Alok Vaid-Menon: Comedy, identity, and the politics of being
If you’re a South Asian person, you can probably guess why Alok Vaid-Menon calls their show “Hairy Situation”.
“I've been a hairy person my entire...
Nazri: Seeing through another’s eyes
Community, food and culture are undoubtedly interconnected. A community’s food defines them, offering profound insights into their history and identity. Sharing, or preparing, a...
Spoken Sanskrit, anyone? Bhashit Sanskritam, kaschita?
After a full day at the ongoing Australian Spoken Sanskrit Summer School at ANU, student Jane reflected, “I’m enjoying the immersion in the language....
H5N1 virus: Indigenous know-how is key to mitigating risk
A virulent strain of bird flu continues to spread across the world. Australia, New Zealand and Pacific nations are the only countries free from...
Happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the shops are awash with red and pink advertising. There are slogans urging people to buy...