Kamala Harris to run for US President in 2020

Kamala Harris to run for US President in 2020

Washington Democrat Kamala Harris, the first Indian-American to serve in the US Senate, launched her campaign for the White House while appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America. In a brief video from her campaign that was released on the social media at the same time she appeared on the show, Harris called on her supporters […]

INDIA WINS A HISTORIC CRICKET SERIES BUT AUSTRALIAN FILM INDUSTRY EMERGES AS SILENT WINNER OF THE SERIES

INDIA WINS A HISTORIC CRICKET SERIES BUT AUSTRALIAN FILM INDUSTRY EMERGES AS SILENT WINNER OF THE SERIES

India recently won a historic five-day series in Australia, but given the number of TV Commercials and brand shoots which moved to Oz to film with the Indian cricketers, Australia’s film industry has emerged as a surprise winner, thanks to the Indian cricketers and their extensive brand endorsement. Millions of dollars were spent in Australia […]

“My research allows me to use cutting edge techniques to see molecules that are invisible to us”: Dr Onisha Patel, a structural biologist and one of the 2019 superstars of STEM

“My research allows me to use cutting edge techniques to see molecules that are invisible to us”:  Dr Onisha Patel, a structural biologist  and one of the 2019 superstars of STEM

Interviewed by Nidhi Kumari Dr Onisha Patel, a structural biologist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, studies the architecture of biological molecules that are important in the spread of cancer. Onisha uses cutting-edge techniques including the Australian Synchrotron facility to see details of these molecules to enable the design of novel […]

“Exploring the Universe and befriending the stars have been my childhood dream”: Devika Kamath, Astrophysicist and one of the 2019 superstars of STEM

“Exploring the Universe and befriending the stars have been my childhood dream”: Devika Kamath, Astrophysicist and one of the  2019 superstars of STEM

Interviewed by Nidhi Kumari Dr. Devika Kamath is an Astrophysicist and Lecturer in Astronomy & Astrophysics at Macquarie University.  She is internationally recognised for her work on observational studies of dying stars and their implications on the origin of elements in the Universe. Dr. Kamath has recently been awarded the prestigious Australian Research Council DECRA […]

“Being a mathematician, I am not afraid of failure”: Prof Asha Rao, the first mathematician to be 2019 superstar of STEM by the Australian Government

“Being a mathematician, I am not afraid of failure”: Prof Asha Rao, the first mathematician to be 2019 superstar of STEM by the Australian Government

Interviewed by Nidhi Kumari Professor Asha Rao, Associate Dean (Mathematical Sciences)  School of Science, RMIT is one of the three Indian origin women scientists who has been awarded by the Australian Government for exceptional work in Mathematics. Asha Rao started her academic career as an Associate Lecturer at RMIT in 1992, rising through the ranks […]

Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya confirms her wedding

Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya confirms her wedding

Superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is known for helming films such as “Kochadaiiyaan” and “VIP 2′, on Monday said she will tie the knot with actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi. The wedding is slated to take place here on February 11. “One week to go. Bride mode. Ved Vishagan Soundarya,” she tweeted. This will be Soundarya’s […]

New constellation of Superstars of STEM discovered in Australia

New constellation of Superstars of STEM discovered in Australia

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, has named 60 Superstars of STEM following selection of some of Australia’s most inspiring scientists, technologists and educators. Three Indian-origin women scientists namely Asha Rao, Onisha Patel and Devika Kamath, are among the  Superstars of STEM. The women will smash gender stereotypes by being public examples […]

Meet Bharat Raghuram: The young achiever

Meet Bharat Raghuram: The young achiever

 Name: Bharat Raghuram Parents: Raghuram and Latha ATAR Score: 99.45% School: The Norwood Morialta High School How I prepared: I always made sure I got all the concepts correctly within a week of learning them, and following up with my teachers if I didn’t. This relieved a lot of the stress that came with preparing for tests and […]

DAMA: Shaping the future of Designated Areas

By Sourabh Aggarwal Education Embassy Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is to encourage economies in regional Australia by providing job opportunities to Skilled and Semi Skilled workers. Regional Australia has been experiencing both labour and skills shortage, with the DAMA in place employers in designated areas experiencing labour shortages can sponsor overseas workers.DAMA falls within […]