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Greek myths meet Indian wisdom in Canberra celebration of ancient cultures

Organisers and attendees alike praised the event for its intellectual richness and the vibrant cultural dialogue it fostered between Greek and Indian traditions.

From Dickens to digital: Serialised fiction is back and thriving

Serialised fiction has made a dynamic comeback in the digital age, transforming how stories are told, shared, and experienced worldwide.

Historic win for Indian-origin teen at 100th Scripps Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old seventh-grader, won the Scripps Cup and US$50,000 after outspelling over 240 contestants at the 2025 National Spelling Bee.

New documentary highlights Fiji’s forgotten history of Indian indentured labourers

“Their labour became the backbone of the Fijian economy, yet their stories have remained largely untold.”

India’s Banu Mushtaq makes history as first short story collection wins International Booker Prize

Heart Lamp features 12 stories written between 1990 and 2023, inspired by the real-life struggles of women who sought legal assistance from Mushtaq

Canberra unites in colour and culture to honour growing India ties

"It’s more than just trade – it’s about democracy, shared values, and a vision for the future. Our strategic partnership is one of the most promising of this century.”

‘I don’t cook or clean’: Australian podcast producer shares candid take on life in India

Bree Steele’s video has struck a chord and boosted her popularity, sparking conversation about global lifestyles, privilege, and the cost of convenience.

Could humanity be extinct within 10,000 years?

Random pandemics or diseases can, of course, strike populations without warning.

Into the heart of Melanesia: a new travelogue

By Gordon Peake At an early juncture in his engaging and enlightening book, Melanesia: Travels in Black Oceania, Hamish McDonald meets a cantankerous Fijian chief somewhere in...

The weight of imaginary things: the truth of fiction

Writers play a delicate game: they know we know it’s not real, and yet they ask us to feel as though it were.

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Accused ISIS bride granted bail after Melbourne court finds risk can be managed

During the bail hearing, police argued Abbas posed a risk to the community and raised concerns about the possibility of her spreading extremist ideology if released.

Jess Wilson backs Matthew Guy’s demand for apology from Moira Deeming after police clear assault claim

"To Aussie males who are sick of this treatment, who are sick of not being believed, some of us in Parliament still have your back. I have your back."

Socceroos advance to knockout round of 32 at FIFA World Cup after draw with Paraguay

The Socceroos have secured progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after a tense 0–0 draw in their final Group D...
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