Visual storyteller Priyanka Jain’s bold fusion of art & science
As a visual and performance artist, Kolkata-born Priyanka Jain loves to tell stories through recitation, dance, and audience interaction. But she often surprises her...
How Santosh Kaur is trying to revolutionise wound care with SmartHeal
Santosh Kaur missed her flight to Russia, where she was supposed to study medicine. "It's a twisted story," she says, "about how people are...
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...
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...