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 it means to be non-binary in Indian society
In the shadows of Indian society, students like Aditya, Sarika, and Farida navigate the complexities of identity, culture, and acceptance
Aditya (last name withheld for...
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...
Whittlesea’s Teeyan Festival: A free celebration of culture
While Victoria may not be in monsoon season, it is that time of year when the Punjabi community, in particular, reflects on a joyful...
Sakshi Thakur’s journey from corporate sector to social impact
Sakshi Thakur exudes a gentle demeanor. Despite joining the esteemed ranks of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) awardees in June, she...
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...
A community program aims to tackle drowning risks
Last weekend at the Cardinia Life aquatic and sports facility in Pakenham, 20 Indian adults took their first steps into the pool, marking their...
Aarushi Chowdhury’s journey from India to indie film success
Aarushi Chowdhury was born in North India into a large family of sixty, all living under one roof. Her family even made the news...
A reconciliation initiative that is inspiring multicultural communities
Jagesh Panchal, a Gujarati born and raised in Australia, had little understanding of reconciliation until recently.
On Tuesday evening, he was one of ten members...
Why Vinay Nair chose people over a promising engineering career
Vinay Nair came to Australia in 2003 after missing out on the chance to study in the United States. However, despite being trained as...