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PAWAN LUTHRA he ongoing pandemic has laid bare that our society is riddled with social inequality, classism and racism.

Over and beyond the health and mental health effects, what has emerged is how divided we are as a society, and the urgent need to continue our conversations in the different community groups as we come out of lockdowns.

Both Melbourne and Sydney have endured harsh lockdowns in recent months. Melbourne has the unenviable record of becoming the city with the highest number of lockdown days globally.

Sydney is only now coming out of almost three months of lockdown.

The reaction of the community has been starkly different this time round as compared to the initial days of COVID-19 in March-April last year. At that time, the chatter was about the baking of sourdough bread, the novelty of working from home, and Zoom martinis shared

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with friends after hours. This time round, it's frustration and despondency. There has been more sniping at those in politics - be it Federal politicians whose delay in procuring vaccines put the country three months behind in supply to the states, whose premiers spent tiine picking at each other and pitting state against state for petty political reasons.

The lockdown of the 10 LGAs in NSW split the community - those in the lockdown areas, largely southwestern and western Sydney residents, often hailing from non-English speaking countries, were kept in line with helicopters and police patrols, while those in the affluent eastern suburbs showed off optics of beach life and outdoor activity despite being locked down.

It has been a society divided along latte and shisha lines (for the uninitiated, shisha is a form of smoking popular in the Middle Eastern communities) with starkly different lifestyles in these communities.

On the one side of the divide, diaries have to be matched before meet-ups; on the other, casual drop-ins are considered normal. On the one side, decisions are made based on professional advice; on the other, family inputs over the dinner table

often seal the deal.

From a COVID messaging point of view, the conversations to the two groups urging people towards health measures, simply had to be different.

Early in the piece, politicians and medical experts realised that to break through any vaccine hesitancy, the message had to be delivered by trusted voices. These trusted voices were community leaders, religious leaders, and those with high visibility. For the first time, these leaders were given a seat at the table, their counsel sought, and their ideas implemented.

I t is little wonder then that some of the most affected and marginalised co1nmunities are now among the most vaccinated.

Post lockdown and in the future, it will be interesting to note whether or not the powers-that-be continue to harness the strength of this trusted source of co1nmunity leadership.

After all, a com1nunity is a group of people who share a common story which is important to them - and these could be other bigger issues such as environment, respect for women, taking care of our elders and the disadvantaged.

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• • What Australia can learn from India's experiences with its giant northern neighbour BY SORABDAVER n September 16, Scott Morrison heralded the dawn of a momentous new alliance with our "forever friends", the USA and Great Britain.

Lovers of Scrabble were thrilled to witness the birth of a freshly minted word - AUKUS, but the finer details of this partnership were conspicuously absent, much like French diplomats on Australian soil. But it appears that a prophesy attributed to another Frenchman, Le Empereur himself, is starting to come true - China the sleeping giant, has risen from her slumber and she is starting to shake the world...

World history, as we know it in Australia, has predominantly been taught from a Western perspective. We are familiar with the greatness of ancient Greece and Rome but remain largely ignorant of the magnificence of other ancient civilisations, especially those in our own backyard such as India and China. Most Australians could easily rattle off the names of at least ten large cities in the USA. India and China have more than 2 dozen cities each, that have a population larger than either of Brisbane or Boston, but few Australians would be able to name even 10 of these!

Similarly, we have been made aware of the horrors of the Holocaust, but remain mostly ignorant of the destruction unleased on China by the Japanese during World War 2, as well as earlier ignominies by the British during the Opium Wars. As a result, the Chinese intelligentsia has borne a resentment towards Japan and the West since the inception of the People's Republic of China in 1949. India on the other hand, has little residual resentment towards the West, despite the millions of deaths suffered during the partition or the famine of Bengal - disasters that could have been largely averted by the British. China's rampant nationalism has been fuelled by these past travesties but more so by the steroids of its newly acquired economic wealth. It has taken on the mantle of the regional bully, utilising commercial and political intimidation to achieve its belligerent geo-strategic aims.

China continues to have border disagreements with almost all its 14 neighbours, most notably its long standing unresolved territorial dispute with India.

It's dismal environmental and human rights records, and genocidal treatment of large minorities such as the Tibetans and Uyghurs have largely been ignored by the West. In a dark masterstroke worth of Sun Tzu himself, China has strategically boxed-in its main

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Australia's future history should be defined primarily by economic and geographical imperatives. Now more than ever, Australia needs to recognise that its future lies with Asia Asian rivals - Japan and India, by providing nuclear weapons and missile technologies to two of its unstable proxy states - North Korea and Pakistan respectively.

Such transgressions by lesser powers normally result in harsh economic and political sanctions, such as those imposed by the West on India in 1998, post Pokhran.

But China continues to act with impunity, cognisant that its economic rise has greatly benefited the West's own commercial interests. Hence, strongman Xi Jinping has ratcheted up the ante - his staggeringly ambitious One Belt, One Road project has intentionally ruptured the economies of several African and Asian nations, forcing them to swap valuable assets in exchange for bad debts; anchoring them to China's growing orbit of influence.

Ironically, Australia's new alliance with its "forever friends", the USA and Great Britain - countries with whom we share a common language and culture - is squarely aimed at countering China, our largest trading partner and one that poses us no direct military threat!

History dictates that nothing is forever, except perhaps a country's geography.

Hence, Australia's future history should be defined primarily by economic and geographical imperatives. Geography dictates that the Australian continent is merely a large offshoot of the Asian land 1nass, a fact that continues to cause a degree of discomfort amongst certain sections of the Australian establishment.

Historically, India and China have been the world's foremost powers for almost

two millennia, from the 1st to the 18th Centuries, and China now appears to be intent on fulfilling what it believes to be its destiny - to dominate world affairs.

Scott Morrison's proud announcement regarding the acquisition of a small US designed nuclear-powered (but conventionally anned!) submarine fleet, will therefore cause little loss of sleep in Beijing.

Rather than volunteering to be in the vanguard of yet another American led confrontation, it may be wiser for Australia as a mature middle power to follow India's lead and hedge its strategic bets, by not placing all its defence eggs into the AUKUS basket. India is acutely aware that along with a large military force, home grown expertise in cyber security and satellite technology are also vital defences against hostile neighbours. Now more than ever, Australia needs to recognise that its future lies with Asia and that ramping up relations with India will be of significant mutual benefit. It's time for Australia, long seen by our neighbours as "the white man in Asia", to take back the control of its own defence, rather than outsourcing it on a permanent basis, to its Western "forever friends" across the seas.

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When QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk criticised the Federal Government's plan to restart international travel, her comments have left the Indian-Australian community upset and offended.

Tanu Ash B wrote: Yes we do want to go to India. In my family, we lost my mother and other close relatives this year. We want to go to perform last rites. We want to be able to fulfil our duties towards our parents and family.

We are fully vaccinated. Please open borders for vaccinated people.

Ron3501 wrote: Not wanting a holiday - just a visit. Have lost close connections this year. Am fully vaccinated. Please open up the borders.

Allee Godden wrote: Yes, India! How about it? Madam Premier, please show a bit more empathy. Even people like me, who can appreciate the wisdom of border controls in times of pandemic, do not appreciate these kind of comments. By the way, as soon as India opens up I too will return. I have foster kids delaying their weddings so I can attend.

Soundarya wrote: Travel is not just about vacations. It's also about reuniting families.

Aldy Dsllva wrote: How long can she keep the state locked and borders closed? It isn't that hard to learn from others?

Abhl Choudhary wrote: She's talking in Pauline Hanson's voice.

Queenslanders to reply in same tone at the time of election.

Amitabh Barot wrote: I can't believe such a person is holding one of the highest offices in Australia. Either she is biased against India or Indians, or she thinks the Indian community in QLD is too small to be bothered about.

Shivani Niral Kabrawala wrote: Not at all acceptable. Coming from a person in her position, this is very insensitive. Some of us haven't seen our family for over three years.

Mannu Chopra wrote: Appalling. I've lost family members and friends to Delta. I haven't seen my family for two years. Very insensitive comment.

Sriram Krishnan wrote: Does Ms Palaszczuk realise that many nurses, doctors and other health professionals of Indian origin are putting their lives on the frontline, day in day out, to treat Covid-infected Australians? Does she not have any gratitude towards the community that faithfully serves this nation? Let Ms Palaszczuk know that her comments will have wider repercussions during elections at the national level. Indians after all are a sizable number in many key electorates. Ms Palaszczuk must apologise and withdraw her statements.

Rajni Luthra wrote: Come with us to India, Premier. You might find a business opportunity or two for your state.

Sandip Hor wrote: How could Ms Palaszczuk make such a statement (at the very moment) when PM Morrison was meeting with PM Modi in New York and discussing enhanced bilateral relationship, not to mention the very strategic Quad meeting? The Premier must apologise.

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RECLAIMING THE SWASTIKA

Well-intentioned reform by the Victorian Government against hateful symbols became cause for concern for the state's Hindu community.

Dan wrote: We can begin by calling the Nazi symbol the "hakenkreuz" thus recognizing the positive nature of the "Swastika" as the Hindus/Buddhists/ basically-every-c ulture-everywhere-for-all-time have otherwise known it as.

Dylan Niel lrwin-haywood wrote: Waiting to see all of the idiots who think the swastika was Nazi only. Nazis took it and corrupted it, so yes it needs to be reclaimed and used for peace again.

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CONGRATULATING HAMENT DHANJI

The first Indian-origin judge on the NSW Supreme Court. lshita Sethi wrote: It is so important to celebrate this moment for all Australians. Dhanji SC, now His Honour, is an excellent lawyer, a brilliant barrister and I have no doubt his contribution to the people of NSW as a judge of the Supreme Court of NSW will be impressive. As an immigrant from India and a woman at the NSW Bar myself, I am feeling very inspired and empowered!

Molina Asthana wrote: It is an important appointment and needs to be highlighted, so, well done on your piece. Lawyers Weekly has covered it too and we at the Asian Australian Lawyers Association put out a media release.

Steven Koulouliad wrote: Feeling proud, congratulations Joginder Ahuja and Parminder Chhibber wrote: Congratulations.

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The Goddess of the offside.

Congratulations on your maiden test hundred@mandhana_smriti.

First of many. Well played.

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Many congratulations on scoring your first Test hundred. Keep scoring and inspiring!

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India have dominated Aust simply by playing a better and more consistent brand of Test cricket. For a semi-pro group to do that to Aust with all their systemic advantages... Some proper introspection in order for hosts, that should go deeper than "we had bowlers out"#AUSvlND" Daniel Brettig, Cricketjourno

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JODI MCKAY FOR INDIA

Former NSW Opposition leader is tipped to be the state's Trade Envoy to India.

Sriraman Annaswamy wrote: Our local Strathfield MP Jodi McKay is firming up as the next NSW trade envoy to India. Solid and credible choice with a strong track-record of engaging with India and the Indian community. She has a genuine interest in India and is qualified to undertake this role (something that has not always been the case). Let's hope she's based out of the south Indian innovation hubs of Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad rather than the traditional Delhi / Mumbai locations, it should make her more effective than her predecessors.

