SAY IT AGAIN

per person per day and free food if they came and sat in the protest that was goings in a few parts of India.

- The protestors were being fed and making more than than they would in their normal jobs. So they quite (sic) their jobs to just sit and protest

- Protest went on for about a month leading closure of schools and essential services and even traf c.

- Pro CAA protestor came to the places to counter anti CAA protest which led to clashes. There is clear evidence emerging that Muslims were well prepared and had been supplied arms and money by Pakistan to destabilise india. The above facts were not brought out in your coverage.

Tracey Holmes wrote: Great to see you on The Drum, Pawan, your knowledge and considered thoughts are much needed.

Robyn Se ani wrote: Incisive commentary Pawan Luthra. So sad to see what’s happening in India. And pretty shocking but not unexpected that President Trump seemed conveniently ignorant to the race riots during his recent visit there.

Mahadevan wrote: Pawan Luthra, the most factual statement unfortunately is you've been away from India for 35 years! Rest of the statements from panellists seem to be needing lots of corrections for the reality on the ground. Today's news is that the main culprit behind the Delhi riots is the elected Muslim leader of AAP who attacked peaceful Hindu and other protestors with molotov rebombs, acid packets, stones and even in ammatory speeches to kill Hindus! That Muslim leader is on the run and has been sacked by his own AAP party. Planned riots aren't BJP creation! If needed, an Indian Muslim Retd General could create better factual awareness for Australian audiences. Harish Velji wrote: At least you projected neutral position based upon facts. Rajesh Kumar wrote: You were spot on. It's so sad to see what's happening in india right now. It looks like the leaders have lost the plot. They started with a big vision but now they're trying to compare and compete with the under development neighbours instead of comparing and competing with the developed nations like US, Australia, Germany, etc. For sure no country in the world can become a global player unless they change their focus from all sorts of communal issues.

Kamal Baluja wrote from India: I have heard the full discussion. Your comments are very lucid. Proud of you for speaking out in this manner and not mincing your words. Situation here is going from bad to worse. Mobilise the NRIs in Australia. Your voice can make an impact.

Watchdog wrote: This self-styled Indian media apologist running Indian Link and Indian Link Radio clearly doesn’t know what he is talking about. Watch and weep. Take note, Consul Generals of India in Sydney and Melbourne.

Gopal Ganwani wrote: This is fantastic Pawanji, I must say good on you. Khushal Vyas wrote: Glad they had you on the panel. Unfortunately there are many NRIs in Australia who are taken in by the Modi mania and would not call a spade a spade. I am just completely at a loss and sick and tired of hearing toxic rhetoric that such educated and otherwise compassionate people can espouse. Incredibly saddening but at times like this makes me very happy to have someone like you representing us and having you at the forefront of Indian media.

After Treasurer Josh Frydenberg joked about the Hindu practices of yoga, ashrams and meditation in the House of Representatives last week, social media was abuzz, with many condemning his comments.

Mocking places of worship is just not on. These comments from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg are disrespectful to people of Hindu faith and have no place in our National Parliament. I call on (NSW Premier) Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee to condemn them as I do.

Jodi McKay MP

POCKET FULL OF…. MOTHERHOOD

MELISSA DOMINGO RAWAT’s piece on pockets in the life of a busy young mum paid tribute to her own grandma who insisted on having pockets sewn into her frocks.

Melissa Domingo Rawat wrote as she shared her piece on an online forum: Recently, I wrote something about my grandmother. I was excited to send her a copy of the publication once out to say that I’m making her famous. As fate would have it, she passed away just a day or two before it was published.The photo accompanying the article was taken by my husband and is an actual picture of my pocket. He was slightly alarmed when he walked into the house to nd me trying to photograph my own bottom. I much appreciated his help.

Jean Coyne wrote: Nanna Beryl sure be must be proud of her granddaughter. She has your copy already in heaven and guiding you to soar to greater heights.

Janani Chakrapani wrote: Beautifully written again, Melissa. Sorry about your loss. I was reminded of my paati too - she raised me literally as my mum was working full time. Wish we could have seen a photo of your grandma in one of her frocks!

Heba Abdullah wrote: Salutations to the Pocket! Wish you had shared a pic of your nanna as well.

Bryan Jude wrote: Our sincere condolences to you and family. God bless you all. May your nanna’s soul rest in peace.

Archana Suresh wrote: What a nice read! I bet your nanna is chuckling too.

Nancy G Francis wrote: May your words help others as they grieve their abuelita (Spanish for grandma).

