Melbourne March 2025
Bridging Continents: Shashi Holla on India-Australia’s Legacy of Connection and Diaspora
In an era where cultural bridges define global relations, Shashi Holla’s India-Australia: Bharat’s Legacy of Connection, History and Diaspora emerges as a beacon of historical insight and cultural exploration. Delving deep into the centuries-old ties between India and Australia, Holla’s groundbreaking work sheds light on shared legacies, from ancient migrations and spiritual synergies to the […]
Rupi Marks 25 Years of Dhol Mastery: A Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Performance
Rupi is celebrating 25 years as a dhol player in Australia. He leads Platinum Dholis, the nation’s longest running and most successful dhol company. Read on as he celebrates his silver jubilee. Interviewed by Nidhi Kumari How does it feel to celebrate 25 years as a dhol player in Australia? Celebrating 25 years as a dhol […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s co-actor Dalip Tahil shares fun memory with the megastar
Shah Rukh Khan received a lot of critical acclaim for his portrayal of an anti-hero in the 1993 crime-thriller “Baazigar”. SRK’s co-actor from the movie, Dalip Tahil relived a fun memory from with the Bollywood megastar when they squared off not just on the screen but also out in the field. He shared that they […]
We missed it, Google nailed it’: Satya
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has admitted that one of his biggest mistakes was failing to predict the dominance of search, a market that Google successfully capitalised on. He said Microsoft had initially assumed that the web would remain decentralised, not realising that search would become its most valuable business model. Calling it a valuable lesson, […]
How Your Mind Can Make You Sick
For many people today, the human mind is increasingly seen as a source of torment rather than wonder. You develop resentment, anger and hatred – poisons that you drink and you expect someone else to die. Life does not work like that. If you drink poison, only you die, not someone else. Unfortunately, a miraculous […]
Life Ed’s Healthy Harold program features 10-year-old Auslan presenter
Meet 10-year-old Charlie, who is is the first ever child Auslan presenter to feature in an Australian education program. She has been filming alongside iconic mascot, Healthy Harold to translate key education experiences in Auslan to make the not-for-profit’s health prevention program more accessible to Deaf children, like herself. Charlie, how does it feel to be the […]
Balancing spirituality and daily life in a home
By Dr. T. Selva Our home is a private sanctuary, not a place of worship, and the ambience we cultivate should reflect comfort and balance. In many Hindu households, images and idols of deities are commonly placed throughout the home, often without considering their spiritual significance or appropriateness. Remember, not all religious figurines are merely […]
The Sacred Tradition of Snake worship
By Vijai Singhal Snake worship, devotion to serpent deities, is a nearly universal tradition in religions and mythologies of ancient cultures, where snakes were seen as the holders of knowledge, strength, and renewal. Chinese New Year 2025 fell on January 29th and is the Year of the Snake, signifying good luck, auspiciousness, and prosperity. Those […]
Mutual fund industry sees massive AUM growth in 16 years: AMFI report
New Delhi, March 1 The mutual fund industry has seen significant growth in assets under management (AUM) — from Rs 5.89 lakh crore in May 2008 to Rs 53.4 lakh crore in March 2024, a report showed on Saturday. The steady increase in the share of mutual funds in Indian household savings, from 7.6 per […]