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.
IMMIGRATION

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BUSINESS

San Carlos elects Pranita Venkatesh as mayor, spotlighting Indo-Fijian diaspora in leadership

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BUSINESS

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POLITICS

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BUSINESS

Indian sand artist pays tribute to victims of Bondi terror attack as Australia mourns

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BUSINESS

Sajid Akram, Bondi beach gunman: Born in India, radicalised in Australia, no link to family back home

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POLITICS

‘Terror will not divide us’: Albanese after Bondi antisemitic attack

“These antisemitic terrorist attacks will not be successful with their objective, which is to divide us as a nation.”
BUSINESS

“An Australian hero”: Petition calls for highest bravery award for Ahmed who tackled Bondi gunman Sajid Akram

The 44-year-old, unarmed and acting alone, confronted an armed gunman in the attack that claimed 16 lives, including a child, and left 29 others injured.
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Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Afridi pulled from BBL debut match after dangerous bowling

Afridi, playing his first BBL game, conceded 0-45 from just 2.4 overs before the umpires deemed him a danger to the batsmen.
BUSINESS

Bondi terror: Three Indian students in hospital after being wounded as PM confirms Islamic State inspiration

Authorities have urged caution around unconfirmed reports as they continue to identify victims and notify families, with consular officials expected to be involved where foreign nationals are affected.
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