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A Chinese hat-trick in Bollywood and other villainies

VIKAS DATTA on a new book that takes us into the world of one of Bollywood’s best-known baddies

Blues, spiced with Hindustani

Canadian musician Harry Manx brought his particular brand of fusion and his mohan veena to the MEMO Music Hall in St Kilda, writes APARNA ANANTHUNI

Finding new links in old stories

Translating Aboriginal stories into Tamil, Mathalai Somu discovers deep-rooted similarities as well as new pathways for preserving ancient cultures, writes ROYSTON REBELLO

Short films, big ideas

Adelaide artist Ashoka Chowta explores creativity through film making, writes VINAYA RAI

Supply, demand and revolution

Various authors give perspectives on unlocking the secrets to a successful global economy, CHITRA SUDARSHAN reports

Indian Link’s #sydfest guide: Our top 20 picks

Embrace the unusual, creative and artistic as Sydney Festival presents an extraordinary opportunity. Our city in summer is just waiting to be explored!

Zero makes Tushar a hero

Sydney boy Tushar Apte strikes it big with Chris Brown song, writes KALYANI WAKHARE

Murder in Pakistan’s nuclear establishment

Intrigue is rife in diplomat-turned-author Akbar Agha's second novel, writes VIKAS DATTA

Breath of light

A Year Nine student, Nikeeta Bhatia finds inspiration in the works of the masters, writes DEVNA LUTHRA

The power of positive thinking

Hamsa Venkat’s latest stage production is based on Greek as well as Hindu mythology, writes USHA RAMANUJAM ARVIND

Transcendence

It’s an interesting confluence of science and spirituality in APJ Abdul Kalam’s last book, writes BHAVIN RAVAL

The glory of love

Anurati Krishnamurthy presents an impressive debut. SYDNEY SRINIVAS reports

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