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.

Indian company withdraws same-sex Karvachauth advt after social media backlash by LGBTIQ community

Some social media users appreciated the advertisement for its inclusivity and progressive depiction of Hindu marriage but others said it has targeted the LGBTIQ community and Hindu festival.

Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest Pakistan’s illegal occupation

Scholars working in this area are well aware that Pakistan wants to keep the Kashmir dispute alive by sponsoring academics and activists alike to justify its huge defense spending.

Three Professors targeted for being ‘Hindu’ by student Maha Hasan Alshawi, read full report

Despite the investigation report exonerating the Hindu professors, all have come under the attack of radical Islamists who tweeted in support of Maha Hasan Alshawi

Is Facebook planning to change its company name?

According to the news report, the rebrand is aimed at reflecting Facebook's push into the metaverse.

Iqbal Hossain planted ‘Quran’ in Puja pandal, ‘Hindus Genocide’ followed in Bangladesh

Here is a detailed account of the pogrom against minority Hindus in Bangladesh during Durga Puja 2021

“Indian girls’ power shine on stage” as Apple celebrates its women techies

One of the bright days for Indian-origin women in STEAM, who are showing their talent is unmatched.

Three Indian-Americans appointed as White House Fellows

Selection into the program is based on a record of professional accomplishment, evidence of leadership skills, the potential for further growth, and a commitment to service.

NSW government unveils almost half a billion-dollar plan to support survivors of domestic violence

“Everyone has a right to live a life free from violence and abuse, a right that is far too often callously eroded by those who perpetrate domestic violence.”

‘Fabindia’ copes severe backlash for appropriating Deepavali as ‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz,’ deletes tweet

Many social commentators said that with missing bindis and tilak on the foreheads of the models, one thing is clear that Fabindia is not celebrating a Hindu festival but it's appropriated version.'

Australia needs two million migrants in the next five years

“There is a need to return to higher levels of migration across the board, both in terms of skilled migration and being more generous to people coming in under specialist humanitarian visas and, indeed, international students returning on temporary visas.”

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British tourists deported from India for allegedly putting pro-Palestine stickers in holy town

“Our monitoring of foreign nationals is very strict. Anyone found breaching tourist visa conditions will face strict action, including deportation and blacklisting.”

Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.
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