For many people of Indian background in Australia, mango season brings a small, familiar disappointment. A Kensington Pride sits on the kitchen bench in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, golden and fragrant. Juicy, sweet, grown with care in Australia’s tropical north. Yet the first bite still feels different from an Alphonso remembered from Mumbai, Pune, […]Read More
Trump pharmaceutical tariff Australia has raised concerns for CSL, exporters and PBS medicine protections. Here’s what the 100% US tariff means.Read More
Australia has leapt into a groundbreaking era in space technology, thanks to a Melbourne-based startup founded by visionary Indian-origin entrepreneurs. Akula Tech’s launch of the Nexus-01 satellite, the nation’s first AI-powered smart satellite, signals a major technological and multicultural milestone for both Australia and its vibrant Indian-Australian community. Just three years ago, Preetham Akula set […]Read More
“Namaskar, my dear countrymen—we have reached space after 41 years.” With these words spoken from orbit in Hindi, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla marked a historic moment—not just for India, but for the global Indian diaspora. On 25 June 2025, Shukla became the first Indian in over four decades to reach the International Space Station (ISS), flying aboard Axiom Space’s private Axiom-4 mission.Read More
Australia’s ambitions in the space sector are rapidly evolving—from ground station support and satellite launches to building full-scale capabilities in orbital servicing, repair, and debris management. At the forefront of this transformation is Space Machines Company (SMC), a Sydney-based startup with a bold vision: making space sustainable, secure and economically viable for generations to come.Read More
In a world-first breakthrough, an Australian man has survived over 100 days with a total artificial heart, a feat made possible by the innovative BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart developed by Australian biomedical engineer Dr Daniel Timms. Implanted at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, this revolutionary device has not only given hope to thousands of patients with end-stage heart failure, but also put Australia at the forefront of cardiac technology and clinical research.Read More
When it comes to space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been making quiet but powerful moves. With the recent Axiom-4 mission, India finds itself part of a historic launch — not only for its international collaboration but for the peculiar passengers hitching a ride into orbit- Tardigrades, more famously known as “water […]Read More
Australia’s announcement to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact marks not just a military upgrade, but a recalibration of how the country positions itself in a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s assertion that this initiative will make Australia a more “reliable partner” for both the Five Eyes alliance and India has sparked fresh discussion around the strategic intentions behind this move. For India and its diaspora observing from afar, the announcement has deeper significance—not just geopolitically, but in how Australia sees its role among its allies in an increasingly fragmented world.Read More
The Space MAITRI mission, which stands for Mission for Technology, Research, and Innovation, is poised to propel both countries to new heights in the global space sector. The Australian firm, Space Machines Company, co-founded by Rajat Kulshrestha and George Freney in 2018 is leading the ambitious mission. The company is preparing to launch its second […]Read More
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, celebrated across the globe, including by the Indian diaspora in Australia, has unveiled intriguing details about the Moon, sparking both scientific interest and cultural pride. When the Vikram lander touched the lunar surface on August 23, 2023, at a location now named Statio Shiv Shakti, it marked a historic achievement for India’s […]Read More
