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Vaishno Devi pilgrimage: Ropeway announced

  Pilgrims to India’s 700-year-old Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu will soon be able to cover part of the mountainous trek by means of...

Easter Egg Nest Mud Cake

  Easter is almost here! Here’s a dairy-free treat - Easter Egg Nest Mud Cake - you could surprise your family with this long weekend....

Applications open for $10k scholarship to support multicultural women

  A new scholarship by the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) aims to support personal or business projects by Australian women of multicultural backgrounds. The newly announced...

The curious case of ‘kangaroos’ found in India

  At least five kangaroos have been recovered in the last 30 days in India. However, since the mammal is indigenous to Australia and New...

Explainer: what are preference deals and how do they work?

  In the run up to the federal election, there is growing discussion of “preference deals” between political parties. But what are preference deals and how...

Qantas announces direct flights from Sydney to Bengaluru

  Australia’s national carrier Qantas has announced direct flights from Sydney to Bengaluru. It will run four weekly return flights starting September 2022. It will be...

Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ 1st translation from Hindi in Booker Prize shortlist

  Critically acclaimed author Geetanjali Shree‘s novel Tomb of Sand, translated from the Hindi by Daisy Rockwell, has been shortlisted for this year‘s International Booker...

REVIEW: Dasvi (Netflix)

  Director Tushar Jalota's 'Dasvi' is designed as a satire in a political set-up, revealing the importance of education. AT A GLANCE Director: Tushar Jalota Cast:...

REVIEW: Gullak – Season 3 (SonyLIV)

  Probably every middle-class household in India relates to the 'Gullak' an earthenware piggybank, where money in small denominations, is kept aside, saved for a...

Wish my husband would read me poetry

  Dear Auntyji My problem is so embarrassing that I am almost ashamed to bring it up Bahen, but I think you will be the only...

Canadian province proclaims Dalit History Month

  In a historic move, the New Democratic Party (NDP) government in Canada's British Columbia province has recognised April as Dalit History Month. Responding to an...