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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...


Clean Economic Recovery post Covid-19! In conversation with Manoj Kumar and Monish Ahuja!
We have two experts in the clean energy area joining us today, Lt Col Monish Ahuja (Retd) (Managing Director of Punjab Renewable Energy Syst


COVID-19 crisis - impact on event industry -VIKRANT in Conversation with ANUJ KULSHRESTHA
The event management industry has suffered tremendously due to the current COVID-19 crisis… and today we will be discussing about the challe


Big loss to World Cinema: A tribute to Irrfan!
This week in Kirti's recommendations... we pay homage to one of world cinema's finest actors - Irrfan! Of course, there are only a...


In conversation with filmmaker Anupam Sharma – on COVID-19’s impact on Film Media!
Vikrant Kishore recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 crisis on Film & Media, specifically in Australia, with filmmaker Anupam...


Dr Ratan Lal on the Political Voice of the Marginalised!
Dr Vikrant Kishore discusses the current state of Dalit Identity and Politics in India with Dr Ratan Lal, who is an author, activist and...


Kirti recommends - WAR films on Netflix!
Hello everyone, if you are planning to watch WAR movies at home then, here are a few that are on Netflix, Australia! This is Kirti’s...


Kirti Recommends - Romantic Movies on Netflix!
Hello there, if you are planning to watch some movies at home then, here are 7 romantic dramas that Kirti would like to recommend that...


छऊ नृत्य की अनन्तक सांस्कृतिक विरासत को संरक्षित करना: डॉ विक्रांत किशोर के साथ एक साक्षात्कार
डॉ किशोर, क्या आप हमें अपने बारे में कुछ बता सकते हैं? मैं एक शिक्षक, फिल्म निर्माता, फोटोग्राफर, लेखक और एक पत्रकार हूं; 25 से अधिक...


Meet The BollyOz Show Host - Raine O'Connor!
Bollyoz.com's new variety web-series "The BollyOz Show", directed by Dr Vikrant Kishore is gearing up for its online release this week....


Meet Indian Australian winemaker couple Paramdeep and Nirmal!
Param and Nirmal bought 50 acres of cattle farming land in Mornington Peninsula in 1991, while living in Melbourne. Here is their story...
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