YOUR SAY SAY IT AGAIN

USHA RAMANUJAM ARVIND’s article on Pink Sari Inc winning at the Australian Multicultural Marketing Awards won praise from the woman behind the organisation

Shantha Viswanathan wrote: Thanks, Indian Link, for the great coverage as always! Usha has put together all our comments and so articulately conveyed our message in her article. Besides the community, the media has played a key role in spreading the Pink Sari message since its inception. On behalf of Pink Sari Inc, I would like to convey our sincere appreciation for your ongoing support and for your personal interest in what we do.

KINDNESS FLOWS, FROM ADELAIDE TO RAJASTHAN

The University of Adelaide crowdfunded a project to produce low-cost water purification kits, reported TARINI PURI University of Adelaide wrote: Thanks for your interest in this, we appreciate it.

Deepika Bharti wrote: Thank you for your support. The University of Adelaide research team has reached their target and are going ahead with their water filtration project in Rajasthan. I am sure every bit would have counted.

WHO WORE IT BETTER?

We asked who rocked the Stella McCartney dress more - Deepika Padukone or Gwyneth Paltrow? The winner was clear Meenakshi Seetharaman wrote: Hands down Deepika Padukone! She looks stunning!

Sylvia cc wrote: Deepika, the colour of her dress suits her better Dipti Desai wrote: Of course, Deepika, the Indian beauty.

Ishani Shah wrote: Indian beauty, Deepika Padukone!

Priyanka Chopra’s stand against Trump’s migration restrictions was impressive and again she is on an inspirational ride MasterChef Australia judge Matt Preston

In shock at reading what my dear friend is going through. Deepika you are one of the strongest women I know Actress Ruby Rose on Padmavati controversy

WHAT’S ON RANVEER-DEEPIKA’S MIND?

We were flooded with responses on this caption contest we ran a few days ago. Here’s a selection

Namita Sheregar wrote: Ranveer: Paani se bachao deepika..

Deepika: Chup raho mera camere se focus hat jayega

Arti Asthana wrote: Let’s create the same magic with Padmavati as well.....fingers crossed

Rani RJ wrote: Let’s enjoy the calm before the storm.

Khem Raj Kharel had this to say: Deepika: Quick Ranveer! Act evil, we are trying to promote Padmavati here...

Ranveer: Im trying my best here Deepika, but your perfume smells so good, can I hug you?

Deepika: Maybe you should stick to romantic movies Ranveer...wait so that’s why you wanted us to dress like Bajirao and Mastani?!

Anshul Kothari guessed: Pakde Rehna, Chhodna Nahi.

Gaurav Wadekar wrote: Deepika: How is it that we fall into Sanjay’s trap again and again?

Dahlia Ahmed wrote: We love each other and we are together no matter what other people think. We are meant for each other.

Lakshman Kumar wrote: When the public can accept a movie on Akbar, why can’t they accept this movie? Padmavati, request them with your magical eyes.

The Labour Pains Of Adoption

Liz and Adam Brook haven’t been able to adopt a child from India, thanks to a freeze on inter-country adoption, wrote RITAM MITRA

A reader wishing to stay anonymous wrote: When we passed through the phase of adoption, no one can understand what we went through every moment, waiting for a phone call, snubbed off rudely by both Australian and Indian red tape and bureaucracy…tears, trials and tribulations. I feel very happy that Ritam has put all this together. I feel so privileged that by a very thin line, we have our daughter in our lives. We feel grateful and must have done some little good in the past or present to be able to have her in our lives, but equally we feel helpless for others who are victims of this limbo. A big heartfelt congratulations to Ritam for working on this bit which is so close to my heart, and hope it will be valuable information for all wishing to go down that line for starting a family.

Rajni Luthra commented: Wishing you all the best in your quest, Liz and Adam.

Liz Brook shared the article in her network and received plenty of encouragement

Yan Hope wrote: Good things come to those who wait (And wait. And wait…)

Michelle Forbes wrote: I will keep my fingers crossed for you both. Sending love and hugs your way.

Elaine Brook wrote: Never give up! There must be someone in the authority who could help your cause. Thank you Liz and Adam for putting it out there. All the best. Hope you succeed before too long.

Jessical McNeill wrote: Such a sh**ty situation. Hope this story goes a long way in raising awareness and driving change.

Debbie Purtell wrote: Thanks to Indian Link. A good, informative article. Nisha Prichard wrote: Great awareness raising. Keeping fingers crossed for you guys.

Destigmatising Dementia

NANDITHA SURESH wrote about the first-of-its-kind support group launched for Indian-Australians

How Not To Organise A Public Protest

The way the senior Indian diplomat was cornered at a Melbourne gurdwara recently left the community shaking its head in disbelief, wrote RAJNI

ANAND LUTHRA

Ashish Chawla wrote: The way they speak to the High Commissioner is a disgrace!

Varun Pal wrote: I found it appalling to say the least. Surely, there are better ways to put your point forward. Respect the High Commissioner. There are channels through which you can raise the issues. The slogans towards the end were uncalled for as well.

Indian Teen With Disability Wins Award

DHANYA SAMUEL wrote about the inspiring story of how young Mark Alvares put aside his challenges and embraced life.

Mythili Iyer applauded: Kudos to Mark Alvares for his resilience and positivity. May he find more success in his new challenges ahead.

Jayanthi Vellore said: Well done Mark! You have been an inspiration to all of us.

Nankana wrote: The need is real hands on support to the dementia patients and their carers and families. Mere forums and seminars are just to create awareness among the community. Need is to take the next step to give or obtain for them the direct assistance and give social support and volunteer help. There are several persons who have recently sprung up in Indian community and it has become fashionable to start charity or community service groups, with the individual promoting themselves and just collecting funds. Community must become more demanding and selective in supporting such attention seeking self-serving persons who are merely exploiting community and such patients and families.

Some such organisations, whose objectives do not even mention Dementia or mental health or old-age services, are also jumping on the dementia bandwagon to gain on the attention it is getting. They are not doing any good in this field. They must keep away and stick to their declared objectives not to dilute the resources and attention.

Please do not exploit those already suffering from the problems, which is already causing much problems and damage to such sufferers and confusing the community, as to who is the right organisation.

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