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.

Big-name retailers fined for misleading Black Friday ‘site-wide’ sale claims

The consumer watchdog launched a targeted review of dozens of sales ads during last year’s Black Friday and post-Christmas period.

The million-dollar question: Can Aussies still afford to buy a home?

The number of residential dwellings in Australia grew by 53,400 over the quarter, bringing the national total to 11,338,500.

‘Visa-free Pacific’ and shared growth on Fiji Deputy PM Prasad’s agenda

“There’s no reason why Solomon Islands logs cannot be processed in Fiji rather than in distant Asia”

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr brings ancient Indian wellness secrets of ‘turmeric’ to global skincare

Kerr praised India’s fusion of ancient holistic practices and modern beauty standards, calling the market a "perfect fit" for her certified organic products.

Over 7,000 Nepali face deportation as Trump ends protected status

The status for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on 5 August 2025 — 60 days after the decision’s effective date — giving those affected a brief window to leave the country or seek alternate immigration pathways.

Former PM Scott Morrison, builder of modern Australia-India partnership, honoured with nation’s highest award

Morrison deepened Australia–India ties—“as close as a curry and naan”—through trade, education, defence and people-to-people links.

Champion of Afghan refugee women, Shabnam Safa, honoured with OAM

A proud Hazara Afghan woman who arrived in Australia as a 15-year-old refugee, Safa has transformed her lived experience of forced displacement into a powerful platform for systemic change.

98-year-old Custodio “Chappie” Lobo honoured with OAM for a life of service and resilience

Born in Uganda to a Goan family, Custodio Lobo pursued education in India, graduating from Bombay University with a degree in Accounting.

Carnatic music pioneers Iyer brothers honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia for their lifelong contribution

After settling in Australia, the brothers have dedicated themselves to teaching and performing traditional South Indian Carnatic music here in Melbourne.

Ten Indian-origin Australians celebrated for excellence across diverse fields in Australia’s 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Among the 830 awardees are inspiring Indian-origin Australians recognised for their achievements across medicine, music, multiculturalism, diplomacy, and community service.

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ISIS claims deadly Islamabad bombing amid warnings of extremist blowback

Repeated international warnings that the direct or indirect cultivation of extremist networks — whether for global jihad or against neighbouring India or Afghanistan — would ultimately prove self-destructive for Pakistan are now playing out.

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.

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.
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