Minority histories of the Indian national flag
By Sadan Jha, Centre for Social Studies 17 August 2017 This week, India celebrates 70 years of independence. The tricolour flag, perhaps the most tangible and potent symbol of freedom…
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Country town boy is Nepalese diaspora’s latest writer, at just 11
16 August 2017: Creativity of an eleven-year-old Nepalese school boy from the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is such that he has just published his first book and…
Height of bad luck: two New Zealand colleges close one after another leaving Nepalese student in limbo
14 August 2017: An international student from Nepal has reportedly been left penniless and visaless after two private colleges he was enrolled with closed one after another. Drishya Katwal arrived…
Nepalese singing sensation Anju Panta does an old Bollywood song and the result is like…oh my my!
By Ram Khatry, Sydney 13 August 2017 The queen of Nepalese playback singing is poised to enthrall millions of her fans and critics as she releases her first Hindi cover…
Demonisation of medical fraternity in Nepal
By Dr Sugam Gouli, Kathmandu 12 July 2017 Ten years ago, there were few medical colleges in Nepal and hence, fewer doctors. Telecommunication also wasn’t as efficient as today and we…
StudyNSW info session: keeping Indian international students safe and well-informed of their rights
11 August 2017: Australia is one of the most popular destinations for young Indians seeking to study abroad. That popularity no doubt is driven by Australia’s competitive yet fair workplaces.…
How the Partition of India happened – and why its effects are still felt today
By Sarah Ansari, Royal Holloway 10 August 2017 “Partition” – the division of British India into the two separate states of India and Pakistan on August 14-15, 1947 –…
Give me “mind, money and commitment” and I will give you a prosperous Nepal: Mr Innovator
By Dr Bharat Raj Poudel, Brisbane 9 August 2017 For weeks now, Nepalese communities across Australia have been organising a series of fundraising events for Mahabir Pun’s philanthropic endeavours. The…
If getting robbed can be shared publicly then why not rape, questions rape victim Aastha Kumari Karki
By Ram Khatry, Sydney 2 August 2017 Aastha Kumari Karki was one day talking to a “fellow-musician” when the latter shared a heart-rending secret. Her friend, also a Nepalese living…
Facebook is fighting social media identity theft in India, but it’s a global problem
By Ritesh Chugh, CQUniversity Australia 2 August 2017 Every Facebook account comes with a profile picture, but how can we prevent these often personal photos from being stolen? Facebook has some ideas.…
Australian cleaner wows Nepalese people as he leaves behind a squeaky clean Kathmandu airport
1 August 2017: A young Nepalese Australian who runs a cleaning business in Sydney CBD has wowed Nepalese people living across the globe as he leaves behind a squeaky clean…
Compared to construction work in Laprak, any project in Australia is a walk in the park for Shesh Ghale
30 July 2017: One has to be a tough cookie to be able to lead construction of an entire village high up on a Nepalese mountain. Roads can get muddy…
Parramatta Park to come alive with India’s Independence Day celebration
29 July 2017: Sydney’s Indian Australian community is set to celebrate Independence Day of India amid an action-packed day filled with fun activities and cultural shows. The programme on August…
Why offshore processing of refugees bound for Europe is such a bad idea
By Daria Davitti, University of Nottingham 28 July 2017 On the same day that a top UN official bravely called on Australia to end the harmful practice of processing asylum…
China-India border dispute a grim sign for stability in Asia
By Nick Bisley, La Trobe University July 27, 2017 Conflict was almost baked into Asia’s post-1945 international order. Taiwan’s contested status following the communist victory in China’s civil…
The Nepalese-Punjabi couple that outsmarted over a dozen Brisbane entrepreneurs
By Ram Khatry in Brisbane 27 July 20107 In 2015, Hom Pyashi had five businesses including cafes at prime Brisbane locations but he was so broke that his India-born wife…
My achievement is your love and appreciation, not NRNA Media Award
By Ram Khatry, Sydney 24 July 2017 I was in Brisbane when Deepa Rai, a friend of mine from Victoria, told me that I had created quite a “stir”. I…
