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.
INNOVATION

Australian High Commissioner joins India’s mass tree drive honouring mums and Mother Nature

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, launched last year by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the planting of a Peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, blends personal sentiment with ecological action.
INNOVATION

Indian-American teens lead 3M science challenge to reimagine the future

With innovative projects ranging from biodegradable plastics to clean energy solutions, these remarkable teenagers are not only redefining the possibilities of science at a young age but also challenging global issues with creativity and conscience.
HEALTH

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

Some people are more prone to having worse symptoms, including infants, older adults, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.
INNOVATION

Government, Opposition and community leaders unite to condemn racist attack on Melbourne Hindu temple

The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, a sanctuary for Melbourne’s Hindu community, was defaced with hateful graffiti, including a slur demanding “Go home brown c**t” painted in red.
INNOVATION

Millions of Aussie workers to have penalty rates protected under new workplace law

The legislation would directly impact approximately 2.6 million award-reliant workers, many of whom are employed in industries such as hospitality, retail, health and aged care.
INNOVATION

Australia under pressure as Pacific nations praise ICJ’s legally non-binding decision on climate obligations

While the ICJ’s opinion is not legally binding, it provides powerful legal clarity and is expected to shape national and international climate litigation for years to come.
INFOTAINMENT

‘Voice of the Pacific’ Fijian reggae legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso dies at 55

Celebrated not just for his voice but as a cultural icon, Fiji — as he was fondly known — was described as “a beacon of light in challenging times” and “a voice for the people.”
POLITICS

Tim Watts warns of rise in far-right and AI-driven racist attacks targeting Indian-Australians

“What are they trying to achieve by sharing a picture of the Prime Minister wearing a turban in an anti-immigration video?”
INNOVATION

‘This is discrimination’: Indian-origin MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar slams race-based internship at Auckland University

Dr Parmar criticised a summer internship programme which states that applicants of Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander descent would be fast-tracked directly to the interview stage.
IMMIGRATION

Australian Indigenous art meets Indian tradition in Zaneta Mascarenhas MP’s sari statement

The sari represents Zaneta Mascarenhas commitment to honouring both her Indian heritage and First Nations culture on a day symbolising renewal in Australian democracy.
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Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.
OPINION

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.
IMMIGRATION

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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