2017-02 Adelaide

Dr Purushottam Sawrikar OAM

Strengthindiversity

doorsfurtherdividesUS.Let'sallfind waystoconnectpeople,notseparate them.Notallowingcountriesorrefugees intoAmericais notright,andwemust standwirl1thosewhoareaffected."

BY PAWAN LUTHRA

Airportsandstreetsaround theUnitedStateshavebeen filledwithprotestorsshowing theirangeragainstPresident Trump'sexecutiveorderbanningpeople fromcertaincountries fromtravelling toAmerica.Unleashingchaos and outrage,thisexecutiveorderbasbeen condemnedforwhatitis-xenophobic, meanspiritedandracist.

Whiletheinternationalcommunity hasexpressedshock,therehasbeen deafeningsilence,strangely, fromthe Australiangovernment.Moreonthat later.

\Xfhatishearteningronoteishow thecorporateworldhasreactedtothe situation.\Vhetherdrivenbyhumanitarian concernsortheneedforopenglobal bow1daries,anun1berof corporateshave reachedoutcocountertheexecutiveorder.

Starbuckshas saidrlrntitwill hire 10,000refugeesoverthenextfiveyearsas theirwaytoallowfor bestopportunities fornewmigrant.�.1\i.rbnbsaidsoon aftertheTrumpannouncementthatit willprovidefreehousingco anyone left stranded bytheban.Itsco-founderand chief executiveBrianCheskysaid,"Open doorsbringsallof UStogether.Closing

Other technology-centric companies whichhave alargenumberof mi.grant employees also weighedin.Apple CEO Tim Cookst.'ltedthatApplewouldnot existwithoutimmigration.Jeff Bezos, Amazon'schief executivesaid,"'iXfe're anationof immigrantswhosediverse backgrounds,ideasandpointsof view havehelpedusbuild andinventusasa nationforover240 years."

IetilixcondemnedthePresident's'unAmerican' actions.

GooglecofounderSergeyBrinwas attheSanFranciscoairportprotest, "becauseI'marefugee",whileCEO Sunder'Pichaijoinedtheocheremployees intheirprotest.

GoldmanSachs,21stCenturyFoxand JPMorganalsovoicedtheiroppositionto thistravelban.

Itisattimesof crisislikethesedrnt trueleadershipisshown.Corporate Americaisvociferouslyfightingbackand addingitsmightbehindprotests around thecoumry.

Whathasbeenshockingisthe Australian government's complete silenceontheissue. Primel'vfinister 1falcolmTurnbuUbasrefusedto condemnorspeakouragainstthe injusticeof thisracistorder.Hiding behindtheguiseof notwantingto interferein another country's domestic

policies,MrTurnbullhasshownaside of himself whichis disappointing Otherworldleaderssuch asBritish PrimeMinisterTheresaMay,French President FrancoisHoUandeandGerman ChancellorAngelaMerkel haveallspoken Outagainsti\frTrumpsclampdown, whileCanadianPrimeMinister JustinTrudeauhassaidhiscountry would welcomerefugees.

Herewasachancetoreassure Australia,acountry of migrants,abour theimportanceof diversity.Wasn'tit onlydays agothatourPrimeMinster had waxedlyricalondusverytopic? OnAustraliaDay;Turnbullhadsaid, "OurFirstAustralianshave theoldest continuoushumancultureonearthand itenriches usall. As dothecultures of allourmigrantsfrom every corner of theworld.Each newAustralian adds anotherthreadtoournationalr.apestry, magnificentinit.5diversityandthe mostsuccessfulmulticulturalsociety intheworld.We.comefromnearly 200countriesof allfaiths,culturesand backgrounds.Andyetina worldwhere conHictandintoleranceseemmore intractablethanever,welivecogetherin peace (Om) strong senseof justice springsfromthesolidarity,d1emutual respectandmateshipthat bindsus togetherinourdiversity.Togerl1erwe havebuiltaremarkablenation."

Greatspeechthen,MrTurnbull,bur whenitcamerospeaking upagainsta xenophobic President,youlet usdown badly.

DECOLONISINGOURARTSAND MINDS

It's time the Indian community acknowledged First Peoples' ownership of the land, anddecolonised our perspective on arts practice, wrote APARNA ANANTHUNI

FootscrayArts @Footscrayartstweeted: 'Decolonising our arts and minds' a reflection on @Arts_Front held at FCAC last Nov

Arts Front @Arts_Front tweeted: It is time to envision a newfuture for the arts in Australia. A decolonised future @indian_link

THECURSE OFTHEMILLENNIALS

Gen Y aren't lazy, they'redisadvantaged by the system, wrote SARGUN BHATIA

CulturalPerspectlves @CPerspectives tweeted: Agree- Millennials face societal stereotypes and over expectations in the work force today (Turn to page 12 for more about the great work our youth are involved in)

HELPING PEOPLETURNTHEIRLIVESAROUND

PARAMVIR 'S/NGHY' CHHATWALtalked to us about his work as a Custodial Officer

Justice NSW @NSWJustice tweeted: Paramvir Chhatwal says working for Corrective Services as a newly arrived migrant has been a rewarding experience

MANISH MALHOTRA LAUNCHES VIRTUAL REALITY FASHIONSHOW

Ace Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra launchedhis virtual reality fashion show, filmed at last year's Lakme Fashion Week.

Maqsood Godll wrote: Manish Malhotra is one of the best designers of India and has designed.dresses for Bollywood celebrities.The idea of a virtual reality platform for the fashion week and show is to let everyone feel like they are there at the show. My hearty wishes for success and congrats to the planners and programmers and sponsors.

SAYIT AGAIN

"I'm sure Dr Gondane will feel at home here in Sydney. We have Bangalore traffic, Mumbai house prices and Delhi bureaucracy."

Barry O'Farrellwelcoming HighCommissionerDrAM Gondane

RIP BHAVITA

Bhavita Patel, 33, has been named as the sixth victim of the Bourke Street incident. She died on 30January when her familydecided to tum offher life support after she was injured in the 20Januaryattack. Young motherand IT consultant Nethra Krishnamurthyis still recovering after the attack.

Smlta Sharma wrote: May your soul rest in peace. You are in a better place now.

Nandlta Bajaj wrote: Rest in Peace Bhavita, condolences to her family.

Anll Singh wrote: Very tragic event, deep sorrow.

Nallnl Singh wrote: Sad day for all Australians. RIP.

'THEREISNOGOD HIGHERTHAN TRUTH'

Each year on 30January, India observes Martyrs' Day in honour of the anniversary of the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi in 1948.

Krlsh Na wrote: Gandhiji fought for the dignity of the most vulnerable people in society. He is sorely missedthese days when even children running from certain deathhave become pariahs for the rest of the world!

"Australian politicians treat black and brown people like Pokemon cards, trying to trade them to other countries."

L-FRESHTheLIONon Australia'sasylum seeker policies

"Here'sanother thing common between India and Australia: the length of our main rivers, the Ganges and the Murray."

Barry O'Farrell atAIBC

DEMONETISATION:WHATSINITFOR US, MR MODI?

PAWAN LUTHRA was in conversation with Indian television personalityand current affairs commentator Abhigyan Prakash SanjeevAgarwallastwrote: Where is Abhigyan ? We would like to see him, we needsuch people to save our country! Please do not quit!

VlkasSaxena wrote: The interview does not give the right balance of view in my opinion, too many questions on a particular individual and not on the topic at hand.

NRI OPPORTUNITIESFORTHEGOVERNMENTOFINDIA

With all they have to offer, the diaspora should be better engaged by the Indian government, wrote PAWAN LUTHRA

JayShah wrote: While the government is trying to engage much more that previous governments, why can't we start doing our bit proactively? There is much we can do without government intervention. In fact, the discourse should be how we can come together and make a difference when so much change is happening already.

RECONSIDERYOUR DECISION,MELTONCHRISTIANCOLLEGE

RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA reported on a Sikh boy denied enrolment at a Melbourne school forwearing the turban

BastianGianino wrote:The school has the right to enforce its uniform policies.These rules are for everyone who attends that school, those are the uniform rules; the boys at this school are not allowedto have their hair long or deviate from the standard uniform, i.e. wear different coloured socks that are not in accordance with their dress code. This is a private Christian school and we too must respect their rules if we wish for our children to attend that school.

