tabs for 20 May 2012.
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-1.html
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-2.html
कविता व गीत सम्मलेन: हास्य और हसीना
with Prof. Ashok Chakradhar on 20 May 2012 was a resounding success with a FULL HOUSE.
See more photos under Special Functions' tabs for 20 May 2012.
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-1.html
http://www.nrisa.org/20-may-2012-page-2.html
Mrs. Meenakshi and Mr. Kirit Kapadia
NRISA
members Kirit and Meenakshi Kapadia’s grandson Akshay describes the romance
between these two simply spoken and good at heart people, who will readily give
a needy the shirt from their backs.
Published in Indian Link Vol 12 No 4 February 2012 Page 47
For more details see Members' News
Published in Indian Link Vol 12 No 4 February 2012 Page 47
For more details see Members' News