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.

IMMIGRATION

US report criticises Australia for failing to protect migrant workers and international students

The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

INFOTAINMENT

India’s Mysuru Dasara festival sets Guinness World Record with 2,983-drone tiger display

The record-breaking Mysuru Dasara drone show dazzled spectators with a tiger artwork and a series of colourful images, including the solar system, Indian soldier, peacock, dolphin, Lord Krishna, Ambari elephant, and Goddess Chamundeshwari.

INNOVATION

Aged care workers set for major pay rise in record $17.7b wages package

From 1st October 2025, a registered nurse on the most common award level will receive an extra $60.20 per week, while enrolled nurses will see their wages rise by $62.40 per week.

INNOVATION

Australia marks 20 years since Bali bombings by al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah

This tragic Islamist terrorist attack that claimed 20 lives, including four Australians, 15 Indonesians and one Japanese national, and injured 17 Australians along with many other innocent bystanders.

INNOVATION

Fiji deputy PM urges UN to deliver “multilateralism with edge and purpose” for Pacific nations

“We see ourselves not merely as a host, but a solid partner to the UN — investing in a regional hub to bridge Pacific nations, the UN system and the broader development system.”

INNOVATION

India showcases six decades of space innovation at IAC 2025 in Sydney

“One of India’s space programme targets is to land on the Moon by 2040," says V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO.

SPORTS

Exiled Afghan women cricketers living in Australia to attend World Cup opener in India

In March 2025, after receiving The Australia Today International Women’s Day Award in Sports, the Afghan women’s cricket team members were also felicitated by the Indian High Commission in Canberra.

INNOVATION

New Vrinda Valley centre brings sacred Indian heritage and spiritual traditions to Perth

Designed as a sanctuary for connection, learning, and spiritual growth, the space will host community gatherings, workshops, and cross-cultural events across the Swan region.

POLITICS

Popular Indian film star-turned-politician Vijay faces charges as rally stampede leaves 41 dead

Authorities say the actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar held an unauthorised roadshow, violated conditions, and fuelled “unnecessary expectations” among supporters.

INNOVATION

Australia and India join Israel and Muslim nations in Trump’s daring plan for Palestinian statehood

Warning Hamas against rejection, US President Donald Trump pledged that “Israel would have my full backing to do what you would have to do.”

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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.