“Vishnu’s avatars are responsive, dynamic and shaped by the cultures and communities that embrace them – whether in centuries past or today.”

Teenagers in India began carrying small koala soft toys clipped to their pockets, turning the cuddly Australian animal into a symbol of youthful charm and romance.

The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.

The clip is set to a song—also believed to be AI-generated—with lyrics referencing global political tensions, including mentions of “Bibi on trial” and China’s growing influence.

“My thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. I feel very fortunate to have shared even a small moment with someone so special”

Piyush Mishra — actor, lyricist, playwright, and for much of his career a prominent voice associated with progressive cultural politics — has said plainly that Dhurandhar is cinema, not propaganda.

Prof. Prasad described Koya’s stance as “not only insulting but a clear attempt to degrade the formal language of Indo-Fijians.”

The film, released worldwide on 19 March to coincide with festivals including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Eid, is the second instalment in Dhar’s spy-action franchise.

As founder of the Academy of Indian Classical and Bollywood Dance, Bose has trained more than 1,000 students and staged over 200 performances.

Sixteen Victorian businesses were among the winners, collecting six gold, eight silver and two bronze awards across 26 categories, from a field of more than 170 finalists.