Guests are welcomed to UNSW Sydney’s celebration of its academic and innovation partnerships with India. Photo: Gandhi Creations
UNSW President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs gives the keynote speech at the gala dinner. Photo: Gandhi Creations
Festivities at the inaugural gala dinner for India Illuminated. Photo: Gandhi Creations
Damien Tudehope MP, Member for Epping, speaks at the India Illuminated gala dinner. Photo: Gandhi Creations
Parts of UNSW's Kensington campus grounds were transformed into a "little India" for India Illuminated. Photo: Gandhi Creations
Dr Noelle Sunstrom, Anna McGregor and Shan Sharma speak on the panel, How are you growing? Start-up India. Photo: Gandhi Creations
The festival highlighted the dynamic ‘new India’ with its impressive developments in innovation, finance, scientific research and economic growth. Photo: Gandhi Creations
India’s innovation growth rate is expected to rise significantly over the next decade, the gala dinner heard. Photo: Gandhi Creations
The festival also marked the end of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Photo: Gandhi Creations
Bollywood flash mobs, yoga workshops and breathtaking light shows added colour and movement to the festival. Photo: Gandhi Creations
UNSW Sydney's first ever Festival of India, "India Illuminated," was a high-energy celebration to promote Australia’s partnership and friendship with India.