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.

INFOTAINMENT

Maya’s colourful design to feature on Victoria’s new fishing licence

Maya’s design, selected from more than 100 entries, will now feature on fishing licence cards carried by thousands of fishers across the state.

INNOVATION

NZ Foreign Minister condemns ‘disgraceful’ late-night Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside his family home

The protest, held in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, involved around 30 people chanting, banging drums, waving Palestinian flags, and holding posters.

IMMIGRATION

Positive update for Indian students seeking high-quality education in Australia

India’s student visa assessment level for Australia has moved from Level 3 to Level 2, easing documentation requirements such as upfront financial evidence and course-specific English tests.

INNOVATION

Two killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack by Jihad Al-Shamie, leaders condemn violence

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his condolences, condemning the violence and affirming solidarity with the UK.

INNOVATION

Indian Americans emerge as powerhouse benefactors of US higher education with $3 billion in donations

Nearly 270,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in U.S. universities, contributing close to $10 billion annually to the American economy and supporting around 93,000 jobs.

IMMIGRATION

Fiji deputy PM rejects claims government driving people to Australian and New Zealand

Speaking in Parliament, Prof. Prasad cited official statistics to counter what he described as “myth and misinformation” promoted by the Opposition.

IMMIGRATION

28 illegal Indian immigrant truck drivers from Punjab arrested in US interstate crackdown

Most undocumented immigrants came from over 18 countries and entered the U.S. through the southern border.

POLITICS

Fiji ambassador defends Rabuka’s Trump meeting amid ‘fake photo’ claims by opposition

Critics have noted that in many official photos, US President Trump and First Lady Melania appear in nearly identical poses, including during a UN leaders’ reception with Prime Minister Albanese.

HEALTH

Dr Mayuresh Korgaonkar’s award-winning research offers hope for personalised mental health treatment in Australia

Assoc. Prof. Mayuresh Korgaonkar's personalised approach promises to revolutionise mental health care in Western Sydney and beyond, improving outcomes for people living with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

IMMIGRATION

Albanese invites Indian-origin UAE billionaire to bring LuLu Hypermarkets to Australia

“I have encouraged him to come to Australia as well. We need more competition in the supermarket sector.”

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NEWS

Knife rampage ends in fatal police shooting after woman stabbed and officers attacked in NSW

“We have had to use lethal force by firing of a firearm, but that was only after multiple attempts to stop this man using a Taser, and there was a direct threat to the police officer’s life.”

IMMIGRATION

“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...

One of the girls is seen throwing a shopping basket towards the woman, continuing the verbal abuse, making offensive gestures and appearing to spit in the direction of the person filming.

POLITICS

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.