Kumud Merani

Indian-Australian Author Roanna Gonsalves explains "it's extremely hard as an immigrant to do anything creative," when the focus is on working hard and establishing yourself in a new country. It's lucky for readers then that she's "not a very good migrant!" as she launches her first book.

Australia’s popular Sufi singer Farhan Shah and his ensemble Udan Khatola have recently been awarded Adelaide UNESCO City of Music Award for Best International Collaboration.

Two short films 'Migrant Bride' and 'Aussie Victim' are the initiatives of the NSW Police Force addressing the issue of domestic violence linked to dowry abuse.

Melbourne's Let's Feed has prepared about 700-800 meals and 60 to 100 packs of groceries per week to those in need.

A young animal lover in the Indian city of Mumbai has risked quarantine restrictions by venturing out in the streets to feed starving stray animals. In temperatures soaring to 42 degrees celsius, Sagun Bhatjiwale feeds animals dying of hunger and dehydration.

The long lockdown in India has left thousands of autorickshaw drivers starving.

Today, on the English language day, we ponder on the influence and significance of English in India. While English is a global language today there’s no denying that after Hindi, English is the most spoken language in India.  It was during the British Raj when India was a British Colony that the English language was imposed on India. People who aspired to acquire higher jobs and positions had to learn English. The British rulers wanted to establish a whole new class of Indians who th…

The Rajasthani Manganiyar musicians are casting their spell across the world. Soon they will be in Australia.

Let's talk about Kishore Kumar's singing genius in the 50's under the baton of Salil Chowdhury. Kumud Merani in conversation with Raja Venkateswar take you on a journey of old songs that reflect Kishore Kumar's pure genius. Tune In...

Meet Anjum Ananad the face of Indian cooking on BBC TV. Anjum will be soon seen on the SBS Food Channel from 4th April. In this chat with Kumud Merani Anjum shares a recipe for Holi.