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.

Former Australian Prime Minister points finger at Narendra Modi for abolishing Article 370 in Kashmir

On being pointed to human rights abuse in China, Mr. Keating diverted and instead pointed finger at India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

International students’ entry to New Zealand in early 2022 is unlikely

The protesting students claim that despite paying thousands of dollars and having valid work visas, Indian offshore migrants are fighting for their rights.

Should daily singing the Australian national anthem be made compulsory in schools?

Many indigenous and migrant activists feel that the lyrics do not accurately represent them and their heritage.

51 per cent drop in international student applications at Australian universities

"I cannot be clearer about our desire to get international students back into the country. They have been an incredible source of revenue for our institutions and other businesses," said Minister Tudge

Diwali is not a Hindu festival, claims JNU researcher, but what do you think?

Readers have questioned the logic and timing of publishing a "nonsense" piece on the day of Diwali.

Should Australia declare optional public holiday on Diwali?

In countries such as the UK, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, Indian community leaders and Hindu organisations are demanding that the most important national festival of Hindus, Diwali, be considered for inclusion on the national calendar as a public holiday.

Is Elon Musk an easy target for left-wing activists?

The way Musk works definitely makes him an easy target for Left activists and bureaucratic organisations that wish to 'wealth shame' or 'wealth guilt' the world's rich.

India’s Supreme Court to hear plea against order banning firecrackers on Diwali

The high court has ordered the police to maintain a strict vigil and take appropriate measures against those found violating the order.

“Indian students most welcome”: Australia ready to bring back its international students

More than 17,000 Indian students are out of Australia while 48,000 are studying onshore during the pandemic.

Meet the Indian-origin bosses of Australian companies

The story of an Indian-origin CEO in Australia is definitely inspiring but it is dominated by men. It would be fair if more Indian-origin women were given an equal opportunity on the boards of Australian companies.

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