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Dr Rupali S. Bhamare Brings Ambedkarite Advocacy and Lived Experience to Resisting Casteism in Australia
Dr Rupali S. Bhamare, Unit Leader at Monash College, Monash University, is a key participant in Resisting Casteism in Australia, a documentary by filmmaker, journalist and academic Dr Vikrant Kishore. The film will screen at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 12:15 pm at Cinema Nova, Melbourne, followed by a Q&A with the director and contributors.


Asmita Mahire-Singh Brings Lived Experience and Workplace Equity Lens to Resisting Casteism in Australia
Melbourne-based HR and technology professional appears in Dr Vikrant Kishore’s documentary screening at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival


Filmmaker Deepa Mehta Calls Vinod Kapri’s Pyre “Deeply Moving” as Film Wins Top Honour at Toronto Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta offered one of the most striking responses of this festival season after watching Pyre, the latest feature by National Award–winning director Vinod Kapri. Presenting the Best Feature Film Award at the 11th Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF)


Understanding Caste Discrimination in Diaspora: Building Dialogues and Allyship: A Personal Reflection by Dr Vikrant Kishore
The symposium Understanding Caste Discrimination in Diaspora: Building Dialogues and Allyship, held at Melbourne, Australia on 3 November 2025, brought together academics, community leaders, journalists, and activists to engage with the continuing presence of caste discrimination within diasporic settings.


Dance Beyond Borders: Chakras Performing Arts from Australia Shines in China’s Gannat International Art Festival
The Indian-Australian community dance group, Chakras Performing Arts, based in Newcastle, New South Wales, brought Indian classical and contemporary dance to an international audience at the Gannat International Art Festival – China Edition, held in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, from 1 to 8 October 2025.


Vinod Kapri’s Pyre Continues Historic Global Run with Four Awards in the U.S.
National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest feature, Pyre, is on a remarkable winning streak, sweeping four major awards in the United States in just three weeks.


Vinod Kapri’s “Pyre” Marks Historic U.S. Premieres Across Three Cities
Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s Pyre is carving a special place on the global stage. After collecting multiple international “Best Film” awards, the film is now scheduled to premiere across Washington D.C., Boston, and Chicago in September, making it the first Indian film to open in three major U.S. cities within one month.


After Taking the World by Storm, 80-Year-Old Non-Actor’s Film Pyre Comes to Australia
On 16 August 2025, Melbourne audiences will have the chance to experience Pyre, the award-winning feature from national award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri, as part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.


Dr Vikrant Kishore’s Film Chronicles the Living Tradition of Purulia Chhau and Its Mask Makers
Dr Vikrant Kishore’s feature documentary Purulia Chhau Dance and the Mask Makers: A Reflective Story (2024) has gained international attention for its sensitive portrayal of one of India’s most visually rich folk traditions. Running for seventy-one minutes, the film combines artistic insight with rigorous ethnographic engagement, presenting a rare synthesis of creative practice and research. Written, filmed, and edited by Dr Kishore, the work emerges from more than two decade


Kirti Sehrawat Reveals Secrets of E-Commerce Success in 'The Ultimate Guide to Product Sourcing from India'
Kirti Sehrawat launched her much-anticipated book, "India Sourcing Blueprint- The Ultimate Guide to Product Sourcing from India".


South Asian Film Festival of Australia Concludes With Overwhelming Success!
The South Asian Film Festival of Australia (SAFFA) which was held from 17-19th March, concluded with its closing film screening on Sunday, t


SAFFA 2023 ends on a high note with 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' as the closing night film!
South Asian Film festival of Australia - Day 3.


Shekar Mani and Anurag Sharma discuss the value of SAFFA for the Australian-South Asian community!
Shekar Mani and Anurag Sharma discuss the value of SAFFA for the Australian-South Asian community!


Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central organised one of the biggest Community Meet & Greet events!
Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central organised one of the biggest Community Meet & Greet events!


South Asian representation in Australian Politics – in conversation with Intaj Khan & Manoj Kumar
In this episode of Talking Politics, Dr Vikrant Kishore speaks to Intaj Khan a member of the Liberal party, and Manoj Kumar a member of...


ABCD of Bollywood Dance - Vikrant Kishore in conversation with ace Director and Choreographer – REMO
Check out Vikrant Kishore’s video interview with Remo D’Souza. Bollywood filmmaker Remo D’Souza famous for his dance based films ABCD...


Bollyoz Talent Focus - Gautam Naresh: An Upcoming Sufi Singer and a Gifted Painter!
I had the pleasure to meet Gautam Naresh in 2003, when he was aspiring to become an actor… he worked in one of the student productions...


Urvee Adhikari's "The Bride and Her Tribe" Showcases Easy Yet Classy designs!
I have been Invited for two grand weddings late this year. As usual in the want to have something new and different, looking through the...


Acclaimed Pakistani doco 'Song of Lahore' to be Screened in Sydney on 4th Nov 2015!
Film industry champion and veteran, Peter Castaldi talks up his latest pick 'Song of Lahore' screening at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta...
Review- Main Aur Charles!
This week's Bollywood release is Main Aur Charles, starring Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda, Adil Hussain and Tisca Chopra. Prawaal Raman who...


Fashion Designer Sonalika Pradhan's Clothing line - Vitamin exhibition in Melbourne!
Fashion Designer Sonalika Pradhan, who recently relocated to Melbourne, is turning many heads around with her dazzling creations....


Miss/Mrs India Global 2016, Melbourne - An initiative to celebrate the inner beauty of women!
On March 19th, 2016, Melbourne is going to host a new beauty pageant - Miss/Mrs India Global, which will see Bollywood star and a former...


Bedabrata Pain's acclaimed film Chittagong screened at RMIT University, Melbourne!
A special screening of the film Chittagong and a Q&A session with the director of the film Bedabrata Pain was organised by the Centre for...


In conversation with the Australian-Indian Model — Rashi Kapoor!
A graduate in Accounting, Rashi Kapoor an Australian-Indian model, anchor and actor has become a known figure in a very short span of...


Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - The Music of Barjatya's another Hindu Family Saga does not offer anything
Once again Rajshri Productions returns with a big Blockbuster, Bollywood Dhamaka all set to be released this Diwali, 12th Nov 2015. After...
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