Kalyan Ram wrote : McKays and others of similar good will towards the Indian community, could be more helpful in their own states and in Australia- to champion the many causes of the community here. We need such champions here in this country rather than in India.

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OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Kiran Jayaram Iyer, 6, sent us this letter he wrote to India's cricket captain Virat Kohli.

Gomathi Jayaraman wrote : An adorable message from Kiran. I hope he gets to meet with VK. Rahul R wrote : Such a cute letter. Virat Kohli will read it soon for sure .

Prad Iyer (Klran's dad) wrote: Ki ran is a huge fan. (Loves his) Virat Kohli bat and jersey.

Ramya Rajgopal wrote : So nice. Wish God fulfills Kiran's wish.

Ekta Sharma wrote: Kiran, may Virat read your cute letter very soon .

Usha Srlkumar wrote : That's nice. Best wishes to Kiran .

Jayanthl Vljayendran wrote : Very nice, Kiran. Hope you get to meet Vi rat Kohli soon .

Nisha C wrote: I can see from your drawing you like to hit the ball really hard, Kiran. Keep practising those shots!

Anuradha Ashokkumar wrote : Nice, Kiran. All the best.

Rajendra wrote : Good on you, Kiran. Hope you follow in the footsteps of your idol and become a great batter.

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ON THE RESIGNATION OF GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN AS NSW PREMIER

Kerren Lumsden wrote : Regardless of any alleged wrongdoing, Gladys

Berejiklian has led NSW through dark times over the last few years with a steady hand and few, if any, politicians, Liberal and Labor, could hold a candle to her. It is a very sad day for NSW. Shabu Thomas wrote : A strong leader, she should not be lost to the community. Federal politics, perhaps?

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Where is it located and what is it called?

Which city, we asked you. Readers Niraj Vasani, Sandip Hor, Romy Sohi, • Readers Karl Rock and Smita Pawar Nashikkar provided the correct Bhanu Kothari, Maurya Morya, Shruthi Naveen and Hazarika Devahoti • • • • • answer: Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad. got the correct answer: Gold Coast, QLD. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In a contest dominated by India, we learnt that perhaps the responsibility of making women's Tests exciting lies more with those running the sport. For, those playing it are certainly doing their part, despite the odds being stacked against them#AusvlND Bharat Sundaresan, Cricket journo

Proper equipment... ! Shoes designed for female cricketers have only recently been produced and it's quite something that Mitchell Stare provided longer spikes for the Aus bowlers.

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COVER STORY

Corporate Australia is becoming increasingly diverse, but how do you rate diversity today at the C-suite level?

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RITAM MITRA mit Singh, a Managing Director at Accenture, knows 1nore about influence than 1nost, having advised the likes of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard on Australia's econo1nic policy during their respective terms in government. Given his pedigree, it's no surprise that the 37-year-old from Melbourne was recently recognised as one of the country's most influential Asian­ Australians under the age of 40.

Indian Link caught up with Ainit recently

Tell me about what it means to you to be named in the 40 Under 40 list of influence.

It's a window both into how far we've co1ne, and how much 1nore progress we can make.

It's an acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by my parents, and the parents and grandparents of everyone else on that list and looking at the achievements of others on the list across so many domains we can start to see the return on that investment. This list also signifies excitement about the future that there isn't the stereotypical narrowness to how Asian Australians have been engaging in Australian economy and society.

There's an old adage that diversity means being invited to the party, but inclusion is being asked to dance.

When I started my career, you could literally count the number of people of colour in any in1portant meeting. That has definitely changed and the places in which we work and engage with are beginning to reflect the diverse, n1uJtiditnensional nation we live in.

But where we still need to make progress is normalising people fro1n diverse backgrounds in leadership roles. We're still at the point in business and government (especially the parlian1ent) where leaders from diverse backgrounds have to be multiple standard deviations of exceptional - think about Shemara Wikramanayake or Penny Wong. We'll know we've reached the promised land on diversity when it becomes unremarkable to have leaders from diverse backgrounds.

People from diverse backgrounds are getting invited to the party and some are being asked to dance, but too few are getting the chance to pick the music.

Normalising that success is not far away, but we're not there yet.

You started off as a solicitor, worked in a range of private and public economic roles, led Uber's economic policy team in San Francisco and then consulting with AlphaBeta and now Accenture.

What do you think was the most important decision you made along the way?

Earlier on, I had a tendency to pick the safe option. But as I've 1nade various n1oves over the years, I've become more confident skating to where the puck is going, rather than skating to where the puck is.

I also realised there's a huge opportunity to go wherever we want; if ou1· capabilities and skills are good enough in Australia, they're good enough anywhere. Being able to do that - and having a supporting partner and family like I do - gives you the confidence to engage with the world in a different way, and that's soinething migrants are good at.

If you were advising today's government, what would you focus on to secure Australia's path out of our COVID economy?

Every crisis is different. Unlike the GFC, this crisis has three overlapping phases responding to the health crisis, supporting the recovering economy, and repositioning for future resilience. We've done a lot to deal with the immediate and short term needs but COVID has severely exacerbated problen1s that already existed in our society - like structural inequality, precarity in work, falJing trust in institutions and diminishing social cohesion.

It's easy to think of iliis period as a challenging one - and it is - but there is also a great opportunity for policymakers to build a resilient economy for the next generation (who have lost so much in this crisis). This could be by looking at universal early childhood education, fle,dble learning and micro-credentialling, a social safety net that supports new ways of working and promotes entrepreneurialism, measures to protect and repair our natural environment and a new focus on placemaking, and human-centred design in social services as a rough list.

How challenging have lockdowns been for you personally and professionally'?

How have you managed to stay balanced and focused?

I have friends who have lost their entire businesses and professions because of COVID, so having a sense of perspective is important. The best way to do that is to talk to as many people as you can and connect.

Do you have any advice for young Asian Australians making their way in the corporate world?

Always think about how you can bring an idea and a view to the table, how you could make it work, what networks and alliances and investn1ents are needed to advance your idea, while always being open to feedback and learning. It's always n1ucb more fun to think of ways to see a problem and have a plan to fix it rather waiting for things to happen!

QU ICK BYTES PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE ME: People that work In education, healthcare and social assistance sectors, because of the patience it requires and their commitment to public service in spite of society chronically and perpetually undervaluing their work.

A BOOK l'D RECOMMEND: Values (Mark Carney), The Anarchy (William Dalrymple) LISTENING TO: The podcast Good Will Hunters WHEN LOCKDOWN ENDS: I would love to travel to Tokyo (for food) and San Francisco (for friends).

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harish,na Kaliyanda's star has been rising steadily as a Liverpool City Councillor, as a commentator, and as a thought leader in the Indian community. She is featured in this year's 40 Under 40 Asian Australians list in the Public Sector / Government category.

As a Liverpool Councillor, and as a

Southwestern Sydney resident, you've been very vocal about how your community has suffered during lockdown.

And yet Western Sydney is now leading in vaccination rates. What do you have to say to the rest of Sydney about this? r t's quite heartening to note that the n1essage is getting out to people and that people are responding in such a positive way. I've been quite vocal about my criticis1ns of the government, and advocating for having equal treat1nent across the Greater Sydney region.

For a long time now, Western and Southwestern Sydney have borne the brunt of this itnpression that our communities are the ones responsible for extending the lockdown and for keeping us in this situation for such an extended period of time.

One of the con11nents I get fron1 people fron1 other parts of Sydney is, you know, if people fron1 Western and Southwestern Sydney just stayed hon1e, this wouldn't be happening. I think it's not a n1atter of people not believing in COVID, or not wanting to get vaccinated and not wanting to do the right thing by their con11nunity. There have been some unique factors that have resulted in our con11nunities bearing the brunt of the infection i-ates and the health and economic consequences of this pandemic. The rate of vaccinations show that by and large, Westen, and Southwestern Sydney want to see the end of this pandemic, as much as anyone else in Sydney.

You've been in Council now for five years. What would you say has been the highlight?

Probably some of the initiatives that have con1e to fruition. For exan1ple, one of my first initiatives was to drive the develop1nent and implementation ofgreen open spaces and recreational facility for all the local government area. About five years ago the Federal goverm11ent announced Badgerys Creek as the site of the second airport. It obviously increased interest in Liverpool overall. But I saw that, on different fronts, there was the potential to experience difficulty down the road

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if we didn't plan appropriately for the future.

And one of those was in how 1nuch green open and recreational spaces we have. We needed then to have investn1ent and planning to properly account for the recreational sporting facilities and the open spaces that we have.

What's it been like for you in politics, as a woman of colour?

I'm quite lucky to have a very broad and diverse network of mentors that have helped guide me.

I had some great role n1odels early on who provided reference in tern1s of what our representatives should be doing for their con11nunity.

However, l'n1 very conscious of the fact that in son1e ways, my experiences have been quite unique. I know in speaking to other WOCs in politics, that that experience is not a universal one. And it should definitely be something that we should work towards helping women who aspire to do that, and fonnalise the involvement of women who are doing that but in a very infonnal sense.

Often when you talk about the role that diversity has to play in politics, the response that you get is, 'oh weU, you know, these people aren't putting their hands up'. That's a very simplistic response, because often, these people are very much involved, whether it's their local conununities or organisations. However, there are structural barriers to taking that next step into one of the three levels ofgovernment or bodies like boards and conunittees, barriers we need to dismantle. One frequent barrier seems to be lack of institutional knowledge, how to engage witl1 your local council or your local MP. People assume this knowledge is auto1natic, but it's not, especially for wo1nen who may be fro1n nugrant or refugee backgrounds. So setting up structures to share that knowledge, mentor people, and encourage them to take that next step is where I see a bit of a gap, but it's heaJ"tening is that in tl1e last few years, there are a few organisations and people that have stepped up in that space.

How would you like to be involved in that kind of mentoring yourself?

In the last few 1nonths I have joined with a couple of organisations that are doing this. Recently, I was a speaker in a webinar organised by an organisation called Politics in Colour, looking at encouraging WOCs to run for local council. Since then, I've had a number of people reach out to me about how to get more involved, how to step up to have more of a say in the things that impact their daily lives and comtnunities.

There's been much discussion this year about women in politics being second class citizens, and this runs the entire gamut from junior staffers to high profile leaders. Why would a woman want to enter politics now?

That's a very good question. And one I asked myself earlier this year, when many of the women who have had these experiences were sharing their stories. I think it's really important to acknowledge that no one should have to go to their workplace and be subject to that amount of harassment or those sorts of experiences.

However, the challenge in that is, if women step away from politics, then nothing changes.

If women see this as a sign to disengage from politics altogether, and just not be involved, then we have a vicious circle, which leads us to an even worse situation where there are less women involved in politics, which means that there's less chance of the culture changing, which means there's less chance of dismantling and changing the broader structural issues that are in play here.

The only way that we can change it is by almost doing something that is counterintuitive, by getting more involved.

