From Daughter to Son: A Mother’s unwavering support
This Mother’s Day, we spotlight a story that redefines motherhood. In a world where gender identity still carries stigma, one mother’s strength and acceptance...
Four Indian mothers share their multicultural parenting journey
As Mother’s Day approaches on 11 May, we reflect on the unique journeys of mothers raising children in multicultural Australia. Being a mother in...
Your Story Matters: Share your experience, win a gift card
“I don’t feel heard,” “I don’t think they understand me,” “they gave me advice on trying something, but that doesn’t fit with my values”—these...
Anzac Day: Indian veterans march with pride in Melbourne
As with every Anzac Days, Indian Army veterans in Australia have taken part in in the annual parade—a solemn march beginning at Federation Square,...
From Wool to Wow: The man who raised two flags & countless spirits
You might think age and digital savviness don’t go together. But last week, when the Victorian Multicultural Commission announced its winner for the Cultural...
Does My Vote Matter? Indian-Australians weigh in as election campaign heats up
The federal election has just been called—and with it, a scramble for the Indian diaspora’s vote. "Ask me again in 15 days," laughs a...
Breaking the silence among Indian men in Melbourne
In Melbourne, a quiet yet pressing issue is emerging among its Indian male residents: isolation. Often hidden beneath cultural expectations of stoicism and self-reliance,...
How one dinner celebrated women, diversity, and hope
It was a dinner with a difference. On a warm autumn Wednesday evening, the Millennium House Community Centre in Seddon hosted a gathering where...
Bridging Cultures: Susanne Gervay’s literary journey with India
About a decade ago, Susanne Gervay OAM, visited India to speak at the University of Delhi and to participate in an international conference between...
How Sruthy cracked the Guinness World Record for airport codes
In 2012, while in Kerala, India, Sruthy Saseendran dreamt of entering the Guinness Book of World Records. Inspired by her friend, Prijesh Kannan, who...