Hari Charcha welcomes people from all walks of life—from lifelong practitioners of Bhakti Yoga to those simply curious about Indian spiritual traditions.
From volunteering with non-profit organisations to helping asylum seekers and refugees find jobs and housing, his contributions reflect his commitment to supporting diverse communities
Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.
Reflecting on her month-long journey, Paige said the warmth she encountered wherever she travelled was one of the main reasons she had developed such a strong affection for India.