I am sure that there are a lot of suitable schools in the area which do not have a strict dress code so that you wouldn't have to compromise your religious beliefs, but having said that if a Christian child wanted to attend a school of a different faith and didn't, or couldn't, comply with the dress code of that school due to faith I am sure the outcome would be the same. If you want people to respect your religious beliefs, you too have to respect theirs. Babu wrote: Come on, this is Australia - a land of freedom of choices! A dominant section of our population that is of European origin appears to be feeling some kind of baseless insecurity and going through integration problems themselves in mingling with the other ethnic sections of our society such as Sikhs or Muslims. Wearing a turban or veil is in no way appearing to impact the basic Christian nature of Melton Christian College or the belief of any other school.

Any decision from Melton Christian College about its uniform policy points to a discriminatory attitude and passive aggression by a handful in its management committee. Even the law makers in our nation are poorly represented by ethnic groups - the numbers seem to be disproportionate with the percentage of the ethnic population.This is possibly leading to double standards when it comes to Court outcomes. As a moderate ethnic citizen of Australia, I strongly support Arora's case and hope to see his son being allowed to wear a turban to school. I urge one and.all Australians (all skin colours) to come together, evolve and make this nation a truly multiracial to achieve the best.

NoelLal,ExecutiveVP,GOPIOlntematlonal wrote tothePrlnclpal ofMeltonChristianCollege: The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is the largest organisation for the welfare of PIOs living outside India, and is a non-partisan, secular global organisation engaged in promoting their wellbeing and enhancing cooperation andcommunication betweenIndiansliving in different countries.

GOPIO is extremely saddened with your school's decision to refuse a fiveyear-old Sikh boy admission just because he wears a turban, and it does not align with your uniform policy.

Your attention is drawn to a landmark case of September 2008, where a Brisbane private school was forced to back down on a strict uniform policy that would have forced a Sikh boy to cut his hair and remove his turban.

GOPIO is disappointed that in today's day and age, instead of uniting various communities, your institution is actually dividing them (even at the tender age of five).

GOPIO hopes that the school will reconsider its earlier decision and do the needful by admitting the five-year-old Sikh boy.

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"Catching the wrong train can sometimes get you to the right station."

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LOOKING AFTER OUR ELDERS

Simran Rekhy 19

BachelorofCommerce and Science, Monash University

During the summer break, I volunteered at an aged care home. My visits consisted of organising activities and games for the residents, engaging in conversation with them as well as creating an atmosphere that would be visually inspirational and motivational. I had the opportunity to plan their birthday celebrations w thin the premises, which included decorating the lounge and organising food and drinks. It gave me immense pleasure to bring joy into the lives of the residents and see them celebrating with happiness. Some of my most memorable moments included playing scrabble with one senior, taking them out to the garden to pick flowers and actively listening to them talk about their past.

I strongly believe in the importance of giving back to the community, which is whatinspired me to volunteer at an aged care home. My grandmother has been volunteering at an aged care home for the past couple of years. Seeing how

. PUTTING E-WASTE TO GOOD USE

Anirban Ghose 24

Graduated inRobotics,

University ofSydney

This summer I began building a microfactory. I had the immense privilege of working at the University of New South Wales SMaRT Centre to develop

• innovative solutions for recycling electronic waste (e-waste). We can all appreciate the challenge of the quantum of electronic waste that we are producing - all the old phones, televisions, microwaves, basically anything with a cord we throw out, making it the fastest growing waste stream globally. These devices are complex waste products, comprised of over 1000 different materials, some

• of which are toxic such as lead, others

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passionate she is about this, as well as the joy and pleasure she received from this role, made me extremely proud of her, wanting to follow in her footsteps. Volunteering an aged care home was an experience that I will cherish forever.

DISCOVERING MYSELF IN DANCE

Vishakha Iyer, 10 YearSix, KingsLangley PublicSchool

I have always told my mum, "I wish I could dance 24 hours of the day and do nothing else." This wish has been coming true over the past two years as I go to India during the summer break to train in Bharatanatyam with Abhinaya exponent Bragha Bessel. Learning from Bragha Aunty is very special. When we enact everyday situations in dance she presents the ideas in such a refreshing way that we start to discover the same common things from different angles. The best thing about training under Bragha Aunty is that even when she makes corrections and is critical, she does it with such humour thatI never forget what she has said. As she was teaching me on how motherYashodha was caressing Krishna's face, looking at the way I was holding my hands, she said, "You are holding baby Krishna's face, Vishakha, not a Halloween pumpkin!" Every time I practice, comments like these will not only help me never make those m stakes again but will also bring a smile to my face. I am very lucky to have teachers who train me with love and patience like Chidambaram R Suresh in Sydney and Bragha Bessel in India.

• which are immensely valuable, such as copper. So, the SMaRT centre has been researching solutions to this global challenge which has now culminated in the design of a micro-factory. We are designing a containerised factory to disassemble, sort and process in furnaces to convert our waste into high-value materials based on our

patented micro-recycling technology. I have been working on the automated vision systems, drones and robotic arms to augment the material processing techniques being developed by the centre.

So you think millennials are over-privileged, lazy, narcissistic, entitled and out-of-touch? Have a look at what some of them have been doing over their summer holidays

REACHING OUT TO UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS

Brinda Ohri 23 Doctor of Medicine, Griffith University

During my gap year I volunteered teaching English to disadvantaged children in Argentina. It was both an eyeopening and rewarding experience and I was able to immerse myself in their community, culture and way of life. I had always been interested in travelling to South America, and I whilst I was researching, I came across an NGO in Argentina,which was very passionate in helping their underprivileged population. I made contact with them and was lucky to join their incredible work.

BACK IN THEHOME COUNTRY

Anindya Bhowmik

27

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from University of Technology, Sydney

I volunteered forYuva Australia and the Consulate General of India in Sydney last year and in January this year, representing Australian Indian youth at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It was a pleasure participating in a Panel Discussion on youth NRI issues at Youth PBD 2017 with the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, and meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modiduring alunch event.Youth PBD 2017 was a hugesuccess, particularly the Q&Asessionwith an audience of 700 PBD attendees.The three-day main affair from 7-9 January, 2017 in Bengaluru, entailed an inaugural session on the "Role of Diaspora Youth in the Transformation of India", two plenary sessions and discussions about various aspects of NRI and student/youth issues.

SEEINGHOW THE OTHERHALF LIVES

Nishtha Chadha 19

Bachelor ofGlobalStudies & InternationalRelations, University ofSydney

I am currently on a scholarship program in Southeast Asia for about three months.The program has two phases; the first is working with various charities in Cambodia and Vietnam that my college currently sponsors and assessing their impact and budgeting our donations that we raised throughout the year.The second phase is an internship, for which I am currently working at the SAELAO project - an ecologically friendly community development project in rural Laos. The project provides surrounding communities with education support, employment opportunities and promotes ecological awareness and sustainable practices across the surrounding villages. Both phases have

. A SONG FOR YOU

Mahek Anand 17

Year 12, Melbourne

Duringthe summer break I was a part of the David Jaanz School of Singing showcase. I got the opportunity to perform in front of a large audience. In the past year I have started doing

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• gigs as a singer andsince then have

• performed at various venues around

• Melbourne. I am passionate about RnB,

: soul and pop music but I like to keep my

• doors open to other genres as well.

: I have been singing for a few years

• now and aspire to gain more experience

• in live performances. I have always been

• fascinated with music, even in different

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been incredibly eye-opening and pushed me very far out of my comfort zone, but I've learnt and seen more than I ever could've imagined.

• languages- whether Latin, French or

• Bollywood - and would love to explore

•

• more in the future. Something I enjoy

• thoroughly with music is being able to

• be versatile.

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• Preparing for this showcase and

• having been given the opportunity to be

: a part of it has definitely been one of the

• best moments of 2016 for me.

REPORTING FROM THE DIASPORA

Arpita Singh 23 GraduatedinIT, CharlesSturtUniversity

As the secretary of Yuva Australia, I was invited by the Indian High Commission and the MEA to be a panellist at PBD 2016-17 on the topic of "Problems faced by Indian international students in Australia". I travelled to New Delhi late last year and had the honour of participating in the 8th PBD Panel Discussion chaired by the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The issues we raised and the solutions we proposed were thoughtfully considered by the MEA and significant implementation strategies and solutions were announced at the annualYouth PBD 2017 held in January.

