Seeds of Leadership: Women of Knox celebrate culture & connection
The room at Knox Civic Centre hummed with a gentle energy on Wednesday night. It was the soft sound of connection: the clink of...
How do you see Punjab? Community exhibition invites reflection
When the 38th Australian Sikh Games come to Melbourne this April, sport will not be the only thing drawing crowds. Alongside track and field...
A day for desi women to play, not just provide
On March 7, as International Women’s Day is marked around the world, IndianCare will bring women to the centre of the court with the...
The journey of Tamil Festival Australia
K Sivasuthan remembers when Thai Pongal in Melbourne started as a small gathering in the outer south-eastern suburbs at Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne,...
New Bill: Your WhatsApp forward could break the law
As debate intensifies over Labor’s proposed Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill, legal experts are giving a quiet warning. For many migrant and religious...
Danish Sheikh: The lawyer who wrote his verdict on stage
The courtroom in New Delhi was packed, but quiet.
It took a few minutes for the meaning of the words to sink in. Judges were...
A Gentle Giant of the Community: Farewell Arvind Shrivastava
The Indian community in Victoria is in mourning following the passing of Arvind Shrivastava, a revered scholar, priest, and community pillar. Shrivastava passed away...
In Bondi’s darkest week, Turbans 4 Australia serves compassion
As grief hung heavy over Bondi this week, a quiet act of compassion unfolded in the area, offering comfort where words often fell short....
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...
Many Cultures, One Message: Keep our waters safe
It was a Monday afternoon, and yet more than 90 people packed the room. That alone said something. Organiser and community leader Dr Harpreet...