This is something that's not necessarily norn1al Council activity, but being able to have that kind of local impact is so1nething that keeps n1e going. To see that local impact and the almost immediate reinforcement of what you're doing and what issues you're pushing, is less apparent on the federal level.

You've risen from student politics; you've done really well in local government. ls it time to go further? You've taken a crack at state politics before.

That's a difficult question. On the one hand, you have perhaps ambition, or what you may see as the next step in your career.

But that's always going to be influenced by opportunity. And when it comes to the Labor Party, the core of that opportunity aspect (lies with) your branch members and your local community, whether they see you as someone they would like to support to be their candidate. So the other component of the challenge with that question is, I guess, your capacity to affect change at those levels.

Currently, the beauty of local government, is the immediacy with which you see the impact of decisions or actions. And it's not just about policy or strategies; sometimes it's about being able to connect people within the organisation to achieve an outcome. For example, for the last six months, I've been working with a young person in our local community who is really passionate about an issue called sensory processing disorder, an auditory condition. She's making sure that teachers, health professionals, parents and other people with impact on young children, are aware of what this condition looks like, so that we can test early and then intervene. As a result of her saying, 'this is what I would like to see happen n1ore broadly within our local community', we were able to raise awareness.

What brought you to politics?

In high school, 1 was very involved in cultural organisations within the Indian community. It was thinking about the impact l was n1aking that really made me shift, and consider being involved in politics and representation. 1 didn't actually join a political party until I'd been involved in my student organisation at UNSW for at least 1 2 months.

And then while I served on the student representative council, there would be long discussions about people, co,nmunity, political activism, and philosophy. I came to believe strongly in the value of role models and mentors and being able to see yourself in the leaders in the community.

Yet like all Councillors you continue to do your mainstrea111 job.

I'm an occupational therapist and 1ny day job is with Headspace. At the moment, my focus is very much on schools and youth mental health and well-being.

In this regard, what are your thoughts about Labor's Kristina l(eneally wanting to nominate for the seat of Fowler over popular local Tu Le? This has been the topic of many discussions I've had recently. Leaving aside the individuals, I have a lot of time for KJ·istina Keneally, I'm very disappointed that, once again, an opportunity to ensure that our parliament reflects ow· broader community has been missed. When our communities don't see their lives, aspirations and experiences reflected back in their visible leaders, it causes a disconnect and disillusionment with politics in general. We need to rebuild trust and communication so that our community is stronger overall.

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allows me to get into ctifferent rooms that I wasn't in before.

But the big thing for me is being able to form those connections with other people on that list. Those people become part of your core circle, especially for me, being younger and having to grow up a little earlier.

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RITAM MITRA ou would be hard-pressed to find a n1ore iinpressive 20-year-old than Yuva AI Founder and CEO, Yash Dutt.

Yuva Al creates synthetic data that can be fed into artificial intetljgence (Al) applications, reducing the costly and time-consuming exercise of obtainrng real-world data to properly train Al tools, and potentially accelerating AI use cases heavily reliant on these data inputs, such as

autonomous vehicles and auton1ated cancer detection.

Taking on a highly technjcal industry at such a young age recently led to Yash being recognised as one of the country's most influential Asian-Australians under the age of 40.

Indian Link recently caught up with Yash about running start-ups, youth, and personal and professional growth.

Tell me what it means to you to be recognised in the 40 Under 40 list of influence.

It's great validation to get a nod of approval fro1n a panel of successful people in respectable positions. it's also a title that

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You started Techflow, a platform for youth conversation and collaboration on technology, at the age of just 14. How did that come about?

Tech Flow was about conversation. My friends and I were concerned about how technology was going to affect our future careers, but no one we knew was really talking about it.

My friend and I, who both loved and understood technology and had strong STEM backgrounds, thought we could use our skills to address that lack of conversation by creating Tech Flow.

We produced content about new technologies and how they could affect young people, and we also covered technology events around Australia, sharing information for Generation Z. That conversation eventually grew to involve tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide.

What's the biggest challenge you've faced in building Yuva to what it is today?

At the start it was very difficult, because I'd be pitching to people with kids my age.

There were times when people would say to me "I thought you were the intern", or "I've got a team of people with PhDs, why should I ask you to help us?"

I'd be on Linkedln messaging hundreds and hundreds of people with specialised messages, and maybe only 10% would even reply.

But you have to put in all that work from the start: identify what is required and the different avenues you can take to get there, whether it's upskilling yourself, building a tean1, or something else. It's a process of constant iteration.

You just need to get that first win, get that first person to say yes. And once I got

that win, having put in all the hard work up front, it was a lot more satisfying.

You have had a non-traditional career path for someone of an Asian background, having gone straight into the start-up sector after high school.

Talk to me about that leap.

It's ultin1ately a balance between self-belief and being able to show results.

Starting early with TechFlow gave me self-belief, it allowed me to see a whole different world of people who were able to build a successful business in the sector. I thought, "If they can do it, why can't I?" But I also had to prove it with results.

I had to make whatever vision I had for Yuva AJ a reality. And I was lucky to have numerous mentors, including fa1nily support, that helped me get the results, make the right business decisions and push n1e in the right direction.

How do you 1nanage being responsible not only for yourself but three employees at the age of 20?

As scary as it is, it gives you additional motivation to get results. We need to n1ake sure costs don't blow out of proportion, that everyone is accountable for their roles, and that we achieve the milestones we need to hit.

If you treat people the way you would like to be treated, and bring the111 along for the journey, that open and honest culture gets you through the tougher moments.

What's next for Yuva Al and for you?

Growth. We're one of the pren1ier players in the world now, so we have some good custon1ers on board and now the focus is on growth.

I'm in initial talks with my mentors trying to figure out our next milestones, including whether we bring on external capital to achieve them.

Any words of wisdom for young Asian Australian entrepreneurs? l'm in a highly techruca1 field but time and again what has driven my success so far is understanding people and the idea of empathy.

As an Asian Australian in STEM, you'll likely have a strong hard skill, whether its engineering, science, maths or something else. But it all con1es back to solving problems for people: if you understand a person better, you will design a solution that's better for their problem.

QU ICK BYTES PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE ME: Kobe Bryant, Gary Vaynerchuck.

A BOOK l'D RECOMMEND: Deep Work (Cal Newport) LISTENING TO: The podcast Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman.

WHEN LOCKDOWN ENDS: I want to travel to New York, and eventually London.

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3 Place mixture in the centre of a silicone mat (see Tips). Knead it to smooth out the texture by rolling and folding the edges of the mot over the mixture and putting slight pressure as the mixture is very hot. Be careful as directly touching the mixture can burn your hands. A silicone mat between your palm and dough helps you to knead safely.

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4 Place enough ghee and oil, in equal parts, in o large wok or saucepan so it comes 5cm up side of pan. Heat over medium-low heat (use a big enough wok as gulab jamun will expand upon frying).

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6 Add balls to oil mixture. Using o spatula, keep rotating the oil mixture without touching the balls until bolls rise to surface (see Tips). Increase to medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes or until balls are golden brown. Remove balls with a slotted spoon and drain on o paper-towel lined tray. Add balls to hot syrup. Cover and stand for 4 hours. Serve.

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From the opening mon1ents of our conversation, it was clear that HamentDhanji SC would not spend any tiine talking hin1self up.

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September 20, he became the first person of Indian origin to join the bench of the NSW Supreme Court. This appointn1ent is naturally a considerable highlight in a legal career spanning over thirty years which has included appearances in the High Court, approxin1ately 350 appearances in the Court of Criminal Appeal, appearances in cri1ninal trials and sentencing, representation of clients before various inquiries and appointment as a prestigious 'Senior Counsel' in 2010.

Yet, for the Meadowbank Boys' High School and Sydney University graduate, the main focus at this time is on the demands of his upcoming job and the fairness of the court systeLn in the eyes of the community.

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outcomes, to put everything together and balance them in order to provide a result that is fair to all interested persons."

"If you don't, you obviously get a feeling of discontent fron1 one or more trial participants or the community more broadly. And that's son1ething you want to avoid to the extent it is possible - it's clearly not in the interests of society or the disgruntled party."

In his new role, Justice Dhanji, who is of Gujarati background, will have opportunity to ensure that the diverse community will be increasingly represented at the highest levels of the industry. Even though the profession is improving in this respect, with the NSW Law Society championing important social justice issues n1ore actively and the number of female professionals entering the industry continuing to rise, court cases continue to play out under only a small number of judges of colour. As Australian society sees a greater shift towards Lnulticulturalism and more inclusive ways of thinking, the chance to see this reflected in our public legal system is something Mr. Dhanji responds to positively.

"It's alJ bound up in the classic aphorism that justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done. Any progress is made through understanding, and the courts as an institution are improving their understanding, in part, as a result of the lawyers then1selves becoming more diverse.

There's an enorn1ous range of cultural backgrounds in the people appearing as advocates before courts, and they perform a really important role in educating the judiciary through the evidence that they present and the arguments they make. And hopefully over time, the diversity in the profession will continue to grow, and to filter through to the judiciary."

Thankfully, the lessons Mr. Dhanji learned in this respect during his tin1e in the law - which included stints with Legal Aid NSW, and as a barrister taking briefs to appear for clients of the Western Aboriginal Legal Service - won't be lost when he dons his new judicial robes.

"Through that sort of background, you gain insights that you carry throughout your whole career - and if you ultin1ately find

yourself as a 111ember of the judiciary, then into that role too."

"Everything I've said means that when a judge is looking at an accused individual who might be from a particular racial group, they're not seeing that person only as a member of that particular group. They understand that they come from a broader community which is made up of all sorts of people."

What also won't be lost on him is the power he has in upholding the concepts of comn1unity and fairness he cares about so deeply. Mr. Dhanji elaborated, "The more reflective the court appears to be of the community it serves, the greater the public confidence in the system and its fairness will be."

For early-career lawyers and law students, Mr. .Dhanji's advice was concise, but powerful.

"Protect your reputation at all costs.

Because in the legal profession, your reputation is everything."

Yet, when asked to List career highlights, Mr. Dhanji chose not to emphasise triaJ victories or other legal successes. In line with his community-focused mindset, his most memorable moments represent goals we can all aspire to achieve: "Having made great friendships with my colleagues and maintained a happy and satisfying life outside of the law."

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Your questions about work and vaccinations, answered by ABHA DEVASIA

Can my e1nployer force me to get vaccinated?

The simple answer is no. The more realistic answer is, it depends. An en1ployer cannot force you to have a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Federal Government's policy is that vaccines are voluntary and free, but the Prime Minister has announced that it is up to employers to detern1ine whether vaccines should be compulsory. So, depending on your e1nploy1nent circumstances, or where you live, your e1nployer 1nay have the right to ask to get vaccinated.

They may be con1pulsory if your state has tit-4"------�.... public health orders in place that required (I) you to be vaccinated if you are employed in an industry such as aged care, construction, :::, (f) or healthcare. () Some companies like Qantas airlines have a. .___.______.....,_,_ said that they will require employees to be Abha Devasia is National Legal Coordinator at the Australian Manufacturing vaccinated before they can commence work.

