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80 Organisations call to remove legal discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people

“All young people in NSW regardless of their sexuality, gender or body deserve this."

Dr Smriti Murali Krishna becomes first female Hindu Chaplain in Australian army

“I’m getting an opportunity to serve those who serve.”

Hinduism becomes the third-largest religion in Australia

Hinduism is the oldest and the third largest of the world’s major religions.

Premier launches new ‘Faith NSW’ coalition of religious communities

The coalition - comprising of Islamic, Hindu, Christian, Jewish and Buddhist communities - aims to build stronger relationships between the respective communities, and foster greater engagement with the NSW Government on common issues and areas of importance.

The Dalai Lama and his joking tongue

In the interest of children, while we must not normalize ‘sucking the tongue’, we must not also commit the crime of penalizing the innocent and normalizing contextual ignorance. 

Is ‘Caste’ being weaponized against the Indian Diaspora?

The narrative that Hindus are religiously obliged to observe “caste” is a trope derived from Protestant theology, their debates over scriptures, and anti-cleric prejudices.

US State Department rejects putting India on its list of countries violating religious freedom

Given the totality of the facts and the circumstances, determined that religious freedom concerns in India do not warrant a country of particular concern designation or placement on a special watch list.

Salvatore Babones decimates USCIRF’s targeting of India

12 countries including China, Pakistan, Iran, Russia and Saudi Arabia are on US State Department's 'Countries of Particular Concern' (CPC) list this year.

Australia’s Nepali community ready to celebrate Hindu festival of Chhath

"As our community in Australia is growing day by day it has been very important to keep our traditional values and essence alive."

New Zealand now has a ‘Waheguru Lane’ to connect with Indian cultural values

Around 50% of the population of South Auckland is home to South Asian origin residents, especially in the areas of Manukau, Mangere, Manurewa, and Papatoetoe.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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