Globalization of Indian magazines: an Australian story

 

Indian in Australia

To begin with, we feel obliged to quote Carlos Santana - “One day there will be no borders, no boundaries, no flags and no countries and the only passport will be the heart”. What if we told you your favorite local newspaper and/or magazine is not just your or your society’s favorite or most followed but also is well renowned and appreciated around the world? An Australian story of the ever flourishing grandeur for a platform accommodating more and more space particularly for Indian magazines is a worth acknowledgement.

Before we continue, we would like to remind you that we encapsulate not just English magazines but also magazines and newspapers addressing in local languages from India – Gujarati and Telugu; the prior particularly spoken in the western state of Gujarat and the latter spoken in Andhra Pradesh and the newly formed Telangana covering aspects of news for Indians in Australia.

Indian magazines in Australia that print in English include chiefly “The Indian Sun”, “The Indian Telegraph”, “Indian Link”, “Indian Herald”, “Indusage”, “South Asia Times” and “India Down Under”. While “The Indian Sun” is a monthly read magazine that is currently considered to be the most rejuvenating and trendy magazine for the Indian community covering all aspects of Australian and Indian news. “The Indian Telegraph” claims to capture the attention of and accommodate the views of the eternally changing Indian diaspora about the sub-continent, thereby speaking up for Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma yaddayadda.

Founded by Pawan and RajniLuthra, “Indian Link” has penetrated deeper into the Australian Indian society, assisting Indians and other South Asian communities accustom to the way of life considered casual and welcoming in Australia. They have been awarded tokens of honor from time to time for their exceptional display of support and unity towards the Indian community. On the other hand, “Indian Herald” claims to be the one-step answer to all your “I have to know about this” queries. “Indusage”, “South Asia Times” and “India Down Under” fall on similar lines or categories of support and a profound touch of belongingness as responsible Indian magazines in Australia.

Widening our scope into Indian magazines in Australia printed in the more indigenous languages, “Gujarat Times” and “Satya Times”, printed and distributed in Gujarati leads in both sales and wide spread likability. Most readers and followers of the newspapers call it to be a souvenir they carried from Gujarat, as it seamlessly covers everything the community is interested to read and perceive along with a morning cup of tea, or a filling plate of Dhoklas over breakfast. “Satya Times” is a monthly Gujarati Indian newspaper that deals with a wide scope of subjects ranging from current affairs, International and national news, sports and several other specific threads that lure and engage the Indian Gujarati community in Australia.

Taking examples from further south of India to significantly explain the globalization of Indian magazines in the Australian general society, “PravasaBharati” treats the Australian Indian community natively speaking Telugu and its dialects, with a dessert from their homeland targeting on columns that site the latest Tollywood movie releases, Andhra or Telangana specific news, business and technology, and trends in food and fashion etc. All in all the voice of native Indian are restored and revitalized by the presence of these Indian magazines in Australia.

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Indian Change Makers in Australia. Don’t you think we need to get up and do more of It!!!!

Australia needs more change makers into the system and not just takers from the system. Australian-Indians can become a link between two countries and contribute significantly. The Australian Indians need to arise, look around, ask question, get themselves involved and become part of Australia’s and India’s journey as great democracies. Australian Indians can address leadership deficit in Australia.

India will grow as the third largest economy in the world by 2030.  Australia and India has good bi-lateral trade and investment relations and over the past decade it has become doubled and as the two economies grow closer the rate of growth will continue to rise.

Mr. Neville Joseph Roach AO a humble and shining example of honest Businessman, currently chairperson of large number of high profile organizations such as, Fujitsu Australia Ltd, Australia Indian Business Council and smart Internet. Previously he was the chairperson of the  Committee of Enquiry in to Temporary Business Migration, the National Multicultural Advisory Council and many more. He came to Australia in 1961 through New India Assurance, a Tata Group company Sydney at the time. According to him it was way challenging to initially adjust with new surrounding and to the new environment, the most dominant factor for his success was his extensive hard work and good luck. “The measure of a truly great man is the courtesy with which he treats lesser man.” Mr. Neville Joseph Roach is affine man of this saying.

The common personality trait among the people who have made a difference in the world is they were born rebels and the true example is Mr. Pankaj Oswal who was an Indian Businessman at one time and was Australia’s one of the richest Businessman with fortune of A$1 billion.  He was the Managing Director and Chairman of Perth based company Burrup Holdings Limited. Burrup Holdings Limited, a liquid ammonia production companies is one of the world’s largest liquid ammonia production companies. Pankaj was born and brought up in India and studied at Manipal Institute of Technology. After graduating from the prestigious institution, he worked for several of his father’s enterprises.

A heart that does not get restricted by external judgment and the one who believes in it’s own mission in life is the heart that eventually creates a legacy in the world. One name that comes to our mind is Sadhna Smiles, CEO, Harcourts Group Victoria previously GM of McGrath Estate agents, Neutral Bay, Mossman and Northbridge. Sadhana born to Fijian Indian parents has won many prizes for her contribution in the field. She has won Real change, winner of 2007 Price Water House Coopers Vic/Tas Franchise woman of the year award. She being the first woman in real estate to win this award and 2007 REIV award for service.

Blessed with two children Sadhna has achieved many milestones, her past credential includes titles such as Melbourne’s most prestigious name in RE industry, People and performance, Manager at Hocking Stuart and General Manager Real Estate Institute of Victoria. 

Inspite of achieving these big accolades, a humble Sadhana still believes that her real contribution towards the society is through a non-profitable organization she runs for Fijian woman and children, called Links Fiji.

We salute vision, mission and hardwork of some of the extremely talented Indians in Australia for their valuable contribution to merge the two cultures in to one with harmony and addressing the economic ties between India and Australia.