Global democracies in decline
Jim Carrey’s 1998 masterpiece The Truman Show was a study in how reality can be manipulated. It showed our increasing obsession with celebrities, and...
Parrot Palace: neighbours and teammates
In Parrot Palace, an Indian-Australian named Hari, a Hungarian-Chinese girl named Lily-Rosa and a “dinky-di” Aussie named Mikey share a bond that gives them...
Kranthi Kiran Mudigonda: Seven Notes of the Noted
Besides his vast experience in accompanying local and visiting artists for concerts across Australia, Kiran has also been involved in various cross-genre collaborations. The...
Serial rapist Balesh Dhankhar put away for 40 years
Balesh Dhankhar was once a respected figure in Sydney’s Indian-Australian community—a well-spoken professional, a political volunteer, and a self-styled leader with high-level connections. But...
The best Iftar buffets in Sydney and Melbourne this Ramadan
So you’ve been to the Ramadan night markets and loved what’s on offer. It’s time then to check out Iftar (evening meal) offerings at...