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.

Trump strips Harvard University of right to host foreign students, hitting Indian and Australian enrolments

The crackdown affects nearly 6,800 international students — 27 per cent of Harvard’s enrolment in 2024–25 — and has prompted an outcry from education leaders and international partners.

Dr Parwinder Kaur becomes first Indian woman to be sworn in on Sikh scripture in Australian parliament

"As a migrant, a mother, and a woman in STEM, I carry with me the stories of countless others who deserve to see themselves reflected in leadership.”

Prof. Rajeev Varshney joins Australia’s top science minds in Academy honour

Prof. Varshney's whose research spans continents from India to Africa, Germany to Australia, has been instrumental in decoding the genomes of more than a dozen crops.

Young Fijian father swept off Western Australia’s dangerous fishing spot

The 29-year-old had been enjoying a day out with his wife Tongauea, their two young children, and friends at the notorious fishing spot near Albany when tragedy struck.

Alleged Palestine supporter kills Israeli embassy staff in antisemitic shooting

While in custody, the man reportedly chanted “Free, free Palestine,” before revealing to security where he had discarded the weapon

Ek cup chai ho jaye, mate? The unbreakable tea bond between Australia and India

Just like India became the world’s largest tea producer, it also became the cultural custodian of chai — a lifeline for millions of Indians

From Tasmania to tandoor: Aussie salmon dominates Indian market

High-end restaurants, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of shows like MasterChef Australia are transforming local tastes.

White South African farmers fleeing to Australia, Trump tells Ramaphosa in tense Oval Office meeting

In 2018, Australia debated offering special visas to white South African farmers after similar claims were raised by Trump and then-Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

India’s Banu Mushtaq makes history as first short story collection wins International Booker Prize

Heart Lamp features 12 stories written between 1990 and 2023, inspired by the real-life struggles of women who sought legal assistance from Mushtaq

Albanese wraps up tour with historic Vatican visit and renewed regional ties

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