AMIT SARWAL

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Dr Amit Sarwal is the Co-Founder and Editor of The Australia Today, with a career spanning broadcast media and academic leadership. He brings strategic vision, cross-cultural expertise, and editorial innovation to storytelling that connects communities and amplifies diverse voices.

IMMIGRATION

Indian-origin couple first to receive New Zealand honour for IT services

Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji co-founded the New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India in 2023, an initiative dedicated to accelerating digital and technology collaboration between New Zealand and India.

IMMIGRATION

“Valuing diversity, not just celebrating it”: Albanese government unveils Office for Multicultural Affairs

“Modern Australia and multicultural Australia are the same thing. This office ensures every Australian feels welcomed and at home.”

INNOVATION

Australian lamb lands on Indian plates with new culinary partnership to spice up trade relations

From biryanis and kebabs to fusion dishes, Australian lamb is poised to inspire a new generation of chefs and food enthusiasts in India.

INNOVATION

Former PM Harper urges Canadian parties to cut Khalistani ties, reset India relations

“Those who seek to bring the battles of India’s past to Canada have no place in our political discourse”

INNOVATION

Indian-origin Sharath Sriram appointed WA’s new Chief Scientist to lead innovation push

With his unique ability to bridge science, policy, and industry, Sharath Sriram is poised to shape Western Australia’s innovation agenda

INNOVATION

Low-paid workers rejoice: Fair Work’s 3.5% pay bump could mean hundreds in your pocket

“It’s about whether you can keep up with your bills or not — whether your life gets slightly better or goes backwards”

INNOVATION

Australia strengthens defence and aerospace ties as a key innovation hub emerges in India

These engagements are aimed to be paving the way for high-impact collaboration between Indian and Australian firms.

INNOVATION

Tourism Fiji’s Australian CEO Brent Hill resigns after four years

A global search is now underway to find Hill’s successor, as he prepares to conclude his role at Tourism Fiji at the end of August.

INNOVATION

Tasmania celebrates historic opening of new Bridgewater Crossing

Touted as the largest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania’s history, the $786 million bridge has been delivered on time and on budget, symbolising the strength of intergovernmental cooperation and local ingenuity.

IMMIGRATION

Seven Indian-origin Kiwis recognised in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours

With Indians making up 6% of New Zealand’s population, these honours highlight the vital role of ethnic communities in building a more inclusive and diverse Aotearoa.

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Young blood takes charge: Two-Thirds of Nepal’s Ministers under 40

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