In an era where female empowerment is increasingly in the spotlight, it’s worth revisiting the lessonsimparted by iconic figures from mythology. Renowned author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, who hasdelved deep into the lives of Sita and Draupadi through her bestsellers, offers a fresh perspective onhow these ancient characters hold relevant lessons for modern women leaders. Sita:...Read More
Yoga’s origin can be traced back to 5,000 years ago in the sacred texts of Rig Veda( an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns); over the centuries, it continued to grow and spread across the Indian subcontinent. Therefore, people welcomed their spiritual guidance when Indian spiritual leaders travelled abroad and propounded yoga theories and...Read More
When you are in a relationship, arguments and fights are pretty common; at times when you’ve fought with your partner, it may feel like it is the end of the world. But the truth is that no relationship can be without its ups and downs. Furthermore, the problem intensifies when you start blaming each other...Read More
Top romantic novels by Indian authors that you should not miss
Love, this four-letter word, has an all-encompassing significance in everyone’s life but seldom does one find that person with whom they can be themselves. More often than not, people find themselves in relationships that seem to initiate with a promising future, but it starts to fizzle out down the years. Consequently, they begin to question...Read More
Taliban recently made a disturbing declaration, saying that Australian troops who were killed in Afghanistan deserved to die. Ahmadullah Wasiq, Deputy Head of the Taliban’s Cultural Commission, added that Australian soldiers deserved their fate because of the decision to follow America into the Afghan war. Wasiq was indifferent to the 41 Australian soldiers who lost...Read More
Manpreet Vohra, India’s high commissioner to Australia, urges the Australian government to plan a safe return of on-campus studies so students will have something to look forward to. Vohra added that it would be a pity and a hassle for students who will otherwise go to other countries to continue their studies. There are about...Read More
CoronaCheck is the weekly email newsletter of RMIT ABC Fact Check, designed to fight the wrong information infodemic about the COVID-19 outbreak. Recently, Mark Butler, the federal Labor’s spokesman for Health, was contacted to ascertain Australia’s position concerning other countries regarding the coronavirus vaccine rollout. While speaking on the ABC’s RN Breakfast program, Mark Butler...Read More
Many past prime ministers of India have had monuments, buildings, or other public infrastructures named after them. Some examples include Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport and Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam. The current prime minister has now joined his predecessors with the formerly named Sardar Patel Stadium, now known as Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The more popular...Read More
Millions of people around the world are trying new diets to lose weight, feel healthier and look better. For a newcomer to this game, it can be daunting when you first type the words “weight-loss diets” into Google and are slammed with 8, 9 or even 21 different dieting options. However, one of these diets...Read More
Also known as Jodhpuri Mirchi Vada, this spicy street food of North India is particularly popular in Rajasthan, Gujarat and MP. During the monsoons, people love gorging on ‘just out of the pan’ Mirchi Vadas sizzling with spices. It is made by stuffing green peppers with fiery aaloo (potato) filling. Serve vada with tangy tomato chutney or simply enjoy it with plain white bread. Read More