Indian Weekender

There's a reason Chickpea Curry has been simmering on Indian stovetops for generations. 🍛

Known as Kabuli Channa or Tariwale Channa in Punjab, this humble dish is everything — golden onions, ripe tomatoes, and a whole lot of spice — slow-cooked until every chickpea drinks up the flavour.

When cricket meets diplomacy — and both serve a greater cause.
Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricket legends, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles came together in New Delhi for 'Manobal' — a meaningful event celebrating the partnership between the Australian High Commission and the KHUSHII Foundation.

HISTORY MADE.
Vishal TK runs 44.98s at Ranchi — becoming the FIRST Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m.

Big boost for education infrastructure! A new primary school and 59 additional classrooms are set to support rapidly growing South Island communities, helping meet rising student demand and improve learning spaces across the region.

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More than a century after Rabindranath Tagore wrote Kabuliwala, the beloved story has been reimagined for contemporary New Zealand audiences in Indian Ink's latest production, Balloon Dog.

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The Indian community has largely rallied behind news that $18 million will be set aside over the next four years to counter migrant exploitation and immigration non-compliance under this year's Budget.
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The harm caused by the drug trade was demonstrated by the death of 21-year-old Aiden Sagala
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After a global search for answers, one family's determination has brought hope for their young son. Diagnosed with a rare condition after doctors overseas investigated symptoms beyond autism, Armani's journey is shining a light on the importance of listening to parents and recognising rare diseases. 🌍🧩✨

A school bullying incident has sparked outrage after a teenager suffered a broken leg in an alleged assault inside a school toilet block. Parents are now demanding stronger safety measures, stricter disciplinary action, and a zero-tolerance approach to bullying. 🏫⚠️