Event details to be confirmed in due course.
Amit Dasgupta is a former Indian diplomat, author and educator, who has served in various capacities in Cairo, Brussels, Kathmandu, Berlin, Sydney and New Delhi. Amit is currently inaugural India Country Director for the University of New South Wales.
Read more about Amit Dasgupta here.
Every month on the first Wednesday of the month ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
Check back here for details as this event comes together.
Every month on the first Wednesday of the month ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Usually starts at 7:00PM but the location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
Join us for our ANZBAI Monsoon Brunch.
Check back soon as details are confirmed.
Every month on the first Wednesday of the month ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Usually starts at 7:00PM but the location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
Every month on the first Wednesday ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Usually starts at 7:00PM but the location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
Come along to our vibrant Bollywood Dinner event.
Check back soon as details are confirmed.
Every month on the first Wednesday ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Usually starts at 7:00PM but the location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
Every month on the first Wednesday ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
Usually starts at 7:00PM but the location and venue details of this particular event are pending, but save the date and check back soon for more information. Otherwise subscribe to the Bush Telegraph to receive the event details straight to your inbox.
This Sunday, 17 July, 11:00am onwards - The Australian Consulate General (Mumbai) in collaboration with Australian Alumni Association are hosting an exclusive culinary workshop by renowned chef and Australian Alumnus, Divesh Aswani.
Divesh was trained at the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute in Sydney. Upon graduating he worked at Hayman Island Resort and Kazbah.
In 2011 he meoved to Glass Brassiere Hilton Sydney where he worked his way from Demi Chef to Jr Sous Chef. He also helped his mentor Chef Luke Mangan set up a restaurant Amila Fusi in the Maldives.
In 2016 he moved back to India where he joined the opening teams at the Magazine Street Kitchen as Head Chef.
The workshop will be followed by lunch. Only limited numbers can be accommodated so RSVP to rsvpmumbai@dfat.gov.au .
Every month on the first Wednesday ANZBAI members and their friends get together socially at a new venue in different parts of the city.
Non members are also invited although members receive their first drink free.
This month we're meeting at the Drifters Brewing Co., Unit No.1, First Flr, Trade View Bldg, Kamla Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai -13
Join us next Wednesday, 2nd of May at 7pm, as ANZBAI goes to
the Korner House (Opposite Olive), 21 Union Park, Khar West.
Guests and friends of members welcome.
Members get free drink on ANZBAI.
The New Zealand Consul General, Ralph Hays, and the Australian Consul General, Tony Huber, extend an invitation to ANZBAI members for the ANZAC Day Dawn service.
Wednesday, 25 April 2018 at 7:00am
Followed by breakfast on the pool side lawns of the Taj Lands End
Please RSVP to Sunil Budden via Sunil.budden@nzte.govt.nz or 022-61318669 / +91-9819128553
Dress: National/ Lounge Suit/ Uniform
All Things Nice will be hosting "Celebrating India's Finest" on 13th April 2018 at Hafele Design Centre SOBO. The 6th edition of Celebrating India’s Finest (CIF), following the Indian Wine Consumer’s Choice Awards, is an evening celebrating the winners and participants of the IWCCA.
ANZBAI Members will be given a 10% discount !!!
You can book a spot by contacting All Things Nice (info@allthingsnice.in or +91 98206 98883).
To celebrate the Commonwealth bonds of friendship
Crispin Simon, British Deputy High Commissioner & Commonwealth Diplomatic Missions requests the pleasure of your company for a friendly Commonwealth T/20 cricket match followed by drinks and lunch.
When: 9am, this Saturday, 7 April 2018
Where: the Police Gymkhana, Marine Drive, Mumbai
Dress: Smart Casual
RSVP: Camille.salazar@fco.gov.uk Tel: 022 66502239
RSVP: Cressida.lewis@dfat.gov.au Tel: 022 67574913
The Australian Consulate has extended an invitation to ANZBAI members to attend the Australian Alumni Careers Conclave.
