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.

Perth’s Dr Raji Krishnan honoured for transforming Indigenous healthcare with cultural insight

Dr Raji Krishnan, with 45 years in Aboriginal healthcare, leads a multidisciplinary team in Gosnells delivering holistic care to over 6,500 patients—65% of them First Nations people.

Fijian troops complete Australia-led military exercise in Queensland

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who visited the training site during his high-level tour to Australia in July, praised the troops’ performance and the deepening defence ties between Fiji and Australia.

UPI’s record-breaking day highlights India’s digital payments boom

UPI’s daily usage has doubled since 2023, crossing 700 million transactions and aiming for 1 billion a day by 2026.

India’s ‘rich men only’ matrimony app sees 68% women, smashing industry gender norms

Even more unexpected, women are sending more requests — and also getting rejected more often.

Sara Tendulkar joins Aussie tourism push as face of ‘Come and Say G’day’ in India

The $130 million campaign aims to reignite international travel to Australia, with a series of tailored ads rolling out across key markets throughout the year.

When protesters demand aid but shout ‘From the river to the sea,’ do they speak for Australia?

AJA questioned the accountability of aid distribution and shared images from the rally with signs reading “Abolish Australia” and “Kill the IDF”, accusing police of ignoring calls to violence.

$72 million boost and first-of-its-kind loan scheme to strengthen Fiji’s sugar economy

“These initiatives reflect a government that is listening, responding and delivering where it matters most”

Once labelled ‘prohibited immigrant,’ USP’s high-profile Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia to step down

Key milestones under Prof. Ahluwalia’s tenure include the reaffirmation of accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), validating the global recognition of USP’s academic programmes.

Victoria moves to make work-from-home a legal right two days a week

“While not everyone can work from home, everyone can still benefit. Work from home works for families and it’s good for the economy.”

Five Indian-origin finalists in Australia’s prestigious awards for cutting-edge science

Prof. Bianca Brijnath, Dr Kamal Kant Gupta, Tejas Bhat, Dev P. and Angadjot Singh are amongst the 59 finalists shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Grandmother Bishnu Kumari Gurung visiting from Nepal killed after car ploughs into Perth home

Bishnu Kumari Gurung had arrived in Australia only months earlier with her husband to visit family.
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