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.

Fiji Muslim League issues eviction notice to 300 families in settlement area to vacate homes

Minister Nalumisa indicated that discussions with the Fiji Muslim League are ongoing, and families will be engaged once a relocation site is identified.

United Nations marks historic first World Meditation Day with India’s Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as keynote speaker

India, along with Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, played a key role in the unanimous adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21 December as World Meditation Day.

Bengalis celebrate cultural heritage with “Cikka Bijoya Mela” at Spring Festival in Perth

This free event was held to celebrate Bijoya Dashami, a significant occasion in the Bengali calendar, and welcomed members, their families, and friends from the broader Western Australia community.

“You can go back to India”: Canadian politician calls international students “invaders”

"I visited another camp in Brampton last weekend where foreign invaders are protesting to be allowed to stay in Canada. They need to go back!"

“Family with connected futures”: Australia and Solomon Islands strengthen ties with major police support package

The move underscores Australia's role as Solomon Islands’ security partner of choice and builds on decades of cooperation in areas such as policing, defence, and disaster relief.

Proposed Australia show of controversial Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui cancelled

In 2021, Faruqui he spent over three weeks in jail after being accused of allegedly insulting Hindu gods during a stand-up routine, though there was no evidence he performed the act.

How Justin Trudeau is allegedly using Canada’s public broadcaster to silence his critics

Critical pieces questioning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his pro-Khalistan policies are being dismissed as "disinformation" and labelled as the work of “foreign agents” and “Hindu nationalists.”

Indian Tigers roar to historic semi-final; Japan crowned champions at AFL Asia Cup

India’s stellar run was capped with two players, Soyeb Ali and Prakash Nayak, being named in the prestigious All-Asia Team, a testament to their skill and impact throughout the tournament.

Australia deploys rapid response teams to aid Vanuatu; rescues 148 citizens after devastating earthquakes

Australia’s efforts are being coordinated with France and New Zealand under the FRANZ Arrangement, a regional partnership for disaster response.

International students feel unwelcome, unheard, and exploited as ‘cash cows’: report reveals

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman noted that racism remains entrenched across universities, impacting students and staff in both overt and systemic ways.

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Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off

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Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

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Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

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