INNOVATION

Category

Indian-origin scientist Mansi Kasliwal becomes first woman to lead America’s Palomar Observatory

Born in Indore, India, Kasliwal moved to the United States at age 15 and completed her undergraduate studies in applied and engineering physics at Cornell University.

Grassroots projects win $650,000 to tackle climate change in rural Australia, benefiting First Nations communities

Now in its 25th year, FRRR has delivered more than $200 million to over 15,000 projects, reinforcing its role in strengthening the social and economic fabric of Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities.

Indian restaurant owner found guilty of sexual assault, faces possible deportation from Australia

It is reported that Manoharan briefly fled the dock, embracing family members in court before being escorted back into custody.

Albanese visits UAE on eve of Australia’s first Middle East trade deal

“You get the feeling when you are here about the human experience and how humble we are before the glory of God.”

Remembrance Day honours fallen police officers across Australia

The commemoration holds added poignancy following the brutal murder of Thompson and De Waart-Hottart in Porepunkah, Victoria, on 26 August 2025.

Melbourne and Hyderabad space entrepreneurs take Australia–India collaboration to orbit through AI smart satellite

Nexus-01 is being hailed as Australia’s most advanced AI-powered satellite, showcasing next-generation on-orbit artificial intelligence.

Fiji’s acting PM joins Ram Navratri puja, celebrates Indian diaspora and women’s empowerment

Ram Navratri, observed over nine nights, honours the victory of good over evil and is a time for reflection, devotion, and cultural celebration.

National biobanking platform could deliver $39 million in annual benefits, says CSIRO

Australia stores over four million biospecimens, critical resources for biomedical, clinical, public, and population health research.

You’re likely not as immune to scams as you think – here’s why

Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with scammers contacting their victims either online or on the phone.

India trashes Pakistan’s theatrics over ‘victory’ claim, calls out terror ties at UNGA

“If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars look like victory, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it.”

Must-read

Would you pay $27 to stop Pauline Hanson’s One Nation or $29 to fire Albanese’s Labor?

Hanson has described Labor’s donation campaign as “absolutely disgusting” and questioned why the Prime Minister was asking ordinary Australians to give money

Australian and Pacific leaders celebrate Modi’s record tenure, praising India’s rise as the world’s third superpower

From 26 May 2014 to 10 June 2026, PM Modi has served 4,399 consecutive days in office, overtaking Nehru’s 4,398 days as India’s first elected Prime Minister, who held office from 1952 to 1964.

Comedian Jasky Singh banned by ScanTek, locked out of venues across Western Australia

“I showed my ID and the woman at the door looked so surprised that I was even trying to get in”
spot_img