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,...
Bijinder Dugal, OAM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Bijinder Dugal
Bijinder Dugal is a familiar face at community events across ever-expanding Sydney. Being the co-founding director of Aasha Australia Foundation, she has championed...
Valsamma Eapen AO : Kings Birthday Honours 2026
Valsamma Eapen AO
When Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur during this year’s BAFTA Awards, the backlash was immediate. The incident...
Dr Dilip Gahankari OAM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
An 18-month-old girl from Melghat, a tribal Maharashtra region, arrived with severe burn contractures across her right arm and fingers. Malnourished and living far...
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...





