At The Table: Arun Thomas brings multicultural health into focus
When Arun Thomas found out he had been appointed to Victoria’s Multicultural Health Advisory Committee, his first reaction was simple but powerful: pride.
“There was...
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...
Drowning: The crisis India and Australia can no longer ignore
Drowning does not dominate headlines in the way road accidents or terrorism do. But its toll is staggering.
Every year, tens of thousands of people...
She came to Australia as a dependent. She built a dance school
On a weeknight in Melbourne’s west, while most people are winding down after work, Lalitha Narayanan is just getting started.
She has already finished her...
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...
Australia forgot this Indian history. One man found It.
Manmeet Singh Bedi didn’t expect a family curiosity to turn into a discovery that would rewrite his sense of belonging and challenge what many...
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...