‘Cost of rice up by 20%’: As inflation soars, community feels the heat
At the Heidelberg Pickles and Pappads, an Indian grocery store, owner Raj is fretting about the increase in prices of almost all commodities, which...
Sex Magick: Why masculinity in India seems different
In 2007 when Nicholas Brown moved to Mumbai from Sydney, he found himself toggling between two worlds, each with its distinct environment. Brown, with...
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...
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...
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...
Harmony & holidays: Indian flair in Aussie Christmas cheer
From cherished customs rooted in India to embracing the diversity of Australian celebrations, discover how these three families have created a heart-warming celebration of...
From Calicut to Canberra: Dr. Hamid’s paediatric journey
With over 25 years of experience, Dr Celine Hamid is an accomplished specialist paediatric surgeon providing exceptional care to children in regional Australia.
Originally from...
Against All Odds: The remarkable story of Askar Kukkady
Dr Askar Kukkady, a pioneering surgeon, led a groundbreaking conjoined twins separation surgery in New Zealand in 2004
If you are familiar with the groundbreaking...
A homelessness story & the urgent need for refuge
Ravi* is a permanent resident. Although he has finished his Master’s in Accounting, he lost his job during the pandemic. But his woes did...
Dancing across cultures: Melbourne’s TOUCH
When Sheena Chundee and Deepa P Mani, two Melbourne-based dancers of Indian origin, met just before the pandemic, it opened the door to a...