The group will be addressed by the following speakers:
- H.E. Harinder Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner to India
- Mr Soumen, MD, Financial Services, Bharti Enterprises Limited
- Mr Prashant Khullar, CHRO, Mahindra, Holidays & Resorts India
- Mr Kalyan Das, Associate Vice President, L&D, TATA Capital LTD
When: 5th April from 6:15pm onwards
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai
RSVP via http://aacc.leapvault.com
Please find further details on the attached invitation graphic.
Join ANZBAI for a casual drink next Wednesday 4 April'18 at The Good Wife in BKC. Members enjoy their first drink on us! This is a monthly get together for ANZBAI members new and old, as well as their guests. Hope to see you there!
ANZBAI is excited to invite its members to an Exclusive Whisky Tasting evening on March 21st.
With a wonderful range of whiskies available for tasting, as well as cocktails and appetisers, at Rs1200 this offers great value.
The evening is being hosted by a sommelier Nikhil Agarwal, supported by the Classic Malts collection and is open only to members of ANZBAI and the British Business Group.
It's a great opportunity to meet other like-minded folk in the beautiful surrounds of the bar area at Olive.
Book you spot by contacting All Things Nice (info@allthingsnice.in or +91 98206 98883) where you'll be asked to pay in advance.
Space is limited so make sure you RSVP soon!
Hope to see you there.
The Australian Consulate has extended an invitation to ANZBAI members to attend a panel event this Friday, 9th March 2018, to mark International Women's Day.
The panel is on 'Women Creating Opportunities: Transforming Ideas into Business,' featuring Ms Uppma Virdi a former corporate lawyer and CEO of Chai Walli.
When: 6:30PM, Friday 9th March 2018
Where: Gallery South, Four Seasons Hotel, 1/136, Dr E Moses Rad, Gandi Nagar, Worli, Mumbai
The consulate asks that you RSVP to rsvpmumbai@dfat.gov.au by 8th March 2018 to confirm your attendance.
About Ms Virdi
A former corporate lawyer and the CEO of Chai Walli, a Melbourne based tea business focused on high grade Indian and Ayurvedic teas. Her tea blends and products are hand crafted by her and sold online and sold to supermarkets, restaurants and yoga studios across Australia. She is now a leading expert on chai and spices in Australia. She was listed as the Forbes 30 under 30 for Asia and also the CNN 20 under 40 in 2017. In later 2016, she won the Business Woman of the Year Award at the Indian Australia Business Community Awards.
ANZBAI proudly announces the launch of ‘First Wednesdays,’ a monthly meet for ANZBAI members and friends. Come along and catch up.
ANZBAI Members enjoy the first drink on us!
When: Wednesday, 7th March at 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: White Owl Brewery, One India Bulls CTR, Lower Parel.
Triplet Sunday
ANZBAI invites you to celebrate Australia, Waitangi and Republic day on the 4th February 2018, 12pm - 3.30pm at Artisan, Sofitel, C 57 BKC East.
Please RSVP now to events@anzbai.co.in
Come along and enjoy international drinks, cheeses, Indian and western foods. And of course sausage rolls and lamingtons!
There will be an exciting manned play area, so bring the kids. And a DJ set to brighten the day!
We look forward to you joining us at Celini Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Santa Cruz East. The function will start from 9.30am with the first bounce at 10am.
A light breakfast will be served on arrival followed by a lunch buffet, including wine and beer, from 11.30. The function and lunch service will conclude at 2pm. RSVP NOW – events@anzbai.co.in
RSVP now for a great day out with the family ... Sunday Brunch on 20th August 12.30pm at the Sofitel BKC with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and KIDS ACTIVITIES!!! Email: events@anzbai.co.in
It’s that time of year again, to pay homage to the soldiers who have lost their lives in battle and fought for the freedom of our great countries.
The Australian Consulate warmly welcomes you to a dawn ceremony at 6.30am at the Poolside Lawns, Taj Lands End Hotel, Bandra on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2017.
To register your attendance, please email rsvpmumbai@dfat.gov.au
Join us Wednesday 19th April at 8pm, Cafe Zoe in Lower Parel, for a wine tasting event in partnership with All Things Nice.
Enjoy an evening of indulgence as you graze on unlimited service of 6 starters paired with 6 wines!
Cafe Zoe always presents a fabulous atmosphere of great style and music – join us for a great night out with the ANZBAI community!
