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.

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India’s legume scientists showcase their ground breaking research in Australia

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Australia committed to sustainable use of oceans and enhancing resilience of Pacific communities

This marked Albanese's first visit to Samoa as Prime Minister and the first CHOGM hosted by a Pacific island nation, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth.

Five Indian women researchers awarded fellowships to collaborate with Australian STEM experts

Australian women researchers will also benefit from similar opportunities to engage with their Indian counterparts.

“International education is a two-way street,” says Minister Jason Clare amid Australian universities expansion in India

Clare praised Pradhan's transformative efforts in India’s education sector, particularly India's bold target to enrol half of its youth in higher education or vocational training.

Success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs celebrated at IBM Awards

The gathering brought together Indigenous business professionals, past award winners, and this year’s honorees to celebrate the progress of First Nations businesses and strengthen networks in the community.

Pacific Academy of Sciences launched to amplify regional voices and foster collaboration

"The academy will provide mentorship and foster collaboration between peers regionally and globally, creating opportunities for career development for our young people."

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