Rajni Anand Luthra
Editor,
Indian Link
Early morning call from a team member: gastroenteritis, so taking the day off.
And just like that, the school season announces its return. Along with sharpened pencils and packed lunches comes the constant juggle of work, family and wellbeing – along with germs, disrupted routines, traffic chaos and childcare curveballs.
For parents, educators and employers alike, back-to-school isn’t just a reset - it’s a stress test. Behind the cheerful first-day photos are tired households and anxious minds, all trying to find rhythm again. As classrooms fill, it’s worth asking how we support flexibility, health and balance in a system that rarely pauses.
No leads yet in the case of the Australian Indian Community Centre’s Gandhi statue, sawn off its foundations by three unknown offenders
From equity investing and property ownership to tax filings, policy finally reflects the realities of global Indian lives.
Across immigrant communities, reactions to the ICE crackdown range from fear and scepticism to reluctant pragmatism.
Prithvi Sekhar, who came runner-up in the Men's Singles and Doubles events at the Australian Open Deaf Tennis Slam 2026.
The Jharkhand Crows, who have won their third consecutive Men's and Juniors championship at the AFL India National Championships. The Bengal Tigers won the Women's tournament.
Kirthana Selvaraj, two-time Archibald finalist, who has been selected as the inaugural Andy Ewing Fellow at Sydney’s 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.
White-knuckle thrillers. Epic tales of loyalty and courage. Swoon-worthy romances. Comedies. Sequels. Historical dramas. There’s plenty on this month’s watchlist!
An arresting dance piece spanning joy and turmoil from UK dance stalwart Aakash Odedra lands at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Mixed Race Tape
Adelaide-based hiphop artist with Punjabi and Irish roots, Kultar Ahluwalia presents a raw and powerful autobiographical performance here. Mixing hip-hop, archival audio, family interviews and spoken word, Kultar explores identity, masculinity, mixed-culture family life and fatherhood.
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God bless India. God bless Gandhiji. Statues can be stolen. Ideas cannot. Gandhi’s spirit has never disappeared from the hearts of his people - even if the bronze occasionally does.
