“Two Worlds, One Identity: A Journey from India to Australia”

India trained me well so that Australia could spoil me.

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Introduction

I was born in India in the year 1984, a time when the country was undergoing significant changes. It was the year of the assassination of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi. The Sikh community blamed Indira Gandhi for orchestrating “Operation Blue Star.” It was a military attack on the auspicious Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attack killed many pilgrims. I don’t want to go into the legitimacy of the attack as I didn’t live the trauma both sections went through at that time.

After spending three decades in India, I moved to Australia in 2014. After moving to Australia, I tested rock bottom many times but have no regrets. It had been a journey of self-discovery. This essay delves into my experiences. I will explore the theme of national identity and belonging. Let’s see how it feels to go through the lens of my birth country, India, and my adopted home, Australia.

India: A Birthplace of Identity

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Growing up in India was an immersive experience in itself. India provided a unique…