The Queen of Baluchari : Weaving Continents Together

The Queen of Baluchari : Weaving Continents Together

On a crisp winter Sunday morning in Marsfield, Sydney, a documentary crew from Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum stepped into a living sanctuary of cultural survival. Marsfield is a suburb where Governor Phillip began granting land parcels to the Royal Marines in 1792. Inspired by Rome’s Campus Martius, he named the region Field of Mars. In 1804, Governor King […]

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 A reflection on cultural identity, belonging and the power of communities telling their own stories

A reflection on cultural identity, belonging and the power of communities telling their own stories

I recently had the privilege of attending The Colebee After Hours: Stories of Culture, Creativity and Connection, following an invitation from filmmaker Emie Roy. Held at the picturesque Colebee Centre in the heart of Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside, the Celebration of India event in an intimate setting brought the Indian community together through short films, live […]

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 Creating Impact Through Creative Expression, Poetry and Human Connection: Gaurav Upadhyay’s Journey as a Global Indian

Creating Impact Through Creative Expression, Poetry and Human Connection: Gaurav Upadhyay’s Journey as a Global Indian

For Gaurav Upadhyay, being a global Indian is not defined by a straight line between cities, careers, countries or milestones. His journey has instead been shaped by a collection of experiences across technology, leadership, poetry, creativity and human connection. A technology leader at Adobe, Gaurav has built a professional career focused on helping organisations create […]

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 A Day at the Pāṇinīyam Workshop

A Day at the Pāṇinīyam Workshop

Sydney Sanskrit School | Marsden Road Public School, Liverpool There’s something special about watching a student, child or adult, get that sudden spark when Sanskrit grammar finally makes sense. It was everywhere during our day-long Pāṇinīyam Grammar Workshop, from the first session right through to the last. A Bright Beginning We started the morning with […]

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 On the Most Enchanting Affair Hosted by Saree Club: “Beyond Motherhood – Rediscovering Yourself”

On the Most Enchanting Affair Hosted by Saree Club: “Beyond Motherhood – Rediscovering Yourself”

From Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers Dearest Gentle Reader, It appears that whilst society concerns itself with trivial pursuits, a most extraordinary gathering unfolded recently – one where elegance met introspection, and merriment danced gracefully alongside meaningful discourse. Under the thoughtful theme of “Beyond Motherhood – Rediscovering Yourself,” the ladies of the Saree Club assembled in […]

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 Home Across The Horizon – Stories That Travel Beyond Borders

Home Across The Horizon – Stories That Travel Beyond Borders

There are journeys we take by choice, and journeys that quietly shape us into who we become. Home Across The Horizon is a celebration of those journeys – of courage, longing, resilience, and belonging. Spearheaded by Rekha Rajvanshi, Founder and President of Indian Literary & Art Society of Australia Inc (ILASA), this remarkable anthology brings together thirty-two migrant stories that […]

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