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,...
From Village to Vanguard: Prof Rane’s global triumph in women’s health
By his own telling, Professor Ajay Rane says his is a long story when asked to give a gist of his career. True enough....
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...
Singer Tiana Khasi’s next big move bridges Australia and India
Samoan-Indian artist Tiana Khasi, known for her impressive catalogue with over 11 million streams, has just released her bold new single, Good As It...
Unlocking Cells: Dr Perera’s groundbreaking research
Dr Palalle G. Tharushi Perera, an early career researcher (ECR) at RMIT's School of Science, right now at an exciting cusp of her career.
With...
Roy brings the grace of Manipuri classical dance to Melbourne
“My family says I started to dance before I could walk,” says Anusua Roy with a laugh.
Now based in Melbourne, Roy is a Manipuri...
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...
From Goan Roots to Aussie Dreams: The Zaneta Mascarenhas story
Born to Indian immigrant parents of Goan descent, Zaneta Mascarenhas's story stands out. She turned her dreams into reality by embracing both her heritage...
The Curious case of Valerie Britton-Wilson’s Indian heritage
Valerie Britton-Wilson has a trace of Indian ancestry through her mother, Pearl Creed, who was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1921 and belonged...
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...