Workers' Union.

Anti-discrinunation laws in Australia protect people with certain attributes from lf your employer decides on a mandatory further advice. being treated less favourably, including vaccination requirement for its employees, health and physical attributes. If you have it 1nust talk to its employees about it first, What are my rights if I need to take an existing illness, injury or condition about the employee's circumstances and the time off to get the jab? What if I feel that prevents you from taking the vaccine, particular conditions at their workplace. An unwell after?

Every full time and part time employee and the employer nevertheless insists employer's failure to do so may be a breach of health and safety laws. that you be vaccinated, this conduct may in Australia, other than casual workers, If an employee decides not to comply be discritninatory against you. If this are entitled to personal leave (up to 10 is the case, the etnployer must provide with an employer's reasonable and lawful days every year) if they are sick or unwell. alternative working arrangements to enable direction, it may result in jeopardising their However, this entitlement is not available to the employee to continue working such employment. You may want to talk to a go get the vaccination. as working from home or make other trusted colleague, your union or a lawyer Some workplaces are offering 2 hours adjustments at the workplace. paid leave to get the vaccination. Other when considering this option to obtain some 14 OCTOBER 2021

employers are offering different start and finish times to facilitate you taking time to get the vaccine. You should speak with your employer about what entitlements are available to you.

If you have already received the vaccination, check with your employer if you are entitled to have leave for the relevant period.

If you feel unwell afterwards and ca11not attend work, you are entitled to take a day off as personal leave or sick day. lf you requit-e a n1edical certificate then ren1ember that you can ask a pharn,acist to issue you with one, although there may be a charge for one. lf you have run out of personal leave, then speak to your employer as they may make special arrangements for extra sick leave for aftereffects of the vaccine. ff I have a medical contraindication to

take the vaccine, what do I have to tell my employer? To what degree must my employer be kept in the loop regarding a personal situation?

Any medical information about you and the medical reasons as to why you cannot take the vaccine are generally considered to be sensitive information and protected under the Privacy Act 1998.

Medical information is private information and does not need to be given to an employer, unless you choose to do so. Employers are not sitnply entitled to demand that information from you,

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nor can they pressure you to provide the information. They must ask your consent.

They must tell you the purpose of collecting the information, what tnay happen if you do not provide the infonnation, under what authority they are seeking the information, and show how that material will be retained by the e1nployer. All these factors are necessary to ensure you are providing informed consent about the whether you should hand over the information.

In some cases, your contract of employment or the enterprise agree1nent at your workplace 111ay have certain require111ents that pernlit the employer to ask you for thls inforn1ation. You should check these before providing any personal details to the en,ployer.

If there are public health orders in place that require e1nployees to be vaccinated before they can work, en1ployers can ask you for evidence as to why you have an exen1ption. A 1nedical certificate that states the reason for the medical contraindication is usually sufficient. The medical certificate does not need to go into lots of detaiJ. Fu1·ther infonnation about the rights to privacy and your 1nedical information can be found at the Office of the Australian lnforn1ation Commissioner (www.oaic. gov.au.) You are also entitled to raise a complaint with this body if you are concerned about the mishandling of your private information.

Can I refuse to work with unvaccinated

people?

It is unlikely that a worker can refuse to attend the workplace because a co-worker is unvaccinated unless the vaccination is mandatory under law, such as in a public health order.

However, your employer has a duty under work health and safety laws in each state to elin1inate the risk to the health and safety of workers they en1ploy, as practically as possible. This 1neans that employers must ensure that there are sufficient measures in place at the workplace keep you and other workers safe.

If you feel unsafe at work, you have the right to cease work for your own health and safety and those of other workers. This is an entitlement under the workplace health and safety acts in each state. To do this, the worker must itnmediately infonn their supervisor that they have decided to do so and be available to do another alternative

What constitutes a religious objection to the vaccine and how can this exemption be proven?

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task they are trained and able to do.

An e1nployer cannot discriminate or take negative action against you for raising work health and safety concerns in your workplace. Although this is the law, it may sometimes be hard to take that stand, particularly if you work in a place where you may lose your job for raising a complaint.

What if I am vaccinated but live with unvaccinated people? Will that affect my position?

Even if you are vaccinated, you can transmit the virus to others at your workplace if your house mates are unvaccinated and infectious. Whether you disclose this information will depend on the legal requiren1ents that 1nay apply to your employment and how much you are required to disclose. If you are engaged in the health care sector, your requirement to disclose this may be a part of your duties to the e111ployer to control and manage the risk of infection. If you are employed in warehousing or the IT sector, thjs may not be required.

If I am waiting for a vaccine that hasn't

been introduced in Australia, what are my options?

All the vaccinations have the same level of approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TOA), the body responsible for the approval of 1nedicines in Australia.

If you1· en1ployer requires all employees to be vaccinated by a particula1· date, you may need 1nedical evidence as to why a vaccine other than those currently available is the

better option for you. Where there are no compulsory vaccinations, you should approach the en1ployer and explain your preference and why you are choosing to wait.

I'm about to go for a job interview.

Will I be asked if 1'01 vaccinated? Can I ask if employees at the company are vaccinated?

Depending on the type of job that you are applying for, an employer may have the right to ask whether you have been vaccinated for example, a sector that requires vaccinations such as airlines. If you are asked the question, you have the right to ask why they need to know this information.

For these reasons, the company n1ay also not tell you if specific people working with you have been vaccinated, but can tell you if there is a policy at the workplace that all employees are vaccinated.

Will I be unemployed if I can't get

the vaccine for health reasons and vaccination is mandatory in all professions?

There isn't a yes or no answer to this question. If you have a health condition that does not permit you to have the vaccination, you may be protected by anti-discrimination laws. Refusing you the opportunity to perforn1 a role or be considered for employment may be grounds for discrimination against you.

In these circumstances, you should either approach your union or speak to solicitors to provide you with more specific advice.

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Further, the religion will also have to be a registered established reHgion to warrant thls consideration. Australian courts have traditionally been reluctant to 1nake findings such as these and it would be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Protection against discrimination on the basis of religious grounds are available in the ACT, NT, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The circumstances of each case wiU detennine whether there is any protection available in the courts.

What agencies and service organisations are available for further information about these matters?

• The Fair Work 01nbudsman is the government agency responsible for advice on and enforcement of workplace laws in Australia. Their advice on employment rights and COVID-19 can be found on their website. You can make complaints about your workplaces breaching workplace laws at this ofnce.

• Safework Australia is the govern1nent body responsible for developing national policy on worker's health and safety and worker's compensation. Their website Lists advice and guidelines on COVJ.0-19 and the safe working conditions for working with COVID -19. Further information on the national rollout of the vaccine and how it interacts with worker's health and safety can also be accessed at this site.

• The Australian Human Rights Commission is the government body that investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Check their website for information about the COVID-19 vaccine and discrimination law.

• The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is the government agency established to regulate privacy rights of all Australians. Information about your rights to privacy and the COVID-19 vaccines can be found at their website.

• The Departn1ent of Health develops and delivers the policies on health in Australia. Visit their website for guidance on the COVID -19 vaccines.

• Unions are a fee-based membershlp organisation for employees and cover all indusu·ies including banking, IT, mechanical trades, and nursing. They work to represent you and provide assistance with wages and entitlements, unfair treatment at work, or work-related injuries or illness. Every worker in Australia has a right to join a union. As part of the membership, they can offer you legal advice and assistance for free.

You can find out more about Unions at the website of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

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RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA ou've all probably seen it by now.

"It's catchy and good hearted," wrote Natalie Ward, NSW Minister for multiculturalism, adding, "It effectively conveys the vital message ... about the itnportance of being vaccinated."

"How good is this," wrote Jodi McKay, Strathfield MP. "So unpressive and so important."

"Vibing... " tweeted ABC presenter Sarah MacDonald.

They were each talking about the Bollywood-inspired Jab Song created by Indian Link Radio that has now gone viral.

Jab Song was first aired on Indian Link Radio as a public service announcement on 3 1 July, and has been played daily ever since. In September though, it broke the community barrier, after three different ABC Radio programs showed interest,

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followed by two full airings on ABC News, first with presenter Joe O'Brien and then with Karina Carvalho.

Joe O'Brien giggled th1·ough the introduction to the clip, but agreed with Indian Link's Pawan Luthra who said, "It's a fun way to get a serious n1essage through."

Jab Song is a parody of well-known Bollywood hit London. Thu,nakda (All of London dances) - a number that most Indians on this planet will recognise. In Indian Link's version, London Thutnakda beca1ne Aussie Thumakda. In the clip, a dancing policeman and a PPE-clad medico set the 1nood early on, and by the time the virus-figures scurried off to various corners of the screen, you were dissolving in splits.

Channel 9 can1e calling almost immediately, and then it all took off on TikTok. Jt all started a bit more seriously of course.

As the Delta variant lurked, too close for comfort and causing yet another lockdown, a vaccination campaign was launched at Indian Link called Mission Jab. A multipronged approach was charted

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out, involving vaccines selfies, messages fron1 influencers, and messages from health practitioners in India who had seen the pandemic up close.

The radio arm of Indian Link was tasked with creating a jingle to spread the message of vaccination.

Ekta Sharma, Station Director at Indian Link Radio, took on the challenge with colleague Chetan Umre.

"The idea of a parody came up, and we began working with popular dance numbers," described Ekta. "Different lyrics were created for our shortlisted numbers, and we began to record. In the end, nothing worked like London Thu,nakda."

Chetan chimed in, "Yes I think we picked a number that resonates with Indian listeners. It wasn't ideal, though, to be working virtually, given we are in lockdown.

It was a challenge to match scale and pitch as we recorded separately and then put it all together. l'm quite proud of it!"

With the video thrown in, the process was seven days from woe to go.

"Chetan and I both felt good as soon as we put it together," Ekta revealed. "But we didn't expect it to go viral. It was a PSA for radio as far as we were concerned!"

The large uptake on social media in recent days, Pawan Luthra observed, is perhaps not coincidental.

"Although it's been around for weeks now, perhaps the timing was right in early September," Pawan said. "We were all over this Iockdown and in need of a bit of light relief. Plus vaccination rates were on the up, and we were beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel."

Comments on social media continue to entertain the Indian Link team daily, coming in from India, Dubai, NZ, US and UK. Ekta noted, "Early comments do include a few not-so-nice ones, such as why make a policeman dance like that? Especially, I suppose, at a tinle when policemen were not exactly the flavour of the month, particularly in Western Sydney. But Joe

O'Brien's specific pointing out of the policeman's ability to shake a hip, has now changed that!"

Oh well, as one social n1edia user pointed out, anything to get the message out, right?

Vaccine messaging to multicultural communities has been a 1nuch-discussed topic, but little action has followed, sadly.

Government messaging was restricted to social media, perhaps not the best avenue as it is wide open to anti-vaxxers who jump on and cause further confusion to those already in hesitation. Traditional media is better suited to this kind of messaging, and not only because it lives around the house for days on end.

Community leaders have come on to spread the message, but only much later in the piece.

