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,...
Srividhya Venkatesan’s Journey with Next XR Group
The old adage about business is timeless: if you have the smarts, you can take the leap. Melbourne-based Srividhya Venkatesan had an additional asset—technological...
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...
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...
Swinging for success: Richard Welch’s cricket odyssey in India
Entrepreneur-turned-politician Richard Welch initially believed he could excel at cricket due to his passion for the sport. But by his own telling, “I was...
From Margins to Mainstream: Priya Srinivasan’s journey of artistic impact
In a world where artists often go unnoticed, Melbourne-based dancer/choreographer Dr Priya Srinivasan is making her mark.
In April, Srinivasan was awarded the inaugural Impact...
Akila Ramarathinam’s vision for VHP Australia
As Australia’s national secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), an organisation dedicated to promoting Hindu heritage and cultural values, Akila Ramarathinam sees her...
Drowning crisis in Indian community: Awareness vital
It was a beautiful Christmas Day in 2017 when Amrita Jathar met her younger brother, Hemant Govekar, in Melbourne for the first time after...