Alicia Vrajlal
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South Asian Mother's Day gift

An Entrepreneur's Creative Idea After Struggling To Find Mother's Day Gifts Tailored For South Asians

Culture, Published May 9, 2024
Little Brown Book founder Shaminie Chandra speaks about her DIY Cricut creation that aims to "resonate deeply with brown mothers and their families".

South Asian Designers Were The True MVPs Of Brown Representation At The 2024 Met Gala

Style, Published May 8, 2024
From Sabyasachi to Gaurav Gupta and Prabal Gurung, these stylish masterminds weaved their magic on fashion's night of nights.
Jo Gowda at Sydney Comedy Festival

Jo Gowda's Journey From Sports Analyst To Stand-Up Queen Wasn't Easy, But Aussie Comedy Is Better For It

Culture, Published May 8, 2024
She brings her 'Export Quality' show to Sydney Comedy Festival in 2024.
Asoka makeup trend

The Asoka Makeup Trend Gives TikTok A Bollywood Bride Glow-Up

Style, Published May 5, 2024
Inspired by South Asian brides and the Hindi film from 2001, the Asoka makeup trend has everyone talking about brown beauty.
Aurat Raj by Prabha Nagpal

Pratha Nagpal's Play 'Aurat Raj' 'Started As A Work Of Curiosity'... It's Now So Much More

Culture, Published May 3, 2024
"I was curious to understand the relationship women have with their labour in South Asian cultures."
Vaishnavi Suryaprakash in Nayika (A Dancing Girl)

Not Only Does 'Nayika (A Dancing Girl)' Explore Dance As Resistance, But It Navigates A 'Vulnerable & Difficult Conversation To Have In The Diaspora'

Culture, Published April 30, 2024
Created by Nithya Nagarajan and Liv Satchell, and starring Vaishnavi Suryaprakash, the production uses live music and Bharatanatyam to tell a passionate story about survival.
Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton Season 3

Bridgerton Season 3: Simone Ashley 'Passes The Torch' To Nicola Coughlan, But I'll Always Be Team Kanthony

TV, Published April 22, 2024
Kate Sharma's arrival in Season 2 was a remarkably major moment for South Asian representation, and the brown girl in me can't help but keep rooting for her.
MasterChef Australia 2024 contestant Savindri Perera

Savindri Perera's 'MasterChef Australia' Journey Is A 'Love Letter' To Her Mum

TV, Published April 21, 2024
"Three years ago, I don't think I would have been in the right state to do MasterChef. It became the right time for me to do it this year, because I knew who I was as an Australian and I knew who I was as a Sri Lankan."
MasterChef Australia 2024 contestant Darrsh Clarke

'MasterChef Australia's Darrsh Clarke Has Faced Something That's All Too Familiar To Children Of South Asian Immigrants

TV, Published April 20, 2024
He also speaks to us about the influence of his late father, and how family has helped shape his love for food.
MasterChef Australia 2024 contestant Sumeet Saigal

'MasterChef Australia's Sumeet Saigal Resigned From Her Job – But It's All Been Worth It

TV, Published April 19, 2024
"It is a very big one, but also a very easy decision for me to make because food has been such a big passion for me."
Urvi Majumdar

Urvi Majumdar On How Comedy Can Help Us Make Sense Of Life's Chaos

Culture, Published April 17, 2024
Returning to Sydney Comedy Festival with her show 'Burnt', Urvi opens up about changing careers, representation and using humour to connect.
Faraz Tahir

Pakistani Refugee Named As Victim Of Bondi Junction Stabbing 

News & Sport, Published April 15, 2024
The 30-year-old man from Pakistan had arrived in Australia in December 2022.