Vallalar 202: The book launch of ‘The Philosophy of Ramalinga Vallalar’ in Canberra
Canberra’s multicultural spirit came alive on 2 November as hundreds gathered to honour Saint Ramalinga Vallalar, the 19th-century Tamil philosopher who preached that compassion...
Melbourne lights up with Rajasthani Deep Utsav
The colours, sounds, and flavours of Rajasthan came alive in Melbourne as the Association of Australian Rajasthanis Inc. hosted the Rajasthani Deep Utsav Celebration...
Sunrise of faith: WA and Victoria celebrate Chhath Puja
From the western banks of Perth to the lakeside parks of Melbourne, Indian-Australian communities gathered this week to celebrate Chhath Puja, one of the...
Melbourne to celebrate Grand Chhath Puja 2025 at Karkarook Park
Melbourne is preparing for one of its most anticipated cultural gatherings as the Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Melbourne (BJSM) hosts the annual Chhath Puja...
The Light We Carry: Diwali’s spirit from India to Australia
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions around the world. But for each family, it has its own special meaning. For Pallavi...
Media training workshop builds skills for community members
A media training workshop has provided members of the Indian community with the practical skills to share their stories effectively. The final session in...
How Sury Soni is building community, one conversation at a time
Every Wednesday at 9 pm, as Victoria winds down, Sury Soni logs on. For one hour, his computer screen becomes a window into a...
Voices of Indian Australians: Racism, belonging, and challenge
A loud debate about migration is happening in Australia. It spills from news reports and political speeches into quiet conversations and noisy social media...
SAATHI’s Diwali market in Hampton Park where small hopes will come alive
On 5 October, Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park will be bright with saris and jewellery, alive with the smell of spiced food, and...
Talking to Strangers and Loving It: Resham George’s exchange life
When Resham George landed at Melbourne Airport in July, the first thing that struck her was how diverse it is. “Just standing in line,...