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.

INFOTAINMENT

Priya Srinivasan and Aruna Venkatachalam recognised at Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards

These awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate those who have played a pivotal role in enhancing Australia’s relationships with Asia, particularly from Australia’s Asian communities.

INFOTAINMENT

Australia’s indigenous storytelling exhibition ‘Walking through a Songline’ brings joy to Kolkata

The exhibition brings to life Australia’s ancient songlines—oral traditions passed down through 65,000 years by First Nations people to map histories, tribal routes, and ecological knowledge essential for survival in the Australian outback.

IMMIGRATION

Record-breaking turnout for Melbourne’s Chhath Puja celebration

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu Vedic festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in Nepal.

INNOVATION

Dr S. Jaishankar strengthens Australia-India ties with Parliamentary Friendship Group meeting

Dr Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, expressing appreciation for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

POLITICS

Albanese and Modi congratulate Trump on historic win, eye stronger ties

Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, echoed Albnaese's sentiment, praising the resilience of the US-Australia alliance and the shared values that underpin it.

INNOVATION

Dutton praises Indian diaspora as vital bridge in trade and security ties during Jaishankar meeting

"Australia’s vibrant Indian community continues to be a bridge between our nations, strengthening the special relationship we share.”

INNOVATION

India raises concerns over Khalistani extremism in Canada as Jaishankar, Wong meet in Canberra

Addressing the issue, Dr Jaishankar noted that India has raised the matter with Australia, marking it as a shared point of security dialogue.

INNOVATION

Canadian police officer suspended after allegedly joining pro-Khalistan violent protest outside Hindu temple

Donald Best, a former Canadian senior police officer, claims that suspended police sergeant Sohi also participated in a pro-Khalistan protest in Toronto on 18 October 2024.

INNOVATION

Hindu worshippers allegedly attacked by Khalistanis inside temple premises

Canadian Hindu MP Chandra Arya, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have all condemned the violence.

INFOTAINMENT

India’s Ayodhya Deepotsav sets two Guinness records with 2.5 million diyas and largest aarti in the world

The new records were set across 55 ghats along the Saryu River, including the famous Ram ki Paidi, where drones were deployed to accurately count the diyas.

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