The 'Arm yourself' ads fan1ously did not translate to n1ulticultural communities and in-language ads were so literal that they have been described as 'laughable'.

The ads in Hindi, as a case in point, are painstakingly translated and would be fantastic as literary documents, just not as messages urging people towards health measures in a pandemic. Here's a sample of words and phrases that appear in the government 'tathyapatra' (fact sheets): Teeka karan Sunishchit karen ki aap ke vivaran sahi hain Adhikaansh logon mein alpavadhi ke dhalya lakshan aayenge Yadi aap uparokth kisi shreni tnein aate hain Dushprabhav Manasic swasthya vyavsayee Perhaps social and cultural perspectives could be more relevant.

In this regard, it is heartening to see the Victorian Government's recent announcement of $2 million towards health messaging in multicultural communities.

Particularly noteworthy here is the $ 100,000 put aside for communities to create and deliver thefr own public health information in a manner that targets their audience directly.

Meanwhile, Western Sydney continues to lead the state of NSW in vaccination rates, with Blacktown recording first jab rates in excess of 90%. After early ostracism that saw the residents hit back in indignation, the migrant communities here are showing the rest of the country that they are keen to lead the way out of the pandemic.

:Joe O'Brien chats with Pawan Luthra on ABC News

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Record participation at 4th Vimla Luthra Memorial Hindi Poetry Contest on Hindi Diwas BY

RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA record 125 students, across year groups fron, Kindy through to Year 12, participated in the 4th Virola Luthra Memorial Hindi Poetry Contest this year.

It was held by Sydney's leading Hindi school IABBY as part of its annual Hindi Divas celebration.

Organised virtually again this year, the students waited their turn patiently at home, popping up on screen as prompted, to deliver their presentations.

Students Mannat Kaur, Shaurya Gupta, Charlotte John Abu and Rachit Saini claimed the honours in their age categories Kindy-Year 1, Yr 2 4- , Yr 6-7 and Yr 8-12 respectively.

Taking hon1e special awards for presenting their own works were students Izaan Ali, Zara Mascarenhas, Prisha Ruikar and Rizul Gulati in their age categories.

Leading Hindi academics Dr Peter Friedlander and Dr Ian Woolford judged the students' presentations along with com1nunity litterateurs Kusum Chaudhary, Santran1 Bajaj, Rekha Rajvanshi and Saba Zaidi Abdi, and teachers lndu Sood and Kavita Sood, besides yours truly. Judges were unaniinous in their conclusion that the standard of the students' presentations continues to rise year on year.

"I'm very proud of all our students and our teachers," Mala Mehta, Principal and Founder of IABBV Hindi School told Indian Link later. "It's been a long lockdown, but we've succeeded in keeping motivation high 18 OCTOBER 2021

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and commitment sustained."

Indeed, if last year the favourite theme in the pick of the poems was prakriti (nature), no doubt due to being stranded indoors, the overarching theme this year seemed to be ,nanobal (fortitude).

Poet Narencfra Yerma's piece Tu,n chalo to sahi was presented a few times and resonated strongly.

Actor Anutabh Bachchan's Guzar jayega, vvaqt hi to hai, seemed to provide solace to many other students.

Check out these additional poem titles, and you'll get the drift: Ek subah hogi, Manzi/ door nahin, Kada,n ,nilakar, Koshish kar, Koshish. karne walon ki, Hasna hi jeevan hai, Badhe ch.alo.

There's no denying that the pandemic zeitgeist has trickled down to the youngest members of oul' society.

In fact, there were more than a few poems titled 'Corona'.

"Zindagi (life) was a theme we floated

this year," Mala revealed, "as a way of encouraging children to contemplate on their own lives at this time of strife."

They rose to the challenge beautifully, with many young poets choosing to create their own pieces. And so we heard Jeevan ki khushiyan, Anmol jeevan, /eevan moo/ya, Jeevan ek nadi, Zindagi ke nazaare, Zindagi ,nast hai, Pyaari pyaari zindagi, Jeevan ke badlaav, Muskurati zindagi.

Mala's capacity to motivate must surely be her biggest strength. This is evident not only in increasing numbers at IABBV, but also in a growing number of teachers willing to volunteer there. (Wonderful to see a former student Ria Chanana come on board as a teacher this year).

Mala's cwTent passion is in spreading the word about Hindi and about languages in general. The Hindi Diwas event attracted attendance from a variety of stakeholders including those in the education sector - school principals, teachers, teachers

of other languages such as Chinese, and officials frotn the NSW Education Standards Authority.

"Ten schools across the Sydney region offer Hindi currently," Mala observed. "But there is scope for more. Language learning is not mandated in NSW especially at the primary level, and this is something we are looking to change."

Also attending were state and federal parliamentarians including three ministers; councillors from local govern1nent; the Consul General of India (Sydney), university acade1nics, and community partners.

Besides the poetry on parade, the guests also got a glimpse of students' other work, including a play, a quiz, and some in­ language vaccine messaging.

As lABBV Hindi School gets set to mark a major nillestone next year, its 35th, students and e x s- tudents can perhaps get together to sing the school song with gusto: Hum honge kaamyaab (We shall overco1ne).

Yet it seems the words from another piece, so popular this year, might as well have been Mala's anthem when she first launched IABBV: Raah main mushkil hogi h.azaar Tum do kadam badhao to sahi Ho jaayega sapna saakar Tum chalo to sahi.

Equally, these words might well have described Virola Luthra ( 1933-2017), after whom IABBV's Hindi poetry contest is named. As her son Pawan related to students at the end of the event, she took up poetry only very late in life. Yet her work continues to inspire many in our community to this day, including IABBV students, some of who chose her work to recite on this particular occasion.

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DR RAJ KUMAR SHARMA yurveda is an Indian term that the western world is finally beginning to pick up. A Sanskrit term made up of the root words Ayur (life) and Veda (science or knowledge), it stands tor the Science of Life, and is a body of knowledge about health and wellbeing.

For a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda of 40 years, it is a source of great satisfaction for 1ne to see that non-lndian conununities are looking to it as a gentler way of treating diseases.

In an applaudable effort, the Government of India's AYUSH Ministry has sought recently to propagate the research and study of Ayurveda.

H.ere in Australia, an Academic Chair in Ayurveda is soon to be established at Western Sydney University. This appointment, it is hoped, will open a new vista in the uptake of in Ayurveda in Australia, and in providing evidence-based research to n1ai1age the fast­ emerging lifestyle and autoinunune diseases.

Interestingly, the WSU announcement has an interesting parallel with the very origins of this ancient system of medicine.

Ayurveda originated a few thousand yeaxs ago in India when people began living in con11nunities and took to farming (organic of course), including poultry, dairy, trading of grains, legu1nes, and animal food. That changed lifestyle heralded the emergence of diseases thus far unknown. To seek out a solution for their increasing health problems, the learned sages of that era gathered in the Himalayas in a conference of sorts. The solution that came out, was Ayurveda. There is documented reference to this meeting of the learned minds in a classic on Ayurveda, the Charak Samhita, considered as the Bible of Ayu rveda.

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again, and a long list of serious lifestyle and autoimmune diseases like heart attack, brain stroke, cancers, diabetes, thyroid disorders, dementia, etc. have popped up. In this devastating health scenario, there is a greater role and importance of Ayurveda to provide solutions to these diseases.

As a health care system, Ayurveda looks at the disease and its treatment from a holistic viewpoint. Disease is considered largely asstemming from unhealthy food and lifestyle. Consequently, the remedies advised are the correction of the unhealthy food and lifestyle responsible for diseases.

Elaborate inforn1ation is listed in Ayurveda about different foods and their health benefits. lt prescribes ideal foods to be consumed by different body types, as well as in diverse seasons, for better health.

For the im1nediate treatment of diseases, Ayurveda explains the health benefits of around 500 plants of medicinal importance.

It n1ight be interesting for you to learn

that many commonly used medicines have herbal origins. Asprin is derived from the herb willow bark (Salix alba). Reserpine, an alkaloid for high blood pressure, comes from the plant Indians call sarpgandha (Rouvolfia serpentine). Digoxin, a drug for heart failure, is derived from the plant Digitalis, and the expectorant bromhexine is derived from the plant Adusa or Adhatodavasica.

Detoxification and rejuvenation of the body is one of the core principles of treatment in this medical science. Five ways of doing this are prescribed, called Panch­ karma where Panc/1 means five and Karma stands for procedures.

Bushwalking in NSW, I have come across dozens of Ayurvedic medicinal plants growing wild. These have included Bhuniia,nla (Phylanthusnuntri), Gokshru (Tribulus terristris), Punarnava (Boerheviadiffusa), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus prostrates), and Pitpapra (Fumaria palvijlora). These are useful for treating viral infections, prostate gland

WSU's first step in embracing Ayurveda must be applauded: it suggests that complimentary medicines and alternative practices do have a place in healthcare today, and can intersect successfully with western medicine.

enlargement, kidney diseases, forgetfulness, and fatty liver respectively. These plants which might well be considered weeds here in Australia - have great demand in Ayurveda and the phytopharma industry.

The specific medicinal properties if these and other herbs come not only from the ancient texts, but also fro1n modern-day evidence-based research ongoing in Ayurveda universities and institutes in India. Based on these studies, Ayurvedic medicines are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) norms. Collaborative research with the western world will surely be a step forward in this direction in the wellness sector. lt will also solve some of the misconceptions regarding the use of metals in Ayurveda exaggeratedly talked about by the modern pharma industry.

The modern western system of medicine has indeed done marvels in the field of surgical n1anagement and emergency medicine. However, the incidence of lifostyle and autoimmune diseases is fast increasing.

The irony is that research in the pharma industry is commercial, and the new molecules discovered are prescribed tor life. This puts a great burden on societies and governments.

The Ayurvedic approach for the treatnJent and management of diseases, on the other hand, is holistic, and focuses on lifestyle as well as food habit correction, and green medicine.

In the changing scenario concerning health, when the world is increasingly considering plant-based, paleo, gluten-free and lectins-free diets, there is a great role for Ayurveda to play to provide health and wellness tmough holistic medicine.

WSU's first step in embracing Ayurveda must be applauded: it suggests that complimentary medicines and alternative practices do have a place in healthcare today, and can intersect successfully with western medicine.

The writer is former principal and assistant director, Dayanand Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Jalandbar, India. He is currendy settled in Sydney.

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■ Use different tones/voices when reading to your children to bring the book, its world and characters to life, thereby engaging the child emotionally, e.g. using an ogre voice.

■ Read books that allow for children's involvement within the books, for example books that have words that rhyme 01· predictive text.

■ When children are young, read books that have colourful and aesthetically pleasing illustrations to keep them engaged.

BY NEHA JAIN he love for reading was instilled in me at a young age. Even now, a book has the power to truly envelop me in its world.

And so it was a no-brainer for me to want to raise a reader when J had n1y own child, and to instil a love for reading.

Reading helps young children's development in 1nany ways. It helps to spark imagination, stimulate curiosity, help then1 learn and build associations about the world, understand our own and other cultures, and develop early literacy skills.

