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.

423,559 Indian workers returned home between June 2020 and Dec 2021

During COVID-19 lockdowns, the Indian government facilitated the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad during the pandemic through Vande Bharat Mission.

More than two in five Australians face mental disorder in their lifetime, says ABS study

The new study also gives insights into the actions people took to manage their mental health.

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot starts hilarious meme fest on social media

The Indian actor posed naked in front of the camera for Paper magazine’s cover which dubbed him as “the last Bollywood superstar.” 

Helping Indian subcontinent students adjust to Australian universities, some tips

A new study calls for cross-cultural training for Australian university staff to better engage with students from the Indian subcontinent.

Rahul Kumar, a trainee nurse, attacked by armed group in Sydney

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Melbourne makes it to the list of World’s Most Mispronounced Places 

Experts note that the Victorian capital, Melbourne, is correctly pronounced "Mel-buhne", but many incorrectly pronounce the R.

Deakin University offers $4.5 million scholarship in recognition of India’s 75th year of Independence

100% tuition fee waiver will be offered to 20 high-achieving Indian students for the full duration at the university.

India on course to become fastest growing economy despite global recession fears

Currently, India's forex reserves have declined by USD around 40 billion in 2022.

Hit-run driver Puneet Puneet, who fled Australia, granted bail by court in India

Puneet fled Australia on a friend’s passport while awaiting sentencing and was arrested in India in 2013 on his wedding day.

Western Australia requests airlines to start direct flights from India to Perth

India ranks 11th in terms of footfalls and 10th in terms of spendings in Western Australia.

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