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Gen-Next steps up with Mamdani 🎤

Gen-Next steps up with Mamdani 🎤

Mayor-elect Mamdani | National Science Award winners: Dr Vikram Sharma, Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo | Women's cricket | Ravi Shastri | Peter Drew's "Aussie" art

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06 Nov • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Rajni Anand Luthra

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Indian Link

⚠️ Pet peeve alert! ⚠️

So it’s shaadi (wedding) season, and you have an invite – or three.

Notice how they’ve arrived not just with dates and venues but full-blown fashion directives: ‘Pastel chic”, “Bollywood glam”, “Tropical formal”. Why this sartorial micromanagement? Whatever happened to dressing as you please? Weddings were once about shared joy; now they risk becoming curated costume parties.

Let’s bring back personality over prescribed palettes. Who’s with me on this?

When a generation takes the mic

Zohran Mamdani’s ascent suggests that authenticity and inclusion, not hierarchy, are the new currencies of political power.

RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA

Dr Vikram Sharma: Prime Minister's Science Prize for Innovation

From medical records to online banking, Dr Sharma's work in quantum cybersecurity will change the way our data is protected, and build trust in our digital infrastructure.

LAKSHMI GANAPATHY

Safe vein access. Wearable ECG. Saliva test for heart health.

Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo’s innovative medtech solutions claim the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for New Innovators.

KHUSHEE GUPTA

Congratulations to the following people among those named 2025 Business Elite’s TOP 40 Honorees in Australia: Melbourne's Gav Panesar, owner of Panesar Hospitality Group | Melbourne's Neha Malhotra, CFO and co-founder of Nexist | Perth's Sheleila D'Paiva, co-founder of ICS Business & Finance & founder of Aspira Cleaning | Melbourne's Dr Shivani Rai, a Senior Client Partner at Orion Innovation | Sydney's Mohit Tolani, practice owner and principal dentist at Shellharbour Dentists.
Sydney’s Isha Singhal for launching her own dedicated Women's football newsletter.
Actors James Hameed and Arti Shah, who star as everyone's favourite marmalade eating bear in the world premiere of Paddington: The Musical on London's West End.

After the win: Why women’s cricket still has miles to go

India’s women have lifted the cup. Now, it’s the system’s turn to lift them.

TORRSHA SEN

“Shut up, Sachin – let me do the talking!”

Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Brad Haddin share cheeky behind-the-scenes stories of the Australia-India rivalry. Watch as they join Erin Holland to reveal what really happens beyond the boundary.

What does it really mean to be ‘Aussie’?

Peter Drew’s iconic street art returns with his new “Aussie” poster series, giving a face to Australia’s hidden histories and raising timely questions about inclusion, belonging, and our national identity.

SRUTHI SAJEEV

Smooth vocals, expressive phrasing, and ability to blend classical technique with modern melody. That’s Vidhu Prathap – who has over 100 hits across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. Go see him if you’re in Sydney.