YOUR SAY

The Best High School Science Teacher In Australia

Melbourne’s Veena Nair won the Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools in this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. She spoke with RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA

Dhanya Samuel wrote: Congrats Veena. As a parent I am so proud my son gets to learn from you.

Viveka Suraj prakash wrote: The best high school science teacher in Australia! Congratulations Veena. And you’re so right, Australia’s Indian community has many wonderful role models for women in STEM in this country. May your tribe increase.

Blake Pritchard wrote: A good read. As a science teacher I wish we could offer some of those more advanced engineering subjects at (my) school. Interesting to see the integration of arts into STEM subjects too.

Pandemic Mums

Pregnant migrant women, facing social isolation and removal of familial support systems, found succour from new resources. SANDHYA NAIR reported on new research

Sukhmani Khorana wrote: Thank you Indian Link for covering our research project on migrant mothers and their use of apps during the COVID-19 lockdowns. There’s not too many outlets and funders interested in this story as it is considered too niche, but it is about the future generations and how healthcare and immigration policies could handle such crises better. Ruth D’Souza wrote: It hurts my heart, that so many people birthed without loving, familial, collective care during the pandemic. Good to see a write-up of our work from Indian Link, and thanks for the podcast plug!

MURK, MONICA, AND MULTIPLE MURDERS

TORSHA SEN’s review of the Netflix murder mystery Monica O My Darling, a surprise hit starring Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi and Radhika Apte had many of you sharing your own thoughts.

Divya Palsodkar wrote: Loved it. No dull moment at all

Krunal Kairon Mistry wrote: Loved it, Dark Comedy is a new fun (genre) to watch these days

Jasreen Singh wrote: Thodi boring lagi... zindagi mein itne saanp nahi dekhe jitne iss mein dekh liye

Rachit Mehta wrote: Nice thriller mr_sameer_verma_ wrote: Movie ko cinema release dena chahiye tha. Mast movie hai sonu75663 wrote: Hero dekhne me sahi nahi movie kya acchi hogi drx_manish18 wrote: Movie me koi kami nahi hai.

#BATAOBATAO

Indian Link Radio asked listeners to share one word to describe the month of December

Sweta Shah wrote: Relaxed

Rekha Kanth wrote: Dazzling

Jiljilmary Augustine wrote: Festive

Rajni Luthra wrote: India

Chitra Iyer wrote: Expensive (thinking, presents to buy)

Jackie Solanki wrote: Hot

Kavita Panchal Mistry wrote: Romantic

Jeegar Rathod wrote: Birthday month

Shobha Ingleshwar wrote: Blissful

Minal Jain wrote: Fun

Manish Godbole wrote: Aaram

Manish Jain wrote: Getaway

Dhruv Bhavsar wrote: Summer

Rachit Mehta wrote: Holidays

Nitu Sharma wrote: Celebrations

Preeti Kothari wrote: Presents

Premi Kongbra wrote: Stress (I’m a working parent)

The island territories of India and Australia offer the chance to strengthen maritime surveillance in the (Indian Ocean) region. … India put a regional spotlight on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands last week, hosting G20 ambassadors there for the commencement of its presidency of the economic grouping. International Relations researcher Radhey Tambi in The Interpreter.

Australia, Japan and the US through to the last 16 of the World Cup. The Trilateral Security Dialogue is paying off. C’mon, India. Let’s make it a Quad in 2026. Ian Hall, India watcher and Acting Director of Griffith Asia Institute

Masters Games Medal Haul

Following a tragic accident, life changed in an instant for wannabe Ironman contestant Pradip Kumbhar. Yet, he took four golds at the 2022 Pan Pacific Masters Games in Gold Coast. He spoke with PRUTHA CHAKRABORTY

Akhalak Parkar wrote: For athletes like Pradip, this level of recognition and acknowledgment keeps them going. The level of challenges they face on a daily basis, and how they deal with those challenges, is remarkable. Hats off to you Prutha Chakraborty for your outstanding professionalism, your support for my friend Pradip, and for your flawless writing.

Dhruv Vaidyar wrote: How inspiring to be able to pick yourself up and put a terrible experience like that behind you. Congratulations, Pradip Kumbhar, and not just for these gold medals you’re taking home.

Where In India

We asked, #Where in India is the second longest urban beach in the world? Hint : Crowned as India’s longest beach, this 12-km seaside area celebrates the local culture with street vendors lined up along the amazing natural landscape.

Caption Contest

What's cooking in Virat Kohli's mind in this picture?

Pavneet Kaur won a free movie ticket for her response: “And that completes my half century of dishes!! Only 50 more to go!” sujay_shah_123 wrote: Virat be like “NZ ki series main hota, to aaj ye bartan dhone nahi padte.” kitkatbrah wrote: “Hey Virat, it’s been a few years, can you log a century tonight?”

Raghu Rules wrote: I rather be touring with the team! Now I have to do chores… Deepak Vincent wrote: “There is no easy way out, there is no shortcut home. No excuses.”

Darryl Dias wrote: Vada pav for his T20 captain Harpreet Kailey wrote: Maggi noodles

Where In Oz

This sculpture of the Apostle of Peace Mahatma Gandhi sits serenely watching the students walk past at one of Australia's leading universities. Which university?

Vincent got the correct answer: Marina

In India, studies have shown a significant lack of diversity in television news. Upper-caste men are grossly over-represented while women and lower castes have minimal representation. Female voices on panel shows are broadly underrepresented: for every female, there are six men. It seems gender, class and caste are at play when it comes to who gets a platform to tell India’s stories.

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