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.

Albanese calls for respect among Australia’s faith communities amid global tensions

“We live in the best country on earth. People of all faiths — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist — live side by side. We just need to respect each other and turn down the temperature,” he said, adding that diversity remains Australia’s greatest strength."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Sydney’s BAPS Temple, praises India’s global progress

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, performed aarti at the temple and offered prayers for peace and global harmony.

Three thieves use power tools to steal cash from Fremont Hindu temple

Surveillance video shows the suspects using a drill or saw to try to open the metal safe, with sparks flying intermittently for over three minutes.

Skilled migrants and international students key to Australia’s global growth, says Asst. Minister Julian Hill

Julian Hill MP noted that Australia’s population is ageing and that many sectors, from agriculture to hospitality, rely on temporary and skilled migrant labour.

Eight men arrested in alleged $400,000 mail theft in Canada, deportation to India under review

In total, investigators in Canada recovered 465 pieces of stolen mail, including 255 cheques, 182 credit cards, 35 government IDs, and 20 gift cards, all valued at more than $400,000.

Fiji Muslim League says McDonald’s not Halal despite FIANZ certification

McDonald’s Fiji has maintained that its chicken products, including McChicken and Chicken McNuggets, continue to be certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

$56 million development with more than 160 new townhouses fast-tracked in Melbourne’s south-east

The project will include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each with a garage.

Medicare urgent care clinics reach two million visits as rollout expands nationwide

New data shows the number of visits to these clinics has climbed to almost 26,000 per week nationally, with demand expected to keep growing as more centres open.

Air Force’s Exercise Kummundoo bridges health and culture in regional Queensland

Running from 1 October to 6 November, the annual exercise — now in its 11th year — is a partnership between the Air Force and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Liberal Senator Smith wants Indian oil refineries sanctioned, calls to ban imports to Australia

Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.

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