Nick Attam

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Editor at The Indian Sun

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FICQ makes historic ANZAC Parade debut in Brisbane

22 hours ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ) has made its first formal appearance at Brisbane’s official ANZAC Day Parade, marking a turning point in how multicultural Australia recognises its shared military history. With support from the India-Australia War Memorial Organisation, FICQ’s involvement was more than ceremonial.
Wheels of faith turn through Brisbane for tenth year running

3 days ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

Brisbane’s city centre came alive from 25 to 27 April as the 10th Ratha Yatra—Festival of Chariots brought song, prayer, and a surge of community energy to the streets. Organised by ISKCON Brisbane, the festival gathered hundreds of residents from across the city for a celebration that combined sacred tradition with urban hospitality. From Darra to King George Square, people of all ages and backgrounds walked, danced, and shared meals in what has now become a fixture on the multicultural calendar.
Brisbane’s quiet stand for Kashmir

4 days ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The Vedic and Cultural Centre in Springfield, Queensland, was filled with quiet resolve this week as around 250 members of Brisbane’s Indian community came together to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. With folded hands and heavy hearts, they lit candles and offered prayers for the 26 civilians killed on 22 April in a brutal ambush that targeted pilgrims in the Baisaran Valley.
Shakti’s stage awaits: Aussie dancers eye bollywood dreams

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

For young dancers with stars in their eyes and rhythm in their bones, this could be the year everything changes. After bringing Geeta Kapur in 2023 and Dharmesh Yelande in 2024, Shaurya Entertainment is back with Australia’s Great Dancers – Season 3, and the star mentor this time is none other than Shakti Mohan. Yes, the Shakti Mohan – the Mumbai-based choreographer known for her gravity-defying grace and infectious energy – is heading to Australian shores this April, ready to scout fresh talent.
Shakti’s stage awaits: Aussie dancers eye bollywood dreams

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

For young dancers with stars in their eyes and rhythm in their bones, this could be the year everything changes. After bringing Geeta Kapur in 2023 and Dharmesh Yelande in 2024, Shaurya Entertainment is back with Australia’s Great Dancers—Season 3, and the star mentor this time is none other than Shakti Mohan. Yes, the Shakti Mohan—the Mumbai-based choreographer known for her gravity-defying grace and infectious energy—is heading to Australian shores this April, ready to scout fresh talent.
Gold medals and growing pains

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

Queensland has drawn a thick line under debate and scribbled down a plan—ambitious, sprawling, and full of optimism—for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With just over 1,300 days to go, the state has unveiled its 2032 Delivery Plan, setting the wheels in motion for a Games that hopes to spread its impact well beyond Brisbane’s boundaries. After a 100-day review, a flurry of consultations, and careful rethinks of earlier proposals, the Plan is now officially out in the wild.
Consular workshop brings OCI and passport services to Gold Coast

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

You don’t often see paperwork queues without groans, but the mood was different on the Gold Coast on March 23. No long trek to Brisbane, no endless forms lost in digital limbo—just real people getting real help. The Consulate General of India in Brisbane teamed up with the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC) to host a one-day consular workshop, saving residents a trip up the motorway and bringing much-needed services to their doorstep.
Navy’s new chaplain brings Yoga, wisdom, and a fresh perspective

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

There is something undeniably calming about Kamala Sharma-Wing’s presence. It could be the years of training in yoga and meditation, or perhaps the quiet confidence of someone who has spent a career adapting to new challenges. Whatever it is, the Royal Australian Navy has just made room for it. Sharma-Wing has stepped into a role never before held in the Australian Defence Force—its first full-time Hindu chaplain.
Queensland's Holi celebration -

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

Queensland Cricket recently hosted a vibrant Holi celebration as part of its Project Multicultural initiative, led by Project Lead Dr Ashutosh Misra. The event saw enthusiastic participation from staff members, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and cultural diversity within the sport. Holi, known as the festival of colours, signifies the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Dancing, drenched in colour: Gold Coast Holi lights up Broadwater Parklands

1 month ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

The skies over Broadwater Parklands exploded in a riot of colour on Saturday as the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC) hosted its much-loved ‘Gold Coast – Festival of Colours – Holi’. From early morning until mid-afternoon, families, friends, and festival-goers soaked in the music, dance, and energy that define this exuberant tradition.