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.

Melbourne’s first new CBD station in 40 years completed ahead of schedule

The station’s 18-metre-wide platforms — among the largest underground metro platforms in the world — feature a striking ‘trinocular’ design of three overlapping tunnels with a cathedral-like arched ceiling.

Bhutanese students named Sonam Choden steal the show at Aussie university graduation

It is reported that even the Chancellor, academics, and attendees couldn’t hold back their laughter, with the moment going viral on social media.

Indian films in Canada hit by arson and gunfire as Khalistani group calls for ban

India banned extremist organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has called for all “Made in India” films to be banned in Canada.

Australia’s sportstech sector eyes Indian for growth and collaboration

The evolving Indian sports market also presents growing prospects for Australian companies in stadium design, technology, eSports, athlete training, and grassroots participation.

After 729 days, Nepali family hopes Trump plan will help free son Bipin Joshi, held captive by Hamas in Gaza

Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old agricultural student from Nepal, was abducted by Hamas gunmen from Kibbutz Alumim during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

Alleged misconduct by Fijian seasonal workers in Australia draws PM Rabuka’s attention

"Most of the problems we hear are caused by our workers in Australia, not by the employers or the Australian government. That is something we have to sort out here before they are deployed.”

Harjas Singh smashes breathtaking triple century in Sydney to rewrite first-grade cricket history

Harjas Singh’s blistering innings of 35 sixes and 14 fours powered Western Suburbs to a record 5-483 — the highest limited-overs first-grade total in Australia — with his powerful hitting sending about $2000 worth of Kookaburra balls out of the ground.

Fiji’s Hindu community charts united path for cultural, social and national progress

"Each action of our community counts towards nation-building, and as we reflect on our journey, we must also consider our future.”

PNG cabinet gives thumbs up to Pukpuk treaty with Australia, 10,000 PNG personnel to join ADF

The Pukpuk treaty had been due to be signed during Albanese’s visit to PNG last month for the country’s 50th independence anniversary, but it was delayed after PNG’s cabinet failed to reach a quorum.

Eighth suspect Sukhpreet Singh extradited from Texas to Canada in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction case

Eight people, including Elnaz Hajtamiri’s ex-boyfriend Mohamad Lilo and suspects Sukhpreet Singh, Jaspreet Singh, Harshdeep Binner, Riyasat Singh, and Deshawn Davis, have been charged in connection with the case, which carries a $100,000 reward for information.

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“All of you are putrid f…ing dogs”: Alleged racist slurs and spitting at Uber Eats driver by teenage girls at Sydney supermarket as police...

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Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.
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