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Why this Aussie couldn’t resist Garba’s twirl

Aussie Garba fever | H1B heat for India | This month's binge-watch guide | Cutting Chai with Dr Verma | October’s cultural crushes

Rajni Anand Luthra

Editor,
Indian Link

Nicole Kidman’s divorce has grabbed headlines this week - and fair enough, given the intrigue that follows someone of her stature. But while gossip columns stay busy, the world hasn’t stood still. Global politics continue to shift, the second anniversary of a region-defining event approaches, and local communities mark milestones of their own. 

In this issue, we look beyond the celebrity spotlight to share stories that matter - thoughtful, timely, and sometimes surprising. And on Dussehra, we’re reminded that victories worth celebrating aren’t just the ones that make headlines, but the quieter triumphs of resilience, renewal, and community.

“When I dance garba, I am totally lost in the moment,’’ says Cate Smith, Perth primary school teacher and Garba dancer. “It’s not just something I do, it’s something I belong to.’’

PRUTHA CHAKRABORTY

How one man's anti-India rhetoric is shaping US policy - and why New Delhi must fight back with digital diplomacy that's faster, louder and smarter.

S RAJA GOPALAN

Dr Abhishek Verma, new Chair of the Victorian Medical Board and youngest appointee since national registration began, joins us on Cutting Chai this month.

LAKSHMI GANAPATHY
  • Adelaide cybersecurity entrepreneur Mohan Koo, who has bought into the Adelaide Lightning basketball team with three other investors including Jeevan Koo – with a 30 per cent stake that will become 100 per cent over the next three years. The WNBL season kicks off this month.

  • Dancer and dance teacher Dr Chandrabhanu OAM, who is featured in State Library Victoria’s exhibition Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations, and will perform his magnum opus, Dasamahavidya, at the Library next Tuesday. 

  • Councillor Sandi Reddy, who has been elected Deputy Mayor of Strathfield Council NSW for the second time in a row.

It's a firecracker of a lineup this Diwali month. From star-studded films to vampire romances and zombie comedies, here's what's on our watch list!

EKTA SHARMA

A Booker 2025 nominee, a classic treat with a twist, an Ishaan Khatter starrer, and AP Dhillon's new single - what we're reading, eating, watching and listening to.

SRUTHI SAJEEV

The clue’s already on your calendar.

Na Tum Jaano Na Hum.
Aa Bhi Ja.
Ik Pal Ka Jeena.
Lucky Ali’s music is soulful, timeless, and quietly rebellious. Experience his raw, unpolished honesty - live this weekend. 🎶🎵

For more go to our What’s On Page.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it - always.

Mahatma Gandhi whose 156th birth anniversary we mark today