Namaste Melbourne News Submission Guidelines
Namaste Melbourne is a platform dedicated to representing the South Asian community’s voice, fostering cultural preservation, tradition promotion, and business advocacy. Our mission is to uphold peace, harmony, and respect within our community. As such, we prioritize content that aligns with these values and contributes positively to our collective well-being.
1. Relevance and Appropriateness: News submissions should be directly related to the South Asian community, including cultural events, traditions, business developments, and community initiatives. Content should be appropriate for all audiences and uphold the values of respect, inclusivity, and diversity.
2. Peace and Harmony: We prioritise content that promotes peace and harmony within our community. News submissions should avoid inflammatory language, divisive rhetoric, or content that may incite discord or conflict among community members.
3. Respectful Behavior: We expect all contributors to maintain a respectful and considerate tone in their submissions. Content should refrain from derogatory language, discrimination, or disrespect towards individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
4. Cultural Preservation and Promotion: We encourage news submissions that celebrate and preserve South Asian cultures, traditions, and heritage. Content highlighting cultural events, festivals, art, music, cuisine, and other aspects of South Asian identity are welcomed.
5. Business Advocacy: News related to South Asian businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic developments are encouraged. However, submissions should adhere to ethical business practices and avoid promoting content that may be deemed exploitative or deceptive.
6. Submission Review: All news submissions will undergo review by our editorial team to ensure they align with our guidelines and values. Submissions that do not meet our criteria for peace, harmony, and community respect may not be published.
7. Acknowledgment of Terms: By submitting news content to Namaste Melbourne, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these submission guidelines. You also affirm that the content you submit complies with these guidelines and does not violate any laws or regulations.
Namaste Melbourne values the contributions of our community members and strives to provide a platform that reflects the diversity and richness of South Asian culture. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding our shared values of peace, harmony, and respect.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Thank you for your support in promoting a positive and inclusive community through Namaste Melbourne.