ACCOUNTING: GETTING A LOOK IN

Tom Smith 18 BachelorofCommerce, University ofMelbourne

Sincefinishing high school in November I have begun developing the necessary accounting expertise to transition into the corporate world, by working at the accountingfirm MurdochPartners.I have learnt the basic skills such as filing and archiving before undertaking a graduate accounting course in the CBD

I hope that these experiences will prepare me for the Bachelor of Commerce and beyond

EXPERIENCING THE LIFE Of INDIAN FARMERS

Hazel Johal 20

BachelorofBusiness, University ofTechnology, Sydney

In January, I participated in a 21-day innovation and empathy workshop with BUiLD UTS in rural Maharashtra. I went with fve other students from UTS to study the local community and one of the challenges they are facing, agriculture. For 18 days, I studied the local agricultural practices. One of the things I noticed was that they didn't use any machinery, the farmers still handpicked their crop andused methods that their fathers taught them. Soon, I realised that the old-school method of farming is heavily dependent on a regularwater supply, and inthe

summer, lack of water makes farming impossible.Unfortunately, the farmers lack the training to do it any other way. On the other hand, meeting the local children was very exciting; they were so eager to share. I had a really good experience because everybodyI met was kind and no one made me feel that I was from a strange, foreign country. For Makar Sankranti on the 14th , the villagers bought all us girls matching sarees and took us to the local temple for an evening of cultural activity and prayer. Meeting these people is something I will cherish forever.

RELINKING WITH ARTS HERITAGE Keerthana Parthiban 22 BachelorofScience inIT, University ofTechnology, Sydney

Over the past year I've been part of a team of students working hard to reestablish the UTS Tamil Society and its annual event Kathambamalai.

First established in 1999, the society has a long and rich history of organising cultural events to fundraise for communities in Sri Lanka and India. We have now brought back its annual Kathambamalai event, reinvigorated for a new and diverse audience.

These past months of summer, we've passionately been working on script writing, dramaturgy, dance and acting rehearsals with a great cast and crew to bring to stage a thrilling dance drama titled Kaya/ Vizhi. We're proud to have provided a platform for upcoming youth talent and to have used this opportunity to establish ties with ourTamilcommunity in the form of donations to Vanni Rehabilition and Palmera Projects. Being able to bring this production to life has truly shown

the potential of young people when we come together. Overall, it has provided us with an avenue to tap into our creative cultural roots in a university and community setting.

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NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEGAL SERVICE

• • • Azaara Perakath 21

• • BachelorofLawandCommerce,

• • UniversityofAdelaide

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•

• Havingjustcompleted my third year

• of my law andcommerce (corporate

: finance)double degree, and armed

• with a lot of enthusiasm, I decided that this summer, much as I would miss the opportunity to sleep in,I would immerse myself in the opportunities available to me. The first step was applying to be a volunteer at JusticeNet, a not for profit legalservice that provides free legal help for people who cannot afford a lawyer or who are low-income and disadvantaged members of society.

• • This has so far provided me with

• invaluable practical experience in a : variety of areas oflaw and increased my

• passion for justice.I was also fortunate

• enough to secure a summer position

• • at the Australian Financial Security

• Authority, aCommonwealth Government

• Department, doing corporate related

• • work as part of a project team. And just

• to ensure I really did not have even a : moment to be bored these holidays,

I have also been doing research and oral advocacy as part of the University of Adelaide's JessupInternational Law MootTeam. We will be representing the University at the national round of the competition in Canberra in a few days. All in all, a busy but fulfilling summer and one that I am sure will shape my future!

COOKING WITH REFUGEES

Tara Mahapatra 21 BachelorofCommerce/Law, University ofSydney

I joined Enactus, an international organisation that encourages university students to use entrepreneurial action to create a better world for all, in my first year of university. Currently, I am part of the Enactus University of Sydney project, CulinaryTales, which empowers refugees to run their own cooking classes in the community. The purpose of the project is to provide a social platform for refugees to share their stories, culture and recipes with the community, and to provide a source of employment. Being part of the project has been one of the greatest experiences in university, and has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people.

We offer cooking classes in Iranian, Indian, Lebanese, Tibetan and more cuisines. You can visit our website for further information about Culinary Tales and the classes www.culinary-tales.com

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

Sujneet Kaur Johal 17 BachelorofEconomics/Law, UNSW

I was extremely fortunate to have been given the opportunity to explore 9 European countries in the span of 4 weeks with the UNYouth Australia YoungDiplomatsTour.I was amongst 15 other students selectedfrom across Australia through an extremely demandingselection process which lasted a few months.

Throughout the tour, I had the opportunity to engage with key players in international diplomacy, including significant European politicians, UN representatives, diplomats, leading thinkers, grassroots organisations, media outlets and NGOs. I also met with well-known figuressuch as Helen Brady, Head of Prosecution Appeals for the International Criminal Court, ABC's foreign correspondent Lisa Millar in London, German Negotiator for climate change Karsten Sach and UKIP member Raymond Finch.

THEBUSINESSSIDE OF SOFTWARE

Nehal Jain 19

BachelorofEngineering(Honours)(Software), University ofAdelaide

Although my degree is mostly technical, there is also an element of project management and business involved. I have always been keen on exploring this technical side and seeing how it all comes together. In the future, I aim to work in a position that combines both aspects, as opposed to being in a solely software developer role.

So, when I came across an opening for a role which required knowledge of technology, business and marketing, I felt like I had hit the jackpot. I am now

doing an Internship with Microsoft, as the Program Manager of the Microsoft Innovation Centre South Australia. Through this role, I am expanding my networks as I am required to constantly be working with the local community, start-ups, universities and the government.This internship experience is also bringing to light the vast plethora of jobs that I did not even know existed. Hopefully this will help me evaluate whether or not I truly enjoy being in a hybrid role so that I can really nail down my career goals.

I gained a deeper understanding on the role of diplomacy and the evolution of nation states shaping our global community.This understanding came through intense workshops focusing on major historical events and eras, specifically WWII and its repercussions, which transcends European politics and heavily inf uences politicaldiscourse today.

Overall, this experience challenged my political views and enhanced my passion for politics and creating change. Most importantly, I engaged with many young people who have already created change and excelled in their respective fields which was highly motivating. As an Indian Australian, UNYouth Australia has allowed me to voice my opinions, which have been nurtured by my cultural upbringing as well as understanding how I can convert my views into real change despite my young age.

Japanplanbringsinaward

Amrutakrishna Kumbhar has won the 2016 Dunstan Award for excellence in languages and culrures.

A Year 10 student of the NorwoodMorialta School, Amruc has shown exceptional brilliance in the learning and use of theJapanese language. He has jusc returned fromJapan, in whac mrned out ro be a drean1 trip for him. He was selected to go to their sister school, located in Takahashi in the Okayama prefecture.

Amrm told Indian Link, "During my sray inJapan I made countless friends and unforgettable memories. Takahashi is one of the mosr beaucifoJ places I have ever seen. Unlike Tokyo it is located in the country side and we were surrom1ded by mountains. Ho,vever, this being so, there was a brilliant mix of technology too so it felt like a regular modern city. In short I had the best of botl1 worlds."

It was during the trip that theyoung man learnt from his parents chat he had won the award. It meant that he could not be present to receive his award - hisparents Vidya and Ravi Krn11ar accepted it on his belialf from the Member for Dunstan, Steven Marshall.

But of course chatdidn't dampen the entlmsiasm for Amrut one bit.

"It made me feelgoodbecause I had demonscraced e.xceUencyinJapanese, given many speeches in the language and most importantly Iwas always involved with caking care of the exchange smdents who came from Japanregardless of whether I was hosting iliem or nor. This awardalso means alot to

me as it shows proof of my hard work."

All of SL"Xteen, Amrut aspires to be a Japanese teacherand seems like a balanced and well brought up youngman. He is a wonderful role model to other teens.

1-lis mother Vidya, apsychologist, says he is emotionallyintelligentand 'inwards-

directed'. He likes to cook, play table-tennis, like his parents, and is a keenJudoka. A loving son, he helps around the home too. His dad is training to be a nurse and togetl1er his parents have provided a nicely row1ded aonosphere ac home.

Vidya is a follower of Amma, the hugging

saint, Mata Amricanandamayi, and shared that Amrutakrishnawas born aftershe received blessings fromAmma, adding a spirimal dimension co thelife of the lad.

\Yle wish r\mrutall tl1e best for his future endeavours.

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Albanyisasmallcity inthe GreatSouthernregion of WesternAustralia,about418 kilometressoutheastof Perth. Theestimatedpopulationof Albany in2015wasabout34,000of which peopleof Indian birthwere0.3%,orjust 102 persons!

Inthiscity,withalittleover 100people whowereborninIndia,theCitizenof the YearAwardwemtoAshaBhat.

