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.

California legislature passes controversial bill SB509 targeting Indian-American and Hindu communities

Critics argue that SB 509 prioritises abstract foreign threats over immediate protection for communities at risk from domestic extremism such as from white supremacists and Khalistani extremists.

Dawoodi Bohras in Australia donate 1.6 tons of food to support OzHarvest

Community members and the public were encouraged to donate non-perishable food, household items, and hygiene products at collection points across Australia.

World’s first tri-service all-women Indian expedition to sail via Australia

Calling the voyage a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti,” India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as both a test of endurance and a spiritual sadhana.

Fiji police nab Bangladeshi worker who overstayed visa and went into hiding

Rakib is believed to have been hiding on a farm for about three months.

Senator Price and Deeming reachout to Indian-Australians after turbulent week for Liberals

She later told the room she would be more careful in future to explain the point she intended to make, and criticised sections of the media for portraying her motives unfairly.

‘Multicultural neglect’: Liberals warn Labor bureaucracy is silencing ethnic voices

The statement warned that Labor’s approach was becoming increasingly bureaucratic, undermining the ability of multicultural communities to have their voices heard.

“Indians, Asians, Black and Pākehā”: Māori Party MP refuses to apologise for ‘racist’ comments

In a late-night video monologue, Ferris repeated the claims, saying it “blows my mind” that “Indians, Asians, Black and Pākehā” were campaigning to “take a Māori seat from Māori.”

Fiji Airways makes history as Oceania’s first APEX World Class Airline

Fiji Airways also won the APEX Innovation Award for Best Inflight Food and Beverage 2026, following the introduction of its Pacific Rim–inspired menu, on-demand dining in Business Class and refreshed Economy offerings.

Dr Kamal Kant Gupta and Dr Hasindu Gamaarachchi win “Oscars of Australian science”

Eureka Prizes showcase the nation’s best in research, innovation, leadership and science engagement, raising the profile of discoveries that deliver practical solutions to global challenges.

After Australia, NZ minister targets Indian surnames ‘Singh, Patel’ in immigration debate

Indian community leaders say the remarks reflect a long-standing political pattern of targeting minorities.

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