An odyssey of dance: Queensland’s Lillian Warrum on learning Odissi
When Lillian Warrum first encountered the classical Indian dance form of Odissi, she was on a soul-searching journey in India, fresh from leaving behind...
Op-shops: Where do unwearable donated clothes go?
I used to be a fast fashion enthusiast. Sales, trends, and the constant thrill of buying new clothes were all part of my routine....
Indian Community Events: Where to be in November
Diwali may have passed but we’re still feeling the afterglow: the murthis (idols) and brass lamps will stick around till the weekend; the fridge...
AHIA Diwali 2024: A lesson in diversity
At Australian Hindi Indians Association's (AHIA) Diwali 2024 celebration recently, it was food and music and dance that took centerstage as always.
Yet, the event...
In Bruges
Sometimes we end up discovering the best places when we do not have a plan in place. On my way to Warsaw recently, I...