The Diaspora

The Diaspora The Diaspora Podcast, explores the renowned diaspora Mahatma Gandhi's legacy of Satyagraha with Australia's Gandhi Salt March Limited Chairman - Jim Varghese AM and CEO Craig Jones. As the Patron and Dy Chair of Puuya Foundation at Lockhart River, the two leaders explore the legacy through Gandhian Principles, delving into a compelling discussion on the relevance of Satyagraha in this era, role of non - violent resistance in promoting the indigenous rights and teh significance of Gandhian principles in contemporary Australia. Akashika Mohla dredges through their insights in the global perspective of International Affairs & Politics in a multipolar world, with lessons from dark empire prevailing in the emperorism, in our times. TUNE IN now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Deezer, Amazon Music, Youtube, Soundcloud, Podchsser, Listen notes, Pockets Casts, JioSaavn, Gaana and more.

A journey from India to Australian Army & Beyond. In the spirit of Australia; in the spirit of April 25 of wartime, service and sacrifice, resourc fullness and that special camaraderie values of duty courage and selflessness the very Australian mateship in the age of international disruption and danger; we bring to ANZAC Days special with Vats Jaitly. Vats Jaitly served in the Australian Defence at the start of his Australian journey, after moving from Australia. He shares authentic tales of an immigrant, who immerses to learn from a Koori Elder, and experience all those learnings, with first being serving the land, water and communities that gave him opportunities. Today, as a civilian and thru those experiences, Vats Jaitly an Australian Indian diaspora from Victoria shares insights on how joining Defence helped him understand Australia better; the plaque of PTSD in War Veteran & Defence sector is alarming as is the expansionism 2000 kilometers around Australia a threat to our national security. ANZAC Day is an Australian commemoration evolving for over 100 years; an important day for not just the settlers but also the new migrants who take pride in the golden country. Contribution of Women in war as nurses, midwives, chefs, intelligence officers and so many other roles women played as brave mothers' wives can also not be forgotten. LISTEN IN: https://linktr.ee/thediasporapodcast We would like to hear your insights on this episode and importantly on below:- · With federal election only a couple of weeks away what it means to have good governance? · What was the gap that was overlooked to have expansionism grow under our breath? · How are we going to protect Australia its people and its interests? · Is war nightmarishly doable in the potential in the Pacific? · Does Australia needs a new national security at home ? Write to us EMAIL: [email protected]

In the spirit of spinning a yarn with CEO of Media Diversity Australia, Mariam Veiszadeh an award-winning human rights advocate, lawyer, diversity and inclusion practitioner, contributing author and media commentator, whose journey, through the digital waves of this episode, speaks for itself. Mariam was most recently an Executive Director at Diversity Council of Australia, founded the Islamophobia Register Australia, and has held multiple board positions on important functional institutions of Australia Her captivating TEDxSydney talk advocating for greater cultural diversity, was featured as an Anti-Racism Champion by the Australian Human Rights Commission and currently sits on the Commission's Expert Advisory Group for the Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool as well their Multicultural Advisory Group. Mariam has worked as radio commentator for the ABC radio and as a columnist for Fairfax media. With many accolades to her name including the Fairfax Daily Life 2016 Woman of the year, the 2015 Westpac Woman of Influence and Welcoming Australia Life Member Award in 2021, Mariam is renowned for influencing positive change both in the workplace and in society more broadly. The dynamic exchange on the challenges as a South Asian Heritage woman of colour, fighting accents, identity, race, pet to threat syndrome, and the stairs to leading rooms is many floors away, that Mariam also shares. How do some get to take the lifts? We also talk about Afghanistan, within this year lots has happened in Afghanistan, in fact lots has been happening for a long time. Afghanistan has many transitions of various governments and regimes over time The atrocities of Taliban on women & children, one of the reasons Mariam with her family had to leave Afghanistan to salvage their lives. Often thought of Afghan minorities, the Hindus & the Sikhs and the Hazras - who also have been natives of Afghanistan for thousands of years, with ancestry over hundreds of years, were always seen as outsiders. Similar is the story of Ughyurs. And also the minorities in Australia, as we speak in length with Mariam. Diaspora should not be treated as outsiders, and how also not to take the diaspora for granted that once the diaspora settles, like colonialism they will remain silent and not voice for progress of the adopted democracy. Mariam's great insight into intersectionality and how experiences of people of colour play out in everyday life, especially in workplaces, how passive and aversive racism can occur even without explicit intent. Representation, cultural appropriation, and the colourful canvas in Media rooms, houses, corporates - critically questioning some of the representations in popular media giving useful insight into sometimes representation is just not enough. This episode is another celebration of the Australian stories of impact of diversity, inclusion and together with her vision for Media Diversity Australia with founders Antoinette Lattouf and Isabella Lo. Wired Global Media and Advisory remains committed to forging our podcast series, In the spirit of Spinning Yarns and The Diaspora for a long time to come.

Cr Vicki Howard - Central Ward, Chair Community, Night Economy & Arts, Brisbane City Council, on heralding Brisbane as the new world city, A woman in politics, who has defied expectations, overcome obstacles, and made some history along the way. In this episode Cr Vicki Howards speaks to Akashika, like never before on leading Central Ward of Brisbane - the new world city, the community, night economy, other women in politics, brisbane pride festival and what style manicure she prefers. Have a listen to this brand new candid episode

On festive occasion of Australia's most vibrantly celebrated multicultural festival, the festival of lights celebrated by myriad faiths, today we are delighted to bring to you a special podcast with HE Manpreet Vohra, High Commissioner of India in Australia talks to Akashika Mohla, Founder & Director Wired Global Media & Advisory. The diaspora podcast speaks with political leaders policy makers diplomats researchers and journalists about their lives their journey and their vision and views for the world our guest on this special episode in Australia is the High Commissioner of India in Australia His Excellency, born in Punjab- north of India. His Excellency studied economics and international trade before joining Indian foreign service in 1988. Today as a seasoned diplomat popular for his leadership in international relations, representing was largest democracy India in myriad roles to countries like Pakistan, China, Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Mexico, UK and Australia . He commenced his assignment in Australia in April 2021. His Excellency represents India in Australia, world's largest democracy and also the fastest growing major economies growing. With that is also Australian Indian diaspora which is going to take over Australian Chinese diaspora numbers very soon. This episode is brought to you by Mahindra Australia- Mahindra rise. Mahindra Australia is an Indian foreign direct investment in Australia since 2005 with over 90 dealerships across Australia today. Mahindra is leader and number one tractor manufacturer of the world. Mahindra utes are popular in regional Australia and talking of the future Mahindra has major plans in automotive and agricultural sector Australia is a key focus market to Mahindra. In this candid chinwag with His Excellency even prayed for a we discussed his journey upbringing experiences from conflict zones, cold wars, covering especially a time when a missile landed in his residence during his time in Pakistan. We also talk about why China and Korea have a free trade agreement with Australia and when India and Australia are going to sign it many other topics are discussed particularly on foreign direct investment, defence cooperation, national security, trade commerce and special Diwali festive message to the Indian diaspora and Australian friends.