‘Born To Fly’: How Rahul Sharma’s World-Record Sri Lanka Run Raised Thousands for Childhood Cancer Research
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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‘Born To Fly’: How Rahul Sharma’s World-Record Sri Lanka Run Raised Thousands for Childhood Cancer Research

A remarkable story of endurance, determination and social impact is reaching audiences through Born To Fly, a documentary that follows Melbourne-based sports physiologist and ultra-runner Rahul Sharma on his record-breaking journey across Sri Lanka. More than a sporting achievement, the film highlights a mission to support childhood cancer research while inspiring people to pursue ambitious […]

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NIFFA 2026 Concludes Historic Nationwide Celebration Of Indian Cinema: NSW Announced As Focus State For 2027
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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NIFFA 2026 Concludes Historic Nationwide Celebration Of Indian Cinema: NSW Announced As Focus State For 2027

The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) has successfully concluded its biggest and most ambitious edition yet, cementing its reputation as the world’s largest national celebration of Indian cinema outside India. The 2026 festival culminated with a grand finale across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and audiences from across […]

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India’s Supreme Court Orders Temporary Arrangements To Ensure Passport And Visa Services Continue In Australia
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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India’s Supreme Court Orders Temporary Arrangements To Ensure Passport And Visa Services Continue In Australia

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to set aside the Ministry of External Affairs’ tender process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services in Australia, Singapore, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, the Court has ordered temporary arrangements to ensure services continue without disruption […]

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Young Indian-Origin Truck Driver Sukhjinder Singh Sandhu Dies In Fiery Hume Highway Crash Near Goulburn
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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Young Indian-Origin Truck Driver Sukhjinder Singh Sandhu Dies In Fiery Hume Highway Crash Near Goulburn

Australia’s Indian community is mourning the tragic loss of young Indian-origin truck driver Sukhjinder Singh Sandhu, who died in a devastating truck crash and fire on the Hume Highway near Goulburn in New South Wales. The fatal incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning and has prompted an ongoing police investigation. Emergency services […]

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MRF pace duo to train with Australia’s Test squad in Brisbane
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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MRF pace duo to train with Australia’s Test squad in Brisbane

Two promising Indian fast bowlers will have the opportunity to train alongside Australia’s Test squad next week as part of the long-running partnership between the MRF Pace Foundation and Cricket Australia. The pair are among a four-member MRF Pace Foundation delegation currently undertaking a two-week high-performance program at Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre (NCC) in […]

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Friendship Woven in Six Yards
Desi Australia July 20, 2026
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Friendship Woven in Six Yards

In a world where friendships are increasingly measured by likes, emojis and hurried text messages, there is something profoundly comforting about gathering in person, draped in stories, traditions and shared memories. This Friendship Day, the Saree Club of Sydney chose to celebrate friendship not with elaborate decorations or extravagant entertainment, but through simple, meaningful moments […]

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Australian STEM Leader Sukruti Narayanan Becomes First-Ever Recipient of Orbit2Orbit’s ‘Launch a Legend’ Mission
Desi Australia July 18, 2026
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Australian STEM Leader Sukruti Narayanan Becomes First-Ever Recipient of Orbit2Orbit’s ‘Launch a Legend’ Mission

Sydney, Australia: Australian space education leader and AIMERS Foundation Founder Sukruti Narayanan FTGN has become the first person globally to be recognised through Orbit2Orbit’s inaugural Launch a Legend program, an international initiative honouring individuals whose work is helping shape the future of the global space economy. The Launch a Legend program celebrates outstanding changemakers whose […]

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India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission
Desi Australia July 17, 2026
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India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission

The Government of India has approached the Supreme Court of India after the Delhi High Court quashed a tender process relating to passport, visa and consular services at several Indian diplomatic missions abroad, including the Indian High Commission in Canberra. The legal development is being closely watched by Indian Australians who regularly access these essential […]

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Avra Banerjee: Bridging Cultures Through Music and Unche Pahado
Desi Australia July 17, 2026
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Avra Banerjee: Bridging Cultures Through Music and Unche Pahado

For Perth-based composer and sarod player Avra Banerjee, music is more than artistic expression-it is a way of connecting cultures, traditions and audiences. That vision is reflected in his latest original release, Unche Pahado, a contemporary Hindi folk-inspired pop song celebrating the beauty and spirit of India’s mountain landscapes. Banerjee plans to submit the song for […]

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