“I want to make sure that people’s stories are told,” Sonia Sadiq Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Creations & IABCA

“I want to make sure that people’s stories are told,” Sonia Sadiq Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Creations & IABCA

By Nidhi Kumari and Shashi Narasimhiah Her business venture had small beginnings before any of the national or transnational projects such as the Premier Harmony Dinner, Cricket World Cup Launch began to take formation,  the Director of the award winning Gandhi Creations and India Australia Business & Community Awards (IABCA), Sonia Sadiq Gandhi represented the […]

“Each one of us is an ambassador of our origin,” Kumud Merani, National Executive Producer of Hindi Programs, SBS Radio

“Each one of us is an ambassador of our origin,” Kumud Merani, National Executive Producer of Hindi Programs, SBS Radio

By Nidhi Kumari and Shashi Narasimhiah Kumud Merani is a Journalist / Broadcaster, Playwright and actor. She is one of the most well known women of Indian origin in Australia. A doyen of Indian electronic media in Australia, she was one of the pioneer News presenters of Indian Doordarshan (TV). Having immigrated to Australia Kumud […]

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Use Social Media Responsibly

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Use Social Media Responsibly

By Ripan(R) Sethi and Ritesh(R) Chugh Media is perceived as the fourth pillar of any democracy around the world as it bridges the gap between the other three pillars – Parliament, Administration and Judiciary. However, traditionally media has largely been uni-directional communication, where the general populace would mainly consume the information provided by the media […]

“Why can’t we educated people start talking about menstruation and menstrual hygiene?” Asks Radhika Apte in an Indus Age exclusive

“Why can’t we educated people start talking about menstruation and menstrual hygiene?” Asks Radhika Apte in an Indus Age exclusive

Based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham the first man to wear sanitary napkin, PadMan takes a strong stand against menstrual taboo. Starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte ans Sonam Kapoor, the film is slated to release this February. Ahead of its release Radhika Apte who plays Akki’s wife in the film shared her PadMan experience […]

Let us take a Holiday

Let us take a Holiday

By Shashi Narasimhiah My own understanding is that our seriousness essentially stems from worries and over-thinking due to our ego and self-importance and not appreciating how small we are in the larger realm of creation.Imagining a different kind of a holiday? I only meant a holiday from our seriousness. Bertrand Russell once said – “If […]

Australia Witnessed Gulzar Saab Weave Magic With His Words

Australia Witnessed Gulzar Saab Weave Magic With His Words

Heart and Soul Productions redefined entertainment with ‘Guftagu with Gulzar Saab’. Finally, Sydney siders got to experience something classy, educative, and more than just the run of the mill Bollywood glamour on stage. The thinking Indian populace of Sydney who were hungry for meaningful entertainment that would stimulate their thinking and give them an impetus […]