Armi Bhela: From Punjab to plantations to the heart of Townsville
Townville businessman Amarjit (Armi) Bhela believes that when one is born poor in a village, “the funny thing is your memories are very good...
Meghna’s melting pot music: A fusion of culture and change
Perhaps one can say that Meghna always dreamt of pop ubiquity from a very young age. She simply loved music and performing and started...
John Lang’s untold saga: From Parramatta Pub to the heart of India
Sydney-based author Sean Doyle unfolds the captivating narrative of John George Lang, Australia's pioneering novelist, born in a Parramatta pub in 1816. Despite his...
Meet Dr Jai Vaze: Australia’s top hydrologist
Last February, Australia faced its worst floods in its entire history causing widespread destruction and impacting communities profoundly. The floods in northern rivers in...
Harsiddhi Mody’s musical revolution at the heart of Melbourne
Growing up in Mumbai in a family of academicians and doctors, Harsiddhi Mody was fortunate to be surrounded by a blend of intellectual pursuits...
Bharat Sundaresan: The other side of cricket
If cricket is your thing, Bharat Sundaresan is a name you're familiar with. No, he's not a cricketer, but he's deeply immersed in the...
How violinist Bhairavi Raman strings together two cultures
Each time I've seen Bhairavi Raman perform, she’s clad in beautiful saris that, along with her music, pull in the audience. Like many children...
From margins to mainstream: Dr Nisha Khot’s pursuit
Dr Nisha Khot, the newly appointed Chair of the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health, is buzzing with enthusiasm and zeal in her new role
When...
Aruna Venkatachalam’s social entrepreneurship journey
Spanning borders, Melbourne-based Aruna Venkatachalam has worked across the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India in various fields, wielding the force of social...
Unveiling Arnold Dix: Australia’s tunnel saviour in India
Australian tunnel expert Arnold Dix had just landed in Germany last November when he received a call from India’s top engineer, Rahul Gupta, saying...