What’s Not Allowed at Australian Airports: Weird and Unexpected Bans

What should have been a joyful Onam celebration turned into an expensive lesson for popular Malayali actress Navya Nair. During her recent trip to Melbourne to attend Onam festivities hosted by the Malayali Association of Victoria, the actress was slapped with a fine of AUD 1,980 (around ₹1.14 lakh) at Melbourne International Airport - all because of a small 15 cm jasmine gajra tucked into her handbag.