The secret sensory life of plants
Plants are often seen as passive organisms, rooted in one place and largely unable to react to the world around them.
But a new field...
India significantly rolls backs transgender people’s rights
Little did I know, when I wrote a glowing article in February on the slow but steady legal wins for LGBTQIA+ people in India,...
Why are over 20,000 migrant teachers underutilised?
Australia needs more teachers. It ranks among the worst-performing countries in the OECD for teacher shortages. This is particularly so for public schools.
As of December 2025, there was...
When books become blockbusters: 8 Indian adaptations worth watching
What happens when a great book meets the big screen? In Indian cinema, quite a lot. For decades, filmmakers have dipped into literature for...
Brushstrokes of belonging: Harris Park mural
At Sydney’s Harris Park, affectionately called ‘Little India’, a 120-metre mural transforms Station Street East into a living, breathing canvas. There is no single...



