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 nationals can now renew International Driving Permits in Australia

The Indian High Commission in Australia has recently announced that it will start accepting applications to re-issue International Driving Permits to Indian nationals. The...

Canada finally calls India for COVID vaccine

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau that India would do its best to facilitate supplies of COVID vaccines...

Over 6.76 lakh Indians gave up their nationality to take other citizenship

India's Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed Loksabha that between 2015 to 2019, over 6.76 lakh Indians gave up their nationality and...

Indian customs find drugs hidden in lehengas bound for Australia

A consignment of lehengas with intricate work of the colourful designs had hidden drugs. A lehanga is a full ankle-length skirt worn by Indian women,...

Should Australian councils spend on Diwali and Lunar New Year celebrations?

A Western Sydney mayor has ignited a new debate with his recent comments on people's expectations on councils paying for Diwali and Lunar New...

New children’s book tells the story of Sikh hawkers in Australia

"Annie and Arthur have been eagerly awaiting Bhagwan Singh's next visit. What wondrous things will he have in his cart this time, among the...

Free COVID 19 vaccine will be provided to all residents including International Students and temporary visa holders

Australia's National Cabinet met on 5 February 2021 to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and management of Australia’s borders in...

Australia to increase international passenger arrival numbers from 15 February

Australia's National Cabinet met on 5 February 2021 to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and management of Australia’s borders in...

India donates COVID19 vaccine to Rihanna’s home country

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 100,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca anti-coronavirus vaccine. Recently, the Barbadian singer Rihanna has tweeted...

South Australia’s Skilled and Business Visa list released: Hurry, here is your chance to migrate to Australia!

With farmers protest gaining momentum in India, a move abroad to the greener pasture of Australia is now possible. In 2020–21 the gross value...

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