Sohita Sharma wrote: Loved the way you described how you realised that you are becoming nanna yourself!

Renu Xavier wrote: Beautifully written - loved every word and can so relate. I'm sure your grandma in heaven is proud of you

Christina Jane McKay wrote: A pocket full of wise words, and loads of fun.

Manisha Malhotra wrote: Your nanna must be looking down from heaven and feeling super proud of you! A beautiful tribute.

Rashmita Goswami wrote: Melissa, love the way you write. I could actually imagine your nanna popping out each of those items from her pockets! May she rest in peace.

Shruti Chib wrote: Beautifully written. Reminded me of my grandma back home: she recently suffered a back fracture and I can’t wait to go back and spend quality time with her.

Shraddha Kukadia wrote: Sometime, somewhere we all do it (work our pockets) as we juggle through our lives but never think about it. Also, such beautiful memories! Nanna sure would be blessing you for taking her legacy forward.

Missy Ann Mathews wrote: Very well written. Grandmas are so special.

Amrin Khan wrote: Missing my own nani after reading this…

Keiasha Naidoo wrote: Brilliant read and just so sentimental and wise. Love it.

Cecilia Muire wrote: Well written – just as interesting as the things that come out of the pocket!

Deepa Gopinath wrote: In a world where women's clothing has rudimentary pockets or none at all, your Nanna is a trailblazer who fought for her right to, well, Pocket! What a special memory, captured so wonderfully.

Latha Pandya wrote: You are a good writer with much positivity. I love pockets too.

Sandhya V Sunil wrote: I always used to get pockets stitched into my garments - even into my salwars. I nd it very comforting when the pocket is rightly angled!

Seema Nair wrote: I could almost imagine your nanna, wrinkled skin and soft like cotton. Sorry for your loss.

Indian Link Poll

Vic Health is calling for a mandatory 400-metre unhealthy-food-advertisingfree zone around schools. What do you think?

Ineffective for kids 38%, Will prove effective 62%

Caption Contest

What’s Ananya Panday thinking here?

Lily Gabriel Rodrigues wrote: I would like to thank my family, my fans, my critics…oh wait, I want to thank just one person, Karan Johar.

Amol Bhalerao wrote: Look Dad I made your dream come true. (She won an award for her rst lm, whereas her dad Chunky won none despite many hit lms).

Manan Sehgal wrote: Now onwards, I’ll work really hard to prove that I deserve this award

Sonal Desai wrote: Is this last time I’m holding this award? Thank you for the politics and the bad choices. Atleast I won...one.

Kulbir Minhas wrote: How can I win an award??

Ruchir Garg wrote: Dad, I told you I will do it. You should be a very proud father today!

Deepti Sharma wrote: No one noticed I got the best dressed award for dressing as Batgirl

Keyuri Thakkar Patel wrote: This cost my dad more than what it weighs Jasmeen Singh wrote: Never imagined it would be so chunky

Sequeira Cutinho wrote: The struggles of nepotism wins me an award

Arora Vijay wrote: You have no idea how much I struggled to achieve this Ray Trevurza wrote: She wants a meal at Chimney restaurant Albury

Kala Raghunath wrote: Thank you papa, your PR is great.

Gaurav Wadekar wrote: Dressing up for this was truly hard work!

Suruchi Sehgal wrote: Epitome of struggle

Tushar Choudhary wrote: Now I can get my sleeves stitched…

Arix Bishnoi wrote: Say whatever you want people but nepotism rocks.

Lloyd D'Lima wrote: Papa kehte they bada naam karegha, beti humara aisa kaam kregha.

Janaki Rathod wrote: Who is this again??

Anurag Singh wrote: Kya mera struggle ab khatam ho jayega?

WHO WORE IT BETTER?

The comments made by Mr Josh are derisive and offensive to the Hindu community as well as to the Yoga practising community of Australia for the following reasons: conjuring up a Hindu stereotype, mockery of Hindu practices and absurd references to Yogic postures to counter the Opposition’s well-being plan; use of the august oor of the Parliament for exhibiting Hindu phobia; general endorsement of the Liberal Party on the oor of the House including Prime Minister Mr Scott Morrison, to this charade. Hindu Council of Australia

Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in Australia. Today Josh Frydenberg used it as the butt of his political jokes. That’s disrespectful full stop, and esp when the Scott Morrison Govt is trying to convince faith groups of the merits of its draft religious discrimination bill.

Kristina Keneally MP