Like with the most of the Indian diaspora, moving overseas infused a fresh perspective in his writings, opened new vistas and gave a chance to experience the power of the pen. Mintu Brar didn't shy away from calling a spade a spade.

"I wrote the truth in my articles, whatever I witnessed, the problems Indian community faced and also the benefits that the country endowed. It brought a lot of recognition and media attention," he shares, while in Chandigarh for a book launch. Criticism or encouragement, he took it all in his stride and continued all along.

As many as thirty to thirty five of the articles are compiled in the book, Kangaroonama. "This book is a compilation of my articles," shares the South Australia based author.

"I have been writing since 1987 and moved from a small village near Bathinda only in the 2007."

Year 2012 brought along a chance to explore a new medium. "We started this online radio with programmes completely dedicated to the Indian community." First hand experience ensured a ring-side account of his observations. "There are articles on racism that many of us have suffered, the apathy that lies within us and various other issues that I felt strongly about." He adds, "We have a strong Indian and especially Punjabi community settled in the country. We have a way of making people and places our own." That explains the countless Indian restaurants, large numbers settled there and also various places of worship.