South Asian leaders take on mayoral and deputy mayoral roles across NSW
Desi Australia October 1, 2026
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South Asian leaders take on mayoral and deputy mayoral roles across NSW

September has brought new leadership responsibilities for four South Asian councillors across Sydney, with Sandy Reddy elected Mayor of Strathfield and Shweta Deshpande, Masood Chowdhury and Eliza Rahman elected deputy mayors in Ryde, Campbelltown and Camden respectively. The appointments bring Indian and Bangladeshi Australian representation into prominent civic roles. For the communities celebrating these achievements, […]

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Darcy Lound and Masood Chowdhury Lead Campbelltown as Bangladeshi Community Marks Historic Council Moment
Desi Australia September 2, 2026
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Darcy Lound and Masood Chowdhury Lead Campbelltown as Bangladeshi Community Marks Historic Council Moment

Campbelltown has welcomed a new Deputy Mayor, with Councillor Masood Chowdhury elected to the position following a closely watched council meeting that drew strong support from members of the local Bangladeshi community. Cr Chowdhury was elected Deputy Mayor after councillors voted during an extraordinary meeting on 1 September. His appointment marks his first term in […]

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SydWest, Ruvi Pooliyadde and Dr Kanan Shah Honoured for Strengthening Blacktown’s Diverse Community
Desi Australia September 1, 2026
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SydWest, Ruvi Pooliyadde and Dr Kanan Shah Honoured for Strengthening Blacktown’s Diverse Community

Three individuals and organisations making a meaningful contribution to inclusion, participation and community connection have been recognised through the Blacktown City Multicultural Awards. The 2026 recipients reflect the wide-ranging efforts taking place across a city of around 460,000 residents and more than 180 nationalities. This year’s honours recognise SydWest Multicultural Services, Ruvi Pooliyadde and Dr […]

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Echoes of Panini in Sydney: Sanskrit School Marks 20 Years with Immersive Grammar Camp
Agastya Gupta May 5, 2026
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Echoes of Panini in Sydney: Sanskrit School Marks 20 Years with Immersive Grammar Camp

Sydney Sanskrit School is the first Sanskrit community language school in the Southern Hemisphere. This year the school is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. This is not only a remarkable milestone, but also a symbol representing the countless efforts the teachers are making for students to learn Sanskrit under the esteemed guidance and leadership of Mrs Meenakshi […]

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