There is ample research also to show that when fa111ilies with children 0-8 share a routine of reading, it fosters healthy brain development, healthy relationships, a love of reading, and the literacy skills critical for school success.

So how do we as families create a shared love of reading, especially in times of screen­ overload? Here are 3 tips that you can start implementing right now.

Start reading with/to your children from when they are born

There is a co1nmon misconception amongst parents that they should wait until a child can sit up/talk before they should be reading or read to. Newborns benefit fro1n the experience of hearing stories that are live, in person and directed at them. Research has shown that the number of words an infant is exposed to has a direct impact on language development and literacy. So as an example, if you would like your child to be proficient in their family language,

Immerse your child in a world of books

start reading them books, any books from your family language. As your baby starts to grow and is read to, they take it all in: vocabulary and language structure, numbers and math concepts, colou1·s, shapes, animals, opposites, and all kinds of useful information about how the world works. So from the perspective of a child who is going to be multilingual, this is critical.

When my child \vas born, one of the stories that was read daily to my child was "goodnight moon" and we would read it in Punjabi/Hindi/Tamil. When my child began to speak, they knew all the words to the book in all the languages and could recite them independently.

Be a role model for your child

When you read books yourself, you are modelling that reading is an enjoyable activity. You could say "This is Mummy's book. This one is Baby's book." Just by looking at books with your child and talking about them, you can be a good model for using language and books.

Your child will learn by watching you hold a book the right way and seeing how you move through it by gently turning the pages. Also, reading with/to your children creates an emotive connection with your child as well as a positive association with books that will last a lifetime.

The other critical component is to create an engaging experience that 1nakes your child want to read, especially in a world that is full of visual and auditory distractions. So how can we as

Ensure that your child is surrounded by books. Expose the1n to an array of characters, stories, facts and information.

For slightly older kids, a fun practice is to get them to choose their own book once a month or so on the supern1arket run.

If you don't want to buy books, libraries are a great place to surround your child with books. Nowadays, there's also audio books that allow your children to listen to stories/ encyclopaedias etc.

Visit your local council library frequently - they typically hold 1nany book-related events designed for kids of varying ages.

For parents like us who are raising multilingual and children who are diverse, it's great to have books around that feature the languages that you want them to be exposed to, as well as characters that look like your children. Exposing children to diversity in books will prepare them for life in a diverse world. Personally, I have seen how impactful this has been. Just before Janmashtami this year, I bought a storybook that explained the festival. My child simply loves the book - it has built son1e great associations and understanding of the festival in their mind.

Implement some of these tips in your children's lives and watch how they create a love for reading.

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wo-time Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) charnpions Sydney Sixers were first off the 111ark to name the Indian girls on their side, 111aking the announcement in late Septe111ber.

"This is a very good opportunity for me," Shafali Vern1a said via a club statement.

"My goal is to enjoy myself, 111ake so111e new friends and have fun."

Shafali scored 52, her third half-century in Wo111en's Tests, as the n1atch ended in a draw.

In the Sydney Sixers, she is expected to open the batting alongside Australia's Alyssa Healy.

Shafali will reunite with Ben Sawyer, the coach at Sixers who also served as head coach at Birmingham Pheonix in The Hundred.

"Shafali is very impressive," Sawyer said. "She's such a talent and she's fearless. She hits to different areas of the field and plays shots that are different to the other three girls in that top four.

The experience l had with her in Birminghan1 was that she wants to learn, she wants to get better and she wants to grow as a player and a person."

Radha, who sits at eleventh place in the won1en's T20I bowling rankings, was excited about her n1aiden stint in the WBBL. "Lots of young Indian girls want to play in the WBBL. Jt is a very good standard, and l an1 so happy to be able to play for the Sixers this year."

Radha, a left-arn1 spinner, is a part of India's squad for the T20l series against Australia in October.

Sawyer was welco,ning of Radha becoming a part of Sixers squad. "Radha brings a skillset that we have never had at the Sixers and that's very exciting.

I think a left-arm orthodox bowler is so important in the WBBL and having one who is world class is such a great opportunity for this tean1. She has also batted in the middle of the order for India so she is handy with the bat too."

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Ghosh, who celebrated her 18th birthday recently, already has a wealth of experience playing in Australia. Ghosh made her international debut for India at last year's TriNational Women's T20 series in the lead up to the ICC T20 World Cup, before going on to represent her country in the prestigious tournament itself, in which India were eventual runners-up.

With a T201 strike rate in excess of 100, Ghosh also made

her One-Day International debut on Australian soil last month, in the first match of India's rnulti-format Australian tour.

"I'm very thankful to the Hurricanes for this opportunity, and I'm looking forward to coming to Tas1nania and meeting up with my new teammates," Ghosh said.

She was named in the place of Lizelle Lee, who had signed with the Hurricanes for Weber WBBL-7, but recently withdrew fron1 the tournament, citing the need to take an indefinite break from cricket after countless overseas tournaments, bubbles and quarantine requirements.

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eanwhile, defending champions Sydney Thunder will look to start their title defence with Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma in their team.

The pair will replace England's Heather Knight and Tanuny Beaumont who have declared their inability to participate in the tournament.

Sydney Thunder coach Trevor Griffin said the Indian players bring "an extra edge to the club".

They were identified by Thunder as quality players with the ability to n1ake an explosive in1pact on the T20 con1petition, a club statement said on Sunday.

In the recent Test match Mandhana starred for India, scoring her maiden Test hundred and earning player-ot�the-n,atch honours. This followed her starring role in the nail-biting final­ ball loss to Australia in the second 001 last week. Her innings of 86 fron1 94 balls in that game was highlighted by 11 boundaries, helping to set up India's con1petitive total of 274 runs.

Sharn1a also made her presence felt in recent Test match, scoring her second half-century in the format.

Griffin, who has worked with Mandhana in England, was excited by the thought of the left-handed opener adding her firepower to the side. "She's world class," said Griffin, of the player named the 2018 ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year. "Smriti is an opening batter who has the tre1nendous ability to take everything in her stride. "[ like that she keeps her game really sitnple; she just wants to score runs. I'n1 delighted to have her on board, and I have no doubt that she'U prove to be a great addition to Thunder."

Mandhana, who broke through to be ranked among the world's top three T201 batters last July, said she would etnbrace the pressure on her to perform as one of Thunder's overseas players. " I like it, it always helps," said the 2 5 y- ear-old of the demands.

"Playing in overseas leagues gives you a lot of experience, especially in the T20 forn1at. Then, of course, you exchange so n1uch experience with other players from over the world ... so you get to learn a lot. Rather than pressure, I always look at it as an opportunity to learn."

Griffin described Deepti Sharma as one that only allowed Thunder to "usher a genuine talent" into the WBBL. "While it's disappointing not to be able to have Heather back, if you could choose any replacement for her it would be Deepti - she's also a star," said Griffin. "She offers a lot

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32-year-old Harmanpreet is one of the game's most destructive players, as showcased in her unbeaten 171 off 115 deliveries, which sunk Australia in the 2017 [CC Won1en's World Cup semifinals.

Harmanpreet, who has an experience of 227 international games, said she was excited to be returning to the WBBL, after a previous stint with the Sydney Thunder. "It means a lot (to be back). The WBBL has given me a lot of experience and a great platform where 1 can perforn1 and execute," she said.

"Coming back with a new team, the Renegades, 1 hope this season will be really great for us.

It's my first season with them and I definitely want to make an impact. Whenever I've played WBBL, I've seen many fans around and their excitement. Even lots of Indian fans are (turning up) - it's a great experience for me.

I'm glad that I'm part of this great tournament."

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Rodrigues has already built an in1pressive resun1e. The 21-year­ old is fresh from a productive can1paign in The Hundred, where she was the second-leading run scorer with 249 runs at a strike rate above 150.

Rodrigues is already the 13th­ ranked T20 batter in the world and has represented India on 68 occasions. This will be her maiden WBBL stint.

"I think for me, the main goal over here will be just to pull back and play some good cricket and enjoy what I'm doing," Rodrigues said. "I know when I'm in that headspace, I'm able to give it n1y best. I want to give it my 100 per cent each and every time I'm on the field... and hopefully (we can win) the cup for the Renegades! ['m super excited, I'm really looking forward to it and there's so much that I'm going to learn, I'm sure about that."

WBBL head coach, Simon rielmot, said Rodrigues can have a big impact for the Renegades.

"Jemimah is an iinmensely talented young player, who is already making her DJark on the world stage at 21," he said.

"She was superb recently in The Hundred over 111 the UK. Jemimah is a dynamic player who can score quickly and to all parts of the ground."

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with the bat - Deepti is a match winner - and she also has the talent to bowl in the powerplay, during the middle of a match, or at the death. Deepti is a great addition to the Thunder, and I have no doubt she'll go a long way to helping us in this year's co1npetition."

The 24-year-old said she was thrilled to sign wiili Thunder, because after starring in England's

Super League and The Hundred, it was her goal to play in the WBBL. "This is my first time [in the WBBL], so I'm excited," she said. "I've had offers before, but I couldn't play at the time because we had [an international] series on."

Sydney Thunder begin their WBBL-07 campaign against the Adelaide Strikers on October 16 in Hobart.

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• herever you are at your pet journey - owning a pet or about to own one - this article wiJI help you think about space for dogs to play, sleep and eat. Our four­ legged friends are part of our fa111ily, and we go to lengths to make thetn feel comfortable inside our homes, and we should be doing the same outdoors as well.

SECURE YOUR BOUNDARY

When you decide to bring home a pet, the first thing to do is to secure your yard. Make sure there are no gaps below the fence - if there are, then add a chicken wire 1nesh or barriers so that your dog is safe in you1· yard, frolicking happily around.

The other areas you need to secure inside your yard are your garden beds and veggie patch. Have a higher garden edging or raised bed which deters your canine friend from venturing in.

DIG ZONE

Sotne habits cannot be changed - it's in the nature of the dog to dig. The yard with potholes, though, may not be the ,nost appealing scene! The best way to tackle this is by providing a space for youT dog to dig. How about a stnall sand pit with doggy treats?

REDUCE LAWN SIZE

Kids and dogs love a lawn to run around in and roll over. Dog urine however doesn't agree with your lawn - you 1nust either hose it down hnn1ediately or the smell will permeate strongly throughout the yard and ruin the lawn. While you're at work, this is next to in1possible.

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Landscape designer GOPIKA S on ma king you r garden a happy place for you r fu rry fa mily member paved pathways inter winding your garden beds, and planting shade trees to rest and play. lf you have a shaded area in your yard, artificial lawn could be one solution but then again if you don't clean then, regularly, you must deal with a smelly yard. lf you can't ditch your lawn, then dog rocks added to their water bowl could be another solution.

Keep the pebbles large in size, as so,ne smaller sized pebbles can get into dogs' paws. Perhaps a combination of stone and pebbles, or pavers and pebbles, would be ideal for garden pathways.