Ashasayssheisdeeplyhonouredtohave receivedthisaward."Iambumbledcobethe personwhohasbeensingledoutfromtl1e thousandsof volunteersinAlbanywhodo greatthingsinthe community."

AshaBhathaslivedinAlbanyforonly eightyearsandin Australiafor 12years.Hers isatypicalmigrant'ssrory withthesame struggles we allhaveforemployment,skill developmentetc.However,she hasshown that withbardworkanddedication,wecan

reachextraordinaryheights.

Inachatwitl1India11Link,Ashaspeaks abouther wockinhercurrent role. "AsCEO of theSouthernAboriginalCorporation (SAC),l ampassionateaboutempowering andbuildingthecapacityof thisAboriginal communityorganisationthroughimproved governanceandinnovation.SACrepresents theinterestsof over3,900Noongar peopleof GreatSouthernandSouth West regionsof WAprovidingservices andprogramsinareassuchasindigenous trainingandemployment,afreefamily violencepreventionlegalservice, advocacy andreferrals,health promotion,anda housingprogram.TheCorporationalsohas approximately83houses,twosuper-2,000 hectarefarmsandotl1ercommercialbuilding assets."

AshaworkscloselywiththeSACBoardof Direccors,allelectedAboriginalcommunity members,providingtl,estrategic direction cotheorganisationandensuringoutcomes areachieved.ShewontheACCIBusiness Awardfor noc-for-proficorganisationsfor SAClastyear andthiswasconsideredquite anachievement.

Apartfromherregularjob,Ashahasbeen ontheBoardof severalorganisations.She iscurrentlyontheregionalcormnitteewith

theCHIA(Community HousingIndustry Association)andhasbeenelectedasan executivememberontbeAlbanyChamber of Con.1merceIndustry(ACCI).

The City of Albany websitestates''Asha wasselectedforher amazingachievements withinthecommunitysincemovingto Albanyin2008.Underherleadership, SouthernAboriginalhasgonefrom strengthcostrength.Shedemonstratesthe contributiontliatmigrants canmaketo growingOLtrcommunity."

Ashawasnominatedfortheawards bya well-knownlocalbusinessman,Paul Lionetti."IhavenominatedAshaBhatfor theCitizenof cbeYearawardduetoher accomplishmentsasaleaderof thelocaland regionalAboriginalCorporation.Ashahas madesignificantimpactinthe community andhasimplementedafairandtransparent processinher workplace,"hesays."She alsoworksonseveralboardsand brings awarenessamongpeopletl1atmigrantsare capableof takinguphigherleveljobs.She stands uptoracismanddemandsmutual respect.leisapleasurecoknow ber."

AshaBhat,whohailsfromUttara Kannadain Karnataka,wasbornin BangaloreandgrewupinDharwad.She camefromanacademicfamilyandher

father,the laceSriR.KHegdewas theViceChanceUorof tl1eUniversityof Agriculmral SciencesinDharwad.Sheundertooka Master'sdegreeinmathematics andworked asmathsteacherinIndia beforemovingto Australia,withherhusbandVivekandyom1g sonVikas,in2004.

TheyfustarrivedinSydneyandtl1en movedtoAdelaideonceVivek foundajob inhislineof expertise.Afterafewmonths, Asha abofoundemployment andthenwent ontoworkatamultinational company They badtomovecoAlbanyasVivek foundbetter workinhisprofessionthere.

InAlbany,AshahadtOstartafresh.She startedas an accow1tantinasmaUfirm andtl1en wontheaccount,wtpositionat SAC.Goingontobecoming Management Accow1cantandFinance/HRManager and then,CorporateSecretary,shewasappointed tothepositionof Chief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO)in2013.

AUalong,AshastudiedcogeetlJe qualifications needed toupdateherskills Likemanyof us,shedecidedtoacquire Australianqualificationsandcompleteda CertIIIin FinancialService.5fromTAFE SA. AftermovingtoAlbanyshegained aMasterof BusinessinProfessional

Accountingfromtl1eUniof SA. Currently sheisstudyingforan:tvIBAfromKaplan BusinessSchool.

Asha'scareergraphshowshowmuch one canaclueveif wejust try ourbestand workwithpassionanddrive.Awardsornot, successwillbeyours

Asha'shusband,VivekBhatsays, "To behonest,Ijustcouldn'thelpbea spectatorinherjourney.Livingawayfrom homeinAliceSpringsforoverthree and ahalf years,1couldnothelphernoreven assistherindie household.Shewasasingle motherfor allpracticalpurposesduring thattimebut,inspiteof workinginahighly demancling.role,andstudying,sheattended totheneedsofourteenagesonwitl1om compromisingonhisaspirationsatanytime. Ijustcan'tgetmyheadaroundhowshedid it allandachievedwhatshehas.AUIcan say is'shedidit' andmadeusaUveryproud indeed."

AsforAsha,sheismagnanimous about it all."Itisveryhardtobalancelife whenyou areactivelyinvolvedin variousboardsand offeringyourexpertiseonavolw1carybasis. Ichanl,myfamilyfortheirpatience.Iwould nothavebeen abletodoit\vitl,outtl1e supportIgotfrommyhusbandVivekand sonVikas."

SalutingourJanmabhoomi as wellas our Karmabhoomi

BYVINAYA RAI

Thedate26Januaryisalways

specialforIndians.More soin Australia,since wegeta holiday andareable cocelebrateour countryof originandthecountry we have chosenrolive inon rhesame day!

InAdelaide,rhe traditionof hoiscingthe lndianAagonRepublicDayscarredonly lastyear.Soirwasquitespecialhoisting it againonamake-shift pole andsingingja11a GanaManastandingtmderit.Morethana hundred voicesrose withthe raisingof rhe Aagandit wasaveryspecialmoment.The Australiannationalamhemwasalsosung andthiswasfollowedbyspeechesinside theIndianEducationCentreHaU.

DrJaganMazumdarAl\lfspokeabout thefirstRepublicDay,givinganinteresting hisroricalfactwhyIndiachosetobecomea sovereign democraticrepublicwithinthree yearsafterindependence.Herhenquored fromrhefirst speechonthisoccasion by Nehru whosaid,''TheAagunderwhich yousrand todayand\vhichyoujustnow saluted,doesnotbelongtoanyparticular communiry.Allthose whostandtoday under the AagareIndians,norHindus,nor Muslims,notSikhs, burIndians."He also quotedDrS.Radhakrishnan whoinone of hisRepublicDaymessages,toldIndians "normbeprisonersof the pastbur be pilgrimsof thefuture".

Severalothersspokeincludinglocal

Councillorl\{ichaelIammarone whopraisedmigrants' and 1.ndians'contributionto Australiansocietyandextolled diemtoparticipatemore fuUyinbusinessandorl1er communityactivities Lr ColJacinderSinghPassan spoke verypoignanrlyabout howandwhywecelebrate RepublicDay.Severalorl1er membersin the audience spokespontaneously aboutRepublicDayas well asAustraliaDay and theimporrance of inclusiveness and contributingtosociety.

Themorningcame to afirringendwirh samosas,mysorepak andlarningtons!And!orsof timefor everyone comingle and get toknow each ocher.

The maineventforAustraliaDayin Adelaideisamulticulruralparadefollowed byapublic concert at ElderParkinthe middleof thecity.Ithasbecomerradition for theIndianAustralianAssociationof SouthAustraliatojoin up with another associationtoshowcasearegionof India. Thisyear,theShivagarjanaBandfromthe Maharashtriancommunirytookcentre stage,playingtraditionalmusicontheir dholsandtashas.

Onthecopof atruck,theyplayedthat beautifulrousingdrummusicthatisso familiarintbestreetsof Maharashtra. The crowdswatchingtheparadealongthe lengthof themainthoroughfare,King William Street,quite enjoyeddiemusic

landcould beseenclapping alongtothe beat andevendancingalong artimes!

Maharashtrianladiesandchildren also cameoutin sizeable number,all dressed inbeautifulsarisand rhechildrenin traditionalclothes.Theymadea wonderful contingent dancingalongmthemusic.

VariousIndian groups alsorookpart intheParade.TheBAPSSwaminarayan l\fandirhadplacardswith value-based sayingi;;thePLmjabiAssociation was resplendentin rl1eirtraditionalgear complete withkirpans;Tamilianshada large contingent led byaJaUikattubuJJand ,virl1childrendancingtheKamgattam,Kavadi andorl1er folkdances rotheir traditional percussionmusic!

