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.

VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen apologises after outrage over decapitated map of India in official report

“I, however, acknowledge and regret that the report included a graphic representation of India – and I apologise for the offence that caused.”

Heartbroken father Talwinder Singh pleads for pool safety after 8-year-old son Gurshabad Singh dies in Shepparton

Since 2020–21, 28 people have died in private pools in Victoria, accounting for around 10 per cent of all fatal drownings.

Shadow Minister Evan Mulholland demands Premier Jacinta Allan apologise over VMC’s decapitated India map

“Jacinta Allan must immediately apologise to the Indian-Australian community for this inexcusable failure.”

Australia joins India, Japan and the US in major Indo-Pacific naval Exercise Malabar

The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the exercise, being held in the West Pacific training area from 10 to 18 November.

Diwali Milan in Perth celebrates Birsa Munda’s legacy and 25 years of Jharkhand’s formation

The Consul General praised the Bihar Jharkhand Samaj of WA for its efforts in promoting Indian culture and strengthening ties among the diaspora in Western Australia.

Indian-Australian community leader assaulted in racially motivated attack in Sydney

The attackers reportedly shouted, “F*** off, Indian. Go back to where you came from,” after the unprovoked assault as the victim was walking out of Level 2 at Westfield Parramatta.

India hands over ARV drugs to Fiji, reinforcing partnership in fight against HIV

The Indian High Commission described the moment as “Veilomani-Dosti,” emphasising the strong partnership and shared commitment between India and Fiji in advancing public health and ensuring access to high-quality and affordable medicines.

Jetstar’s return to Avalon brings Bali flights, jobs and major upgrades

Premier Jacinta Allan joined key ministers, Melbourne Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss and Jetstar executives to confirm that international flights from Avalon to Bali will resume from March, alongside the restart of the domestic Adelaide route and extra services to Brisbane.

Australia and Fiji step up joint push for digital safety and misinformation control

Fiji's Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, met with Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, to discuss growing regional concerns around cyber safety and the rapid spread of false information online.

India’s Akash Choudhary belts eight straight sixes to smash fastest first-class fifty

The extraordinary feat places him alongside legendary figures Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri, the only other players to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket.

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