Rajni Anand Luthra
Editor,
Indian Link
An offhand remark from a friend has stayed with me this week. She wondered how to explain the war in the Middle East to her young kids.
We thought about it together and came up with this: “Sometimes countries disagree. Sadly this time, disagreements have turned into fighting. It’s serious, and many people are trying to make it stop. Our role is to stay safe, be kind, and remember that people there are going through a very difficult time.”
Did we get it right?
How would you have approached it?
But whether they divide us depends on how we respond here at home.
As conflict in the Middle East escalates, India faces immediate economic shocks and the risk of deeper strategic fallout.
Films that were hoping to see theatrical release in March 2026 have silently moved their release dates to make way for ‘Modern Sholay,’ Dhurandhar's second instalment.
The Consulate General of India (Sydney) launches the India–Australia Women in Business Dialogue Forum, connecting and empowering women entrepreneurs across borders.
Watch highlights from the event.
Nadie Kammallaweera, who won Outstanding Performance for The Wrong Gods, and Vijay Thillaimuthu, who won Outstanding Sound Work for Oblation at the 43rd Green Room Awards.
Aayushi Khillan, who was one of eight influential Victorian women chosen to have a Suburban Rail Loop tunnel boring machine named after them.
Melbourne’s Parth Rahatekar, who has been appointed Associate Producer of the Emerging Writers Festival to be held in September.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival serves up a huge spread of South Asian comedians: from Desi wit to global punchlines, the laughs are guaranteed.
What a first-timer in India discovered in the joyful chaos of colour.
Dive into Raw Mango’s dizzyingly beautiful collection at their Australian trunk show! Featuring founder Sanjay Garg, the event showcases curated pieces from the store, selected pieces from Fairfax & Roberts and original artworks by 2025 Archibald finalist Kirthana Selvaraj.
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Style, substance, drama, thrills, and patriotism - this one has it all, and how!