ISKCON alsomade theirpresencefelt

withabeautifulRathat the Parade,andladies dancedtheRaasGarba todiesingingof kiitansalongwirl,live musicwithdhol,cymbalsetc.

TheIndiancontingentwasverypopular withthe crowd withtheir bands,musicand danceand,alongwirl1 VandeMatammand BharatMatakiJai,whentheyyelledAussie, Aussie,Aussie the'Oi, Oi,Oi'wasthe loudest!

A trulyenjoyable26JaninAdelaide -RepublicDaywith Aaghoistinginthe morning,andAustraliaDaywirl1Parade, musicconcert,one-daycricketmatchand fireworksattheendwitha barbecuelunch in between WhatarypicaUyAussie holiday!

GENERAL PRACTICE AS WELL AS SOCIAL WORK

Dr Purushottam Sawrikar, OAM

owclidDrSawt:ikarfeelwhen he heardthenewsthathehad wonanAustraliaDayhonour?

"Honoured,butmostly surprised andalsomotivated cocakeonsomemoreprojects!"

PurushortamSawrikar,general practitioner,has beenasocialwork enthusiasteversincehe arrivedherein 1972fromHyderabadinIndia.

"Iloveinteractingwithpeople.Social workissomethingthathasbeen apart of mylifesinceI wasaschoolkid.It continuedthroughmyuniversity days andasayoungadult."Therewasmuch opportunity inIndiaforthistOfindoutlet. Asa doctor,preventivemedicinebecame oneof Dr Sawrikar'spassionsandhecook themessageof improvingquahtyof life to thepeoplethroughthemedia.

Onradio,pt:int,TVandthroughaudio CDs,DrSawrikarreachedouttotbeIndian communityinSydneyonhealth-related issues.

OnhisMarathiradioshowon98.5

FMAkashvaniSydney,ontheKannada languageCbandananrandonChannel 31,heproducedand directedshowsabout participatingingovernment-initiatedhealth andscreeningprogramssuchasthose for bowelcancer,breastcancer andthe Mother'sDay\'(lalkinParramatta.These showshelpedcreateawarenessan10ngst newlyarrivedmigrantsonavarietyof topics.Someof hismemorablesho\vshave beenaboutwhatto dowhenaheartattack occurs,our predispositiontodiabetes,bow rostaveoff depression,and age-relatedeye disorders.

Manyof tl1eseprograms were turned intoresourcematerials fordistributionat surgeries andatcommunity functions.

Arlarge-scale communityevents,Dr Sawrikarorganisedforfreehealthclinics onBPand diabetes.

Asexecutivemember andpresidentof theAustralianIndianlv[edicalGraduates AssociationAIMGA,DrSawrikar advocatedonbehalf of India-trained doctorswhofoundit hardtoqualifyfor

registration.

"Weliaisedwithministers andhelped organiseclinicalattachmentsatatime whenthedraconianregistrationprocess wascausingsomeclistress."

Hewasalsoinstrumentalinorganising overseasconferencesandseminarsfor AIMGA,especiallyaparticularlysuccessful onewitb theGlobalAssociationof Physiciansof IndianOrigin(GAPIO)in 2014.

Anotherproject,creatingadirectoryof IndiandoctorsinAustralia,alsometwith muchsuccess:twoeditionswerecreated,in 2003and in2013.

,, Asexecutive memberandpresident ofthe Australian IndianMedical GraduatesAssociation AIMGA, Dr Sawrikar advocated onbehalfof India-traineddoctors whofoundithardto makeregistration ,,

What does thefuture holdforDr Sawrikar?

"I'm71now,andlatelytheissueof aged carebas begunto interestme.I'dliketo explorefurthertl1egovernmentinitiatives that arein placesuch asMyAgedCare and helppopluarisetheminourcommunity. Aswell,I wouldliketoaidthecreationof volunteerteamswithinthecommunitythat cantake011someof theburdenof caring forourseniors."

Givenheisstillworking12-hourdays most days,wonder when thisnewproject willrakeoff.

Rajni Anand Luthra

For service to medicine, and to the Indian community of Sydney

REMOVING DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE

Dr Ranjana Srivastava, OAM

For service to medicine, particularly in the field ofdoctorpatient communication

Asan oncologist and amedical writer,RanjanaSrivastava claimsitwasherexperiences asapatientthatinfluenced howhercareerultimately shapedom.Herdoctor'sdemeanour as hedelivered badnews - his"unflinching truth"andhistears - sparkeda lasting professionalpassion fordoctor-patient communication.

TodaytheMelbourne-baseddoctorhas wonacclaimnotonlyforherworkinthe field,but also forherturni.nthemedia as ptint columnist,radiopresenter,television host andexpectcommentator,andof course asauthorof fourwell-receivedbooks.

HerOAMhonour thisyeartops an ever-growinglist of awardsthatincludes academic honours,prizesinliterature, 'women of influence'mentions and distinguished unialumni awards.

"I'm veryhumbled, anda little thrilled," shecells TndianLink.

It isclear from DrSrivastava'swork thatbeingagooddoctor,is allaboutthe patient."Iwantto demystifymedicine tothegeneralpublic.Thar'swhatgood medicineis about -havingahandin one's ownhealth."

The"asymmetryinmedicine between doctor andpatient"is asourceof concern forDrSrivastava.

"Takingthepatient'sperspective increasestheirownunderstandingof the situation.Thereis bettercompliance,and betterparticipationintheirownhealthcare. It alsoaids theminleadingagoodlife,and also havingagooddeath.It'simportant todefinetheirroleintheprocess,because ultimatelyheald1is asharedresponsibility."

Hercommitmentto dealingdirecdywid1 disparities in healthcarehas alsomotivated DrSrivastavatotakeup a varietyof other roles,such ashelpingmosethat need immediatehelp. Shehasvolumeered at natural disasterzones,andworkswiththe AsylumSeekersCentre.

Mentoringyounger doctorsisanomer aspectalongthesamelines.

"l\,figrant doctorsespeciallyhaveatough time,"she observes."Thoseof uswho

knowtheropes must support themin whateverwaypossible.\Xieallhelpcreate agooddoctor, andallof societybenefits. I'm drawntotheexperiences of migrant doctorsbecauseI identifywithtbem."

Dr Srivastava has spokenoften about therolegoodmentorshaveplayedinher ownlifeasa studentand as amedical practitioner.

Aswell,sheis notaverseto speakingup aboutracism -andsexism -inthemedical fraternity.

"AIJof this tiesinwithmypassion for medicalethics,really,"sheconcludes."That iswhythereis somethingveryspecial about beingamigrantandbeingrecognised(on AustraliaDay), intermsof whatwecan giveback to this country."

Herwriting,with straightforwardbut captivatingtides (D)'i11gfora Chat: The Co1111111111ict1tionBreakdown Bet1veet1DoctoJJ andPt1tie11ts-, TellJvietheTmtb:Conversations withti{)'PatientsAho11tLifeandDeath;So It'sCm1ce1;NowlV"hat?andAfterCa11cer:A

GuidetoU11i11gWei�mayhavegivenhera

fanfollowingoutsided1ehospitalscenario andinwriters'festivals acrossd1enation, butitis medicinechatis herfirstlove.

"l'vfedicineis thefulfillingcareer;allelse isicingond1e cake,"shereveals.'1always dreamtof becomingadoctor,eventhough l'vebeenwritingsincel wasfive orsix."

DrSrivastavawasborninCanberrabut grewupinIndia,UKand theUSasshe travelledwithheracademicparents.Ar l7, shereturnedtoAustraliatostudymedicine atMonashUniversity.

"I'mgratefultomyparentswhotook merotmdtheworld,caught meresilience

and tocopewithchangebyrole modelling itforme,"she recounts."Theyalso taught me to keep in touchwith myroots.My work hasincreasinglybegunto rakeme backtoIndia.Iwas there onlyrecendy: as a visiting scholar at theUniversity of Chicago,Iwas speakingat their Delhi centreabout medical ethics.I thinkit is important to paytributeto,vhereyou come fromandtoyour heritage. For instance,I'm marriedto anAusrralianbur my kidsspeakHindi.Bestof bothworlds, I'dsay."

What advicewouldshehaveforyoung doctorsscarringout?

"Firsdy,always remember thatit is an incredibleprivilegeco domedicine. Foreverypersond1atgetsin,thereare 100-150 aspirantswho havemissed out.