The cost of the event will be 1200 rps per member or 1600 rps per non-member. To qualify for the discounted ticket price, please renew your membership at the same time as or prior to registering for the event.
RSVP: events@anzbai.co.in by 14 April 2017
The Australian Consulate General in Mumbai in collaboration with the Asia Society India Centre is pleased to invite you to a special screening of the award winning film ‘Spear.’
Spear is a contemporary Indigenous Australian story, told primarily through gesture and dance, of a young man Djali as he journeys through his community to understand what it means to be a man with ancient traditions in a modern world.
Date: Thursday,10 November 2016
Time: 6pm onwards
Location: Tasting Room, Good Earth, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Refreshments will be served
Please confirm your attendance, as there is limited seating. Kindly send your RSVP to:Aliya.Elariss@dfat.gov.au
Christmas comes in early with ANZBAI! Join us in ringing it in on Sunday, 4th December between 12:00p.m – 6:00p.m at the Willingdon Club, Mahalaxmi
Members: Rs.2700
Non-members: Rs.3700
Kids (6-16): Rs.1200
Enjoy a widespread Christmas buffet, international wines & beers and Christmas Pudding! Enjoy yourselves with family and friends; listen to great music, dance & dip into the Pool.
Kids can decorate the tree & meet Santa who will make an appearance (Parents need to carry a gift not exceeding Rs.1000/- for their children which Santa will give out)
There are limited passes to please hurry your RSVPs to events@anzbai.co.in
Join us for a night of revelry as we explore the nighlife of Bandra Kurla Complex!! The Anzbai BKC Pub Crawl will bring together a great group of people to crawl 3 of the hippest and most happening ‘pubs’ and ‘resto-bars’ in BKC.
6.30pm – The Good Wife
7.30pm – Dishkiyaoon
8.30pm – Social
And lets see where the night takes us! All bars are located in ‘The Capital’ in BKC.
Get 1 FREE drink at each venue and buy food and snacks as you go … Meet Aussie/Kiwi/Indian friends old and new on what promises to be a great night out post work!
RSVP ESSENTIAL: events@anzbai.co.in
RUSH NOW TO CATCH THE AFL GRAND FINAL
When: 1st October 2016, 9.30am for a 10am Bounce Down
Where: Celini, Grand Hyatt, Santacruz East, Mumbai
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY:
Children are welcome – a play area will be available to keep them entertained while you watch the game
Menu Includes:
A variety packed hot and cold buffet breakfast (with meat pies and sausage rolls!)
Assorted cheeses
Fresh juices, soft drinks & bottle water
Sparkling wine, house red and white wine
Beer and cocktails
Continue your revelry with Live Music and Brunch thereafter!
Members : Rs 2000/-
Non-Members : Rs 3000/-
Kids (5-18yrs) : Rs 1200/-
RSVP: email to events@anzbai.co.in
Meet and hear from Australia’s new Consul General and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioners
in conversation with Sam Ghosh, Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Capital
Date: Wednesday, 14th of September 2016
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Venue: St Regis Hotel, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 (Alhambra Room)
RSVP: Aliya.Elariss@dfat.gov.au
Cost: No Cost (Invitation only event for ANZBAI members and contacts of Australian Consulate and Austrade)
Dress Code: Business attire
Drinks and canapés will be served.
Speaker Profiles:
Tony Huber is an experienced career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and has served as a Director in a range of positions in Canberra including India Economic and Indian Ocean Rim Association Section, Pacific Bilateral Section and Consular Information and Crisis Management Section. Mr Huber has served overseas in Ottawa (Deputy High Commissioner), New Delhi (First Secretary) and Washington DC (seconded from DFAT as a policy advisor to the US Congress Committee on Ways and Means staff). Mr Huber holds a BSc from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade from the Australian National University.
Ms Leonie Muldoon is responsible for developing Trade, Investment and Education links between Australia and South East Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in her present role. She was earlier posted as a senior Trade Commissioner in Japan. Ms Muldoon has worked in a diverse sectors including call centres (Sitel Corporation-CEO Australia and COO Asia Pacific), consulting, training (General Manager Professional Service-Standards Australia) and online legal publishing (CEO-TimeBase). Ms Muldoon holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Law with Honours from Monash University, and a Master of Law from Columbia University, New York.
