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.

‘Uber?’: Indian-origin man’s encounter at McDonald’s lays bare Australia’s casual racism

Praveen Param said he experienced the incident at a local restaurant on 31 May when he walked up to the counter and was immediately typecast.

Canada moves to tighten refugee rules as rise in alleged Khalistan-linked asylum claims sparks concern

Between 2013 and 2023, more than 6,500 individuals from India applied for asylum, with many claims citing Khalistani ideology.

Cryptocurrency scams rise as Australians lose millions, mostly in silence

Investment scams were the most common, followed by extortion emails and romance scams.

Marles marks five years of Australia–India strategic partnership with high-level visit

In India, Minister Marles is expected to hold discussions with key leaders and defence counterparts on shared regional priorities, maritime security, and sovereignty.

Three Indian men kidnapped in Iran on way to Australia via ‘dunki’ route freed

Three Indian men from Punjab travelling through Iran to Australia for promised jobs were allegedly kidnapped in Tehran’s Varamin suburb, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of AUD 18,000.

Chinese researchers arrested for smuggling deadly agro-fungus into US, confirms FBI’s Kash Patel

Known to cause "head blight," the fungus produces toxins that can lead to vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive harm in humans and livestock.

Indian-origin couple first to receive New Zealand honour for IT services

Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji co-founded the New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India in 2023, an initiative dedicated to accelerating digital and technology collaboration between New Zealand and India.

“Valuing diversity, not just celebrating it”: Albanese government unveils Office for Multicultural Affairs

“Modern Australia and multicultural Australia are the same thing. This office ensures every Australian feels welcomed and at home.”

Australian lamb lands on Indian plates with new culinary partnership to spice up trade relations

From biryanis and kebabs to fusion dishes, Australian lamb is poised to inspire a new generation of chefs and food enthusiasts in India.

Former PM Harper urges Canadian parties to cut Khalistani ties, reset India relations

“Those who seek to bring the battles of India’s past to Canada have no place in our political discourse”

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Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Melbourne church, police investigate possible arson

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.

Hidden cash haul worth nearly $2m restrained in AFP-led crime crackdown

The assets were originally seized by the Australian Federal Police in July 2022 during an operation that dismantled the alleged syndicate.

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Current attention is centred on the prospect of the government reducing the capital gains tax concession for landlord investors in residential property.
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