Second,don'tunderestimatethepower of compassionandintegrity.It'swhatpatients mostremembermostabouttheir doctor. Foragood doctor,humility,compassion andintegrity nevergoour of fashion."

Rajni Anand Luthra

,, 'For a good doctor, humility, compassion and integrity never go out of fashion ,,

PROMOTING NUCLEAR MEDICINE Prof. Vijay Kumar, AM

For service to medical research in the disciplines ofnuclear medicine and biology, to professional organisations, and to the community

omeofLife'sextraordinary momentshappenwhenyou leastexpectthem.

Sydney-based radiopharmaceuticalscientist Dr.VijayKumarwastravellinginEurope whenhelearnedfromhiswifeShanthat hehadbeenpickedforanAMhonourthis AustraliaDay.

Itisanhonouronlyaselectfewfromthe coLmtryarebestowedwith. Theroadtothisglorrhasbeenalong andmemorableone.

Itwasin1974thatayoungVijayarrived inthiscountryasabright-eyedresearch scholarfromTamilladu.

"Icamehereonascholarshiptodomy PhDattheAustralianNationalUniversity inCanberra,"herecountscoIndianLlnk.

Today,hiscareerspanningmorethan 40yearshasgivenhimsolidexpertisein thefieldofnuclearmedicine.Dr.Vijay owesalotofhisprofessionalsuccessand exposureto\XlestmeadHospitalandThe Children'sHospital\Xlescrnead."Nuclear medicineisaverynichearea,whichuses radioactivemedicinestotreatspecific diseases.Itcanimprovethetreatmentand palliativecareofpatientssignificantlyand alsoreducethesideeffectsoftreatmentsin conditionslikecancer,"heinforms.

Inthisspecialisedfield,the67-yearold scientist'scontributionsareaplenty.

Overthepasttwodecades,Dr.Vijay hasplayedapivot.'Liroleinestablishing radiopharrnaceuticalproductionand researchfacilitiesinmanyinstitutions inthecoLmtry.Hiscontributionscohis fieldofexpertisearenotjustrecognised nationally;Dr.Vijaywasamonganelite groupofscientistschosencoconsult fortheInternacionalAcomicEnergy Agency(lAEA),theacomicarmof theUnitedNations.Thisprovideda uni9ueopportunityforDr.Vijaycooffer professionalguidancetoseveraldeveloping naaons.

Withalonglistofachievements, recognitionsandawardsthatDr.Vijayhas

tohiscredit,heagreesthattheOrderof Australia(AM)topsthelist."Ifeelvery honouredbyd1isrecognition.Whatmakes meparticularlyhappyisthefactthatthis willbringrecognitioncothedisciplineand hopefullyencourageaspiringscientiststo takeitupseriously."

Dr.Vijay'sdriveforcommunitywork isalsowell-knownAformermember ofrl1eUnitedIndianAssociationsand founderoftheSydneyTamilSangam, Dr.VijayhasgivenbacktotheIndian communityinthecountrybyhelping severalimmigrantIndianstofinda footinginAustralia.

Hehowevermissesgivingmoretimero hispassions."InthepastfewyearsIhave beencaughtupwithmyprofessionallife, andIwishIcoulddedicatealittlemore timeformyotherinterests,"hemuses.

Oneoftheseisperhapshistalentfor music.Dr.Vijayhasutilisedhispassionto

joinhandswithsomeIndiancommunity associations/groupstoraisefundsfor charity.

Dr.Vijaybelieveshissuccesssterns fromthefactd1athegetsthebestof bothworlds."Iamveryproudofmy Indianupbringing,whichhasnurturedthe importanceofdedication,hardworkand diligenceineverycaskthatIundertake," hereveals."Couplethatwirl1theexposure, professionalism,professionalfreedom

d1atIac9uiredfromAustralia,Iamvery fortunatetOhaveobminedthebestfrom bothcultures."

Healsogivescreditwhereit'sdue-to hisfamily.AccordingroDr.Vijay,his wife,aretiredhistoparl1ologyscientist, his87-year-oldmother,son,daughterand hisrl1reegranddaughtersarehisgreatest suengths.

"Mywifehavingbeenascientistherself, itwaseasytosharesharingprofessional successwithher,"hesays."Asupportive familywhilehavingademandingcareeris thegreatestgift.Allthissuccesswouldn't havematerialisedwithoutthem."

HehopestheirsupportwiUallowhim tocontinuedoingwhathehasbeendoing. "Iseegreatoppormniciestogivemore backtorl1ecommunityandrevolutionise treatmentandcareforpatientswith conditionslikecancer,"hesaysconfidently. NandithaSuresh

,, Nuclearmedicine is avery niche area whichuses radioactive medicines to treat specific diseases. It can improve tl'eatment and palliative cal'e ,,

PIONEERING IN NEURORADIOLOGY

Prof. Makhan Singh Khangure,

owdosurgeonstreat arupntred brain aneurysm?\'{Tell,inthe 'old' days,theywouldsaw throughtheskulltogettothe artery.Today,mostlikely,they wouldemploywhatiscalledendovascular coiling:theywouldgoin throughanartery in thegroin,insert acatheter that would travelupcothe brain,and thenthroughit, pushupsomeplatinumcoilsor acrylicglue tofilluptheaneurysm,so thatbloodflow to it issropped.

The newertechniqueismuchless invasive.

The'old' days,youmightbesurprised tolearn,wasnotthatlongago.The coil techniquewasintroduced in 1995, and went throughsevenyearsof trialsbeforeitcame into widespread use. InAustralia,Perd1basedradiologist Prof MarkKhangurewas oneof the earlypractitioners involvedin thetrials.

lnthisyear'sAustraliaDayhonours,Prof Mark (i\fakhanSingh)Khangurehasbeen felicitated forhisworkin neuroradiology, amongother things.

"IwasdelightedwhenI heardd1enews," hetellsTndia11U11kin histrademarkgencle manner.

lnacareerchatspansalmosthalf a cennu-y,Prof.Khangurebasnotonlybeen practisingnenroradiology(asubspecialcy of radiologyfocusingonthediagnosis andcharacterizationof abnormalitiesof thebrain,head,neckandspine),buthas alsobeeninvolvedin counselling,teaching, researchand advocacy.

Hebasalso servedontheboardsof a numberof medicalorganisationsincluding AustralianandNew ZealandSocietyof Neuroradiology,RoyalAustralianandNew ZealandCollegeof Radiologistsandthe AustralianMedicalAssociation.

i\,femoringothertraineesandadvocating forradiologistshavebeen particular passions that continueto thisday.

"Ilike cotellyoungerpractitionersto be involved withtheircareersinabroader sense,overand abovemerelyearninga

living,"hereveals."I wantthem cothink aboutconsumerconcerns,government funding,equipmentupdate,advocatefor privatetreatment,andgenerall)' tobe honestandprovidewhatpatientsexpect."

Prof.KhangurewasborninIndiabut grewupin theUKwherebisfamilymoved when he was nine. Hefinished university d1ereandworkedbrieflybeforemovingto Perch in 1976. HeworkedwiththeRoyal PerchHospitaluntil2006butforabrief stintintheUSforfurthertraining.It was atRoyalPerd1 that me clinical trials for endovascularcoilingwere undertaken.

The professor's linkswicl1meland of hisbirthcontinues inaprofessional sense."I'vebeenteachinginJvhunbai aboutprocedures forruptured aneurysms

,, Iliketotellyounger practitionersto be involvedwiththeir careers in abroader sense, overand above merely earningaliving. I wantthemtothink about consumerconcerns, governmentfunding, equipment update, advocateforprivate treatment, and generally to be honest andprovide whatpatients expect ,,

wid1omsurgery,inbothpublicandprivate hospitals.Traineeshavecomeheretoo, tolearnfromus:ayoungIndian doctor worked with us forayearbeforesetting upin India. Od1erthanIndia,wehave beentrainingradiologistsin UK, Germany, Singapore andMalaysia."

Toda)' he continues toworkactively,but for aprivateradiologygroup,and ismosrl)' involvedin diagnosis.

"I'm like ahigh-endsportspersonwho hasclimbed thepeak beforefallingback intotheprecipice!"he laughs.

\X'hen notseeingpatients,Prof. Khangureisintolongdistancewalking, classicalmusic, theatre,travelling,and spendingtime wid1hisgrandchildren.

Rajni Anand Luthra

For significant service to medicine in the field ofneuroradiology, to education, and to a range ofprofessional medical associations

BY LP AYER

Aelaide'sIndiancommunity weregivenafantastic ewYear culturaltreatbythreeof its favouritedaughters-Lakshmi, Nid1yaandSarvesh.inee-who heldtheir joint Bharatanatyam arrangetm111at theWestminster High Schoolaudicor.ium.

