AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

BUSINESS

Catastrophic bushfire danger grips Victoria as PM Albanese and Premier Allan urges people to heed warnings

Premier Jacinta Allan said there would be “no fires, no exceptions”, as temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius and strong winds fuelled catastrophic fire danger ratings across the Northern Country, North Central, Wimmera and South West districts

BUSINESS

Global tech list highlights six Indian-origin leaders shaping AI and digital governance worldwide

The 2025 list features 50 leaders — equally divided between 25 women and 25 men — from five continents, reflecting diverse global perspectives on some of the most pressing technology policy challenges of the digital age.

BUSINESS

Trump announces US exit from 66 “anti-American, useless or wasteful” international organisations, including 16 UN bodies

“These withdrawals keep a key promise President Trump made to Americans — we will stop subsidising globalist bureaucrats who act against our interests. The Trump administration will always put America and Americans first.”

INFOTAINMENT

Indian film ‘Dhurandhar’ creates history, breaks records to become highest-grossing Hindi film

Globally, the film has amassed approximately A$211 million (INR 1,240 crore), including A$3,494,854 from the Australian box office, becoming the only non-multilingual Indian film to enter the prestigious 1,000-crore club

INFOTAINMENT

Kathak workshops showcase enduring India–Fiji cultural partnership

“These initiatives aim to provide meaningful cultural engagement for young people, promote Indian classical arts in Fiji, and further strengthen people-to-people ties between our two nations.”

IMMIGRATION

Trump’s welfare chart names Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Pacific nations, India’s omission underscores diaspora success

According to the Pew Research Centre, Indian Americans consistently rank among the highest-earning ethnic groups in the United States and have comparatively low reliance on welfare and assistance programmes.

BUSINESS

Seven men from Fiji, Afghanistan, Brazil and Japan accused in $9 million Brisbane car thefts

Between 20 October and 1 December, investigators allege 60 vehicles worth about $9 million were stolen across the Brisbane region before being concealed inside shipping containers and sent to the United Arab Emirates as second-hand cars.

IMMIGRATION

One Nation senator links Indian fake degree bust to Australia’s visa integrity concerns

Each forged certificate was sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 2,700, while investigators say some buyers paid as much as AUD 3,600 to AUD 7,300, generating crores of rupees in illegal profits.

IMMIGRATION

Renowned Indian-origin mathematician Prof. Nalini Joshi to lead Sydney’s $35m quantum security centre

Beyond her research, Prof. Joshi is widely recognised for her commitment to equity in science. Her Laureate Fellowship included a strong focus on attracting and retaining women in STEM

IMMIGRATION

Dinesh Gourisetty’s Annapurna initiative serves 5,000 free meals in Melbourne’s West

“Our volunteers’ compassion is the backbone of this initiative,” Gourisetty said, crediting the dozens of community members who give their time each week.

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