Clik here to view.
No hurdle too high
“My childhood dream is to compete at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games,” says Nilesh Vaheesan who was awarded the Male Athlete of the Year at the City of Greater Dandenong’s Sports Awards. He seems to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RIP, Krishna aunty
She was inspirational when she lived and unforgettable as she rests in peace. Melbournians mourn the loss of their favourite ‘Auntyji’, Krishna Arora, who took her last breath on 26 February morning,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Love, drama, mystery
I Owed You One by Dr Madhu Vajpayee. Lifi Publishers, 2018 A letter from someone he would rather forget and a mysterious disappearance set the course of action for Dev Khanna, the protagonist of Dr...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s On in Melbourne
Here are some of the events that are happening in Melbourne’s Indian community this month MOVIES Hindi Films Raid Village Cinemas Pari HOYTS Cinemas Sonu Ke Tittu Ki Sweety Village Cinemas 3 Storeys...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A taste of India
For the second year in a row, Foodie Trails brought to us the Indian Festival at the Queen Victoria Market, filled with colour, music and as always, some pretty amazing food. As you walked into the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Desi humour at Melbourne Comedy Festival
Laughter, they say, has no foreign accent. And among all the comics celebrating the universal appeal of humour at the 31st Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018 are our very own Sorabh Pant,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The New and Improved Gandhi?
Victoria’s Immigration Museum is showcasing a figure not normally associated with migrant history: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known today around the world as ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi. ‘Mahatma Gandhi: An...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ANZAC Day 2018: ‘India must celebrate its military history too’
Having participated in the ANZAC Day Parade for a few years now, many of those who march as part of the Indian contingent are beginning to feel that perhaps India should organise its own memorial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alka Chopra weaves Indian tradition with global fashion
Local Indian designer Alka Chopra’s debut fashion show, held recently at The Manningham Hotel, would have you believe that sparkles belong where they can be seen. A joyful mix of vibrant colours and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mother’s Day special: DIALLING 1800-MUM
Whether it’s recipe rescue or fashion faux pas, mums are just a speed dial away. Here’s a toast to the superwomen in our lives. Alicia on her mum Jyoti Vrajlal My mum has received some interesting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Delaneys of Delhi
It’s so simple to be happy, but it’s difficult to be simple. But Aussie couple Mark and Cathy Delaney, and their two children, Tom and Oscar have definitely disproved what Rabindranath Tagore once...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Indian wins award at prestigious FameLab science contest
Monash University PhD student Muthu Vignesh Vellayappan has taken out the Audience Choice Award at the recently concluded science communication contest FameLab. He was one of 12 finalists who shared...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Keep calm, it’s Ramadan
I love Ramadan as it brings the family together for a meal. Everyone is so busy with their daily lives, but we make sure to break our fast together. Fasting isn’t too bad as iftar is just before...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nipah virus contained in Kerala
Early and efficient containment measures seem to have been taken jointly by both India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Kerala government in the containment of the Nipah Virus (NiV)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Of revenge and resilience
Born in Kolkata and raised in Melbourne, Nandita creates a multigenerational drama that unfolds during the early ‘70s, a relatively dark moment in India’s political and social history. Nandita weaves...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Indian creates ‘smart socks’ that cure pain
In countries like India and Australia, where decent medical facilities are few and far between especially in far-flung rural areas, 30-year-old Deepika Aggrawal’s ‘smart socks’ will be a boon. An...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Talking careers: Indian Professionals Victoria
The recently launched Indian Professionals in Victoria (IPV) aims to have the answer to the key questions of What, When, Why, How and Who, when it comes to navigating career challenges. IPV was created...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Disha: Supporting women, Bollywood style
Over 100 movers and shakers who love Bollywood dancing, got to shake their hips for a very special purpose recently. They were participating in ‘Dance for Dignity’ workshops, initiated and led by the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A ‘spokes’ woman for fitness
Self-discipline is the magic power that makes Melbournian Priya Singh virtually unstoppable. Discipline and determination helped her all the way as she successfully completed the recently held 145-km...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Movie Review: Veere Di Wedding
You only live once… Right? Best to make it as filled with festivity and joy as possible. Veere Di Wedding embraces the hollow yet strangely satisfying rituals (for some) of hedonistic living in Delhi’s...
View Article