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.

Albanese woos China with tourism, trade and green steel pitch

In the 12 months to March 2025, more than 860,000 Chinese tourists visited Australia, spending over $9.2 billion — making them Australia’s most valuable short-term visitor market.

Next-gen Australia-India leaders named under Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships program

The Maitri initiative is part of Australia’s broader commitment to fostering ties with India in sectors critical to both countries’ futures—including defence, trade, education, and technology.

Talisman Sabre 2025: Australia and allies begin biggest military exercise on home soil

Now in its 11th iteration, Talisman Sabre 2025 brings together more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 partner nations, making it the largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise Australia has ever hosted.

34 new Australian projects announced to deepen ties with India under Maitri grants

A full list of recipients includes major institutions such as Deakin University, Western Sydney University, the University of Adelaide, Fremantle Biennale, Royal Life Saving Society, and the Australia India Youth Dialogue.

Fiji unites against Hindu Shiv temple attack, accused arrested

The suspect was arrested on-site and has since been referred for psychiatric evaluation.

Top VCE results for Indian subcontinental achievers in Victoria

In total, 306 Study Awards were presented across a wide range of disciplines, from English and Biology to Dance and Tamil.

Government launches Writing Australia to boost literary sector

The government has also consolidated Creative Partnerships into Creative Australia, creating one unified body to support government-funded, philanthropic and commercial sectors.

Fiji’s Hindu community shaken by Shiv temple sacrilege as leaders demand justice, unity

“They weren’t just breaking idols; they were breaking something that means so much to us.”

Albanese says booming trade with China means jobs and growth for Australia

The Prime Minister’s visit aims to strengthen direct engagement between Australia and China at the highest levels—a key factor in addressing differences and maintaining a constructive bilateral relationship.

Hindu leaders condemn ‘sacrilegious’ attack on historic Shiv temple in Fiji

Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party (NFP) leader Prof. Biman Prasad called the act “absolutely disgusting,” labelling it in his Facebook post a “sacrilegious” and “shameful” attack on the values of respect and harmony in Fiji.

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

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