The factthatmisarrangetm111(debut) had been onthe anvilforover ayear was apparentfromdieleveloforganisationin everyaspectfromthemomentthe invited guestsenteredmehall.Thehugehall was filledtocapacitywithmembersof Indian, Sri Lankan andAustraliancommunities, easilythelargest audiencelhad seenfor an eventof miskind.

Thelengdi theirfamilieshadgoneco maketh.isamomenrousevent for their daughterswasevident bydiefact diey hadinvited meentireteamof supporting artistes- singer,instrumentalists andtheir earlierdaydanceteachers-fromSingapore togive astamp of authenticitytoilie arrrmgetra111.Sincetheirfirstdance teachersJayaletchimiRamanof Perd1 andAdelaide's well-knownJayantiNatarajan-areproducts of ChennaiKalashecra,an internationalJy acclaimedacademy,itsstyle was writall overtheperformance.Theirpresentguru

Harnie Kumaragurutrainedbyhermodier Sugandii andauntJayanthiKesavans,has an indirect link toKalashetratoo.

Themomentthe vocalistAditiGopinath, alsoaKalashecrastudent,sangdiefirstline, therewaseveryindicationdieaudience wasinforatreat.Herliltingvoicewas simplymesmerisingwithheraccompanying violinist andmridangistequal tothecask. Lakshmi,Nirhya andSarveshineestarted theafternoonprogramwiththetraditional invocationcoLordGaneshawidiaslokam.

TheyfolJowed itupwirl1Jathis1vam111, a purelytechnicalpiecewirJ1outanylyrics illustratingthecompl�xityanddexterity ofthedancemovements.The next.item Vama111was acompositionbyPapanasam SivanlvlayamedhoSJVtlll!J'onLordMuruga, aslowtemposong.Beingd1ecentral pieceof therepertoire,itcombinedalldie technicalelementsofmitta(movements) andmitf!)•a(expression) andthetrioshowed alltheirartisticskills learnt overtheyearsof training.

After amusical.interlude on violin,it was the rurnof soloperformancebythe dancers.Thefirst item,performedby SarveshineePillaywasShivapanchaksham sostra111composed byAdiSankaracharya in Sanskrit,anarrativeglorifyingLord

wirnsalutationtoa particulardeity,indi.is caseBhuvaneswari,queenof the universe. ChiefguestKrisHanna,Mayorof die localMarionCouncil,inhis brief speech, portrayedtheplace of Bha1'flft111a()'t1J11on meIndian culrnral fabric widiimpressive insight.StephenMcManisdeservescredit forhis brilliantphotographsanddesign of theclassybrochureontheprogramme, although thetexts wereverywordyand repetitive, aswasrJ1evoteofthanks segment-theonlyflawsinasplendid 90-minuteperformance.

Shiva. Lakshrni Sriskandaraja choseNee 111ata/ejavali,renderedin ragaPoorvi kalyani depictingan angry11q;yahsarcastically recountingmeemptypromisesof hersuitor.The lastsolo,byN.ithya Odiayakumar,apadamonDurga in raga

&vathiwasinptaiseof GoddessDurga,rl1e eternalmodier and die all-powerfulsakthi.

Aftertheirsolo,rJ1ethreedancerscame togedieragainfortheconclucl.ingpiece Thillanri,a joyousdisplayof puredance whererhythmicpatternsarewoventogether

Ittakeshoursofbardworkandyears of training,as inotherartistic endeavours, toreachalevel to present apublic performancefor alargeaudience.The girlsdidanadmirablejob.Whatiseven more amazingabouttheseyoungladiesis ilieirprofessionalachievement-Lakshmi is apsychologist bytraining, Nithyaan accountant andmmnofatoddler,and Sarvesh.ineehasjust obtained her medical degree.

Adoubledelight torbeirparents,families andfriends,andtheypresented atripletreat to anadmiringAdelaideaudience.

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ARIES March 21 - April 19

This month you will feel in a motivated and energetic mood. You have a list of things to do and you are determined to get things done.You willfind ways of making extra money but you need to make sure you do not overspend. Romantically, you will be feeling content and happy. Make sure that you are getting enough sleep as you seem to be burning yourself out.Take some time out to sort out matters at home.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

This month you will be concentrating on your business and implementing new ideas with regard to bringing in new clients. If you are working for someone, you will be looking at new job opportunities as you may be a little restless. Relationships are a little unsettled and you may decide to let things roll as they are for now.You are advised to take care of your health as you seem to have a lower back issue that has been troubling you lately.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

You will be feeling like you are not sure if you are coming or going this month.There is a lot of energy around you that is making you feel restless and impatient. There will be some friends or relatives visiting from abroad.Take some time to look at your diet and exercise regime as you are feeling a little low on energy.Your partner may be a bit moody and troublesome,but you know how to handle them.

CANCER June 21 - July 20

You have been trying to move on with life and you are now ready to take that final plunge. This month you will be thinking about moving to another house, or maybe even another state.You will also be looking at your career as you are now ready for a change. Lovely energy of movement and motivation surrounds you.There will be someone you are interested in romantically who may also be living where you are planning to move.

LEO July 21 - Aug 22

�-��yr.1 This month you will be going through some testing times, but you will get through with ease and patience. You have a tendency to want everything to be completed immediately. There will be some matters relating to property that need your attention. A family member may not be feeling too well, but they will soon bounce back. Finances and career seem to be going well, but get excited as you are in line for a promotion and more money.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

You have your hands full with family matters and your home this month.You will be feeling slightly over tired and need to pace yourself. There will be some exciting news with regard to your partner's work which would mean more money coming in.There will also be some stress around your children, as they will be confused ·,. with regard to learning or what they want to study. Property matters and matters relating to your vehicle will need your attention.

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LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22

This month you willbe wanting to travel and get some matters of finance sorted out.You are trying to get your financial affairs and will in order.There will be some complications regarding taxation that you will need to deal with and pay. Do not let these matters go unattended. Romantically, you will be feeling a little less enthusiastic with your partner as you are just feeling quite tired and worn out. Take some time for yourself and recharge.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

You will want to make some movement with regard to matters of the heart this month. You are feeling as though there are things that need to be discussed and dealt.Valentine's Day stirs your emotions. Financially, you are looking at your investments andwanting to make some changes with regard to your property. Children will need your attention thismonthandyouwill need to paysome outstanding bills. You will be thinking of booking a holiday.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

This month you will be travelling with work and dealing with some difficult clients.You can handle them with your charm and diplomacy.There will be some extra work on your shoulders as there seem to be a number of colleagues leaving your workplace. Try to maintain your routine. Your partner will be in the mood to travel andstart planning your summer holidays. Financially you are saving, but allow yourself to splurge a little when it comes to relaxation.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

You will need to make sure you get proper rest and relaxation this month as you will be working long hours. There is a lot going on. You will be thinking of buying another property, as you are now looking at an extra income.You will also be looking at possible renovations. Travel plans and meeting old friends will be on your agenda. Romance is not on the cards as of now, but this may change in the near future.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

This month you willbe busy.You will need to find afine balance as you do not have enough time for yourself. Home life will be happy and cordial. You are planning to meet a relative you have not seen for a while and this will be quite nerve racking for you.There may be some matters relating to property that you will be helping your parents with. A sibling is also going to be needing your help.

PISCES Feb 19 - March 20

You will have a calendar full of activities this month, in line with your desire to achieve a lot more this year.You have set out some goals and you will be making plans to buy yourself a new car. There will be some news relating to a possible job opportunity.You will be feeling quite energetic, taking on tasks and getting things done. Make sure you get those tests done, you will be fine and are panicking for no reason.

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STRONG ROLES FOR STRONG WOMEN

Kangana Ranaut, who will soon be seen as 'Jaanbaaz (fearless) Julia', an actress who travels, performs and entertains soldiers of the British Indian Army in Vishal Bhardwaj's period drama Rangoon, says the film is a perfect Women's Day watch as it's about a strong woman.

The petite 29-year-old hasbuilt up a reputation for herself as a strong woman, not holding back about broken relationships, or other actors who were born with the proverbialsilver spoon, and evolving an enviable style quotient.

But hang on, Fearless Julia, does that name ring a bell? Oh yes, the character's based on Fearless Nadia, aka Hunterwali, aka Mary Ann Evans, the Australian actor who moved to India in the 1930s and found fame as a stuntwoman.

