Tag: University of Queensland
A New Brew
India and tea go hand and hand. And now a new variety has the country brewing with excitement. Olive tea - made from processed olive ... Read More
Under the Counter – India’s Pharmaceutical Industry
India has one of the largest and most dangerous pharmaceutical industries in the world. Patent laws make medication extremely cheap in India and prescriptions are ... Read More
The Curse of Caste
India's primordial caste system still lives on in society today. Despite laws prohibiting “untouchability” and caste-based discrimination, lower castes continue to face prejudice and social exclusion ... Read More
Why is it so hard to ‘eat local’ when it comes to seafood?
Next time you are browsing the seafood section of your local supermarket, take a minute to think about this: more than 70% of seafood consumed ... Read More
The newest habitat on earth: our cities
To consider the impacts of urbanisation and the remarkable ways that animals adapt to survive in this man-made world. We’re exploring the newest habitat on ... Read More
Rakhine to Rajasthan: The Rohingya Experience
Amidst one of the largest refugee crises in the world, Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar to escape the atrocities and extreme religious intolerance exercised against ... Read More
When Love Transcends Caste Lines
The caste system still permeates every aspect of Indian society today. What happens when marriage crosses caste lines and defies traditional norms? When Love Transcends ... Read More
The Darker Side of Globalisation
With the recent economic advancement of India, the country is more advanced than ever. But with the opening of markets comes global pressure to keep ... Read More
The Caste Reservation System in Indian Universities
A look into how India's controversial Caste Reservations System affects the equal access to education for university students. Sarah Ward, reports. View story here: The Caste ... Read More
Symbiosis: Religion and Culture in India.
It seems strange, to an Australian, the marriage of religion and culture. But India's history is expansive and the involvement of religion therein is undeniable. Through ... Read More
A Family Affair
The joint family structure is prominent throughout India. Is there anything Australia can learnt from this family structure? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUws-WyixCk&feature=youtu.be Read More
Fighting Foeticide
India is home to piercingly loud traffic, brightly coloured storefronts and sizzling flavour combinations. But it is also home to the disturbing practice of sex ... Read More