Zaneta Mascarenhas, the Labor Member for Swan, made history as the first woman of color to be re-elected to represent the seat in its 101-year history. A daughter of Indian …
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Varun Ghosh Becomes First Indian Heritage Senator to Take Oath on Bhagavad Gita
by Pooja Bhardwaj 7 minutes readIn a historic and symbolic moment for multicultural Australia, Varun Ghosh has been elected to a full six-year term in the Australian Senate from Western Australia, becoming the first Indian …
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PM Modi Hails Indian Armed Forces at Adampur Airbase
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readIn a symbolic and defiant move, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Airbase in Punjab on May 13, 2025, to personally congratulate the Indian Air Force for its …
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PM Modi’s New Buddha Day Message to the World: Operation Sindoor Is Now “India’s Policy Against Terrorism”
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readOn the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and the world, delivering his first public statement since the launch of Operation Sindoor. The …
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Amid sustained diplomatic pressure and intervention from the United States, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of escalating cross-border military exchanges that began on May …
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Albanese Wins Second Term as Indian Australians Mark Historic Strides in Federal Politics
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term following the federal election held on May 3, 2025. The Australian Labor Party (ALP) won 87 seats in the House …
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From IFG 2025 to the Maha Kumbh: How Unexpected Encounters Shape Our Purpose
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAs I settled into the rhythm of everyday life, a survey from Indiaspora landed in my inbox, asking me to recall one serendipitous moment from IFG 2025. I paused—how could …