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.

POLITICS

Varun Ghosh becomes first Australian Senator to take oath on Bhagvad Gita

In his new role, Mr Ghosh is expected to bring new perspectives and insights, particularly concerning the issues faced by multicultural communities in Australia.

IMMIGRATION

Molina Swarup Asthana and Raju Adhikari finalists in outstanding volunteer awards

The 28 finalists are outstanding Victorian volunteers who have generously given their time and skills to make this state an even better place to live.

IMMIGRATION

Australian Senate makes exploitation of migrant visa workers a criminal offence

“Since the 7-Eleven scandal a decade ago, we’ve known that the threat of visa cancellation keeps migrant workers locked into unsafe, underpaid work."

INNOVATION

Australia’s oldest person dies aged 111

She is survived by her four children, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

HEALTH

Young Australian trainee doctors learning on the job in India

Philip Green OAM called this education exchange "a picture of the modern India-Australia relationship."

INNOVATION

Australia funds Telangana’s StartX for marginalised women and LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs

StartX follows an exclusive pre-incubation programme ‘Upsurge’ that was organised earlier for 180 women entrepreneurs with the support of the Australian High Commission.

HEALTH

Indian-Australian Dr Mandeep Kaur receives Rural Doctor in Training Award

Dr Kaur was raised in her family’s vineyard in New South Wales and did her medical studies in India.

INNOVATION

“Friend indeed”: Australian Air Force helps deliver India’s $1 million relief aid to PNG

PNG's Prime Minister James Marape expressed gratitude to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his country's rapid and substantial response to the crisis.

INNOVATION

Fiji hopeful of increased Indian investments in tourism, healthcare, and film-making

"Fiji is held in high esteem in India because they say our diaspora live in Fiji.”

INNOVATION

Indian visitors contributed over $1.4 billion to the Australian economy

India was at number 5 in Australia’s top international markets in October 2023 with 25,000 trips.

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