John Madew is Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner based in Mumbai and leads the activities across South Asia for attracting foreign direct investment for Australia. Mr Madew has been with Austrade for over 15 years including roles in the UK, Canada, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Mauritius.
Madew began his career as an analyst in credit insurance and trade finance and has worked with organisations in the ICT, resources, infrastructure, and education sectors. Mr Madew holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) and is a qualified accountant.
Sam joined the Reliance Capital in April 2008. Before joining Reliance Capital, Sam was the Regional CEO of Middle East and India Sub Continent region of Allianz, a German insurance company. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Bajaj Allianz Life and General Insurance and set up operations for Allianz in South East Asia.
He spent ten years in Australia in various senior roles with Allianz - from CFO to managing subsidiary companies as well as setting up operations in the Pacific Rim.
Sam Ghosh is a Chartered Accountant from England and a Mechanical Engineer.
Join us for a discussion with Sir Richard Hadlee (NZ Cricketing Icon) where he shares his insights on innovation in the cricketing and business world for successfully competing in a global market.
Date: Wed 15 June 2016
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Banquet - Gallery South, Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, Mumbai
Cost: Free for ANZBAI members
RSVP essential: nzc.mumbaievents@gmail.com
Sir Richard Hadlee was voted the New Zealand Sportsperson of the Decade 1987 for his contribution to cricket. He took 431 test wickets Played 86 test matches and 115 one-day internationals and had a Test Bowling Average of 22.29.
Aptly described as "The Master of Rhythm and Swing", Sir Richard Hadlee is New Zealand's greatest cricketer. Internationally, he competes with Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Imran Khan for recognition as best all-rounder and with Dennis Lillee for recognition as the greatest fast bowler ever. He built up this reputation with more than 400 test wickets to his credit.
Sir Richard remains involved with the game even after he retired from international cricket. He served as Ambassador of the Bank of New Zealand for their cricket sponsorship. He also accepted the role of chairman of New Zealand selectors and since 2000 has been a selector for the Black Caps.
His presentations are witty, articulate and full of rich anecdotes from his playing career. The many confrontations with the best cricketers in the world are bound to produce memorable stories from the playing field and Sir Richard shares them with the best.
Join us at the White Owl Brewery & Bistro on Friday 22 July from 7pm for a chance to unwind over nibbles and drinks with the ANZBAI Community!
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with 4 different choices of appetizers, 2 free drink tokens and a personalized Brewery tour!
Meet new people and catch up with with familiar faces from the Indian, Australian & New Zealand business community and relax after a week of hard work at the office!
The White Owl Brewery and Bistro
One India Bulls Center, Tower 2B, Lobby level, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013
MEMBERS – Free, NON MEMBERS – Rs1000
RSVP: events@anzbai.co.in
Greetings from the Australian Consulate General Mumbai and the Asia Society India Centre
ANZBAI members are cordially invited to a private reception and discussion with H.E. Harinder Sidhu, the recently appointed Australian High Commissioner to India; and Mr Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, Head-Macquarie Capital India. This conversation will mark Ms Sidhu’s maiden visit to Mumbai and will explore Australia’s view of Asia.
This discussion will take place on Tuesday, 12 April 2016, at 6:00 pm at the Lotus Room, Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
Refreshments will be served.
The biography for Ms Sidhu is below-
H.E. Harinder Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner to India
H.E. Harinder Sidhu is Australian High Commissioner to India and holds non-resident accreditation to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Ms Sidhu is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her most recent role was as head of the Multilateral Policy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. There, she was responsible for relationships with the UN and UN agencies, the UN Security Council and the Commonwealth, as well as for issues such as human rights, climate change and people smuggling. Ms Sidhu has held several senior roles in government, Division Head in the Department of Climate Change and Assistant Director-General in the Office of National Assessments, prior to which she worked in senior economic and defence adviser roles in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Ms Sidhu began her career as a diplomat with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where she was posted to Cairo, Damascus and Moscow. She holds degrees in Economics and Law from the University of Sydney.
We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to hearing from you.
RSVP Essential: by email to Aliya Elariss, Public Diplomacy Officer, Australian Consulate General, Mumbai
