Professor Bala Venkatesh AM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
In the 1800s, U V Swaminatha Iyer (known affectionately as Tamil Thaataa) painstakingly rebuilt Tamil scholarship, restoring lost texts and revitalising the language for future generations.
Is it any surprise that Professor Balasubramaniam Venkatesh,...
Saurabh Mishra OAM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Saurabh Mishra OAM
“I’m interested in many things,” Saurabh Mishra says, matter-of-factly. “I find I can contribute meaningfully in many streams.”
For his many innovative contributions...
Dr Abhishek Verma OAM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
When Melbourne’s Dr Abhishek Verma first found out he was getting an OAM, he didn’t believe it.
“I thought this has got to be some...
Anirudh Ravichander concert made me do this
Dear Manager,
I need a day off.
This request is the direct result of a series of poor but deeply enjoyable decisions, culminating in Anirudh Ravichander's...
From Homeland to Heartland: Sourashtra
From Homeland to Heartland
"This book is more than just history," says Anitha Rajarajan. "‘It is a return to our roots — a gathering of...





