IEC Awards 2014: Aiming high, going beyond, and giving back
The IEC Awards are all about spotting businesses with the X factor. Judges Stephen Manallack and Vijaya Vaidyanath tell you why
Judging the IEC Awards...
SlimTel and the South Asian niche
Kashif Amjad’s business philosophy may seem to revolve around two basic ideas: simplicity and economy. However, there’s more to his company SlimTel than just...
IASA organises networking forum for Indian delegation
Formed by the Liberal party’s Dr Jagvinder Singh Virk a few years ago with the aim of being a catalyst in for business partnerships...
In step with the community
Tara Rajkumar has made distinguished contributions to dance in Australia, United Kingdom and India for over four decades. Born in Kerala, India, she has...
The SMS helpline
The seeds for the Sankat Mochan Kendra were planted in the year 2000 when an unexpected tragedy befell a member of Melbourne’s Indian community—the...
Putting community needs first
Rampal Reddy Muthyala, member of the South Metropolitan Regional Advisory Council (RAC), holds a professional degree in Information Systems from CQU and a Bachelor’s...
In the service of the community
This year, for his service to the Indian community of Victoria, to aged welfare, and to education, Dr Prem Phakey added another feather to...
Building family ties
Law lecturer Reeta Verma, who was recently featured in the critically acclaimed SBS radio documentary The Enemy Within, which offers a glimpse into the...
Vision without boundaries
Jay Mohan, the 35-year-old Secretary of the Wyndham Jags Cricket Club (WJCC), clearly never takes his eye off the ball. “My aim is to...
Helping Indians connect
Monica has been active in social work and public speaking since she was a child. Her first speech was to welcome the chief guest...