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Indian Link
17 Jul • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
Hello again
Yesterday, Amazon turned 31 - a milestone for a company that has transformed how we shop, work, and live. From fast deliveries to the cloud tech powering this very newsletter, its influence is undeniable.
Of course, not without controversy: its rise has also sparked conversations around labour practices, monopoly power, and digital ethics. But love it or question it, Amazon has helped define the digital age - and continues to shape the tools we rely on every day.
Enjoy reading!
 | Rajni Anand Luthra Editor, Indian Link |
The Third Test in the Eng v Ind 2025 series was more than just a match – it was a statement of intent, resilience, and rising potential.
Time to confuse your brain just a little:
A woman shoots her husband, then holds him underwater for five minutes. Next, she hangs him. Right after, they enjoy a lovely dinner. How is this possible?
Think you know the answer? It is hiding somewhere in this newsletter.
Keep those eyes sharp and scroll like you mean it. 👀
How Indian-Australian families are navigating intercontinental, multigenerational care. RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA |  |
The pursuit of greatness is lonely - as Amanda Anisimova’s Wimbledon loss made painfully clear. ANINDYA DUTTA |  |
It’s a wedding party trend, but there’s no bride or groom – heck, there isn’t even a wedding! All hail the ‘Fake Sangeet’… or should we call it Insta-Sangeet? TORRSHA SEN |  |
The 34 recipients of CAIR's Maitri Grants, Fellowships and Scholarships fostering Indian-Australian collaboration in education, innovation, culture and business
Jim Varghese AM and Con Livissianis, co-founders of the Australia India Business Pty Limited, launched on 10 July
Multidisciplinary storyteller S Shakthidharan, whose first book Gather Up Your World In One Large Breath is set for a September release
The revival of the Hindi TV series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi raises questions about politics, memory… and the next general election. TORRSHA SEN |  |
L-FRESH’s new single, No Lie pushes back against the everyday racism and hate South Asians continue to face - while celebrating the power in simply living our truth. He talks about it on our Don’t Talk Back podcast. View the full episode here. |  |
New edition out now. Pick up a copy at your local spice store. Or, flick through our e-paper here.
Shri Atul Purohit returns for a high energy Garba celebration filled with traditional music, vibrant rhythms, and festive spirit. A must-attend cultural experience across two unforgettable nights. For more go to our What’s On Page. |  |
We’re glad you stuck around - the answer to this week’s riddle is: She took a photo of him and developed it.
Think you know which iconic movie this scene is from?It’s PC’s birthday tomorrow, so we brought you an iconic. Get it right for a feature in next week’s newsletter! |  |
We often get busy in life and forget how important the people in our lives are. Human spaceflight missions are magical but they are made magical by the humans.
👋 This or That 🍽️Which moment still ambushes you at 3am? |
It’s been years. The shame is still fresh.
And Last week’s poll? A perfect 50-50.
Seems like folding laundry and getting a seat on a packed train are neck and neck in the adulting Olympics. Different struggles, same sense of accomplishment.