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...
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...
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....
Melbourne’s Janmashtami: A festival of India & cultural fusion
Melbourne is set for a special treat as a resident performs Manipuri classical dance during the Janmashtami celebrations, one of the city's major Hindu...
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...
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...
Dinesh Kumar leads revolutionary stroke detection app at RMIT
Experts typically keep their breakthroughs to themselves, but this week, Professor Dinesh Kant Kumar is celebrating a significant achievement: an app developed by his...
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...
How Banarasi Rajendra Pandey is driving unity in Adelaide
Rajendra Pandey arrived in Adelaide in 2012, just before Christmas. He remembers calling his mother and saying, "It feels like someone has bombed the...
Timeless classic Devdas reimagined as Hindi musical in Melbourne
Somewhere in a Melbourne suburb, despite the winter chill, a motley crew of actors is busy rehearsing for their upcoming performance in the finals,...