Parbati Baruah, India’s first female mahout awarded Padma Shri
Popularly known as 'Elephant Girl' (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Baruah is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper) who was conferred the Padma...
From Gandhi to Bhatt: A TIME100 legacy
In a world where talent knows no bounds, Bollywood luminary Alia Bhatt shines brightly, securing her place as the sole Indian woman on the...
How dance forms the light of Sashi Bala’s life
In a wonderful highlight at dancer and dancer teacher Sashi Bala’s recent production for her Natyadharshan School of Indian Dance, the Sun God materialised...
Scientist Ravi Prakash Singh, a USyd alum, awarded Padma Shri
The Padma Shri awards ceremony took place in New Delhi on Monday 22 April, with President Draupadi Murmu presenting honours to Indian citizens in...
Can quick fixes work for a complex nation like India?
As India treads on the path to becoming a significant global player, a vast population, growing economy, and strategic geopolitical position make its influence...