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.

PM Rabuka urges Fijian-Australians to help shape Fiji’s future

Prime Minsiter Rabuka invited ideas and investment from the community, encouraging them to remain connected and involved in the nation's development.

Victorian MPs visit Delhi’s Akshardham, praise message of peace and harmony in Hindu tradition

The MPs were warmly received and taken on an immersive tour of the spiritual complex.

World’s most expensive student visa? Australia just raised cost again—here’s how much to pay

With this latest increase, Australia now charges the highest student visa fees globally, surpassing those of the US, UK, and Canada.

Australian and Fijian troops train side by side in powerful display of Vuvale mateship

Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation observed Fijian troops training as part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the ADF’s largest multinational military exercise.

You won’t believe which Aussie job pays over $470,000 a year — and it’s not what you think!

The average income of Australians rose to $74,240 (up from $72,327), while the median income climbed to $55,868.

Rabuka warns against Chinese bases, offers 5,000 Fijians to fill Australian defence jobs

Rabuka urged regional leaders and international partners alike to embrace the Pacific’s peaceful heritage and values in global diplomacy.

Prof. Rajeev Varshney leads team to decode chickpea genome in milestone for Australian agriculture

The analysis has revealed previously untapped genetic diversity that is vital for improving yield, flowering time, drought and acid soil tolerance, and disease resistance.

Fijian Navy officer selected for marine engineering course in India under ITEC programme

Established in 1964 by the Government of India, the ITEC programme is a key pillar of India’s development partnership with over 160 countries across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Startupbootcamp Australia accelerator launches in India to fuel next-gen energy solutions

"We are keen to be a partner in finding solutions that can help India emerge as a powerful $35 trillion economy by 2047.”

Rabuka’s visit boosts Fiji–Australia Vuvale Partnership on security and diaspora

PM Rabuka noted that Australia remains Fiji’s largest visitor market, contributing to Fiji surpassing one million tourist arrivals in 2024—45% of whom came from Australia.

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