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COOL SPOT TO FLOP IN THE HEAT

To cope with summer heat, every dog needs a space to cool off. A shade tree in your yard could be an ideal place for then1 to flop down when the sun is high up. Place a water bowl in the shaded part of the area. Some bones to chew and toys to play will keep them occupied for a while.

Some trees for s,nall to medium sized gardens are deciduous trees like Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle), Plun1eria (Frangipani), Pyrus (Ornamentla Pear) and Tibuochina (Tibuochina) and Gleditsia tricanthos (Honey Locust). Evergreens like Magnolia (Magnolia), Cory,nbiaficifolia 'Summer Red' (Flowering Gum) are great too.

POTTY AREA

When you are tied up with meetings and deadlines at work, it is impossible to schedule a time to take your dog for a walk to do their business. Times like these, a dedicated small space with a small vertical post or a mulch area might be ideal for them to do their business without interrupting you. Puppies will need to be trained to

use that space, which will then help you to protect youT lawn and save your time.

GROUND COVER

You know what you would like to feel on youT soles if you were barefoot in the garden - no sharp stones or gravel, right? That's what you want for your dog then - yes to smooth stones and pebbles and mulches, no to industrial waste and harsh chemicals.

All plants don't suit our canine friends some are good, and some can be poisonous when ingested accidentally. Low level shrubs and ground covers must therefore be carefully chosen. Here are some plants you could consider: Thyme spp (Thyme), Stachys byzantine (Lamb's Ears), Salvia (Sage), Succulents, Menta pulegium (Pennyroyal), Melissa officinalis (Lemon baln1), mint, oregano, rosemary.

Equally, while planning your garden, you might want to ensure your choice of plant is not harmful to your pet. So1ne plants you're better off avoiding are: Cycas and Zamia species (Sago palm), Nerium oleander (Oleander), Cordyline australis (Paln1 Lily), Narcissus spp (Daffodils), Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth), Kalanchoe blossefediana (Kalanchoe), Brunfelsia pauciflora (Yesterday-today-and­ tomorrow) and Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia nut).

With some research and clever designing you can create a yard that is low maintenance and pet and family friendly.

Wishing you a harmonious life with your canine friend!

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SANDIP HOR or an avid traveller, visiting a museum or an art gallery ranks high in the itinerary when exploring a destination. Worldwide there are quite a few of the1n classified by guidebooks as 'must-visit' even if one is not a serious art aficionado or history buff.

Musee du Louvre Paris, Prado Madrid, Vatican Museums Vatican City, Uffizi Gallery Florence, British Museum London, Hennitage Museum St Petersburg and Egyptian Museum Cairo are some of the most visited ones fro1n that exclusive list.

However from my travel to n1ore than a hundred counties around the world, I have had the opportunity to visit some other museums which are relatively less well­ known. They are not as sprawling as the celebrated ones in terms of the number and variety of exhibits, but all of them treasure something unique, fascinating and of great significance to the history of hu1nan civilisation.

Here's a list of ten such institutions worth

knowing about, and when opportunity strikes, worth visiting. (Jn the meantime, check out if they have virtual tours).

NATIONAL MUSEUM ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

This n1useum's greatest treasure is a partial skeleton of a tiny female body, estimated by archaeologists to be 3.2 million years old. After discovering her from archaeological ruins in 1974, she was named Lucy and became well known as the world's earUest human.

APARTHEID MUSEUM �OHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Located in impoverished Soweto, the home for Johannesburg's black population during the white regime, this seven-hectare site presents numerous film footages, photographs and text panels to showcase the saga of a state-sanctioned system based solely on racial discrimination. It's a great place to learn more about Nelson Mandela and pick up information on widely publicised incidents during the apartheid, such as the Sharpeville firing in 1959 that triggered banning of political parties like African National Congress,or the death of 12-year-old Hector

The fabled :Jadeite Cabbage, the top-ranked exhibit at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan

Pieterson in 1976 when police opened fire on a protesting crowd in Soweto.

MUSEO DEL ORO BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Often referred as the Gold Museum, this is the largest repository of pre-Hispanic gold work in the whole world. There are over

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BIOMUSEO PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

Housed in a fancy colourful building designed by the world renowned architect Frank Gehry, this museum of a different kind tells amazing stories of geology, life on earth and its ecosystems. Most importantly it explains how the isthmus connecting North and South America emerged from the sea millions of years ago as a result of tectonic forces inside our planet. This isthn1us is Central A1nerica and Panama nestles towards its southern end.

NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM, TAIPEI, TAIWAN

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34,000 gold pieces each of which has its own inco1nparable beauty and historic value. Many of these iten1s were used in daily life or sacred rituals of indigenous peoples. Star exhibit is Muisca Raft, which portrays the ritual that inspired the fainous legend of El Dorado.

Made of high-grade gold, it's believed to be crafted around 1500 years before Christ.

The collections here are a treasure trove of Chinese imperial art from the Neolithic age to the Qing dynasty that ruled China from almost three hundred years until early 20th century. They were brought into Taiwan from mainland China in 1949 by exiled Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek in 10,000 boxes, and included works of calligraphy, ornaments, potteries, sculptures and rare books.

WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM The exhibits here - distressing documents and photographs showing the torture

and killing of Viet Cong supporters and even civilians - illustrate the agony of the Vietnam War. The photograph of the 1968 My Lai Massacre when US army killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in My Lai village still provoke outrage among viewers. Perhaps the n1ost awful sight is of preserved human foetuses, deformed because of the use of chemical warfare.

MUSEO DE LA REVOLUCION HAVANA, CUBA

Housed inside Spanish dictator Batista's opulent palace, the collections - mostly photos and documents - reveal a captivating story of the Fidel Castro's liberation of Cuba from centuries of colonial rule.The iconic exhibit here is 'Gran ma' the yacht that carried Fidel and his 81 comrades from exile in Mexico to Cuba in 1956. The bullet marks around the main stairway of the ornate building proclaim something fiery happened here once.

SALAR �UNG MUSEUM HYDERABAD, INDIA

Established in 1951, this museum boasts a large ensemble of rare antique pieces from all over the world collected by the princely Satar Jung family. Numbering

over 100,000 the artefacts here, paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and books represent mirrors of the past from 2nd century BC to early 20th century. A star exhibit is the 'Veiled Rebecca' - a marble sculpture of a lady wrapped in a transparent veil and standing in an alluring n1anner.

ASIAN CIVILISATION MUSEUM SINGAPORE CITY, SINGAPORE

This is the nation's largest and most spectacular enlightening icon, comprising of 1 0 thematic galleries where over 1300 artefacts, present 5,000 years of Asian cultures from South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia and China.

NATIONAL MUSEUM TEHRAN, IRAN

Arranged in chronological order, the ensemble of exhibits here in the pariah nation's capital provides a fair knowledge about the land which since its foundation in the BC period bas passed through phases of imperialism, foreign invasion, religious wars and revolution until entering the current Islamic era founded in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini.

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Break Point promises to be a candid and honest seven-part docu-series based on the iconic partnership between two tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. It is a factual story of belief, hard work, ambitions, conflicts and controversies, but above all, a story of human vulnerabilities.

The duo nicknamed the 'Indian Express' were once the poster boys for tennis in India. They played together from 1994 to 2006 and reunited for their second stint from 2008 to 2011.

They were one of the most feared doubles pair during the late 1990s and even ranked World No. 1 in 1999.

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Besides the Wimbledon championship they won in 1999, the duo also came home with two French Open titles in 1999 and 2001.

The series subtly tells us about the tennis players' bromance, their passion for the sport, the intricacies of their relationship, and the strains on it in the context of unparalleled success.

It tells us what happened, how it happened, and why it happened in a matter-of-fact tone.

With an interview and footage from their various matches, the series offers an exploration of both, life on the court and the vast spaces around it. It is about their loneliness, self-discoveries, and differences, as much as it is about tennis.

This review is based on the first four I episodes. The first episode, titled 'Two I Little Indian Boys', tells us a little about I their families, their childhood, and how I the two were introduced to tennis.

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I I Amitabh Bachchan endorsing the I two players in the first episode seems I I apt, but his comment in the second I episode regarding a song from Sholay I seems like a forced insertion.

I By the end of the fourth episode, I I the series loses its charm. You realise I that the narrative format is staid and I I flat with no emotional or dramatic arc. I I Also, over time, the footage appears I oft seen.

I I The other talking heads in this I episode are Leander's friends Sunny I

Uttup and Hrishi Kannan; his dad Dr Vece Paes, and Mahesh's family including parents Mira and Krishna Bhupathi and sister Kavita.

The others who propel the narrative are Indian tennis stars Nandan Bal, Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza.

Leander and Mahesh's former coach Enrico Piperno also weighs in.

Australia-based fans may find interesting the inclusion of stars Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde Also included are insights from sports journalists Lokendra Pratap Sahi, Prajwal Hegde, Rohit Bri jnath and Shailendra Singh.

With their views, they each enhance the viewing experience to show that sportsmen too are vulnerable to human frailties.

But most of all, apart from sports lovers, Break Point works best as an inspirational series. It should be shown to young minds to inspire them. To make them aware of what it takes to be a champion.

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I The newest season of Little Things drops on I I 15 October.

I I I I I I I I I RASHMI ROCKET (ZEE5) I I In this sports drama directed by Akarsh Khurana, I I Taapsu Pan nu plays a track athlete banned by the country's athletic federation over a hyperandrogenism I I policy. While not overtly credited to Indian track I I star Dutee Chand, Rashmi Rocket certainly takes inspiration from this real-life case, choosing instead to I I address the "struggles of female athletes".

I I Rashmi Rocket begins streaming on 15 October.

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1 SARDAR UDHAM (Amazon Prime) I Inspired by real life events, biographical film I Sardar Udham stars Vicky Kaushal as Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who travelled I to London 21 years after the Jallianwala Bagh I massacre to assassinate Michael O'Dwyer, the

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then-lieutenant governor of Punjab who oversaw the massacre. Director Shoojit Sircar, who has helmed productions like Vicky Donor (2012) and Piku (2015) has called this film his "dream project."

Sardar Udham releases on 16 October.

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Pratik Gandhi returns to our screens with this romance-drama opposite Aindrita Ray. The film gets its name from the popular folk theatre of western India called bhavai, and is about two lovers in a village who play the characters of the Ramlila. In the past month, the film's previous title 'Ravan Leela' drew flak for hurting Hindu sentiments, suggested a romance between Ravan and Sita.

Bhavai will see a cinematic release on 22 October.

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AIR FRYER M I NI SAMOSAS Deep-fried and filled with potatoes? No, try this healthier version stuffed with lentils, nuts and raisins. Bonus, it can be made a week ahead of Diwali.

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For samosa pastry

■ 2 cups plain flour/maida ■ 3 tbsp semolina/sooji ■ 1 cup water, chilled ■ 3-4 tbsp ghee/oil

■ 1 tsp caraway seeds/ajwain

■ SaIt to taste ■ 2-3 tbsp oil for brushing during baking.

