A decade of dedication: IndianCare’s remarkable journey
Jaya Manchikanti, President of IndianCare, vividly recalls the seminal moment of the organisation's inaugural annual general meeting (AGM) about ten years ago. The presence...
Polls Apart: Feeling the heat of homeland elections
The ongoing Indian elections are a hot topic even among Indians living in Australia.
Surprisingly, it's more than just talk; friendships have suffered. Some people,...
Awasthi guides Bendigo’s Indian community forward
Abhishek Awasthi arrived at La Trobe University's Bundoora campus as an international student in 2008. He says he didn’t even know what "PR" (permanent...
A man who is quite the heartbeat of Hindi poetry in Australia
For anyone familiar with the rigours of an engineering degree, it might seem that engineering and poetry are a rare combination. Not so for...
How Melbourne’s Indian community is welcoming Diwali
Melbourne's Indian community is preparing to welcome Diwali with a blend of traditional customs and modern celebrations. Families are decorating homes with rangoli and...
Kerala-born Tess Polouse named 2024 Youth Ambassador for World Literacy
The World Literacy Foundation has named Tess Polouse as its Youth Ambassador for 2024. Based in Ballarat, Tess will champion local education initiatives aimed...
Melbourne Konkan Community’s 13-Year journey in Melbourne
For nearly 15 years, Stevin Carvalho fondly recalls his aunt, Philomen Fernandes, hosting a gathering of Catholic Mangalorean families in her Werribee backyard to...
A taste of home: Refugees share recipes and stories in new cookbook
Australia for UNHCR has launched an online cookbook, "Flavours of Hope," showcasing treasured recipes from current and former refugees. This initiative aims to raise...
Complexities of gender roles in Victoria’s Indian community
In the busy and diverse city of Melbourne, the growing Indian community blends old traditions with new ways of life. Here, gender norms evolve...
What Ria Patel & Jagesh Panchal say about mental health
Beyond research, ample anecdotal evidence shows that mental health is often ignored in many South Asian communities, worsening the stigma as people suffer in...