Hmmm, how we wish a real l fe Aussie actress could have taken on that role Kangana may be a strong woman, but she is not exactly known for a Hunterwali vibe. Nakharewali, now that's something else. Lately, Kangana has taken to driving around Mumbai in an exquisite vintage car. Clever promotional gimmickusing a vehicle that features in the film.

Kangana drove to the airport recently in the magnificent car, en route to Jammu and Kashmir. The film's promotions willbe launched at an army base there, given the film, set in 1940s India, is centred around troops that were entertained by Julia.

Co-starring Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor, the film is due for release on 24 February, ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March.

KABIR KHAN AND SALMAN KHAN ALL SET TO DELIVER AGAIN

It'llbe theirthirdfilm together as director and actor. Come this Eid, everyone will be going gaga over Tubelight, the Salman Khan-starrer directed by Kabir Khan.

The duo have worked together in the 2015 hit film Bajrangi Bhaijaan and the 2012 blockbuster Ek Tha Tiger. But this time round, it's going to be very different.

"If you thought Salman was special in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, then his performance in Tubelightis fve times better," Kabir said recently.

Worth waiting for?You decide!

VARUN DHAWAN IN SALMAN MODE

Varun Dhawan is all excited about Judwaa2, his next film in which he reprises the double role of Salman Khan in the 1997 filmJudwaa.

It's a readymade role for him to move to the next level, and boy does he know it... have you seen him on Koffee With Karan lately, all so cocky and confident? Nah, just kidding, we think he's a cutie, can't wait to see him in Badrinath ki Dulhaniya with that other cutie Aalia Bhatt. Gosh, the sheer energy of the two on KFK nazar ne lag jaye.

Anyway,Judwaa 2, directed by Varun's father David Dhawan, also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu, and is scheduledfor release on 29 Sept.

RANA DAGGUBATl'S TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY

Rana Daggubati's new film The Ghazi Attack is set in the Indian Navy, based on a true event in the 1971 war with Pakistan. Pakistanisubmarine Ghazi had attempted to destroy theIndian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

At a recent promotional event, Rana said, "I think this is a veryimportant story to tell. Also, we've seen many films that glorify the army and the police. This is somewhere a tribute to our navy."

Rana is one of the few lucky owners of a Bajaj V motorbike, made from the recycled metal of the much-loved aircraft carrier INS Vikrant when ii was decommissioned.

The film will see him playing naval officer Lt. Commander Arjun Varma, who was said to have remained underwater for 18 days during the war.

"Besides my love for the bike, I am also a keen deep sea diver," Rana

revealed."There are a lot of underwater stunts in the film."

He claimed he missed sunlight while shooting 18 days non-stop underwater the Telugu-Hindi war-at-sea drama.

"When you haven't felt the sun on your face and you've been breathing recycled air for months, getting on the surface of water and on land is like freedom at last!"

Recollecting the experience of shooting underwater in a submarine setting, he said, "The sailors possess tremendous grit as they live life without surfacing from underwater for days altogether, breathing the same air virtually everyday."

Directedby debutant Sankalp, the f lm is partially based on the book Blue Fish, penned by the director himself.

"For the last one year of my life, I've been researching the incident and what Indiawent through during that war. INS Vikrant was one of themost celebrated warships in the Indian naval feet. I know the importance of it at that time. It's lovely to be part of the entire thing," he said.

Also starring Taapsee Pannu, Kay Kay Menon and Atul Kulkarni,The Ghazi Attack releases on 17 Feb.The f lm also stars Nassar and late actor Om Puri in a pivotal role.

Rana also awaitsthe 28 Aprilrelease of Baahubali: The Conclusion starring Prabhas,Tamannaah, Anushka Shetty and Sathyaraj.

BANATE RAHO, MUNNABHAI

Talking of reprisals, Arshad Warsi will reprise the much-loved character of Circuit in the third film in the Munnabhai franchise.

He revealed that the script for the third instalment is ready.

"Rajkumar Hirani the director spoke to me to give an idea about the story. It is simplysuperb, very relevant to the times. He was peaking at a press conference for his upcoming film lrada. Thefilm will go on the f oors as soon as Sanjay Dutt's biopic is complete next year.

Talking about the film, the 48-yearold actor said, "You will soon see the same innocent idiots coming up with a

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social issue once again.They will make you see the world we want to see. It's a feelgood story."

Meanwhile, let's wait for lrada, directed by Aparnaa Singh and featuring Naseeruddin Shah and Divya Dutta. It hits the screens on 17 Feb.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: ANUSHKA SHARMA

Herfirst production was the gritty thrillerNH10, and now she is coming up with hersecond outing Phillauri, which is a quirky tale featuring Anushka as a ghost named Shashi.

While asked about choosing an outof-the-box subject, Anushka said, "I think the idea came out because my brother Karnesh and I wanted to tell a different story and present a new idea as well.That is why NH10 was made, which was well-received by people.

"Similarly, the Phillauri traileris getting a good response in all aspects. The vision is to create good content and introduce new talent. It's a very relatable character.I have tried to be honest playing the role. Finally, it depends on the audience how they react to the film."

Thefilm isscheduled for release on 24 March.

CLICHES, OR QUIRKY CONCEPTS?

There's much going on in the trailerof Phillauri- but it has little to go foritself.

It is a beehive of activity with a beautiful ghost played by Anushka Sharma hounding a nerdy NRI (played by Suraj Sharma of Life Of Pi fame) while a gaggle of relatives and freeloaders add to the progressively increasing volume of intended vitality.

Suraj Sharma is clearly the poor man's Dev Patel.Throughout the trailer, he is a screechy, whiny mass of bewilderment - something like Omi Vaidya in 3 Idiots.

Suraj clearly can't come to terms with being accosted by a ghost. Hopefully, we can, when the film releases.

This is ruralPunjab. We all know what that means.There will be noisy revellers, a whole lot of head-banging Bhangra, wide-open spaces filled with colour the works. And if it is Punjab, there is bound to be that mandatory shot of the Golden Temple. And guess what?

Female fans of Diljit Dosanjh get a bonus because they get the Punjab's superstar to emerge from the holy waters of the GoldenTemple. Dosanjh clearly wants to slot himself as India's first turbaned stud. Our best wishes to him.

If Dosanjh is a stud on demand, he is also a singer by choice. As the roving ghost's past love, we see him wandering across spaces in Phillaur with a song on his lips and an ektara in

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his hands.

Just how all of thisfits into the comic cosmos of a film that is eagerto show us its quirky side, only time will tell.

In the meanwhile, the trailer leaves us with a sense of infuriating incompleteness.There are seeds of novelty in the plot. But the intended humour is way too predictable. The intended novelty of a nerd accidentally married to a ghost in a tree somehow gets frittered in a free-for-all of frisky romantic yearnings.

Going by the trailer, it seems doubtful that first-time director Anshai Lal has been able to hold together the slippery satirical strands of the whimsical rural fable. But miracles do happen. We have one in the film.

A ghost released from a tree that the nerdy NRI is persuaded to marry because he is maanglik.

Notsurethough whethermocking superstition actually helps us to understand why it exists, let alone eradicate it.

Twostars forthis trailer.

WHATTWEETY BIRD TOLD US THIS WEEK

Can you match the following tweets to the stars that tweeted them?

Deepika Padukone, Twinkle Khanna, KaranJohar, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan

Boys and girls new song from Raees coming up in a bit.Didn't make it to the film but will make it to urheart I hope.

App download kiya? #BeinglnTouch

It's 37 years of 'Do aur Do Panch' a happy ride filled with some delightful moments!

When plays can be banned for using the word 'Bra' here's a bit from my book read wonderfully by @ AzmiShabana about the best bras in the world

As PadmavatiI can assure you that there is absolutely no distortion of history.#Padmavati

This Holi, jam with @varun_dvn and @ aliaa08 http://bit.ly/BadriKiDulhania

What is KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN thinking here?

Send inyourresponsesto win@indianlink.com.au and win a movie pass

What'sthe chitchat between DEEPIKA PADUKONE and ELLEN here?

Ellen: Ok, challenge accepted - it's going to be a badminton match between Deepika and me.

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Sanjana wins a ticket to see Raees

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InIndiait rangesfromBharatRamaco PadmaSriwhereastheAustralianhonours havecategorieslikeAO(Officerof the Order of Austtalia),AM(Memberof the Order of Australia) andOA.tvf(Medalof the Order of Austtalia).

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