For stuffing

■ 1/3 cup yellow mung dal soaked in water ■ 1/3 cup chickpea flour/besan ■ 6-7 almonds/cashews chopped ■ 8-10 raisins ■ 1.5 tsp red chilli powder ■ 2.5 tsp dried mango powder/amchur ■ 1 tbsp fennel seeds/saunf

■ 1 tbsp garam masala ■ 2.5 tsp sugar ■ 2 tsp salt.

BLISS BALLS An Aussie laddu of sorts! These peanut butter cocoa flavoured balls are perfect to re-energize between meetings. You may use market based peanut butter if you like.

INGREDI ENTS

■ 1 cup peanuts de-skinned and dry roasted (or½ cup peanut butter) ■ 1 cup dates, pitted ■ 4 tbsp coconut flour/desiccated coconut ■ 4 tbsp raisins or dried berries ■ 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.

INSTRUCTIONS

■ Grind the peanuts in a coffee/spice

INSTRUCTIONS For stuffing

■ Heat oil i n pan. Drain the water from

lentils and add them to the pan.

■ Add chickpea flour to the lentils once they soften.

■ Add all remaining ingredients for filling except raisins.

■ Mix the spices along with the lentils and stir.

■ In a bowl, mix the cooked lentils along with chopped nuts, raisins to make the filling.

For samosa pastry

■ Add all ingredients (except water) in a bowl to knead into a dough in the stand mixer.

■ Add ¾ cup water and start kneading, add few more tablespoons to get a semi hard dough.

■ Add extra flour as needed, to keep from sticking to hands and board.

■ Place the dough in a well-oiled vessel and cover with a cloth/plastic wrap for 15 minutes.

■ Take a small portion of it and roll into round shape.

■ Cut it in 2 equal halves, make a cone by sticking the edges with water.

■ Fill the stuffing and close the cone with water. Seal the edges with a fork.

■ Preheat the air fryer for 10 minutes.

■ Line up the samosas, bake for 20-25 mins at 180 deg C, brushing oil 3 times in between.

■ Allow to cool on rack. Store in air-tight container.

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grinder until it resembles a fine powder.

Continue to pulse for short intervals till it gels together and oil is released.

■ Transfer to a food processor, add in all the other ingredients and pulse together.

■ Take a small portion of the mix and start binding in your hand.

■ Roll into balls.

■ Store in an air-tight container.

PUFFED RICE LADDU This laddu is vegan and gluten free. It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and can be stored in an air-tight jar at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS

■ 1 cup jaggery/palm sugar ■ 4 cup puffed rice/murmura ■ 3 tsp coconut oil ■ 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

INSTRUCTIONS

■ Dry roast puffed rice in a pan for 10

minutes on low flame. Keep aside.

■ Now, add the oil, jaggery and cardamom to the pan. Melt it all on low fl ame.

■ The jaggery is ready when you put a drop in a small bowl of water and it turns hard. If it is soft, cook for few more minutes.

■ Then introduce the puffed rice and turn off the heat.

■ Mix well and shape into balls, using parchment paper if the mixture is too hot to handle. You can also set it in a greased tray and cut into squares.

■ Store in a clean dry jar.

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October 2021

BY M I NAL KH O NA

Mina I Khona has been reading tarot cards for the last two decades. She uses her intuition and connect with the cards mostly to help people.

--------------------------------------I I I I I I I I I Working on your health, inner I and outer, takes precedence over all else this month. Pets will need I a visit to the vet. Avoid overreacting I in problematic situations and let I others know how you feel. Ifmay overburdened at work, you I look at a job that's easier. Avoid I overeating or binge drinking. Your payments will all come in on time.

I If you have certain ideas, now is the I time to act on them. Be clear about I what it is you seek.

I I I I I I I I I I The card drawn indicates that a situation I is going to change in the near future.

I Singles will meet someone with whom I they feel an instant connect and or forge a deeper bond with a person they know I already. Things will start to change for I the better. The atmosphere at work could be tense but eventually it will ease off.

I Problems regarding the home, business I dealings or your health will get sorted to I your satisfaction. Let the Universe work its magic in your life.

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I I I I I I I I I A difficult month, as challenges I on all fronts surround you. Any spiritual practice you follow will I help you stay calm. A property you own I will be sold. If looking for a new job, will change your mind. Take I you a break from work till a difficult I situation eases up. Take care of I your health and watch out for accidents at home with gizmos I or slippery tiles and while driving.

I Financial blocks will ease shortly I though you may be blocked right now.

I I I I I I I I I I It could be a difficult month as stressful I situations in the form of an unwell family I member, a relationship on the rocks I or even a reality check about yourself show up to challenge you. Look at it as I a spring cleaning by the universe and do I what is needed. You could lose your job due to disagreements or you may quit it I yourself. But your financial condition will I improve and if unwell, you will recover.

I Avoid negative thinking and trust in a higher power.

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I I I I I I I I I You will look for signs that the I universe is directing your life and will go on a deeper spiritual quest.

I If involved, you will be indecisive I about which way to go with the relationship. Some of you may I want to change jobs. A decision I regarding your home, money or a I trip will need to be made. Don't trust too

I I I I I I I I I Your lack of a love life is highlighted I and you will look for a sense of purpose in your life. A property you I own will get sold. A karmic connection I with someone leaves you unable to go of them. Financial gains are I let indicated. Watch out for existing I health conditions to suddenly I worsen. Using a talent or a new technique at work will bring success. easily, you could be deceived.

I You will no longer focus on unproductive 1 Avoid impulsive expenses or I activities. A fond wish will eventually I decisions. It is time to cut the I be fulfilled.

I deadwood out of your life.

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I You could find yourself pushed against a A good month for Librans as a new job I or business opportunities comes your I wall in several situations. That is partly I way. An overall feel-good state of mind I due to your black or white view of things.

Unforeseen hurdles on all fronts could I brings abundance in all spheres of I arise. If involved, you may consider your life. A family member could move I residence soon. Watch what you eat I moving in together though it may involve I as it could cause major health issues.

I a sacrifice of some kind. Those in creative fields could interact with writers and Though you will have money, what I is owed to you will still be blocked.

I publishers. Work remains upbeat as I Look for new ways to do the same old I you meet all deadlines. To change any alter the way you respond for I things or pick up a new skill for better I situation, best results. Success is assured. prospects.

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Driven and confident, the best card in the pack has come to let you know that despite all hurdles, you can succeed on all fronts. Let go if a romance is stagnating for things to get better on their own. Money may be blocked or come in small spurts. A sudden trip could be quite beneficial. Someone in your family could be filing for divorce.

Let go of the past to progress in all realms of life. Change must come from within.

I I I I I I I I I I I I I There could be some stress this month I The practical Aquarian draws the card I due to events or people around you. A I of Capricorn making them even more planned trip could see some hurdles. grounded to reality in October. Regardless I Married folks see their unhappy marriage I of the status of your current relationship, I get worse due to long-term issues. Anxiety I you will do the right and responsible thing I and other mental problems are a result of I which is positive. Your career may be in being overburdened. Ease up on yourself. a slump right now but things will look I Any health issues you have should not I up. If you have throat related issues, say I be ignored. Though your finances are I what's on your mind. Your finances will improve shortly. A social event leads to satisfactory, an attitude of lack will make you I feel you don't have enough. Seek answers I a new career opportun ty. Stop chasing i I on the spiritual realm to make life easier.

I outcomes and let it go.

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-------------------------------Facet i m i n g the g ra m d l<icis DEAR AUNTYJI I am the dadi of the most beautiful 2-year- old nanhi pari. but I have a situation with her that I need your g uidance with. Because we have been in lockdown. we have not been able to visit her because we live 7kms away.

Auntyji, every day my heart yearns for her. Her mother (who is of Australian heritage) does not like Monalisa using the p hone - because she says there will be time for technology later.

Howeve r. the consequence of this is that Monalisa does not like talking on the phone and so when we try to call, she throws the phone down and walks away and insists on watching Coca Cola on YouTube instead. If she gets hold of the p hone, she insists on going to YouTube to watch Bollywood videos - and this is another reason her mum does not want her using the phone. But Auntyji, I am so saddened that Monal isa does not want to talk to us on the phone . I think her mother should make more of an effort to get Monal isa to keep in touch with us.

What if she forgets us? Can you please tell me how to solve this situation?

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C h h a n a n chan choo

Dodi maiyya dadi maiyya, moan jaao.

Chodo ye gussa. zara huske dikhao...

AUNTY JI SAYS

What kind of old crone are you that you are imposing your expectations on your OIL and your little nanhi pari? Children are fickle, and today.

Monalisa might not want to talk to you on the phone and prefers Kartik Aryan and Kriti Sanon's Coca Cola instead.

But tomorrow, she might want to have a long conversation with you.

But for you to put the blame o n your OIL shows me you are a terrible dadi.

What kind of a kalmuhi thinks like this about the mother of her grandkids?

So here is my solution. If you really want Monalisa's attention and you are competing with Bollywood, then it's simple nah? Put on a shiny sari, and do a dance and sing Coca Cola - or Choli ke peeche if that is your vintage - for your little Gudiya, record it and send it to her. Simple. I mean surely, no humiliation is too deep to suffer for grand kids, nah? Monalisa will likely love your performance so much that she will not forget you anytime soon.

Problem solved?

DEAR AUNTYJI My Australian husband who is a very cool guy has been buying fashion online and Auntyji his recent purchases have me a little flummoxed. So, like I said, James is pretty cool and rock and roll. He works in advertising and wears black and has a groovy haircut. Well, he used to have a groovy haircut but because of COVIO he currently is sporting a 70s shaggy mess.

In any chase. James bought a designer bracelet for himself with skulls on it and it looked really good. Then he bought another one in leather which worked well.

These are really nice bracelets made by Alexander McQueen so you know that they are pretty gothic and cutting edge. Then the other day, he bought a third one - and now Auntyji. he wears all three of them like some rock and roll god and lopes around the house, his bangles jangling. Auntyji. each time I hear his bangles. I hear an old Bollywood song in my head. Thodi chudiya pahenlo, ek ghagra silwalo. I don't even remember which film this song is from. but the bangles are driving me insane. Why must my beautiful husband sound like all my desi mamis. kakis and dadis? What to do with this harjayee. Auntyji. what to do?

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AUNTY JI SAYS Oh ho ho. What fun it must be to live in your house. But if this is the biggest problem in your life. I really don't see what the issue is here. Wouldn't you rather know at all times w here hubby is. just by the sound of his chudiyan?

So if you wanted to nip outside for a quick cigarette or to make cow eyes with your neighbour. at least you can do it safe in the knowledge that you will hear James coming a mile off.

I say that you have nothing to complain about - how lucky are you to have such a rock god pati dev! Now if your hubby starts wearing pura makeup and bites off the heads of live chickens, then you know he is going too far as a rockstar god. Otherw ise just let him be. Also. a Bollywood song comes to my mind - the divine Sridevi (in Lata M's voice) singing Chhanan chhan

chudiyaan khanak gayi dekh sahiba.

Let this song run through your head as you hear your hubby jingling and jangling through the house. and let that sound then take your imagination to places only you and your hubby should know about.

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