Learning music: When should kids pick up an instrument?
There are many reasons a child should learn a musical instrument. Not only does it give them the opportunity to make music, a significant...
Know your Local Council candidate: Manjula Viswanath (The Hills Shire Council)
Known for her lifelong dedication to the arts, particularly Indian classical dance, Manjula Viswanath is a first-time entrant into politics. She was inspired by...
Know your Local Council candidate: Pallavi Sinha
Pallavi Sinha is passionate about sustainability in her local area; governance of the North Sydney Olympic Pool; car parking, traffic calming and pedestrian safety,...
Drumming up that Ganesh fervour: Sydney’s Dhol Tasha troupe
Ask HSC student Sanika Kulkarni what she does to relax in between exam preparation, and she’ll reply, “Dhol tasha.”
She’s referring of course to the...
NSW Local Govt elections: Record 96 Indian-origin contestants
The state of NSW is gearing up to elect its local government officials, with polls on 14 September.
The electoral fiasco now behind us of...