At Made in India, we’re an eclectic combination of Indian and Australian. While we may tip our hat and nod ‘g’day, mate’ if we bump into you on the street, we could also be found doing the Bhangra at the nearest Indian festival celebrations, be it Holi or Diwali. We are lovers of food, colour,...Read More
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Everyone knows that Diwali is the most popular Hindu festival in the world. We know of the lamps, of the sweets, of the firecrackers. But there are some lesser known facts about Diwali that we’re bringing out in this article. Read on to find out more. A row of earthen lamps. Fireworks that light up...Read More
Indian-Australian man completes a solo bike ride around Australia in 50 days
Going on a solo road trip around Australia on a bike is a dream for many adventurers, and Indian Australian businessman Jatin Kotecha fulfilled this amazing feat. He started his journey on 30 April 2022 from his home in Melbourne and completed it on 18 June after visiting Tasmania’s Devonport. Besides, the trip took 50...Read More
Dowry – An ongoing regressive practice among the South Asian community of Australia
Is dowry a tradition or a trap? – A question that goes through most Indian young women who are married off to men working or studying abroad. Besides, before the wedding, the bride’s family and the bride are under the impression that the groom is a self-independent working professional. Hence, young women step into the...Read More
Say something about your personal background. How did you start your career? Srini Ranganathan I was born in Chennai, India; in 2002, I found work in New Zealand so I lived there for two and a half years. I found work in Australia, so I moved there in 2005. Although I started working as a...Read More
An Indian migrant family return to Biloela after four years of detention
Following an intense four years of detention centres, court challenges and a major medical scare, a family of four Tamil asylum seekers returned home to Queensland. Priya and Nades Nadesalingam and their Australian-born daughters Kopika and Tharnicaa arrived at the Thangool Airport near their home town in Biloela on Friday (10th June). Their youngest daughter...Read More
Celebrate This Yoga Day with Indian Consulate
Yoga is a world-renowned practice that goes beyond stretching to increase flexibility; it is a physical technique that helps with stress relief and is suitable for overall health maintenance. Therefore, the Consulate General of India, Melbourne, has scheduled to celebrate the 8th international day of Yoga on the 18th of June (9 am to 10:30...Read More
The brutal killing of Siddhu Moosewala sparked a wave of controversy in India and angered many of his fans and admirers worldwide. The Punjab police are conducting an investigation to find out the culprit and bring them to justice. The Sikh community in Australia was profoundly shocked and saddened by the sudden death of beloved...Read More
An 8-year-old girl died in Monash Children’s Hospital due to improper care and negligence
What happens when patients encounter an inefficient healthcare system? They suffer the consequences; some of their conditions get worse, leading to an untimely death. That is what happened to Amrita Lanka when her parents brought her to Monash Children’s hospital, as she had immense stomach pain, vomiting, and fever. Melbourne couple Chandra Sekhar Lanka and...Read More
Children with a disability facing deportation due to “The Migration Act”
Over the past few years, some people have been fighting a legal battle due to the migration act, which dictates the deportation of non-residential families if their children have disabilities. Additionally, people have protested against the act as they found it discriminatory and unjustified. For instance, Kayaan Katyal, a six-year-old, was born with cerebral palsy,...Read More